Q: How reliable is the diesel fuel pumps on the 2016/2017 Ram 2500 Trucks? What is the life expect of the diesel fuel pump for the Ra

asked by on May 13, 2017

I would like to buy a 2017 RAM 2500 diesel and looking for advise. How reliable is the diesel fuel pumps on the 2016/2017 Ram 2500 Trucks? What is the life expect of the diesel fuel pump on these trucks. I would like to buy my retirement truck, but a little concern about the diesel pump expense.

My car has 20000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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