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There is a threshold between complete and impending failure, and brand new -
I recall what happened was the last winter I made it through, we got the polar vortex and it was like 15 degrees in the morning IN MY GARAGE and 0 degrees outside - the X started up but made some NASTY sounds from the crankcase, groaning and moaning until the oil warmed up, many mornings I thought it was going to seize up completely.
I made sure to do the updated cold weather CCV parts (and updated dipstick guide tube) before the next winter hit, and no issues on my last 2 winters in Jersey (I moved to NC over the summer) -
I figure 10 years is a good lifespan as you can imagine, the diaphragms etc get gummed up and sticky with oil residue etc over the years so its as much to do with age and driving conditions as mileage -
But yes with your age and miles, your'e due. You'll get some decent winter in MD so I would tend to it now, even with the dipstick tube its about $250 in parts and a few hours of work in tight spaces but very DIY.
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2018 Ram 2500 6.7L Cummins 68RFE
19k miles -Bright White/Black - Big Horn Sport - Crew Cab Short Bed
2013 X5 35D (CEO's) - Born on 5/17/2013 -
82k miles - Alpine White/Cinnamon Brown/Premium Pkg, Sport Activity/Premium Pkg and Sound/20" Style 214/Running Boards
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