Whats New for the 2004 Dodge Ram 3500?
Diesel engine lovers can appreciate the Dodge Ram 3500’s new Cummins 600 motor, which makes 600 lb.-ft. of torque at 1,600 rpm and 325 horsepower at 2,900 rpm. With this engine and the proper equipment, tow ratings rise to 16,400 pounds and a GCWR of 23,000 pounds. Oil change intervals for this turbodiesel engine are 15,000 miles, and zero-throttle starts are possible with the standard six-speed manual transmission. Otherwise, for 2004, the Dodge Ram 3500 sees minor changes. Models equipped with the Cummins high-output turbodiesel engine have a new automatic transmission, and there’s an Off-Road package available. Laramie models are dressed up with chrome grille accents, chrome side moldings, silver interior trim and improved leather upholstery. All Quad Cabs come equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, Deep Molten Red is a new color selection, and the 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 can be equipped with a navigation radio and Uconnect Bluetooth wireless communications technology. The Magnu
