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  1. Yardbird

    2017 3.6vvt

    I used to spend money fixing things that weren't broke, then I went broke. That was years ago. Now I fix things that are broke, or fix things that need fixing before they break.
  2. Yardbird

    Dashboard covers

    Here's my Covercraft. The glare before was so bad I could hardly see.
  3. Yardbird

    What are these?

    Ram may have put them in there to keep the sides of the bed from falling off...lol
  4. Yardbird

    RAM is Down!

    20 years would thrill me if I stayed in good health, and not house or bed bound. Not too likely to make it 20 years though, as I'm closing in on 70 now...lol Great to hear your BIL has made it this far with 25%. That gives me hope. That gives me hope!!!
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    Missives cylinder 3 and no eco mode?

    Great news!! I'm to the point that I'm afraid to order parts from many places online. So much stuff is cheap counterfeit anymore. It seems even the resellers don't care very much because they make so much money off the crap.
  6. Yardbird

    Looking for advice/opinion on buying a truck

    I looked 2 1/2 years before I found my truck, just 5 miles from home. 24k miles, local owner with some upgrades put on at the dealer. I talked with the previous owner that was a principal at the local school. The price was what I wanted, as were most of the options. It took a while, but I...
  7. Yardbird

    3.6L Radiator Fan Problem?

    My truck runs at 194-197 on the road with all but the top, middle, and bottom shutter in place. My temp when in traffic or going up mountains gets up to 228-230 before dropping down. I hate it. This can't be good for an all aluminum engine. I can find no way to change the settings since...
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    Buying mopar lifters on eBay?

    If the boxes have Moo-Par written on them, send them back....lol
  9. Yardbird

    Synthetic Oil

    Latest article on Germany car ban.. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nationalreview.com/corner/auto-ban-german-minister-threatens-the-end-of-weekend-driving/amp/
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    Synthetic Oil

    https://www.dailyfetched.com/germany-to-ban-driving-at-weekends-to-fight-climate-change/ The climate change people are either insane, or it's all a ruse to take total control of the population, and the leaders are still insane.
  11. Yardbird

    Synthetic Oil

    Excuse my ignorance...I live on the other coast of the US. Why did California ban MaxLife and other oils? I'm not surprised at anything Cali does, as I used to drive trucks out there.
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    Synthetic Oil

    One reason I bought the suv is it was nice, reasonably priced, much more comfortable car for her to drive, and us to take on trips, annnnnd, this is my third marriage, and I can't take breaking down another woman. I mean breaking in........
  13. Yardbird

    Synthetic Oil

    Fought that fight for over two years. Ended up with a new to us mid size SUV with very low miles. Sold the car to a woman a few miles from us. Saw that car on the road for years after. She said it was the best car she ever had. Perfectly good, nice and sound, doesn't mean much when a person...
  14. Yardbird

    Blackstone - used oil analysis

    Sample on the way.....
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    Blackstone - used oil analysis

    Thanks. This 6000 mile change is pushing it for me. lol I would consider 7 to 8k if everything looks good. I don't expect to put over 4 to 5k a year on the truck from here on out. Maybe not that much. This 6k was 11 months. Heck, I'll get the TBN just because.
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    Blackstone - used oil analysis

    I'm sending in my first oil analysis on this truck to Blackstone. Is the TBN useful and necessary with today's oil? I've heard different opinions and don't mind the extra $10.00 if it's useful. This oil sample on the Pentastar is 5986 miles on 5.75 quarts of PUP 5/30, and 15oz Lubegard...
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    Where Does This Vacuum Line Go?

    Thanks a lot guys. There is no vacuum on it at idle, so I thought it might be a breather, but I thought it would have some kind of filter on it if it was. Anyway, it's back together and I'm filling out the paperwork to Blackstone for this trucks first oil analysis.
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    Where Does This Vacuum Line Go?

    I changed the oil in the Pentastar today, and found this hose above the oil filter cap. The elbow was pointing to the rear instead of up. I never noticed it last change. Is this supposed to be hooked to something, or is it just a vent hose?
  19. Yardbird

    fog light bulbs?

    I have LEDs in mine. They throw the same pattern as the originals, but brighter. I did go with yellow, which to me, makes the things on the side of the road stand out better. I go through a dip below my house where all kinds of critters are, especially deer and the like. The below pictures...
  20. Yardbird

    Oil Filter Thread

    If microglass is on the way out, it's probably because of the EPA because the microglass won't breakdown. Everything that's good and last seems to be under siege anymore. I wouldn't be surprised if all filters went to cartridge because of the metal casings.
  21. Yardbird

    Oil Filter Thread

    They are calling it "Synthetic Microglass Media". That very well could be a fancy word for fiberglass. If that's the case, I have a roll of fiberglass house insulation. I could rip off a hunk and stuff it in the filter housing...lol
  22. Yardbird

    Synthetic Oil

    They claim it's the lubrication system of the future. I certainly hope it's also the lubrication system of the present since I use it.
  23. Yardbird

    All going away..

    No matter what, I like to look at my oil for level, color, and smell. What good is a full reading if a large portion of the oil is gas or water?
  24. Yardbird

    Oil Filter Thread

    The China Endurance filters came in. Here is a comparison between China Endurance and Brazil Ultra filters for a Pentastar. The Endurance box is smaller, and there is no tape seal on either filter I received. A cost cutting measure on both accounts, I assume. Endurance on the left. The seam...
  25. Yardbird

    Oil Filter Thread

    That's more of a joke I make about the oil mixture I use. I wanted more than 10w30, and less than 15w40, but did want an oil speced for gas and diesel engines with a lot of detergents, and hopefully good stuff for the one with flat tappet. Both run smooth and sounds smooth with that in there.

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