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    ISSUE WITH STEERING

    "It wont do it when the truck is sitting still unless i pull up with the wheen turned to the right, put it in park. then turn the steering wheel back to neutral. It will do it then, but if I am sitting still and turn the wheel to the right it wont do it." There should be no play in the system...
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    2023 ram 5.7 hemi oil life monitor

    Auto and lubrication engineers seem to be uniform in their belief that today's top synthetic blends will go the distance of 10,000 miles, depending on operating conditions. Since I do not have access to all of the lubricant engineering data, I am putting significant trust into those opinions...
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    How much oil is too much in the 5.7l hemi

    I'm being told that if you put eight quarts into an empty 5.7 oil pan the level will still be lower than the windage tray. Regards, Dusty 2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, 18” wheels. Build Date: 3 June 2018. Now at 110358 miles.
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    2023 ram 5.7 hemi oil life monitor

    It appears to be based mostly on engine rev counts, although I've also read it does count load somehow. I had the official Ram technical description document but I can no longer find it. I used the 10K maintenance strategy on my 2014, so I depended on the Oil Life Management system to alert me...
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    The unwanted step child car.

    My youngest son had one for a few years. A real noticeable style that garnered lots of attention. I had the car for a few days when my son needed my truck. The seat had to be back all the way for me to get in, and all the way forward for me to get the clutch all the way to the floor. Not a...
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    Follow up to, Dealer said no to tranny fluid change.

    If the engine is running the pump is ensuring the torque converter is full. Regards, Dusty 2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, 18” wheels. Build Date: 3 June 2018. Now at 110343 miles.
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    Coming up on 180,000 miles

    Actually, manufacturers get EPA credits for reducing the use of petroleum products, like motor oil and transmission fluids for routine maintenance. So manufacturers push the limit to the point that they feel will not seriously impact warranty claims. The real culprit here is the government's...
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    Would like a higher PSI for my engine oil, options?

    Yes, poorly worded thought. My apologies. What I was trying to impart was oil is prevented from getting to the crankshaft from the sump. The only oil that could reach the crankshaft counterweights is from what little oil is passed by the main and rod bearing ends, and this would be even more...
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    '25 Tungsten at the Minneapolis car show... didn't love it

    The Tungsten has put me out of the market for the following reasons: Only available with the High Output engine. I've had three 5.7s that have served me well, so the standard engine would be fine. The passenger screen seems so non-essential and wouldn't want it even if it was free. I'm not...
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    RETRO LOOK

    I like it. I REALLY like it!! Regards, Dusty 2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, 18” wheels. Build Date: 3 June 2018. Now at 109262 miles.
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    Would like a higher PSI for my engine oil, options?

    At any engine speed, how does oil flung off the crankshaft get passed the windage tray to reach the camshaft? Regards, Dusty 2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, 18” wheels. Build Date: 3 June 2018. Now at 109262 miles.
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    2025 Toyota 4runner Trailhunter

    This got my curiosity, so I looked up the content of Ram 1500 trucks and they are uniformly 67% US and Canadian parts, with 32% "non-North American." Toyota doesn't list local content on their Moroney's. Not sure why. From what I can see the FourRunner is assembled in Japan, maybe they don't...
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    Ball Joints After 42K miles?

    All four ball joints at once after 42K?? I'm on my third Ram 1500 with over 100K and the front suspension components check out each yearly inspection. I've had too many negatives experiences with national brand tire and muffler shops, especially with unethical up-sell. My advice would have a...
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    Missives cylinder 3 and no eco mode?

    Be aware of counterfeit spark plug clones which are causing performance issues, although from what I'm hearing these usually are purchased through the web. Regards, Dusty 2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, 18” wheels. Build Date: 3...
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    4.7 scoring on cylinder walls

    4.7 rods are pressed fit. Regards, Dusty 2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, 18” wheels. Build Date: 3 June 2018. Now at 108953 miles.
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