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    Convince me why i shouldnt buy it

    Beautiful truck man. The end of May, I gave 26.9K for a '17 with 80K in Nebraska, felt like it was a good deal at the time, and then it started ticking. The warranty covered a new engine, so I definitely lucked out. I would do it again, but do listen carefully for a tick AND check the idle...
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    2017 Ram 1500 5.7 - Reman vs. used engine

    Just wanted to thank ya'll for your advice. I ponied up with the extra dough, and luckily had a good service manager who was extremely helpful in working with the warranty company, dealership I bought the truck from, and sourcing parts (new engines are apparently in short supply). Hopefully, I...
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    Oil question

    Where did you get your oil relocation kit from? I just got a new-to-me Ram, and can't believe that they put the oil filter there, and were like, "Yup! Looks good!". So annoying.
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    When are you folks changing your fluids?

    My dad and I have made a habit of writing oil change date and milage on the upper left corner of the windshield with a sharpie, in all our trucks, tractors, and basically anything else. Works extremely well, and can be wiped off at the next oil change. Also, we write the exact date and milage...
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    2017 Ram 1500 5.7 - Reman vs. used engine

    Dang, sounds like your truck did basically the same thing mine did. Started making some noise and then check engine light. I would definitely have pursued that route if it was off warranty.
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    2017 Ram 1500 5.7 - Reman vs. used engine

    So, it looks like we are finally moving forward, and have found a Chrysler reman engine to put back in. I do have one question though. I have seen a great deal of chatter about replacing the standard oil pump with the one from the Hellcat. However, I have yet to see anyone actually do that and...
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    2017 Ram 1500 5.7 - Reman vs. used engine

    The dealer I bought this truck managed the lease on the truck when it was new for 2 years, and then sold it as Chrysler certified to the second owner, who used the same dealer to do all the maintenance. They sold it to me as dealer certified, and it was a bit more used than what they would...
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    2017 Ram 1500 5.7 - Reman vs. used engine

    Thanks for the ideas. I'm not super excited about getting an unknown used engine. As someone just pointed out, I bought a used truck before. But the difference is that the maintenance records indicated this was always kept up to date. Allowing someone else to pick out a used engine for you feels...
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    2017 Ram 1500 5.7 - Reman vs. used engine

    Sorry, it is a lifter problem. I suppose it could be repaired, but according to the service manager, the Chrysler play-book the amount of metal shavings found in the screens call for a replacement engine. Given it failed in less than 400 miles for me, who knows how long it has been in the...
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    2017 Ram 1500 5.7 - Reman vs. used engine

    Hello all, first time posting here, but have a serious question. I bought a used 2017 Ram 1500 3 weeks ago. Bought it from the dealer who sold the truck new, and serviced it throughout its life. 80k, clean carfax, seemed like a solid truck. 10 days in, it starts ticking and the the check engine...

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