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    Tonneau suggestions

    Try Under Cover hardtop covers. Look great and great customer service. I bought one in 2011, a bracket broke in 2020. When I reached out to get a replacement part they offered to send me a new hardtop cover for $200.
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    Purchasing a extended warranty, yes / no?

    2011 Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi 102K TIPM module for fuel pump re-engineering to prevent spending $1K at dealership 138K rebuild engine - cam lobes flat spot Machined heads upgraded valve springs Replaced timing assembly Replaced manifold bolts Currently 159K miles
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    4th gen ram hemi avoid?

    My 2011 Ram has been maintained well; everyone performed well before schedule. At 138K i had lifter fallure that caused my camshaft to flat spot also at 120K i had valve spring failure. I machined the heads and upgraded all parts. There a couple other guys in my area who have experienced the...
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    4th gen ram hemi avoid?

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    MDS question

    In my case poor maintenance not the culprit. I changed with correct weight pup oil every 3500 miles all my maintenance on every vehicle I’ve owned performed well before recommended schedule. I am a 50 year automotive engineer. At 138K experienced cam lobes flat spotting. My 40+ mechanic said...
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    MDS question

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    Octane rating?

    89 I Would experience 3 mpg difference on my biweekly drives from NC to Alabama for business
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    Time to Put a Lot of Money in 5.7 Hemi (cam & lifters)

    My driving habits: Mid 60’s man who primarily used the truck for business travel between NC, Atlanta, and Alabama. Allowed engine to idle a couple minutes before driving to ensure engined was lubed. No hard acceleration. Changed oil every 3K with Valvoline synthetic blend. All suggested...
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    Got the tick!

    What is the milage limit on your power train warranty? Is this covered under warranty. My tick showed up at 135K miles. And I also had to replace camshaft, lifters, valve springs, and have heard machined
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    Cam/Lifter failures in relation to oil level

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    Time to Put a Lot of Money in 5.7 Hemi (cam & lifters)

    Well I was hoping I would be one of the few lucky ones but it’s now my time to dig deep into the little savings account. 138K hemi miles started to miss and shake when I accelerated. Verdict was warn cam lobes. Replacing cam, lifters, head job, better valve springs and seals? new exhaust...
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    Turning key will not start truck intermittently - dealer can't find problem

    I had similar issue on my 2011 Ram 5.7 Hemi 138K miles. Manifested as lack of fuel / lack of spark. Started happening infrequently once every few weeks and became more frequent. My mechanic discovered fuse issue
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    Turning key will not start truck intermittently - dealer can't find problem

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    2014 Ram 1500 , 5.7 Engine, 3.55 Gears, Tow Package, 6 Speed Trans.

    I have a 2011 Ram 1500 Hemi 4X4 with 3.55 gear. We are buying a 4900lbs. travel trailer. Have yin has any issues towing?
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