maintenance
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GOOD OR BAD? FLORIDA Service department at DODGE dealership vs general mechanic
I have not been having a good experience at any of the Dodge SERVICE DEPT at any of dealerships in Central Florida. Curious if there’s anyone who could recommend the best service department near Central Florida? Or is it in Tampa or Lakeland? Really want to leave my truck in the right hands...- SouthernGent1500
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- 100000 maintenance maintenance department mechanic miles performance ram service service department tune up
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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5th year: coolant flush question/issues/recommended service
Hey guys! Ain't been on here in a very long time and can't believe its been almost 5.5 years of ownership already. Mileage-wise at 19k she's still brand new and can't complain at all love every time I take it out and no serious issues ever (unless you count the screen de-lamaination issue which...- NY Andrew
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- 5 years coolant issues maintenance
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- Forum: General Discussions
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Worth replacing timing belt while changing water pump?
My truck has 170k miles and my water pump is leaking. I've read a lot of conflicting advice about changing the timing chain. Some people say change it while your there and other people say not to touch it because timing chains are good for the lifetime of the engine. I was wondering what y'all...- Brabbit
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- maintenance timing chain water pump
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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How to properly clean MAF 2014 Ram 5.7 hemi
Hi guys, I want to clean the MAF sensor on my Ram and I'm not quite sure how to do it yet nor did I attempt it but I want to know how to clean it properly following the correct steps. I cleaned the MAF and Throttle body on my mustang GT at the end of Spring and it messed with something and I had...- Hattan
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- correct steps maf cleaning maintenance
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- Forum: General Discussions
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Just Bought Used 2015 2500 Power Wagon. Now What?
Hi All, I have been using this forum pretty heavily as a non-member to gain knowledge about my purchase, and now that the deal is done, I figured I would join. This is the first valuable vehicle I have owned; prior to this I was leasing trucks. I just purchased this used 2015 Ram 2500 Power...- JDE117
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- 2015 6.4 first time buyer help maintenance power wagon used
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- Forum: General Discussions
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What to do about shocks in Belize?
I am in Belize, Central America and my 2016 Ram 1500 4x4 Quad Hemi is with me. I read the post and try to keep up with maintenance carefully. My concern is getting the recommended parts such as shocks since I have 54k miles on it. Can anyone provide me with a list of good shocks, not the high...- El Guapo Phil
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- maintenance shocks
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- Forum: General Discussions
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Tranny Flush?
Anyone every get their transmissions flushed? I hear to never do it then I hear it doesn’t harm some vehicles and it’s the only true way to get 100% new fluid into the system. Is the way to go to drain the pan then add new fluid, circulate, drain, add, circulate, drain etc etc a few times to...- Cjmccoy93
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- flush maintenance oil tranny trans transmission transmission fluid transmission flush
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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What to do for maintance and tune ups
I have a 1991 W150 auto tranny Dodge Ram, Carbonated engine. What things should I do to make sure its well tuned and in good maintance? I'm thinking changing spark plugs and intake filter but I really want this thing to run as good as possible what do you all do and recommend doing? Thanks...- RustyRamFan
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- maintenance tune-up
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- Forum: General Discussions
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Tune up issues
Okay, so here we go, I started a tuneup on my 1997 5.9 2500 4x4 Before I started I had a misfire in cylinder 8, as I started my tune up, I noticed gunk on the spark plug for 8, I’ve also redone the distributor cap and made sure it has been wired correctly. It’s started up, and runs, however it...- Oddbr13n
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- maintenance misfire tune up
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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4.7 Tossed a lash arm rocker--causes/additional damages?
I recently purchases a 2002 4.7l Ram 1500 last May. it had a fair share of issues but most were small and easy to fix such as replacing spark plugs and fuel injectors and lift tap. Recently i started it up and it idled EXTREMELY rough and had a distinct slapping sound, the car has a hard time...- HollisterVN
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- 4.7l maintenance mechanic
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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DIY Greasing Front Drive Shaft Fitting
As the title states, I show you how I greased my front drive shaft fitting on my 2018 Ram 2500. The truck finally hit enough miles to require its first mandated service which included a tire rotation, topping of DEF, inspecting the suspension/front end, and lubricating the front drive shaft...- Motor Head
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- 7500 miles amsoil diy drive shaft fitting front grease maintenance mobil 1 service
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- Forum: 4th Gen DIY
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100K Diesel 5.9 ...... what needs attention
New guy here... Hoping to get some feedback.... my 2004 3500 Dodge Diesel just hit 100K .... I do towing and I installed a deep trans pan. I change the oil and tranny fluid as needed, also brakes. I replaced 2 leaking pinion seals, what else typically needs attention at 100K ? and what's the...- vegasguy
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- brakes fluids injectors maintenance radiator
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- Forum: General Discussions
