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    Leaking third brake light 2016

    Burla, Did the exact same thing as you 4 years ago. 0 leaks.
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    2500 6.4 35 or 37 inch ire MPG

    Almost the exact same experience. 2016 5.7 on 2.5" level and 35" tires. 11-12 MPG city and 13-14 MPG highway (11-12 if I am 80 + MPH). I was getting 14-15 city and 17+ hwy on OEM ties / wheels.
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    Front wheel bearing recommendations?

    Ordering SKF for mine from Rockauto. Heard that SKF is the OEM manufacturer for Ram. I'm at 160K; changing the bearings around 200K just in case. Heard to many wheel bearing horror stories.
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    P0481 Cooling Fan Control Circuit Malfunction

    Jason, How many miles on your truck? I ended up changing out the cooling fan module at 150K. The head tech said they tend to crap out around 100K. Truck runs cooler now.
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    2018 Ram 2500 cam wipe

    Shawn, Just out of curiosity: 1. How many miles? 2. Oil change interval? 3. Brand of oil and filter I am super paranoid of this happening to my 2016 2500 Hemi. Want to learn from others.
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    Too Expensive?

    I remember paying $300 something dollars for my 66RFE transmission service (filters and fluid). As for the diff's, I just vacuum out the old fluid and fill with Redline. Takes about 10 minutes.
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    Steering Box Brace

    I installed the Rough Country steering brace when my truck was new. Definitely felt the difference when I went over railroad tracks. Other than the draglink recall and the shocks, I have not replaced a single suspension component (currently at 160K miles). Don't know if it's because I have a...
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    200K what parts to replace

    Appreciate the advice. I am going to hold off purchasing any parts for now.
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    200K what parts to replace

    The truck (2016 25000 Hemi) turned 160K. With 200K around the corner (drive 25K per year), I wanted to get some advice on the lifespan of the following parts: 1. Alternator 2. Starter 3. Radiator 4. U joints 5. Wheel bearings I plan to buy parts early instead of spending everything at once. I...
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    fuel additives and octane ?

    Redline has some of the highest concentration of PEA (polyetheramine) of any cleaner on the market. I use this in all of my vehicles. Don't bother with cleaners without PEA.
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    2017 Approaching 100k, How Deep Should I go?

    Don't forget the PVC and pulleys (+tensioner).
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    Tiny clunk in my steering is still driving me crazy

    Mike, I have a 2016 2500 hemi and had clunking in my steering. Just like rzr said, my problem turned out to be the drag link. In fact, it snapped when I was parking (thank God it wasn't on the freeway). The dealer replaced it with the upgraded new design and the steering has been solid. Also...
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    Fluids and Filters

    People take oil related matters personally and too seriously. This is what works for me: 1. Full synthetic media filter (i.e. Mobil 1, WIX XP etc). 2. 4-5K intervals 3. Full syn oil 4. Lubegard Biotech (poor man's Redline); Hemi elixir I'm at 151K; 0 ticks; 0 engine issues. Just my $.02.
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    2017 2500 5.7 Coolant & Oil Temperature

    Wolfmf, Just wanted to update you. At 150K I replaced the following: 1. Water pump (preventative); replaced with OEM. 2. Upper / lower rad hoses 3. 190 T-stat 4. Cooling fan module (apparently these go bad around 100K) 5. Coolant flush In the intense Texas heat, my coolant is now at 195 (might...
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    '12 5.7 longevity

    I recently replaced the upper / lower hoses, t-stat, water pump (OEM) and most importantly the cooling fan module. Didn't realize the module needed to be replaced but the tech said that it fails by 100K (I have 150K). I am in Texas (hell's front porch) and the truck has not risen above 199...
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