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    Correct way to disengage 4WD HI: Dealer says sometimes backup 5 feet?

    I bought my 14 Express last March after owning nothing but Toyota trucks since I got my license 32 years ago. First time I used 4WD to get used to the system I couldn’t get the front differential to disengage. Totally freaked me out, truck hopping around corners all the way back home, people...
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    Metal shavings in oil catch can.

    Went with Billet Technology. Install was simple. I live in New England (rust belt) and the only issue I ran into was with the can bracket bolt. It threads into a blind hole on the front of the passenger side head. The threads were corroded and the bolt did not want to go in smoothly. So I chased...
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    Leaking Gas Tank

    From what I gather it’s a known problem. When my tank was replaced in May and under the State used vehicle warranty I had the stealer replace the unit, but had to pay their highway robbery price for the part. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Metal shavings in oil catch can.

    Residual chips from machining or metal flecks from the filter media sounds like a good explanation. I wiped a strong magnet across the paper towel and nothing stuck, so it’s definitely aluminum. I’ll keep a close eye on it, but the mystery has likely been solved. Many thanks to everyone who...
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    Metal shavings in oil catch can.

    Sent an initial sample to Blackstone at 73,500 miles. They found higher than average levels of molybdenum, but indicated it wasn’t a major concern in their opinion. That oil was from the dealership and was 5W-20 conventional. I put 5W-20 PUP in at my first oil change. Sent from my iPhone using...
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    Metal shavings in oil catch can.

    I bought the truck in March with 72K and immediately installed the catch can. This was only the second dump, but I did closely inspect the first. The shavings are not dark in color. Largest are approximately 1 mm in length. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Metal shavings in oil catch can.

    2014 Express with 75K miles. Oil in the engine (PUP) has a little over 1.5K. Emptied my oil catch can today and noticed metal shavings in the bottom. No issues yet, and I’m far from an expert, but I suspect a failed roller tappet may be rounding off a camshaft lobe. What say you?? Sent from my...
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    Where does this wire/connector go?

    Yeah, I was thinking maybe a glove box light, but don’t see anything.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Where does this wire/connector go?

    This probably should be in the Interior category but hoping for a quicker answer here. Doing the cabin air filter mod, pulled down the fiber panel to take the blower motor out (using a Dremel to cut the door opening) and found this wire unplugged. Looked everywhere and can’t see anything...
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    Leaking Gas Tank

    Good call! Going to have them replace the entire fuel pump assembly, and the tank straps. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Leaking Gas Tank

    I searched the forum, but didn’t find any posts related to my issue. Links would be greatly appreciated! Bought my 2014 Express two months ago, 5.7 with 71K miles. Friday morning on my way to work the money light illuminated with a ping. Called the stealer I bought it from and made an...
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    4WD Issue/Question

    The first thing I did to the truck within days of buying it was to change the fluids in the transfer case and both differentials. I have the BW 44-44 case and was shocked by the price Mopar charges for the "special" fluid. I did some poking around and read a couple of sources who claimed to have...
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    4WD Issue/Question

    New to the forum and first time RAM owner. I searched for answers to a 4WD issue I experienced today with my 2014 Express. This is my first truck that's not a Toyota, so I'm on a steep learning curve where RAMs are concerned. The truck has 72K on the odometer. I live in the northeast and really...
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