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    I wonder how long this has been missing?

    Back in 09 only certain higher end models had a cabin filter. The air box is the same on most all models so the area that needs cutting out for one is there but they never had a filter put in. You can buy a kit online that allows you to fit filter in and then seal the hole up nice and all like...
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    Anyone switched to 87 octane?

    Switch.... Always ran 87 and if I remember correctly my manual states 87 as recommended.
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    Anyone switched to 87 octane?

    I have always ran 87 in all my Rams. Current one has 239k always on 87. I believe the manual even suggests 87 so don't know why anyone uses 89 or 91 all the time.
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    Pavement Queen

    I live in the desert southwest. I dont have a PW but Rams older version of the 1500 off road model, a TRX4. Within 10 minutes I can be on unmaintained truck roads. These roads meander thru the mountains and can take you to other towns and cities. Up in the mountains desert turns to wooded land...
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    Oil change - Not at the RAM dealership?

    I go to the dealer. If you go to the dealer and ask for the Mopar Service Contract prices, you will find that by buying the contract which is usually 3-4 oil changes over the course of a year is much cheaper than DIY or any quick change place. Problem is most these trucks, like the HEMI take 7...
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    To MDS or Not MDS?

    Mine went at 223k and according to my mechanic everyone he has ever seen was always over 200k.
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    Word of advice... Never few up your tank pass the 1st click!

    I feel many know this now, but maybe not. Years ago this was never a issue cause there were not all these environmental devices added to tanks. In modern cars you really shouldn't ever over fill your tank. Keep in mind every vehicle is different and so is every pump. The advice of always...
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    My 2021 Rebel is Averaging 12 mpg in local....Is that normal

    Even my 2009 HEMI gets better than that in the city. Of course all depends on your driving style and amount of traffic in your city.
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    Buying 2016 Rebel - Hemi Tick and other Questions

    That is no HEMI Tick. You may hear a small tick and that would be the exhaust manifold leaking. The HEMI Tick is very noticeable and you can hear it even with the hood closed while sitting in the drivers seat. Its a very pronounced tap tap tap
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    Buying 2016 Rebel - Hemi Tick and other Questions

    While the manifold has been a issue in the past its been somewhat remedied. The bigger issue thats been around for years and is known as the HEMI Tick is much worse. It involves the lifters. I myself just had the Tick. According to my mechanic he's only ever seen it on those with over 200k miles...
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    Fiat-Chrysler becoming “Stellantis”

    you left out Ram
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    I was warned not to buy a Ram truck because of the transmission

    I have owned Rams for years now. I have heard from multiple people over the years that the trannys suck. My personal experience has been different of course. My first Ram was a 2005 that I bought in 2008 with 19k on it. 2 years later with 55k on it I traded it in for a 2007 Ram. It had about 60k...
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    Can the PW share the garage with a TRX??

    Ok I see what your saying and didn't realize there was a actual PW section. However, I still think its a hard comparison since you comparing apples to oranges so to speak. To date the PW is the best 2500 based truck for off roading even when stock. So nothing really ever compares to the PW...
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    LOKAR DIPSTICK? FOR HEADERS

    Im very confused. I looked up the link you sent and it is written all over the page that it does not fit a 5.7 HEMI. I need a new tube and all for a 5.7 myself with short headers installed and am having a really difficult time finding something. Any help be greatly appreciated.
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    Can the PW share the garage with a TRX??

    I dont agree. Yes, the Raptor is a glorified dune runner and that is all its good at. It sucks at off roading and its terrible on the road. Ram has always been better than that. The TRX is going to be more powerful than the Raptor which will kill that success and its 100% more geared to off road...
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    Tranny flush or drain and fill

    High mileage or not, it is not recommended to ever flush a automatic transmission. With all this new technology the openings in a tranny are so small and the risk is to great that flushing it can lodge something, anything in one of those openings and mess things up. As for fluid, find what you...
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    Most comfortable shocks

    I do like my Bilsteins however I can't compare. I had basic Rams from years 05 and 07. 2010 I went big and got what I really wanted. A Ram 1500 crew cab with TRX4 off road package and a HEMI. Thr TRX4 package included a upgraded suspension with lift and Bilstein shocks. I will say this truck...
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    My junk 2016 Ram

    First off, a car is a mechanical thing, also a electrical thing now a days with all the computers. I don't care what company it is, there is always bound to be a lemon. I bought a brand new chevy that spent more time in the shop the first 30k miles than at my home. Lemons do exist and to me it...
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    Does the powertrain warranty cover the manifold bolts?

    More than likely you may have more break down the road thou. Mine is out of warranty by time they broke and the cost to fix the issue was 250$ a side, so 500 altogether. One of my exhaust manifolds was warped and also was going to need replacing. That brough it to about 750$ and I decided to...
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    Does the powertrain warranty cover the manifold bolts?

    Its a common problem on the Ram 5.7. Its due to the heat and vibration of the motor. Its more likely to happen than not thou on a HEMI.
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    Top speed 106? What?

    Yeah I pushed my once to 106 and thats fine by me. Mine is a TRX 4 off road model which is factory raised and off road tires. Many a friend have told me to remove or reprogram the governor to make that go away. My response is always the same. There is no reason something that big and heavy...
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    Strange rattle sound/feeling under front end when going over bumps.

    I wish I could be of help, but no one has been able to fix mine. I have a 09 Ram 1500 and for years now there as been a rattle. Mine is more just a rattle in the front end, i really dont feel anything with it thou just hear it. Only can hear it with window open too. Various garages and dealers...
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    Super Duty “Tremor”

    This article is good but he's off on the Ram PW offerings. The PW is a option and its available on any trim level 2500, its not just one trim all to itself. Also the PW is avail with both the 5.7 and the 6.4 HEMI. Hopefully they will eventually offer a diesel version as well.
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    Actual MPG's.

    First off you can't compare the same motor in a car and a truck. Not only is there the big difference in weight, but also a truck is geared completely differently than a car. Then on top of all that a truck has a lot more drag than a car. Now I think we all know sticker MPG are usually off but...
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    Moving from sea level to altitude

    I have a 09 Hemi. I use to live in FL which is basically sea level and now live in Tucson at about 3,500 feet. I often go to mountains around here at 9,000 feet plus. Also go to CA over the mountains that way. If towing its usually in the 4-5k range and I will tell you I have never had a...

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