Ram & Dodge Repair in Hood River, Oregon

Trusted Ram & Dodge Mechanic in Hood River

Ram trucks are everywhere in the Gorge — and the 5.9 and 6.7 Cummins diesels in heavy-duty Rams are some of the most beloved engines on the road. We've been wrenching on them for years. We also handle every other Ram and Dodge that rolls in: Hemi V8s, Pentastar V6s, Durangos, Chargers, Challengers, and the classic stuff.

Ram & Dodge Models We Service

• Ram 1500 — every generation, Hemi 5.7, EcoDiesel 3.0, Pentastar 3.6
• Ram 2500 — Cummins diesel and gas 6.4 Hemi
• Ram 3500 — dually and single-rear-wheel Cummins
• Ram ProMaster, ProMaster City — work vans
• Dodge Durango
• Dodge Charger, Challenger — including Hellcat and Scat Pack
• Dodge Journey, Caravan, Grand Caravan
• Dodge Dakota, Ram 1500 Classic, Dodge Ram 1500/2500/3500 (older nameplate)
• Chrysler 300, Pacifica, Town & Country — same family

Common Ram & Dodge Repairs

Cummins Diesel Service

5.9L 12-valve, 5.9L 24-valve, and 6.7L Cummins — injector service, lift pump replacement (the in-tank pumps fail), CP3 service, turbo work, head gasket repair, and full engine work. We know these inline-sixes inside out. More on our diesel repair page.

Hemi V8 Issues

The 5.7 and 6.4 Hemi have well-known issues: lifter tick (MDS-related, similar to GM's AFM), exhaust manifold bolts breaking, and oil pressure sensor failures. We diagnose and fix root cause, not just clear codes.

Transmission Service

48RE, 68RFE, AS69RC (Aisin), 8HP70, 850RE — we service all the common Ram/Dodge transmissions. Critical for diesel truck owners since these gearboxes work hard. Fluid service, valve body, and rebuilds.

Front End & Steering

Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks are known for "death wobble" — caused by worn track bars, ball joints, and steering linkage. We diagnose properly and fix what's actually wrong.

EcoDiesel Service

The 3.0L V6 EcoDiesel in Ram 1500s has specific patterns: EGR cooler, oil cooler, and emissions issues. We can address them.

Pentastar V6

The 3.6L Pentastar is reliable but has known issues: head failures on early ones (rocker arm), oil cooler housing leaks, and timing chain wear at high mileage.

Brakes, Suspension, Wheel Bearings

Standard wear items, done right. Heavy-duty Ram brake jobs especially benefit from quality parts.

Ram Maintenance Schedule

Rams reward consistent maintenance. We can plan: oil and filter (with the right spec), transmission fluid, transfer case fluid, differentials front and rear, coolant, brake fluid, fuel filter on diesels (every 15-20k typically), and air filters. Build a plan with us before the next big repair shows up.

Why Ram & Dodge Owners Trust Us

• Real Cummins experience — not just gas-engine generalists.
• Honest diagnosis on Hemi and EcoDiesel issues.
• Fair pricing — way less than the stealership.
• Fast turnaround.
• Family-owned shop with consistent service.