Similar issue with mine, turned out to be a failed oil cooler and cross contamination. Apparently it’s a thing with the 5.7 hemi 2019s?? Covered under extended warrantee for me. Good luck if that’s what it is for you.
This is new news to me I need to check mine out.I just checked mine and the fluid is clean, without any brown sludge. I didn't know the tank had an 18" long dipstick.
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Just dropped my 2019 off at the dealer with same cross contamination. They are going to look for the issue and call me this week.Similar issue with mine, turned out to be a failed oil cooler and cross contamination. Apparently it’s a thing with the 5.7 hemi 2019s?? Covered under extended warrantee for me. Good luck if that’s what it is for you.
It's an adapter that the oil filter threads intoAny chance you could point me in the direction of where the oil cooler is located on the 2019
Awesome thanksIt's an adapter that the oil filter threads into
Had this exact same issue. Friend of mine kept telling me he smelt antifreeze when he was in my truck the last few weeks, I can't smell sweet sh!t apparently, because a second guy told me the same thing.I had the same thing happen on my "new to me truck". I bought it with about 50,000kms and smelt coolant outside the truck. When checking the coolant dip stick there was a sludge on the dipstick and it looked low. I took it back in to the dealer and they inspected it for leaks couldn't find any and just toped up coolant....
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I doubt your reservoir was gone dry. Probably just below the dipstick level, so they topped off the coolant. Coolant is still 50% or more of water that will evaporate. It's not something you just ignore until there is an issue. Checking coolant level when you check your oil level(you do that between changes right?), is just common sense preventative maintenance. Top off as needed. If the one dealer suspected a leak stop was added to the coolant, why didn't you request a coolant flush to get that crap out? And what was their reasoning for thinking that was the issue?Had this exact same issue. Friend of mine kept telling me he smelt antifreeze when he was in my truck the last few weeks, I can't smell sweet sh!t apparently, because a second guy told me the same thing.
I check the reservoir, it was bone dry and this exact slug on the dipstick. 22 ram, 88000km owned since new always serviced at the dealer. Never leaked, no drips on the driveway, no mess under the body when I changed the sway bar bushings in October, and end links in December, and it never got hot (even hitting gravel roads for hours on end in +30 Celsius during hunting season with the a/c cranked).mind you, I don't check the reservoir. I trust the gauges and the billion sensors to tell me if it was hot. Dealer oil changes and tire rotations every 6000km. Someone would have noticed.
Took it to a different dealer, they believed somehow one of those rad leak pluggers was poured in. Since the truck had full warranty and was "peace of mind" inspected every oil change, I didn't think that was the case.
The only thing I noticed was when I checked, the reservoir cap was very loose. Dealer did an oil change, "a piece of mind" inspection and topped up the reservoir. Nothing in the oil. I assume they would take the rad cap off and check for build up or issues. No drips in the driveway, no drips under the hood in the last 2 days either.
I'm at a loss for what caused it.
There Was no reason they thought leak stop was added aside from looking at the dipstick and the service advisor called a mechanic to the front who looked at it and said, huh weird...might be leak stop residue. no in-depth analysis. Just 30 second look.I doubt your reservoir was gone dry. Probably just below the dipstick level, so they topped off the coolant. Coolant is still 50% or more of water that will evaporate. It's not something you just ignore until there is an issue. Checking coolant level when you check your oil level(you do that between changes right?), is just common sense preventative maintenance. Top off as needed. If the one dealer suspected a leak stop was added to the coolant, why didn't you request a coolant flush to get that crap out? And what was their reasoning for thinking that was the issue?
Doesn't mean they actually perform said checks, other than just oil levelThere Was no reason they thought leak stop was added aside from looking at the dipstick and the service advisor called a mechanic to the front who looked at it and said, huh weird...might be leak stop residue. no in-depth analysis. Just 30 second look.
As for top offs of coolant, nope. every 6000km I go for my dealer peace of mind inspection and oil changes/scheduled maintenance.which covers checks of all fluids, checks for leaks etc.
Absolutely correct.Doesn't mean they actually perform said checks, other than just oil level
I just got off the phone with the service advisor. Tech did a pressure test and found that the oil cooler failed allowing oil to get into the coolant and radiator. He said they ordered a new radiator, oil cooler and all hoses to replace.
He said the oil coolers fail on the 2019’s frequently due to the design. He said Ram changed the design starting 2021 and that I will be getting the new design.
One dealership never called me back Friday, Sat or Monday. 2nd dealership I called said the can diagnose next Monday. Service writer said its probably heat gaskets since "oiler coolers failing is a 3.6L issue" (makes me loose confidence in fca engineering or their parts manufacturing)I have the same issue. 2020 5.7L. 53k miles. I bought it 11 months ago, at 38k. My 2nd oil change was today and they showed me the dipstick. Dark applesauce was the best description. They said recommend flushing but advised it maybe warrantied. I called the dealer and was a waste of time. Everyone on this forum is wayyyy more informative than those yahoos. This summer (95F), pulling a dump trailer, through stop n go traffic with A/C on, I was reading 230F. That was the only time it concerned me. Towing or long trips never goes above 210F
The part between filter and block is what everyone is talking about as the oil cooler.One dealership never called me back Friday, Sat or Monday. 2nd dealership I called said the can diagnose next Monday. Service writer said its probably heat gaskets since "oiler coolers failing is a 3.6L issue" (makes me loose confidence in fca engineering or their parts manufacturing)
Service writer said coolant flush isn't covered by powertrain warranty even if oil cooler or oil engine heater if bad. Only will cover the specific heat exchanger and labor. I didn't ask if heads/gaskets get coolant flushed. No idea how diagnostic charge is billed.
The part that was bad on father-laws 2019 is what mopar calls the "engine oil heater" which is between the oil filter and block. The Oil cooler lives in the valley under the intake? 2017 ram had cooler located there.(youtube video)
I'm new the FCA. My 2012 f150, 5.0L had a oil cooler (heat exchanger) between the oil filter and block. Used radiator coolant. I was only under that hood to change 2 water pumps and a starter in 238k miles. This Hemi/mopar isn't making a good impression on me.
The part between filter and block is what everyone is talking about as the oil cooler.
Not sure how an engine and coolant flush isn't covered when that part fails. Especially when it puts oil into the coolant. Seems like the dealer is just full of **** on that. Seems contacting @RamCares is hit or miss but can't hurt to try once you decide on what dealer you are going to
Update. First dealer has yet to call me back... (Every coworker I have said stay away from them anyway)The part between filter and block is what everyone is talking about as the oil cooler.
Not sure how an engine and coolant flush isn't covered when that part fails. Especially when it puts oil into the coolant. Seems like the dealer is just full of **** on that. Seems contacting @RamCares is hit or miss but can't hurt to try once you decide on what dealer you are going to
I totally agree with your desire to have the coolant flushed. Should be part of the service for fixing the issueUpdate. First dealer has yet to call me back... (Every coworker I have said stay away from them anyway)
2nd dealer is where we bought my wife's used cherokee. I dropped the truck off yesterday, they called today. Failed oil cooler (aka oil heater or filter adapter). Just like you all said. Wife has an email for her cherokee saying 20% any service. I spoke to service writer to use that coupon to my truck's coolant flush. He said he would. His quote to me-
"New oil cooler and labor is covered by warranty. We will top off your oil. You don't have to flush the coolant. Any residual oil will make its way out of the radiator and into reservoir."
I responded with "I want the contaminated coolant flushed out of the cooling system. That way if I see any debris on the dipstick, I will know if that part fails again."
This truck is my wife and I's first vehicle to ever have warranty remaining. Disheartening that there is an issue this early into owning it, especially at the age/miles. Let alone having a payment of this size.
Ending my rant here.