RAM almost killed
A loose grid heater post nearly destroyed this 2017 RAM engine. Fortunately, Willis Diesel diagnosed the failure just in time—and installed a Banks Monster-Ram to prevent future disaster.
September 13, 2024
Banks makes maintenance easy
Diesel truck maintenance gets a serious upgrade with the Banks Ram-Air Differential Cover. From magnetic plugs to easy fill ports, Rocky Rohde shows how simple—and essential—fluid inspections can be.
September 13, 2024
Low-Mileage RAM Grid Bolt Failure
A 2018 RAM with just 38,000 miles experienced a broken grid heater bolt—a failure that could destroy the engine. Here’s why the Banks Monster-Ram is the smart fix.
August 23, 2024
Diesel Mechanic Chooses Banks
Self-taught diesel mechanic Ryan Mayer upgrades a bone-stock 2022 Ram 2500 with the Banks Monster-Ram and Ram-Air Intake, solving a known grid heater bolt issue while unlocking more power and airflow—no tuning required.
August 9, 2024
Another Cummins Piston Death
A RAM owner’s engine was nearly totaled by a grid heater bolt failure—until a Banks Monster-Ram upgrade saved it from future disaster and improved throttle response.
August 2, 2024
RAM 1500 3.0L Monster Exhaust
Daniel Langenderfer upgraded his 2017 RAM 1500 EcoDiesel with a 3.5″ Banks Monster Exhaust and was surprised to see more than just a visual improvement—his throttle response and mileage got a boost, too.
July 26, 2024
Monster Power and Mileage for Duo
Bob and Noe upgraded their 2015 RAM trucks with the Banks Monster-Ram Intake before a cross-country haul. The result? Safer towing, more power, and a surprising 2 MPG increase—even in 109° heat.
July 19, 2024
Dave Talks Monster-Ram
Dave Bell installs a Banks Monster-Ram on a 2020 RAM 6.7L Cummins, showing how it eliminates the grid heater failure issue and boosts airflow by 122%. A test drive seals the deal on this must-have upgrade.
July 12, 2024
We’re in the “Diesel” Army Now
Diesel Army featured the Banks Ram-Air Differential Cover, highlighting its cooling and lubrication benefits for trucks. A 2021 RAM 2500 was used as an example, showcasing the cover’s internal fins and Ram-Air scoops.
June 21, 2024
Doug Fisher’s Mangled RAM Piston
A grid heater failure caused significant engine damage to Doug Fisher’s RAM 2500. Killer Diesel Performance repaired the damage and installed a Banks Monster-Ram to prevent future occurrences of this common issue.
June 7, 2024