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Ramnewbie · Jan 17, 2018

I was just thinking if you were to buy a used 2 year old 40k ram off a car lot it would still be covered under the factory power train warranty even though you have no service records. Wander what excuse the dealer would come up with to try to deny a warranty claim.

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R.L.K. · Jan 17, 2018

No worries , I'm sure them boys at FCA / Your Dealership would come up with something .[emoji848][emoji848]

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Rampant · Jan 17, 2018

Ramnewbie said:
I was just thinking if you were to buy a used 2 year old 40k ram off a car lot it would still be covered under the factory power train warranty even though you have no service records. Wander what excuse the dealer would come up with to try to deny a warranty claim.

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That maint tracker stays with the VIN and is the same one the dealer uses, but it allows you to add to it. It wouldn't matter if you were the original owner or not, the record stays with the truck. Let's say in your scenario the truck in question was an HD 4x4 which requires lubing the aft u-joint needle fitting on the fwd driveshaft every time you change the oil. Yes, it really does.

Let's say there was no documentation and no evidence (bone dry) that it had ever been done and it fails. Do you think the dealer would replace it under warranty? Now let's say you did use the maint tracker and documented that with every oil change. In which scenario do you think it have more of a chance of being covered? I think Corey is spot-on with his maint documentation practices, especially in a scenario like this one.

R.L.K. · Jan 17, 2018

Well can't argue with that , the odds would most definitely shift to the right [emoji106]

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U&A · Jan 17, 2018

Redline 0w40 cold flow test. Not the best but Im guessing its a result of fewer VII’s than most.

I think going to run this straight next winter. ... subject to change on a whim.

huntergreen · Jan 17, 2018

I would bet, FCA would ask for receipts.

Rampant · Jan 17, 2018

2019 Ram 1500 can tow up to 12,700 lbs...

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chrisbh17 · Jan 17, 2018

And even just receipts might not be enough.....I can buy oil and filters until Im blue in the face. Will they ask me for proof that I actually changed it?

I feel like this is where Japan-based manufacturers are a little better than domestic. Not necessarily benefit of the doubt, but less apt to look for a way to weasel out of covering something.

R.L.K. · Jan 17, 2018

Wow , 12,700 lb towing ??
Because of the heavier hitch crossmember or the +130ft lbs of TQ provided by the 48 volt start / stop generator ??

Not sure I like the start stop capabilities on a truck ...wonder what issues that's gonna Bing to a truck that someone actually uses as a truck ?
Wonder if the 19 Rams also have MDS ?? So MDS + Start Stop system gives how much mpg ?? [emoji848][emoji848][emoji848]

Oh and composite UCAS ?? The UCA ball joints are popping out of stamped steel since 2013 , hope the composite works out better [emoji16]

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U&A · Jan 17, 2018

WTF.

Composite...

U&A · Jan 17, 2018

Rampant said:
2019 Ram 1500 can tow up to 12,700 lbs...

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Well ****.

Its official, unless they leave the HD’s alone , im sure they wont, Im building my next HD truck. It will be cheaper anyway.

Hemi395 · Jan 17, 2018

Yeah.....think I'll be holding onto my truck for as long as possible

U&A · Jan 17, 2018

Hay Burla,

You said it....

http://www.machinerylubrication.com/Read/23189/Polymer-prolongs-automotive-oils

tsielski · Jan 17, 2018

Well, the HD gassers are rumored to be getting a heavier duty version of the 8-speed at some point, along with a bump up in HP and TQ for the HD 6.4. Would be awesome if true.
Just my opinion, anyone who regularly tows more than 11,000 pounds (and that may even be too generous) with a half ton really ought to consider a heavy duty. Sure the half ton can move the weight, but stability while doing so is a completely different story. I'm also sure there are a lot of differing opinions on that and to each his own.

Burla · Jan 17, 2018

I thought you was talking to yourself

I was about to say Kyle

U&A said:
Hay Burla,

You said it....

http://www.machinerylubrication.com/Read/23189/Polymer-prolongs-automotive-oils

That is huge news, although it sounds like at this point it is in it's infancy and they didn't date the article. Anyhow, self healing base oils already exist, they are called esters, and yawl'll know where to get them. Thanks for the link, B

69GWC · Jan 17, 2018

R.L.K. said:
Wow , 12,700 lb towing ??
Because of the heavier hitch crossmember or the +130ft lbs of TQ provided by the 48 volt start / stop generator ??

Not sure I like the start stop capabilities on a truck ...wonder what issues that's gonna Bing to a truck that someone actually uses as a truck ?
Wonder if the 19 Rams also have MDS ?? So MDS + Start Stop system gives how much mpg ?? [emoji848][emoji848][emoji848]

Oh and composite UCAS ?? The UCA ball joints are popping out of stamped steel since 2013 , hope the composite works out better [emoji16]

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I saw a video that stated it still has MDS and now the 48v motor with start stop.

Everything I saw in the video just made me feel so much better about having bought the truck I have as I would not want a 2019 in any forum , I dont like all the new tech and dont care for the looks.
I say if you buy one get 100k warrenty.

Burla · Jan 17, 2018

Are there even better oils then redline on the horizon? PAGS will likely be part of the oil formulations going forward, PAGS can out perform the esters in Redline. Read.

Hemi395 · Jan 17, 2018

Isn't PAG crazy expensive?

01Ram2500 · Jan 17, 2018

R.L.K. said:
Not sure I like the start stop capabilities on a truck ...wonder what issues that's gonna Bing to a truck that someone actually uses as a truck ? Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

My wife's 2017 BMW has the start/stop feature and we both hate it. Fortunately, the system defaults to off when you start the car. The early systems defaulted to on but BMW had so many issues and complaints they changed it. If the system defaults to off in the new Rams then I would not care one way or the other. If it defaults to on or cannot be easily user disabled, I would move to an HD truck the next time around.

69GWC · Jan 17, 2018

I well bet you will haft to turn it off everytime.

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