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  1. guyc66

    What's your best MPG?

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    Any reason not to use Pennzoil Platinum High Mileage?

    I use PUP 5W20 with 5,000 mile OCIs and have about 48K miles on my engine. I did try 5W30 on my third oil change, but immediately noticed a drop in MPG so I went back to 5W20. I’ve considered switching to Redline brand but I’m not convinced yet the expense is worth any perceived advantages. My...
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    Just Ordered Ram Classic in Robin Egg Blue - Questions!

    That's an interesting color for a RAM truck......don't think I have ever seen one in my neck of the woods. It definitely stands out in the crowd.
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    What determines payload and towing capacity? Comparing 1/2 tons.

    Payload is the difference between the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of your truck and its actual weight. This number will tell you how much equipment/gear, driver/passenger weight, fuel weight, etc. you can add to your truck without exceeding the GVWR. Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) is...
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    5th Wheel Towing

    Jeff, The first thing I recommend is finding out exactly how much payload capacity your truck will have after it is fully loaded (full tank of fuel, gear, tow hitch, and of course your family) so you will know how much king pin weight you can safely handle. To do this just load up your truck...
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    Tonneau Cover VS Car Wash

    My Tyger brand tonneau cover still looks almost new after at least 100+ automatic car washes (although they were touch-free). I wouldn't hesitate to take it through a standard car wash either.
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    New 5th gen multi-function tailgate coming soon

    That is too funny.....LMAO!
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    Potential new owner.

    If those are the original Goodyear Wrangler SR-A tires I would suggest negotiating for a new set based on the truck's mileage because you will probably need tires soon. Of course, I can't tell how much tread depth is left on them in the photos but based on my personal experience the original...
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    Scratches on bumper from chain link fence

    Exactly!, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
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    Scratches on bumper from chain link fence

    I would wear those scratches proudly...….now it's a real truck!
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    Go Rhino bumpers installed on 2018 Ram 1500 Sport

    I lived in Manchester for 10 years (2000-2004)(2007-2013) before moving to Colorado. I daydream of moving back all the time.....LOL.
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    Go Rhino bumpers installed on 2018 Ram 1500 Sport

    I miss Coffee County......sigh.
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    New 5th gen multi-function tailgate coming soon

    I've been using the original bed steps on my truck.....also known as the rear tires. Who would have ever thunk it?
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    Bad lifter/cam and dealership is taking forever!

    I would consider purchasing a $500 "junker" and drive that if rental costs are going to get out of hand. Once you get your truck back you can always sell the junker and get most (if not all) your money back. Yes, it's a PITA because you have to get it registered, etc. but depending how long this...
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    My 2019's first experience in the -50deg range.

    This brings flashbacks of two years I lived in Grand Forks, North Dakota (although -43F was the coldest I saw). I had a '95 RAM 2500 4x4 with a V10 that sounded like two horny robots f*cking hard when I cranked it on those winter mornings. I don't miss those times at all...
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    Colorado tire tread life?

    I'm comparing the roads here versus what I have experienced in other places I have lived my adult life and without a doubt, the roads in Eastern Colorado are worse IMHO. Just a few years ago, the local tv station(s) used to do a segment on how bad the roads were and gave updates on the road...
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    Colorado tire tread life?

    Well, I've ruled out bad alignment, inflation issues, and driving habits so it must be brand/type of tire. The original Goodyears were garbage and my current non-brand name tires are worse. I had Cooper tires on my RAM 3500 that didn't fair much better. What brand of tire are you running out...
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    Colorado tire tread life?

    My theory is that these lousy CO roads (East of the Rockies) are detrimental to tire tread life. We have an extreme amount of pot holes and large cracks in the pavement that makes it impossible to miss them. I have lived in seven different states and never experienced such low tread life as I...
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    Colorado tire tread life?

    It’s possible, but I do take it easy on my truck and try not to get hemi-foot when taking off from a stop.
  20. guyc66

    Colorado tire tread life?

    Thanks for the suggestions. I’ll take a look at them and see what I can find out.
  21. guyc66

    Colorado tire tread life?

    I believe it was the driver side rear tire. Yes, the tires get rotated every 6K miles.
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    Colorado tire tread life?

    Yes, even wear and alignment has been checked good. That’s why I believe the CO roads are the cause.
  23. guyc66

    Colorado tire tread life?

    He recommended I buy more expensive tires, but didn't seem confident I would see better tread life results. He kept using the words "hopefully" and "should" which didn't build a lot of confidence. That's why I told him to rotate them again and I would do some research before I come back to make...
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    Colorado tire tread life?

    Since mine were warranted for 60K I was hoping to get at least 40K out of them (or a little more), but it looks like 20K at best. It looks like they replaced the Pathfinders with Atturo Trailblade A/T which I can get for $125 each in my tire size. The Atturo tire has a 50K warranty. My dilemma...
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    Colorado tire tread life?

    Any forum members living in Colorado have issues with tire tread life? Especially those on the Front Range along I-25 and all parts East? I'm starting to believe our lousy roads (due to expansive soils) is having a negative effect on my tire life. I have a 2016 RAM 1500 4x4 with 45K miles and it...

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