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    Hemi Starter Motor

    Well maybe I misunderstood your post, sorry for that .It is from the salt in winter they place on the roads mostly, and they layer it down hard here. The sea air moisture has a play on it a little. I mentioned I only change those components after buying a used truck, once so I know they...
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    Hemi Starter Motor

    I am not sure if it was you that made the comments, Mikeru,so i will apologize if I directed it to you, I have thick skin at my age you learn that over time, preventive measures in maintenance for some is a basic measure to ensure some major components will not fail at least in the near...
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    Hemi Starter Motor

    it is in the way comments were made on my post, some were in third party not even commenting to my post at all, and very sarcastic, especially from a senior member !!
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    Hemi Starter Motor

    i am disappointed on a few comments related to my post, I only stated that i change these comp when i purchase a used truck so i know they are good , and many were on the way out faulty
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    Hemi Starter Motor

    I do this maintenance only after purchasing a new used truck, so I know that these comp are good, and when i have done this a few comp were on the way out . I never stated I do this every year
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    Hemi Starter Motor

    It has nothing to do with the weather, I have done this type of maintenance out west as well, however it is not the seabreeze but the salt they put down in the wither months can create corrosion of parts, I do a view over every six months and the maintenance that it may require
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    Hemi Starter Motor

    In every truck I have owned , now that is 7. Within a year I will change the starter alternator, battery for sure. on my 2014 now I changed it with in a year, that was 2019 , i am the second owner, and it was on the way out
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    The dreaded vibration.

    As a few have mentioned, check the rear e brake shoes and mech for sticking, plus the u joints they can cause this problem at about those speeds , I have had that problem in the past
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    Should I change my trans fluid?

    I changed my trans fluid two years ago, it wasn't that hard. Just jack up your truck till it is equally level , remove the pan and reinstall new pan and filter, got mine from rock auto. I measured the amount drained and for me it was 4 1/2 liters, not a complete flush of course but better...
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    Highest towing capacity for the 5.7

    I have a 2014 dodge ram 1500 outdoorsman and it came with 3.92 rear end gears towing cap is 10500 according to dodges information site, i tow my 31 ft camper (6390 lbs) with no problems I always stay well under the 10500 limit
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    Parasitic drain

    62blazer is correct, not that you have done this check, but in the past for a parasitic drain , with a meter hand held remove each fuse and check the volt and amp rating from every fuse, or you can use the prob end as well, you should find which fuse is drawing the highest draw . you should...
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    Parasitic drain

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    I am new here to this form. I bought a 2016 Ram 1500 Outdoorsman truck. It is like new inside and out. I bought a 2016 Ram 1

    I had similar problem and found two cracked hoses, just enough to throw the code, replaced or siliconed and all was good this was mentioned about as well
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    2017 Ram 1500 Tradesman won't move in 4 wheel drive

    the front axle actuator located right side back on the right axle housing, if all works in two wheel drive but locks when selecting 4 wheel drive my guess is the transfer case is fine unless the slip ring is not moving by the actuator on the back of the transfer case, doubt that this is the...
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    New Member with an EMERGENCY!

    have you tried rockauto ?
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    Determining Towing Capacity from Online listings

    I have been towing my 29 ft trailer 7200 lbs. loaded front stow ( dry 6193) rear end 3.92 no problem, Chrysler canada specs on the chart states max tow is 10500 , however i would not cross or get close to that figure
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    Pre-winter Maintenance - What's On Your List?

    generally in the fall and spring I change my tires over winter- summer service my brakes and inspect them and rotors. oil change if it is due, air filter change inspect battery and the serpentine belt , and all lights
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    How do I remove this stuck nut on battery connector?

    just put a small standard screw driver between the gap and spread the connector alittle
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    ZF service recommendations straight from ZF

    here is what the old trans fluid looks like after 175000 km
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    ZF service recommendations straight from ZF

    I changed my trans fluid on that trans a year ago, purchased a tran pan and filter (dorman) from rock auto, I did level the truck on jack stands, that is a must to ensure a proper level fill, when you get to the last stage of the procedure below , It work 100 % no problems since...
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    Does this sound like a clogged heater core?

    Trapped air can also cause this problem, after changing the coolant or flushing, use a funnel that can burb the air out when pouring in the new mixture of the proper coolant,, and air trap in the coolant system can cause other problems as well , had this problem your experiencing on another...
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    Please help before I go insane

    just on an odd ball chance that the o2 sensors are correct for each position, OfCourse there are 4 but two have different part numbers and make sure they are in the position they are intended for , mixing them up will send the wrong infor to the ecm and could cause the engine light on , and...

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