Recommendations on new/used 1500

[mastaP]

Just ordered a used 2021 RAM 1500 Limited with 25k miles. Any recommendations on what I should do to it so I can keep it running as long as possible? Friend of mine said to look into replacing the third brake light gasket before it leaks but curious if there are any more preventative measures I should take.

 

[LugsLeadOut84]

I'm sure you'll get plenty of longevity advice...I never kept mine past 5-10 years. But I will say consider the if it ain't broke approach to the brake light. I had 4 RAMs over 23 years that were not garaged....Not one of them had the leaking brake light (or the Hemi tick). Lucky? Maybe. I also went 22 years as a FF and never had anything worse than some decent cuts, sprains and a sore back a few times, so maybe luck has something to do with it.

 

[Slinge]

Maybe a vehicle Warranty ?

 

[Kickboxer]

Make sure you change oil every 5,000 miles, I drive on some gravel, and plenty of snow in winter, so make sure you have mud guards, front and rear, and side steps are nice for protection and help getting in. Rock chips down low are the first place rust starts.
Treat your Ram nice and it will last a long time. Good luck.
Which engine ?

 

[wiggy999]

Pics?

 

[Daw14]

Search the forum for oil and oil filters, lots of information to learn about.

 

[mastaP]

Make sure you change oil every 5,000 miles, I drive on some gravel, and plenty of snow in winter, so make sure you have mud guards, front and rear, and side steps are nice for protection and help getting in. Rock chips down low are the first place rust starts.
Treat your Ram nice and it will last a long time. Good luck.
Which engine ?

It does have the mud guards, along with the retractable side steps. I’m in Texas and have never had to worry much about rust. Got the hemi 5.7.

Are you changing every 5k miles with full synthetic, blend, or conventional?

 

[mastaP]

Pics?

 

[Kickboxer]

Full synthetic, looks nice, good luck. You picked well.

 

[mastaP]

Full synthetic, looks nice, good luck. You picked well.

Thanks I really like it. Crew cab with 6’4” bed was something I really wanted.

Some of the full synthetic “guarantees” for up to 10k or 20k miles. Would you still change every 5k, or trust these oils for the mileage they say?

 

[Wild one]

Thanks I really like it. Crew cab with 6’4” bed was something I really wanted.

Some of the full synthetic “guarantees” for up to 10k or 20k miles. Would you still change every 5k, or trust these oils for the mileage they say?

The Hemi is a bit of a Prima Dona when it comes to oil changes,stick with the 5,000 mile oil change interval,even with a good quality synthetic. There's several oil threads in the 4th gen section,they're worth taking a look through,as the 5.7 hasn't changed from 09 to now. If your truck calls for 0W-20 avoid it also,at the very least run a good quality 5W-20,or better yet a 5W-30

 

[Wild one]

Thanks I really like it. Crew cab with 6’4” bed was something I really wanted.

Some of the full synthetic “guarantees” for up to 10k or 20k miles. Would you still change every 5k, or trust these oils for the mileage they say?

Synthetic Oil

I wonder how many days it would take a 3500 watt generator to charge an almost dead EV battery..... Tesla level 3 super chargers are 480 volts, basically 4 110's worth of power, so not that much more electricity in the scheme of things. My concern and I do not have the answer, is if you can...

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[sblack33741]

Synthetic Oil

I wonder how many days it would take a 3500 watt generator to charge an almost dead EV battery..... Tesla level 3 super chargers are 480 volts, basically 4 110's worth of power, so not that much more electricity in the scheme of things. My concern and I do not have the answer, is if you can...

www.ramforum.com

Congratulations and nice truck.

 

[Wild one]

Congratulations and nice truck.

Think you quoted the wrong guy,lol

 

[sblack33741]

Think you quoted the wrong guy,lol

Junior membership confirmed. Lol

 

[Kickboxer]

Thanks I really like it. Crew cab with 6’4” bed was something I really wanted.

Some of the full synthetic “guarantees” for up to 10k or 20k miles. Would you still change every 5k, or trust these oils for the mileage they say?

Yes, change your oil every 5K, those guarantees mean nothing.