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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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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