Recent content by star_deceiver
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0-40 PUP Oil
That would be about $1875US or $34/gal.- star_deceiver
- Post #7
- Forum: General Discussions
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Do You Keep Your Cummins Exhaust Brake Set At Full?
I always had mine on full. The actuator still **** the bed at 164000kms. You think an $800 driveline fluid change is expensive? Wait until you see how much a dealer charges for a turbo actuator. They wanted $4k just for the part.- star_deceiver
- Post #8
- Forum: Heavy Duty
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Yikes! Look What the Dealership Wants For This Easy Service
If you can’t do it yourself, you will pay someone else too much to do it for you. Redline 75w85 and 75w90 is $24/L here, so $150 to do the front and rear. MT-LV is $30/L, $60 to do the transfer case. Brake fluid will cost you a few beers to your buddy to press the brake pedal repeatedly. For...- star_deceiver
- Post #9
- Forum: Heavy Duty
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REACHING OUT
You can get redline 75w85 and 75w90 for your differentials at Canadian tire for $24 each. Lordco had MT-LV transfer case fluid for $30. Done those a couple times already. Wait until the stock warranty is up before doing the transmission.- star_deceiver
- Post #32
- Forum: General Discussions
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Should I change my trans fluid?
Almost at 97000kms, 2 yrs. Would you get more oil out by draining it at operating temp of 81C when the internal thermostat and valves are open or would draining it in the morning at 5C yield the same or better results? I’d rather not work on piping hot equipment, but it’s not the end of the...- star_deceiver
- Post #65
- Forum: General Discussions
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Gas vs Diesel
If you’re really set on gas, check out a 5500 with 4.88s and the aisin behind the Hemi. But personally, this is diesel all the way.- star_deceiver
- Post #26
- Forum: Towing & Hauling
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Max Care quote for my used 2021 Classic Warlock: No?
Don’t waste your money. I have pretty much the identical truck as you. In exactly 2 years of ownership I’ve put on 96000kms. There’s nothing mechanically wrong with this thing. I’ve learned over the years that unless you have visible oil leakage or a check engine light, on, in the service bay...- star_deceiver
- Post #22
- Forum: General Discussions
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2024 Camping Season Campsite/Tow PICS
I don’t do much summer camping in Alberta or B.C. anymore. Reservations get bought out the first day and planning of the summer activities often needs to be done with only weeks of notice instead of months. I have, however, had great luck getting short notice spots in the western states...- star_deceiver
- Post #5
- Forum: Towing & Hauling
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2025 Ram 1500 First Drive: No More Hemi
I like that they’ve added all the things to the higher level trucks. But I’d like it even more if the decontented the tradesman and bighorn trucks. Remove all the screens, features, garbage, and cut $5-8k off the price.- star_deceiver
- Post #11
- Forum: Dodge Ram News
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Max Paylod?Max Towing
In some of the other charts over the years similar to the one you’ve posted, I’ve read that the 300lbs passenger weight is included in the payload. Some don’t specify. Always wondered if that’s true or not.- star_deceiver
- Post #11
- Forum: General Discussions
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Engine hours/oil change interval
I recall reading somewhere in the owners manual to change the oil every 350hrs combined on vehicles that idle a lot.- star_deceiver
- Post #15
- Forum: General Discussions
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Looks like I'm never buying RAM again...
Everyone has their limit on what they’re willing to pay, monthly payments, years of payments, and interest rates that change their $60k truck into a $75k truck that sucks $10k in fuel per year. My wallet is more important than having the new shiny or something slightly bigger than Bob next door...- star_deceiver
- Post #105
- Forum: General Discussions
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Help! Can’t decide how to upgrade
You are going to be spending a lot of money in gas daily driving a 6.4….. you will spend slightly less daily driving a 6.7 if diesel and gas prices are the same. If you can’t pay off said new vehicles in a short amount of time you’re going to spend a fortune in interest. I’ve had both. They’re...- star_deceiver
- Post #11
- Forum: General Discussions
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2008 vs 2016 Turbo
I believe what you’re looking for is called a 2nd gen swap. Try Cummins forum. You’ll find a lot more information on how to do this.- star_deceiver
- Post #4
- Forum: Engine & Performance
