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RodRamCar · Nov 17, 2022

Burla said:
Butter smooth, there is zero there man. Just a situation where the noise in the forum effected your ear, happens a lot and is the unfortunate side effect of so many hemi's having this issue. That ram sounds great, have you ever done a uoa?

Yeah, that's the thing I had a 2012 and never had one thought of this issue because I wasn't on the forum at that time and just lived life. Forums have been such a source for grateful feelings but also great stress for so many for no reason other than fear. I hope my video I attached can help others who are wondering. Feel free to share it as a positive example. Would be cool to pin it somewhere as a good example.

I will print out a Blackstone lab and send in my first ever UOA. I never have. This seems like a great idea considering the powerhouse oil/filter combo.

Burla · Nov 18, 2022

Big recall for leaky transmission fluid ending up with truck fires. 2020-2023 2500 plus some 3500's check it out. Check your truck if 2020 newer 2500 and 3500 cummins.

Burla · Nov 18, 2022

The rfe hasnt changed in years? Maybe there is something different in these trans?

The recall covers certain 2020 to 2023 Ram 2500 and some 2020 through 2022 Ram 3500 trucks. All have 6.7-liter Cummins diesel engines and 68RFE transmissions.

06 Dodge · Nov 18, 2022

Burla said:
The rfe hasnt changed in years? Maybe there is something different in these trans?

The recall covers certain 2020 to 2023 Ram 2500 and some 2020 through 2022 Ram 3500 trucks. All have 6.7-liter Cummins diesel engines and 68RFE transmissions.

Saw this yesterday on another Forum, I checked my truck to see that my truck in on the recall list, but I'm not worried, its winter an I have no plans on towing anything soon... Oh this recall is similar to the 2019 recall #W03......

Burla · Nov 18, 2022

I mean what would the recall be anyway, just take pan down and reseal it? I bet they reuse the fluid too cheap bastagess. I ask the dealer the fix, if that is the fix, perfect time go get 8 quarts redline c+ and at least get an upgrade out of it since it should be done on all rams involved. I like the gasket maker silicone myself anyhow.

06 Dodge · Nov 18, 2022

Burla said:
I mean what would the recall be anyway, just take pan down and reseal it? I bet they reuse the fluid too cheap bastagess. I ask the dealer the fix, if that is the fix, perfect time go get 8 quarts redline c+ and at least get an upgrade out of it since it should be done on all rams involved. I like the gasket maker silicone myself anyhow.

I read that the W03 recall had something to due with the VB, I don't recall what all was involved in the fix...

gfh77665 · Nov 19, 2022

Burla said:
I **** you not, you see the swoosh?? I surrender...

What Are Those?! Lexus UX Gets Nike Air Force 1-Inspired Tires
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I wonder what kind of oil that car is using?

Burla · Nov 19, 2022

gfh77665 said:
I wonder what kind of oil that car is usingIt is very helpful..

So this will just be a daily thing with you complaining and now quoting me, use ignore it is helpful.

gfh77665 said:
You are ignoring content by this member. Show ignored content

Just like that, magic.

gfh77665 · Nov 20, 2022

Almost 5000 posts here and way more than half is about non oil topics and other nonsense. Ignoring you wont make a dent in it magically just like that...

I think "what is helpful" is discussing "oil" in a "oil thread", for those who want to read about "oil". Crazy idea I suppose.

Regardless, I appreciate your service 100%. No debate about that.

Hemi395 · Nov 20, 2022

Burla said:
scary...

Tesla sent over its winter driving tips that acknowledge its cars will suffer from "increased range consumption" when it's cold out. Drivers certainly noticed the limited range in the negative temperatures. The Model X 100D normally has close to 290 miles of juice. In negative temps, one driver reported 120 miles listed as its range.

So it will surely burn more fossil fuels in a cold region then it would to have an economical gas car. It is scary how much power they yield, it is no joke the masses will go carless.

But.......but........ EVs are "green".....

Hemi395 · Nov 20, 2022

Burla said:
Let me get this straight, good year makes a shoe? What's next nike making a tire? Good year is so bad at tires they figured they would go into shoe business? oh wait, they make socks too? Who would buy something like that?

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I bet they hydroplane while walking in the rain.

RodRamCar · Nov 21, 2022

grizzstang said:
^^^I was adding two 10 oz bottles to my Hemi when I was using it. I would leave the filter on since you have low miles on it.

I switched to 5W30 Redline on my last oil change so I have no need for Lubegard now.

Would there be any harm in putting in 3 - 10 oz bottles of this stuff? reason I ask is I want to make sure i'm closer to 7 quarts of oil in the engine. I realize if i'm between 6 and 7 that's fine and technically 20 ounces is 2/3 of a quart so i would be ok but I would just rather be right at or just under 7 quarts. I suppose I could just buy an extra quart of the same oil i intend to use but I already have a box of the biotech so using another 10 oz bottle isn't really a big deal to me.

grizzstang · Nov 21, 2022

^^^Me personally I wouldn't go over what Lubegard recommends.

Many of us run a 1/4 to a 1/2 quart of oil over full with no concerns.

Burla · Nov 21, 2022

Lubegard is 7 visc operating temp, 5w20 is 9 visc. Plus lubegard has all of the goodies you see in oils, so it doesnt really dilute the additive package. If you are using 20 weight oil not much risk adding 3/10 bottles of lubegard, if you are running 5w30 it kinda defeats the purpose of running 5w30.

RodRamCar · Nov 21, 2022

Burla said:
Lubegard is 7 visc operating temp, 5w20 is 9 visc. Plus lubegard has all of the goodies you see in oils, so it doesnt really dilute the additive package. If you are using 20 weight oil not much risk adding 3/10 bottles of lubegard, if you are running 5w30 it kinda defeats the purpose of running 5w30.

I ended up having to replace my 20-820 filter. Had a leak coming from it. Guessing the seal failed on it. I installed an XG2 in its place. I then put in 6.25 quarts of Mobil 1 5w20 advanced full synthetic and then like a little over 20 ounces of LG Biotech. That put fluids just below the full line on the dipstick after running it to normal op temp and letting it sit for about 10 minutes turned off and on level surface before checking. I notice my oil pressure is far lower on 5w20 with the XG2 filter than 5w30 with the RP filter. I would assume that's due to the thinner oil of the 5w20 and has less to do with the filter choice. They're both great filters too.

Burla · Nov 21, 2022

How low? Could be bypass valve, is the same when oil is hot or cold?

RodRamCar · Nov 21, 2022

Burla said:
How low? Could be bypass valve, is the same when oil is hot or cold?

35 when hot idling where it was usually 40 hot with 5w30 Redline. Cold pressure idk yet but when driving I seem to notice 50+ under acceleration at normal op temp for both oils

RodRamCar · Nov 21, 2022

Burla said:
How low? Could be bypass valve, is the same when oil is hot or cold?

It's my understanding oil pressure level isn't necessarily an indication of proper lubrication or guarantee better protection.

Burla · Nov 21, 2022

My bad I thought you were talking about filter, yes redline 5w30 will run higher psi then 20 weight oil. Restriction of flow, which doesnt translate to less metal protection in this situation. Posted in this thread is machinelubes perfect viscosity at 35 weight, which is how someone would describe 5w30 redline. There is a difference an object restricts flow versus viscosity, you can tell as just using a restrictive filter can cause an otherwise fine engine to develop a tick.

So every spin of the oil pump sends the same amount of oil down the system, so whether 5w20 or 5w30 the same amount of fluid in ounces is circulating. So yes it may take more energy to spin the 5w30, the lubrication will only be better. How much energy is used and how that translates to mileage is the constant battle we see with the gov't wanting thinner and thinner as a mandate.

HEMIMANN · Nov 21, 2022

That's correct. The pressure will go up with viscosity, and RedLine is thicker in SAE viscosity grade bands than other oils.

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The recall covers certain 2020 to 2023 Ram 2500 and some 2020 through 2022 Ram 3500 trucks. All have 6.7-liter Cummins diesel engines and 68RFE transmissions.​

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The recall covers certain 2020 to 2023 Ram 2500 and some 2020 through 2022 Ram 3500 trucks. All have 6.7-liter Cummins diesel engines and 68RFE transmissions.

The recall covers certain 2020 to 2023 Ram 2500 and some 2020 through 2022 Ram 3500 trucks. All have 6.7-liter Cummins diesel engines and 68RFE transmissions.

What Are Those?! Lexus UX Gets Nike Air Force 1-Inspired Tires

Lexus teamed up with John Elliott to create this a one-of-a-kind tire.