The purpose is that it made the Ram truck company happy...Well, whats the purpose of the dial trans shifter on the 8sp if it’s so unpopular…….
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The purpose is that it made the Ram truck company happy...Well, whats the purpose of the dial trans shifter on the 8sp if it’s so unpopular…….
They probably chose the dial to be different and to temporarily get away from that goofy console shifter but of course certain things are always gonna be unpopular so why do any of it?…lol. And just because something is disliked by many doesn’t mean it’s unpopular. I love the dial. I think it makes for a nice, clean look but it I had to chose between a column shifter and that, I honestly couldn’t care less but if it was knob vs console shifter? I'll let you figure that one out.Well, whats the purpose of the dial trans shifter on the 8sp if it’s so unpopular…….
What is that, hundred thousand? Close? Either way, that should be considered a little premature for a transmission to toss in the towel but if it’s the 8-speed we’re talking about here, I can’t say I’m surprised considering the Ram marketers said there is no maintenance schedule for this trans. If that’s why yours “packed it in”, blame the marketers, not your trans.That the transmission packed it in at 160k kms frickin junk
The transmission is 100% electric. You could have any sort of toggle, knob, or lever to shift gears. The dial takes up the least space and lowest cost. Spend $$$ and modify your own column or console shifter.Well, whats the purpose of the dial trans shifter on the 8sp if it’s so unpopular…….
Speaking relatively, my relatives never warmed up to me! Kidding!Both my late '15 and current '20 warm up way faster than any other vehicle I've owned. Granted, it's rarely -30 here, but I'm speaking relatively.
They probably chose the dial to be different and to temporarily get away from that goofy console shifter but of course certain things are always gonna be unpopular so why do any of it?…lol. And just because something is disliked by many doesn’t mean it’s unpopular. I love the dial. I think it makes for a nice, clean look but it I had to chose between a column shifter and that, I honestly couldn’t care less but if it was knob vs console shifter? I'll let you figure that one out.
My first car had buttons on the dash.This may have been mentioned in the previous 523 pages, but I don’t like the dial trans shifter. I’m sure there’s a reason for it …….
Plymouth Valiant?My first car had buttons on the dash.
My 2014 3.6L seems to warm up almost instantly. By the time I leave the neighborhood (maybe .5 miles) I have heat.Both my late '15 and current '20 warm up way faster than any other vehicle I've owned. Granted, it's rarely -30 here, but I'm speaking relatively.
59 BelviderePlymouth Valiant?
I don't like that the 3.6 immediately screams to 1600 rpm upon cold startup. I wish it would go to 800 - 1000 and gradually move up to 1500-1600, then ease down at a rate close to, or faster, than it does now.
Being electronic throttle body, I can't change it since I can't get into the PCM. If it had an IAC valve, I could run a cutoff switch to it like I did my '87 F150.
Cold winter startups.... and how long it takes for any kind of heat in the cab. That's what I hate about my 2016. It takes 15-20+ minutes on a cold day to pump heat. The defroster is useless for at least 15 when it's -30 and colder..
That is why they make a winter front to cover the front of the truck to help restrict all of that cold air to the Radiator.Cold winter startups.... and how long it takes for any kind of heat in the cab. That's what I hate about my 2016. It takes 15-20+ minutes on a cold day to pump heat. The defroster is useless for at least 15 when it's -30 and colder..
Something’s not working..Let me guess it’s not working properly now because it’s cold
If the thermostat is working properly that will not help at all with startup heat times.That is why they make a winter front to cover the front of the truck to help restrict all of that cold air to the Radiator.
Your 87 F150 was pre OBD2. You'd set a P0507 if you did that to a vehicle today with enhanced OBD2.Plymouth Valiant?
I don't like that the 3.6 immediately screams to 1600 rpm upon cold startup. I wish it would go to 800 - 1000 and gradually move up to 1500-1600, then ease down at a rate close to, or faster, than it does now.
Being electronic throttle body, I can't change it since I can't get into the PCM. If it had an IAC valve, I could run a cutoff switch to it like I did my '87 F150.
I'm sure It would set a code. I wish I could program the extreme startup idle out until about 10-15 seconds after startup, in order to give time for oil to get to the top of the engine. That's what I do with the cutoff switch on the Ford.Your 87 F150 was pre OBD2. You'd set a P0507 if you did that to a vehicle today with enhanced OBD2.
There IS a solution to your issue. It's called "Clear Flood". This feature is on all domestic OBD2 vehicles but on few imports.I'm sure It would set a code. I wish I could program the extreme startup idle out until about 10-15 seconds after startup, in order to give time for oil to get to the top of the engine. That's what I do with the cutoff switch on the Ford.
Looking at the oil flow chart of the Pentastar, the cam followers and chain tensioners are pretty much at the end of the line when getting oil.
I'm sure one of the reasons for the high idle is to fill up the oil filter canister, since it drains back every time the engine is cut off (or so I've read). That design needs changed to keep oil there.
When it's cold, I will hold the throttle pedal to the floor and let the engine crank over a few times to start the oil pumping before stopping the crank over, then start the engine normally.
I guess I'm just picky about dry cold starts.