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2012 Ram 1500 Towing Question
I won't run Penzoil synthetic in any engine I own, they use paraffin as a byproduct in their oil to allow for the viscus to be in align with the other brands. It also allows them to produce it at a cheaper rate and therefore compromising the engine,- Gene Knox
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2012 Ram 1500 Towing Question
No, that's pulling the trailer at 65 mph in 105* temps no air blowing and on an incline, it went back to normal after I paused for about 45 min. I was scared seeing that and almost thought it was an anomaly. once cooled all was well.- Gene Knox
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2012 Ram 1500 Towing Question
So are you saying that the Mobil 5/20-5/30 synthetic is not a superior oil? I've looked into redline but never bought it, I figured it was just a name and therefore that's what you are paying for. I had a machinist that rebuilt engines for Nascar tell me that the Mobil 1 is what they run. So, I...- Gene Knox
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2012 Ram 1500 Towing Question
Hmmm, never thought of that, actually I have never used the sport shift feature since I have had the truck ( 3/21) I bought it off of a widow whose husband only went to church and the store in it. when I bought it the motor had 469 hrs on it I believe and 26k miles. It was only after that we...- Gene Knox
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2012 Ram 1500 Towing Question
Hey thanks, yea Kinda thought it was the plugs causing the issue. However, I could not pass the deal at the time I bought it. 26520 miles and only 469 hrs on the motor. I would love to have a diesel however parting with 65-70k to tow a trailer that as of now is done like 4-5 times a year is a...- Gene Knox
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2012 Ram 1500 Towing Question
Hello and Good Afternoon to all, I have read most of the forums in here regarding towing however I have not found any that references RPM's. So here is my situation: I have a 2012 Ram 1500 5.7- 6 speed sport shift c/c short bed, 20" wheels. 57000 miles 3.55 gears.Tranny cooler K&N filter in...- Gene Knox
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R36 Recall
Hello, I recently ( 12 months) ago purchased my Ram 1500 Bighorn, 5.7 CC 2x4 short bed, it was a steal I'll tell ya, it had 360 hrs. on the motor, 26000 miles on it and was with only 1 scratch that I could find. The ole fella that had it passed away and his wife was too distraught to keep it...- Gene Knox
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