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    Salt sucks

    +1 on lanolin. It smells like hell until it fully "cures". But given the nature of the product, it creeps really well and seals out moisture and oxygen (need both to rust). The creep being the key. It'll get into places that normal products won't. It's not permanent though. It'll require...
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    87 vs 89 octane

    Most people aren't aware of what all is taking place during a fuel delivery and the blender effect going on underground. To expand on that, if an underground storage tank (UST) is properly setup and the submerged turbine pump (STP) is properly setup, and if the drop point (fill adapter via...
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    87 vs 89 octane

    I can tell you factually that almost ALL gas stations run filters until a problem presents. Be that slow-flow, phase separation, water issues, etc. Per-filter costs and service call prices make it not very cost-effective to do regularly scheduled preventative maintenance. I worked in the...
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    2016 4x4 Lower Ball joints

    I'm going to venture a guess and say that's just going to be the sad reality on that subject. Just about every manufacturer is outsourcing their builds to try and be price competitive. I've always used MOOG for suspension components (for 30+ years) and have not been burned by them. I know...
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    Dealer said No for transmission fluid change.

    +1 on the sprayer. That's how I've done my last several "filled for life" BS transmission services. That same sprayer fits the wife's Avalon and Honda. I cussed and cussed on the first FFL service I did until I asked "Isn't there a better damn way to do this than trying to squeeze a bottle at...
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    Dealer said No for transmission fluid change.

    Good to see these posts. Thought I was the only mental patient that spent time identifying rust or future rust points and treating, or just generally cleaning the underside.
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    87 vs 89 octane

    What has been your MPG experience thus far? I'm in a '18 3.6L 1/2 ton 4x4. Unloaded, highway miles in the most favorable conditions, I can manage 22mpg running 70-75mph. Drop a 10mph +/- head wind and it goes to about 20.5mpg. My last trip out to Colorado and back (2200 miles) overall MPG...
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    T-Case output seal

    It's not leaving fluid on the ground, nor on the undercarriage, so I'll continue to monitor it. When it degrades enough to be an issue, I'll address it then. Thanks for your commentary.
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    Dealer said No for transmission fluid change.

    +1 - plenty of write-ups on doing this yourself. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations and specific service techniques. ZF has been in the business for a LONG time and builds these transmissions for a LOT of vehicles (in different configs). If you ask 10 people, you'll get 10 different...
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    Failed Oil Filter Housing / Oil Cooler

    My pedal has normal "engine not running" feel to it - or better said, engine off, I can get 2 or 3 solid pedal pushes before it goes firm. These trucks do have an electronic vac pump in the vicinity of all the things that get disturbed during cooler surgery. Possible a line is...
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    T-Case output seal

    Vent seems to be in order. No grooves that I'm able to discern. It's just starting to leak. I *hate* fluid leaks so I'm going to be babysitting this one and see if it starts to progress.
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    Failed Oil Filter Housing / Oil Cooler

    I'm at about the 20k mark since I replaced my cooler with the Dorman unit. All seems to be good with it so far. It's not an awful job to do if you have moderate DIY skills, just take your time.
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    T-Case output seal

    70k miles on OEM seal and leaking. Is this common on Gen 4?
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    2023 dodge ram filling gas problems.

    I posted on this subject prior (can't remember if it was in this thread or another). Having worked in the fueling industry for MANY years, I'm very familiar with how all of these items interact with each other. The post above regarding the nozzle venturi is accurate. Defeating the insert...
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    AGS (grill shutter) question

    Hi All. 2018 3.6 - When my AGS motor cycles, it makes a rapid clicking noise. I have noticed it quite a few times when I pull in the garage, shut off the engine, and as I'm stepping out of the truck I hear the rapid "clicking". It's not every single time/cycle, but often enough. It took me...
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