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    CTD Flaw: Heater Grid Bolt

    I understand your need for empathy towards neophytes but get frustrated by the number who make no effort before they hit the key board. Most OMs deal with many of the issues/questions posted here. Obviously this is a more complex subject.
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    CTD Flaw: Heater Grid Bolt

    There are 2 elements to the diesel's heat requirements in temperatures below 40F: the intake temperature to facilitate ignition using cold air and cold fuel. My raising the air temperature, better ignition is accomplished, which reduces emissions. Meantime the oil pump is sucking cold oil into...
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    2018 Uconnect Android Auto and Bluetooth issues

    Welcome all to the world of Make Deceive! What you are experiencing is a disconnect between the Android updates, Android Auto updates and UUConnect which is seldom updated after the model year. This is not only a problem for all the Stellantis vehicles but also VW, and several Japanese makes...
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    Recalled CP4 Fuel Pump Went out before I could get the replacement

    There are kits for this replacement that have been sourced outside the cadence of the OEM supply networks. I have heard these are successful replacements and eligible for warranty reimbursement if your truck is covered which from what I have heard, its probably not so equipped.
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    Recalled CP4 Fuel Pump Went out before I could get the replacement

    Everybody uses the CP4 pump. Ford Chevy/GMC but not the Japanese. It was engineered to achieve economy and power goals by Bosch and extensively tested by Bosch in Europe and in the US but clearly not enough or for long enough in the US. And then along came Covid and everything changed. So cry...
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    Recalled CP4 Fuel Pump Went out before I could get the replacement

    You are one of a few to who this has happened and its unfortunate. Here are some thing you can do: 1) Talk to your Service Advisor and his/her manager and see if you can get the name of the Divisional Service Manager in order to get your case elevated. In addition have them confirm they have...
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    Auto transmission fluid in diesel

    Burning trans fluid 25 years or so ago wasnt really a bad idea, before all of these new propriatory chemicals have gone into play, because the base oil was whale oil and didnt need most of the chemicals now that has to be used. It used to burn fairly clean ...unquote. What....your time must fly...
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    First time Ram buyer--6 vs. 8 speed? Other things to consider?

    Not true. Stop spreading fake news. They influenced other OPECe members to follow their lead and not increase production just because the US publicly and the EU privately asked for an increase. Meantime no one really knows what Russia is producing but it has not decreased materially as...
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    Can phone navigation display on non-nav radio screen?

    Android Auto does not work with all phones. Android version needs to be 9.0 or later and rumor has it that Andoid Auto is no longer being supported by Google ahead of a new system roll out that has already been delayed a year. This is very complex stuff.
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    Am I missing something with Android Auto?

    I read on an Android Help site that AA is being discontinued by Google and replaced. The replacement is not available yet so that we should expect continuing and declining functionality for AA. Anyone else seen this?
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    Service Trailer Brake System Warning

    I had this problem whenever I connected. About 15 minutes after departure I would get the message to Service Trailer Brake. I was using a connecting cable that had worked without problems on a previous Ford F550 application. On the advice of another 5500 owner, I replaced the cable and the...
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    Auto transmission fluid in diesel

    Replacement pumps are appearing but not for inventory purposes. You have to register with "a" dealer that requires them getting the engine serial # and the VIN which go to RAM for assignment to the dealer's pump allocation. If you live in a low truck density area like Oregon, you are likely to...
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    BLUE DEF PLAITINUM

    The problem of the entire DEF installation is more subtle than robbery. The DEF system is 'blueprinted" by the manufacturer and there are no serviceable items. Read the workshop manual that you may have received with your OM on a USB (I did with my 5500) and you will see that its a system...
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    BLUE DEF PLAITINUM

    Again a theoretical standard for a theoretical application. Since no one can attest to the treatment of the boxes or the tanked stuff, its impossible for a consumer to know what the shelf life is of the DEF they are consuming. The 68 deg (International Standard Temp of 20 deg C) at 11 years is...
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    BLUE DEF PLAITINUM

    All DEF crystallizes, that's Chem 101. More than likely the DEF at the Truck stop has the shortest time from its mixing to dispensing and most consistent temperature management so could be termed "freshest" inasmuch it has the longest possible time before its theoretical expiry. All this is...
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    What are the distinctive diferences between Gen.4 & 5

    On the diesel Cummins side of the range, we generally do not term the latest version as Gen 5 but rather Gen 4.5 as the differences were insignificant and in the 5500, other than finish, no difference at all.
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    BLUE DEF PLAITINUM

    There is a shortage per the CEO of Pilot/FJ. Caused largely by a lack of railcars (cannot use pipelines) as available from the big 4 rail companies who have cut capacity by 15%. This will also lead to a diesel shortage, higher prices and variability. Not every market will be similarly effected.
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    Safety recall # y78/nhtsa21v-880

    In theory but only after a court case. Like all the OEMs, they defend themselves at all costs to avoid a precedent until its quite clear they cannot win/redeem their "sins". Look at VW to understand how far they are prepared to go. Last amount I saw was an eventual cost of $20B. At best we...
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    Safety recall # y78/nhtsa21v-880

    I am surprised that a site like this should be so poorly endowed with knowledgeable contributors. I have learned the following from a number of resources: The problem with the CP$ has been around since 2016. There are Class Action Law suits on going from Duramax and PSD owners as well as...
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    UConnect 8.4 (no nav) Android Auto Disconnecting

    The update to AA latest config has caused this. It wont work until you update your phone to Android 12 - if you can.
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    Wireless Android Auto

    These do not work with Uuconnect. Well documented. In addition they specify the need for a file upload to Uuconnect which is only possible through the dealers most of whom cannot do that unless its suppled by Mopar.
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    Can't get Android Auto to work.

    AA in now only compatible with Android 12. So if you have not upgraded your AA, dont allow it or you will lose functionality on phones that cannot use Android 12.
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    Android Screen Mirroring? 8.4 UC?

    Its amazed me how little knowledge/experience/insight is shared on this subject. I have the same set up and the same experience. I have learned that in effect Google has discontinued AA and the latest versions which I received on auto update are only compatible with Android 12+. But Google is...
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    archoil, snakeoil or real deal?

    I have used the fuel and oil treatment in my 150k Ford 7.3 PSD which is renowned for its "stiction" issues which mandates an injector overhaul and HP fuel pump flush or replacement at about 100K. So far the stuff has controlled the stiction to the point that its barely noticeable. Both...
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    Oil change indicator

    I am much amused by this and other threads of this kind. I run a fleet of diesel pick ups in Africa where we can neither obtain oil or filters without paying hge duties, fees and bribes; and have nowhere to dispose of the old oil except dump it on the ground, burn or export it. So for the last...

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