Recent content by greg mayrhofer

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    Hemi Starter Motor

    Well maybe I misunderstood your post, sorry for that .It is from the salt in winter they place on the roads mostly, and they layer it down hard here. The sea air moisture has a play on it a little. I mentioned I only change those components after buying a used truck, once so I know they...
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    Hemi Starter Motor

    I am not sure if it was you that made the comments, Mikeru,so i will apologize if I directed it to you, I have thick skin at my age you learn that over time, preventive measures in maintenance for some is a basic measure to ensure some major components will not fail at least in the near...
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    Hemi Starter Motor

    it is in the way comments were made on my post, some were in third party not even commenting to my post at all, and very sarcastic, especially from a senior member !!
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    Hemi Starter Motor

    i am disappointed on a few comments related to my post, I only stated that i change these comp when i purchase a used truck so i know they are good , and many were on the way out faulty
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    Hemi Starter Motor

    I do this maintenance only after purchasing a new used truck, so I know that these comp are good, and when i have done this a few comp were on the way out . I never stated I do this every year
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    Hemi Starter Motor

    It has nothing to do with the weather, I have done this type of maintenance out west as well, however it is not the seabreeze but the salt they put down in the wither months can create corrosion of parts, I do a view over every six months and the maintenance that it may require
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    Hemi Starter Motor

    In every truck I have owned , now that is 7. Within a year I will change the starter alternator, battery for sure. on my 2014 now I changed it with in a year, that was 2019 , i am the second owner, and it was on the way out
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    The dreaded vibration.

    As a few have mentioned, check the rear e brake shoes and mech for sticking, plus the u joints they can cause this problem at about those speeds , I have had that problem in the past
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    Should I change my trans fluid?

    I changed my trans fluid two years ago, it wasn't that hard. Just jack up your truck till it is equally level , remove the pan and reinstall new pan and filter, got mine from rock auto. I measured the amount drained and for me it was 4 1/2 liters, not a complete flush of course but better...
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    Highest towing capacity for the 5.7

    I have a 2014 dodge ram 1500 outdoorsman and it came with 3.92 rear end gears towing cap is 10500 according to dodges information site, i tow my 31 ft camper (6390 lbs) with no problems I always stay well under the 10500 limit
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    Parasitic drain

    62blazer is correct, not that you have done this check, but in the past for a parasitic drain , with a meter hand held remove each fuse and check the volt and amp rating from every fuse, or you can use the prob end as well, you should find which fuse is drawing the highest draw . you should...
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