# \#d250 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/d250/6862.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2000 Dodge D250](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-dodge-d250/113876)
**Author:** [@OrlandGomez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OrlandGomez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2018, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-dodge-d250/113876 "2018-03-17T17:28:02Z")
Dear CarTalk, I have a 2000 Dodge 250 with a cummins diesel engine with approx 141,000 miles. I use it to pull a trailer and plow snow. I put between 500 and 1,000 miles on it a year. I change the oil once a year and the… --- ## [Truck just quits](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-just-quits/81978)
**Author:** [@ericbass](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ericbass)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2013, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-just-quits/81978 "2013-10-28T20:55:59Z")
i have the 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel 4x4. The other day I was traveling on the freeway, and suddenly the engine stopped running, radio, ignition, power steering, etc. and then as the car was slowing down everything star… --- ## [Start-up troubleshooting help needed for Dodge VAN RAM 2500 1996](https://community.cartalk.com/t/start-up-troubleshooting-help-needed-for-dodge-van-ram-2500-1996/77376)
**Author:** [@Mpoint](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mpoint)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/start-up-troubleshooting-help-needed-for-dodge-van-ram-2500-1996/77376 "2013-02-16T17:31:23Z")
I check the battery and recharged it full overnight using 1A charger. Next morning the battery showed 14.09V. Connection was checked & cleaned and a voltage drop test was done. on the first turn of the ignition key the … --- ## [Is it ok to wash engines anymore?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-ok-to-wash-engines-anymore/58486)
**Author:** [@pagosajoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pagosajoe)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2010, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-ok-to-wash-engines-anymore/58486 "2010-12-11T17:03:39Z")
I remember decades ago that washing car engines was done all the time. You could go to a engine wash shop and get cleaned. Is this even recommend anymore for newer vehicles made in the past 10 years with all the electron… --- ## [What happens to an overfull automatic transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-to-an-overfull-automatic-transmission/53670)
**Author:** [@known2wizard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/known2wizard)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2010, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-to-an-overfull-automatic-transmission/53670 "2010-08-18T18:04:42Z")
Brakes locking up 1997 Ram Pickup Cummins turbo Diesel? hello my friend has a 97 Ram 2500 Cummings turbo with full tow package,engine brake, and transmission up grade. after hearing her brakes grinding sound an… --- ## [Overheating Dodge Ram 250](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-dodge-ram-250/52972)
**Author:** [@buttslarue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/buttslarue)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2010, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-dodge-ram-250/52972 "2010-08-05T01:08:59Z")
I have a '92 Dodge Ram 250, I recently replaced the freeze plugs, thermostat, and water pump. The van is running great but tends to overheat on the highway. It only seems to do it at speeds over 60mph. Everyone I talk… --- ## [Speedometer and overdrive problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-and-overdrive-problems/46763)
**Author:** [@gladstoned](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gladstoned)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2010, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-and-overdrive-problems/46763 "2010-07-12T02:43:07Z")
I have a 1992 Dodge diesel d250 automatic that is giving me a real hard time. The speedometer, overdrive, and cruise control are not working. I assume it is a problem with the speedometer, but I don't know what. I am out… --- ## [Hydrolic clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hydrolic-clutch/33244)
**Author:** [@joesvn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joesvn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2009, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hydrolic-clutch/33244 "2009-07-11T19:30:30Z")
dodge ram 2500 driving along didn't want to go in 2nd gear. Pulled over would not go into any gear. Turn engine off shifts into all gears, try and start in gear jumps(in gear). Fluid OK. Pedal soft would it be cylinder o…