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    Correct oil filter or not?

    That makes me feel a lot better, although I would think the larger filter would do a better job. Thanks everyone.
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    Correct oil filter or not?

    I have 2013 Ram 1500 Sport 5.7L Hemi. I also have a 2016 Hemi Charger. I thought all 5.7L were the same. I have been using the 20-820 on both vehicles for the last three years. Royal Purple says the 20-820 is for my car and the 10-48 is for my truck. Should I be concerned that I have been...
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    Share your catalytic converter anti-theft installations

    I am taking my grandson on an ATV tour through out 4 states. Being so far from home and not familiar with the area, I was thinking of having my catalytic removed, straight piped, and then reinstalled when we get back home. Does anyone see a problem with this? I have a 2013 Ram sport 4X4.
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    Front sway bar links and bushing replacement.

    Thanks. That makes sense. Always seems to be a simple solution. I knew I would get the answer here. You guys are great.
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    Front sway bar links and bushing replacement.

    I am in the process of changing the front sway bar bushings and links on my 2013 Ram 1500 Hemi. I bought a kit that includes 2 bushings and 2 links. My question is with the bushings. The bushings seem to be so stiff that it's impossible to open them enough to get them around the bar. I have only...
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    Cost to Replace Exhaust Manifold Studs, Gaskets and Mill Manifold

    Just curious about your opinions. Assuming the stud is broken off flush, has anyone ever attempted the use a reverse drill to back out the stud without completely removing the manifold? I have seen some videos where the broken stud is loose enough that it seems like this could work if all the...
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    Another lifter/cam Question. Any PM options?

    DC, are you using the Archoil AR9100 oil additive?
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    Another lifter/cam Question. Any PM options?

    Since this discussion is about oil filters, I have a question. I have been using Royal Purple 5-20 since I purchased my Ram 1500 Sport. I only have 42,000 miles on it and I plan on keeping it for the long haul. I have been using Fram oil filters but will be switching to RP filters from now on. I...
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    Just noticed this...

    Where would I find the gear ratio on my 2013 Sport?
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    Spark plug change..which plugs

    So would I have any issues with platnum plugs in my 2013 Ram 1500 5.7L? I currently have 42,000 miles on it.
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    Spark plug change..which plugs

    Is this the reason my 2016 Charger R/T doesn’t require a spark plug change until 100,000 miles or 8 years and my 2013 Ram requires a plug change every 30,000? They used the platnum plugs in my charger and regular copper plugs on my Ram?
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    Does anyone know what these are for?

    See about getting a car fax report. That might shed some light on the subject.
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    What did you say when you saw your truck for the first time?

    I was week in the knees but didn’t want the salesman to know it.
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    Hemi Time Bomb

    DA Smith brings up a good piont about the number of problems. This addresses a question I asked previously but never received any additional responce. On average what % of Hemi’s have hade the cam failure? If it was really wide spread wouldn’t there have been some kind of recall or better yet a...
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    Hemi Time Bomb

    I find the discussion about overfill interesting. The reason is I recently purchased a 2013 Ram Hemi Sport. It was a single owner vehicle and was always serviced by the dealer. When I brought it home I checked all the fluids right away. I noticed the oil level was about a quart over. Maybe now I...
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