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  1. Dusty

    Would like a higher PSI for my engine oil, options?

    Yes, poorly worded thought. My apologies. What I was trying to impart was oil is prevented from getting to the crankshaft from the sump. The only oil that could reach the crankshaft counterweights is from what little oil is passed by the main and rod bearing ends, and this would be even more...
  2. Dusty

    '25 Tungsten at the Minneapolis car show... didn't love it

    The Tungsten has put me out of the market for the following reasons: Only available with the High Output engine. I've had three 5.7s that have served me well, so the standard engine would be fine. The passenger screen seems so non-essential and wouldn't want it even if it was free. I'm not...
  3. Dusty

    RETRO LOOK

    I like it. I REALLY like it!! Regards, Dusty 2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, 18” wheels. Build Date: 3 June 2018. Now at 109262 miles.
  4. Dusty

    Would like a higher PSI for my engine oil, options?

    At any engine speed, how does oil flung off the crankshaft get passed the windage tray to reach the camshaft? Regards, Dusty 2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, 18” wheels. Build Date: 3 June 2018. Now at 109262 miles.
  5. Dusty

    2025 Toyota 4runner Trailhunter

    This got my curiosity, so I looked up the content of Ram 1500 trucks and they are uniformly 67% US and Canadian parts, with 32% "non-North American." Toyota doesn't list local content on their Moroney's. Not sure why. From what I can see the FourRunner is assembled in Japan, maybe they don't...
  6. Dusty

    Ball Joints After 42K miles?

    All four ball joints at once after 42K?? I'm on my third Ram 1500 with over 100K and the front suspension components check out each yearly inspection. I've had too many negatives experiences with national brand tire and muffler shops, especially with unethical up-sell. My advice would have a...
  7. Dusty

    Missives cylinder 3 and no eco mode?

    Be aware of counterfeit spark plug clones which are causing performance issues, although from what I'm hearing these usually are purchased through the web. Regards, Dusty 2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, 18” wheels. Build Date: 3...
  8. Dusty

    4.7 scoring on cylinder walls

    4.7 rods are pressed fit. Regards, Dusty 2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, 18” wheels. Build Date: 3 June 2018. Now at 108953 miles.
  9. Dusty

    Catch can dynamics

    In an otherwise healthy engine there are two major contaminate sources of engine oil: 1) fuel, and 2), moisture. Both of these explain why you might never see a change in volume on the dipstick. Fuel contamination tends to dilute the oil and actually increase volume (unless the engine is driven...
  10. Dusty

    Cummins Killer Bolt.

    There is a company in Canada that dealers can send the unit to be repaired. I was told turn-around time is about two weeks. Regards, Dusty 2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, 18” wheels. Build Date: 3 June 2018. Now at 108838 miles.
  11. Dusty

    Truck got broken into!

    I'm not sure why some people do that, but it's pretty much like advertising to the dishonest and criminally prone. The more people that know such things only makes for a bigger suspect pool. Regards, Dusty 2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon...
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    4.7 scoring on cylinder walls

    All this depends on your ultimate goal. If you're contemplating putting new rings and pistons in it, the work and cost involved indicates you think the investment into the vehicle is worth it. However, the vertical scoring looks bad enough that you'll likely have an oil usage issue once you're...
  13. Dusty

    All going away..

    Excellent point. I would prefer the old method of a dipstick as well, but I suspect that these auto companies are addressing the lowest common denominator of people that are not familiar with machinery, are ignorant of what it takes to properly take care of a automobile, or just plain lazy...
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    All going away..

    Are we dealing with the same population that has mastered the computer or cellphone? There are already gauges that monitor various automobile system, like cooling, electrical, and fuel. Besides, the absence of an engine oil dipstick now puts the full onus on the manufacturer if the monitor...
  15. Dusty

    Finally figured to disable the slam with the door open

    I used this method to keep my ex's car from occupying the family room. The only problem was when there was no car in the garage and the garage door was up, people would ask why I had a tennis ball on a string dangling from the rafters. Regards, Dusty 2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab...
  16. Dusty

    Anyone running without engine cover

    On the underside of the cover is sound absorbing material. The original intent was to reduce engine noise. Regards, Dusty 2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, 18” wheels. Build Date: 3 June 2018. Now at 108355 miles.
  17. Dusty

    What kind of mileage are you getting with a Hemi and 3.92 gears?

    I should add that the 2014 had 20 inch wheels, the 2019 has 18 inch. Regards, Dusty 2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, 18” wheels. Build Date: 3 June 2018. Now at 108113 miles.
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    What kind of mileage are you getting with a Hemi and 3.92 gears?

    My 2014 Big Horn, Quad Cab, 2wd and 3.92 gears gave me a lifetime average of 18.64 MPG (99113 miles). My current 2019 Laramie Quad Cab, 2wd with 3.21 gears has given me a to-date average of 19.85 MPG (108088 miles). Driving style, terrain, driving routine, and towing incidence are...
  19. Dusty

    4x4 with no tow hooks?

    My 2010 Big Horn came with tow hooks and I gave them away to the first person that wanted them. Regards, Dusty 2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, 18” wheels. Build Date: 3 June 2018. Now at 108025 miles.
  20. Dusty

    First Oil Change Coming Up

    Recommendation: since motor oil can sit on a shelf or warehouse floor for a while, shake the heck out of the quart or five gallons bottles. Every bottle of Mobil 1 I had in my garage had a lot of brown residue at the bottom of the bottle after I poured the oil out. I think it was part of the...
  21. Dusty

    2018 4C UAS Radio Screen Off Center

    Judging from the size of the fonts, it looks like its zoomed in to me. Regards, Dusty 2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, 18” wheels. Build Date: 3 June 2018. Now at 108005 miles.
  22. Dusty

    The forum title says 2019-2023 Classic so is a 2024 Classic a different vehicle or the forum title hasn't been updated yet?

    ...or the body code DS is fourth gen; DT is fifth gen. To the best of my knowledge all fourth gen 1500s, whether called a "Classic" or not, had five lug wheels. Regards, Dusty 2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, 18” wheels. Build...
  23. Dusty

    Center Console Swap - Small Gap

    I had a 2010 with the console that mounted tight on the left side that it would produce a creaking noise. The tech. at the dealer submitted a STAR case and they shipped him a new upper console cover (top of the console) which had small fiberglass pads mounted on the mating service that...
  24. Dusty

    Hurricane durability questions?

    Durability issues usually don't show up in the first through third years of production, but especially in the first year. Of course its mileage dependent as well. Regards, Dusty 2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, 18” wheels. Build...
  25. Dusty

    Driving habits reported to your insurance company?

    I don't know how they're tracking me, but they know where to send the bill. My auto insurance (no accidents in 47 years: no tickets in 18) went from $717 to $1014 per year. Regards, Dusty 2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, 18”...

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