Looking at buying a 2000 SLT with the V10 primarily for the towing of a camper. It has 176k, rebuilt tranny for 4500-5000k. Owned by a mechanic so if it is well taken care how long can I hope to get out of this truck?

 

i have never owned the v10 before, but i have a 318 dakota and im only getting 12mpg city and maybe 15mpg on the highway on a good day. If i where you id get it and youd be able to haul a hell of a lot more than me haha

 

Stay away from the V-10's. I have a '97, and it has a terminal engine--and she's only got 125K on it. The problem started at just 76K, and has slowly gotten worse. I was told that the problem is rods and mains (bearings). The weird part is not all of 'em did it. And YES, I maintain my vehicles-- and use Lucas oil!!
If I were you, I'd go with the Cummins diesel. INCREDIBLE longevity, and much better fuel economy. I've heard of guys getting 30-33 MPG, after installing a 5" performance exhaust, a K&N cold-air HI-Flow intake, and changing a chip in the computer (and maybe injectors). All told, you'd spend about another 2 Grand, but it's worth it!!! (especially when diesel fuel is about $3.30 a gallon)

 

I just bought a v10 in October, it's a 95 with a 184000 miles on it, runs great, it's been very reliable so far. Previous owner was also a mechanic, he had recently done a tune up on it (new plugs and wires), it had a new radiator also. I did have some tranny issues, but new fluid and filter, and band adjustment seemed to cure them. Plus yours is rebuilt already so that's good. So I would say they are good trucks, terrible gas mileage though, but mine isn't a daily driver so not a huge issue there.

With all that said, if I had found a decent cummins in my price range that probably would have been my first choice, but I couldn't find what I was looking for, and this v10 came along and had everything I wanted. I was looking for a fairly clean truck that was lifted and didn't require any major work and under 3 grand.

 

I have a 1999 2500 with 4x4 with around 110,000 miles. I'm currently looking for a diesel. I bought it with 72,000 miles. I have only had minor issues but absolutely horrible mileage. They're cheap on the way in but you quiclky pay to the price difference of the diesel.

 

How do I create my own post I have a 96 V10 I need a little opinion on, thanks for the help

 

At the top of the list of threads, there is a "New Thread" button. Click that. Put in your title, and then clue us in as to what's up. Be sure to include ALL the info about your truck. Info should go in your sig, and profile as well.

 

I am using water injection on my 1997 Dodge Ram 2500 V-10 and I get 26 mpg highway.I actually got 59 mpg the first test of my water injection system but the computer relized I was putting in more oxygen and dumped more gas.As soon as I hook up my EFIE it should go back up to about 59 mpg highway.As soon as I hook up my EFIE and test it out I would be glad to post the results.Next I have also built my own Hydrogen generator.I tested it on a gas generator and doubled the running time at 3000 RPMs.I plan to run it directly off of a secound 300 AMP altenator.When the truck is running the hydrogen is on and when you shut the engine off the hydrogen is not generating.Simple no fuses no muss no fuss.PS I have over 250,000 miles and running stronger with the water injection(50-70 plus hp).JackWayne

 

Terribly sorry jack, but, I am calling BS on this. No way on god's little green acre you are getting almost 60mpg out of a V-10. I don't care WHAT you did to it.

 

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