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    which bulbs for 2013 Ram?

    Standard headlight bulbs dim over time. I like to dirve with headlights on all the time if my rig does not have daytime running lights. Data shows 60% fewer injury accidents when vehicle use light in daytime. Always-on headlights are required for modern motorcycles for a reason. I replaced the...
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    EV Buses Ain't Makin' It Either -

    These cartoons brought to you by Exxon Mobile, Unocal, Shell, BP, Arco, etc. They are the corporations with the most to lose...
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    EV Buses Ain't Makin' It Either -

    So, did Henry Ford create a perfect vehicle in the original Model T ? It might help to consider how technology evolved. It appears that you want perfection at first go.
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    The future looks pretty sad.

    Actually, after the 3 day Texas deep freeze in 2011, recommendations to winterize the Texas grid were made but ignored by the Republican blowhards in Austin. So ten years later, another big ice storm setted in only longer. Because gas plants were not winterized, they shut in supply, tripping out...
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    Fuel pump recall

    Yes, I had the fuel pump replaced on my 2020 1500 ecodiesel under warranty at Glendale Dodge/Ram, in Glendale CA. The service advisor said that they "got a bunch of them in." I'm not sure how many a 'bunch' is, but its probably more than a "few" or "couple". I'd get on the horn and see if a...
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    Cummins $1.6 billion dollar fine!!!

    I have a 2020 Ram 1500 Big Horn ecodiesel 4x4. Under ideal conditions it gets 29 mpg at a steady 70 mph. I get about 16 mpg towing a 4000lb Airstream at 65. This truck has the aerodynamics of a shoe box! I am sure that manufacturers could get at least 25% better fuel economy if they applied the...
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    Does A 4WD Truck Need Limited Slip

    Good tires and airing them down off road is probably more important than fancy hardware. I have driven our 2004 Wrangler 4x4 with no lockers everywhere my friends go. And they are all pimped out. I just go slower and more carefully. 1000s of miles all over the desert west. Carry a portable...
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    Regretting ordering 3.92 on my 22 Ram Ecodiesel and almost debating paying to downgrade to 3.21

    But you have a gasser and he is driving a diesel. The torque curves are far different. The diesel makes a lot of torque at low RPMs, while a gas engine might have to get up to 3000+ rpm to hit the torque sweet spot. I have a 2020 ecodiesel, and it has a far different power curve (butt dyno) than...
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    8-Speed Tranny Issues

    There have been discussions of aftermarket filter problems sold on Amazon and Ebay. Essentially there are junk filters packaged as the real deal. Even though it costs more upfront, its probably a good idea to go with genuine Mopar or high quality equivalent from a reputable brick and mortar store.
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    2020 Ram 1500 V6 Shift Points

    The engine is probably staying in 7th because high speeds demand a lot of horsepower. As a general rule, vehicle speed above about 35 mph is a cubic function - you have to triple the power to double the speed. I have not seen the power curve for your engine, but I imagine that 2,600 rpms are...
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    Downsizing Wheels on 2020 Ram 1500 Big Horn

    The wheel specs and tire sizes are on the inside of the driver door opening. Its an analog fix :)
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    Classic made out of left overs parts?

    I had a 2021 Classic Warlock gasser but traded it within a year for a used 1500 with the Ecodiesel. The Warlock mileage was disappointing, and when I towed a 4000 Airstream the engine flailed like a rat with its tail in a trap. The 6 cyl gasser engine does not make enough torque at the bottom...
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    Ecodiesel pump failure causing timing to slip

    I have a third gen (2020) Ecodiesel and received a recall letter recently. I called the help line and they said there is no fix yet. I'm keeping my AAA towing service paid up!
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    Front end.

    Canoo is on the right track. It looks like a modern version of the old Volkswagen Kombi trucks. I have owned over 40 cars and trucks. I buy them because they are, cheap, functional, reliable transportation, or fun. I use my 2020 Ram ecodiesel for towing, and because it's a 4x4, for offroad...
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    CP4 Fuel System Failure - 14+ Weeks to repair Disabled Truck - Ram Doesn't Care!

    My truck is a 2020 Gen 3. I am absolutely concerned about the pump failing. I'm scheduled to tow my 3500 lb Airstream Bambi about 3000 miles when the weather gives us a break. I sure don't want to be broken down on some two lane highway in the Rockies! I look into the Optilube XPD or XL, thank...
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    CP4 Fuel System Failure - 14+ Weeks to repair Disabled Truck - Ram Doesn't Care!

    I have the 3.0 liter EcoDiesel (2020 1500) and received the recall notice. The truck is currently parked awaiting parts. How do you know that the failure rate is >1% ? If those are the odds, I'll drive the thing...
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    6000 mile trip planned this summer pulling an open trailer. Any tips for securing the rig?

    I have owned several BnBs. We always go out of our way to help guests have a secure visit. Pretty much the same with everyone I know who operates one. Airbnbs and VRBO listings depend heavily on guest reviews for more business. It is in the hosts self interest to make sure that you are a happy...
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    Considering buying a used 2018 Eco Diesel.

    I have worked in air pollution measurement and control since the early 1980s. Diesel emission control systems have done tremendous good. Raw diesel exhaust is very toxic and carcinogenic. I am not saying anything derogatory about the poster, but why would someone love their country and then want...
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    Front end.

    This is a message to the body designers of the new RAM e-truck. Make the damn truck aerodynamic! There is no practical reason to have that giant front end. Aerodynamics will improve the battery range. It will save the baby ions (powering the truck). It will provide more visibility for the...
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    20-21 Eco Diesel Reliability?

    I hear you brother.
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    2020 Ram 1500 Classic 2WD, Lifted vs leveled ?

    If you don't go offroading, what is the point of a lift? It will certainly raise the center of gravity, making the vehicle more prone to rolling in an accident. Higher center of gravity also reduces ability to make sudden avoidance movements, like when lumber slides off that truck in front of...
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    Trade in 2020 5.7 Hemi E Torque into Gen 3 Eco Diesel?

    You guys who are commuting in trucks with crap mileage: Get a basic passenger car. Or a motorcycle. Trucks are for hauling stuff around. Or towing. I do both. Otherwise I drive something with at least 35 mpg. My wife has a Subaru Crosstrek that gets about 35 mpg, and we are on the list for the...
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    20-21 Eco Diesel Reliability?

    The Android Auto System has been problematic for us in two Subarus and one GMC Canyon. IMHO, it's the phone software, not the motor vehicle. I like Google but the Android/car interface is a wicked major loser. As someone who grew up with simple motor vehicles, I just want the damn thing to...
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    Considering buying a used 2018 Eco Diesel.

    So you were in the military. Defending your country (mine too). Thanks for that work, what every your job was. What made you turn? Why do you want to pollute the air of your own country? The emission control system is engineered to protect the health of everyone's lungs. Yours, mine, and those...
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    20-21 Eco Diesel Reliability?

    I had a 2016 GMC Canyon diesel that was an excellent tow vehicle until 50K miles when the transmission and torque converter went belly up. The GMC Duramax engine was rock solid. The trans, not so much. Does anyone have extensive miles towing with the Gen 3 eco?

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