Noise; Stopping The Engine - RAM 2500 2020 Owner's Manual

DECEL switch and the idle speed will
decrease to approximately 1,100 RPM.
3. To cancel the Idle–Up feature, either push
the CANCEL switch, push the ON/OFF
switch, or press the brake pedal.
N
OISE
Diesel engines can create noises that may seem
concerning. The nature of a diesel engine is
compression ignition where compressed air and
fuel are mixed and ignited. Weather, barometric
pressure, altitude, and temperature will affect how
fuel is ignited in the engine. Engines will sound
different from day to day or previous model years.
Clicking, ticking, or light knocking is normal and will
change from day to day, as the engine breaks in,
Driving Condition
Stop and Go
Stop and Go
Highway Speeds
City Traffic
Highway Speeds
Uphill Grade
and can vary with changes in ambient
temperature. Clicking sound from under the hood
shortly after vehicle shutdown is normal as
actuators such as the EGR valve are cycled. Fuel
pump noise may increase during low speed/light
load conditions when ambient temperature is
above 100°F (38°C), and when fuel tank level is
below 10% which is a normal condition of the fuel
system and controls strategy. Diesel equipped
vehicles also have an exhaust after-treatment
system to reduce emissions utilizing a DPF (refer to
"Odor" in this section for further information) and a
Selective Reduction Catalyst (SCR). The SCR
reduces Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) using the Diesel
Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system. DEF is injected directly
into the SCR through a dosing module. This
process will create a clicking sound and at times,
Load Turbocharger Temperature
Empty
Medium
Medium
Maximum GCWR
Maximum GCWR
Maximum GCWR
STARTING AND OPERATING
will make noise even with the vehicle shut off. This
is normal as the DEF dosing module is purging
DEF. If at any time the check engine light is on,
please visit an authorized dealer.
S T E
TOPPING HE NGINE
Idle the engine a few minutes before routine
shutdown. After full load operation, idle the
engine three to five minutes before shutting it
down. This idle period will allow the lubricating
oil and coolant to carry excess heat away from
the combustion chamber, bearings, internal
components, and turbocharger. This is
especially important for turbocharged, charge
air-cooled engines. Refer to the following chart
for proper engine shutdown:
Idle Time (min.) Before Engine
Cool
-
Warm
-
-
Hot
227
5
Shutdown
Less than One
One
Two
Three
Four
Five