At 154,000 miles my tick is more noticeable, but the key is it goes away after a minuet. I 've had it checked out and that's what seems to be the case. I do have the unlimited mileage MOAPR warranty until next Oct. So time will tell.
Frankly, a 3.L engine with twin turbos is pushing all the HP and torque out of a small displacement engine can deliver. It barley gets much better mpg as the 5.7. What's the point?
I have kept accurate records of every gallon of gas my RAM 1500 5.7 with 3:92 gears has had put in from when I bought it new. It now has 149,600 mikes. Best has been 20 mpg worst has been 14 mpg. Average is 17.5. 20% of my hours are idle hours. This is 100% accurate.
The Owners manual says 120,000 miles or sooner if you two. Make sure you change the pan/filter and use the ZF trans fluid. Do it right and it will treat you right.
By my 17 RAM 1500 owners manual is says 120,000 miles if you don't haul a trailer the filter/pan and fluid must be changed. It amounts to about $350. to $400. depending on the dealer. Its required if you have a MOPAR warranty beyond the factory one.
To rebuild a ZF 8 speed around close to $5K. Its just not worth the risk using any of the other fluids, no matter how good they say they are, especially if its under warranty.
I would NEVER take my RAM to a Mr. Lube! By the owners manual and MOPAR Warranty the trans fluid should be changed at 120,000 miles. Yes that means changing the pan/filter. Just pumping the fluid leaves all the gunk in the filter.
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