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  1. Tulecreeper

    For the 7-pin Experts

    There is no way to disable the back-up camera, and it irritates the hell out of me when it blinks on and I can see it out of the corner of my eye every time I put it in reverse when I'm trying to watch my mirrors (especially at night, even though the screen is dimmed as much as possible), so I...
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    A Little "Oh, Sh!t" Moment

    Had my 'Check Engine' light come one two days ago at just over 6000 miles. Just finished a 1500 mile trip across country. Looked in the book and it said to give it a few days because it could be caused by a loose gas cap, inferior fuel, etc. Two days later the light went out. Coincidentally...
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    Oil Temperature for 2023 RAM 2500

    Any opinions on what the normal range for the oil temp should be on the 6.4 2500, especially when towing?
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    First Oil Change Coming Up

    Got a 1500 mile trip coming up, so even though I'm only at 4000 miles I'm changing it. Local mech doesn't carry Pennzoil UP, so since my manual says, "We recommend using Mopar® API Certified SAE 0W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil which meets the requirements of the manufacturer Material Standard...
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    Here's a Stupid Question

    My last two trucks were both 4x4 and had limited slip with manual transmission, but neither had traction control. Hence, I have no experience with traction control and really don't understand how it works. My current 2500 is RWD, 4x2m with limited slip and traction control. How and when would...
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    Truck Washing Pole

    Anybody got an opinion of what is the best long-handled mop extension to use to reach the top/middle of the cab? On my last truck, a 4x4 Silverado 1500, all I needed was one of those small kitchen step ladders and I could reach everything, but even at 6' 2" I actually need a 6-foot ladder to...
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    2024 3.6L V6 Pentastar Engine

    Considering selling the wife's Jeep and buying a 2024 Durango. It comes standard with the V6 Pentastar and I know there was a lawsuit for that engine in the 2014 - 2020 models. Anyone have an opinion about that engine in the new model vehicles...or the Dodge Durango in general? Appreciate any...
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    Water In Tray Under Rear Window

    I thought I would toss this out there for anyone who thinks their rear window might be leaking but can't find where it's coming from. A couple weeks ago, I bought a gallon of the concentrate OAT coolant (yes, I got the correct one) and mixed up 2 gallons of 50/50 mix, then I put a gallon in the...
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    Goodyear Wrangler AT Tires

    Anyone running the Goodyear Wrangler Workhorse AT-LT tires? I had Goodyear Wranglers on my Silverado 4x4 and loved them, but since I now have a 4x2 and still occasionally go a little off-road (muddy/slippery/wet grassy) I'm going to want the more aggressive tread than came on the OEM Firestone...
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    2023 Tradesman 2500 Turn Signal Recall - B2A/NHTSA 23V-799

    Got a recall notice yesterday regarding the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM). It may do one of the following things: 1- May have a turn signal self-canceling anti-jam component out of spec 2- An internal short circuit in the SCCM circuit board 3- Turn signal lever debouncing time limit...
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    Tire Chains

    Although I don't foresee myself needing any in the near future, I have always thought it was a good idea to have a set "just in case"; especially for a 4x2 truck. I've only had to use chains 2 or 3 times in the past 30 years, so if I ever did need them the odds are it would be for light use and...
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    Maximum Gb for USB Media

    I've gone through my manual, and run searches here, and can't find the answer. I have the basic Uconnect with the 5" screen. I have my music separated by genre - country, rock, jazz, etc. - on 3 separate flash drives of 8 Gb each. I'm tired of pulling one and replacing it when I want to...
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    Towing/Cargo Capacity Charts

    I have the Stellantis 2023 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Tow Chart, and the 2023 Ram 1500 Classic (DS) Tow Chart. These took a while to find because there are a whole bunch of websites listing various different numbers, but I figured the Stellantis ones were as close as I was going to find to the...
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    2023 2500 Interior Fuse Panel

    OK, maybe I'm an idiot but as far as my manual is concerned there isn't one or I can't find it; it only references the main distribution panel under the hood. Is this correct? I've never owned a vehicle without the small interior panel, usually under the steering wheel somewhere, that has the...
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    Traction Control - Use In Tow/Haul Mode, or Not

    Since this is the first vehicle I've owned that has traction control - which I guess they call Electronic Stability Control (ESC) now - I'm not exactly sure how it's supposed to work. I figure under normal driving condition just leave it alone, but what about when I'm towing and have Tow/Haul...
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    EVIC Settings

    Up until last week, there was an indicator at the bottom of my EVIC that showed the MPG by the second - i.e., 12 MPG going uphill, then as soon as I topped the rise is spun up to 99 MPG for a few seconds before dropping back to 24 MPG. That indicator disappeared because I think I did something...
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    MDS vs VVT

    I have the 6.4. I know that one or the other, or both, have to do with cutting out 4 cylinders to save gas, especially at cruising speed. But what do the terms mean actually? Are they the same thing, or related? What do they do? And can you bypass them? Be gentle with the answers, I'm a...
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    Seems a Bit Steep

    I'd drop the spare and save a few bucks.
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    I Gotta Ask...

    I know I'm old school, but who besides me bought their truck to use as an actual truck? You know, for hauling heavy stuff in the bed and towing a lot of weight behind them. That is the only reason for buying a truck, to haul and tow crap, IMO of course. And it's not just RAM. I see so many...
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    Running Boards - 2023 Reg Cab 2500

    I'm looking for a set of cab-length running boards. I've tried to go through Realtruck.com, but the 4 styles I'm interested in have been "Currently Not Available" on their site since about March. They are APS brand, and when I get on the APS website all 4 of the styles I'm looking for are...
  21. Tulecreeper

    Truck Honks When I Get Out

    If I leave the truck to check the mail or open a gate with the fob in my pocket and the truck running the horn will honk 3 times. It's really irritating, so is there a way to disable that? If I take the fob out of my pocket and leave it in the cup holder it won't do that, but then I've...
  22. Tulecreeper

    OEM Battery

    Messing around the other day, checking the difference in resting vs idling voltages between my wife's Jeep battery and mine (hers may be dying). I've only been under my hood a couple times since I got the truck in March. While looking at the top of my battery, I see: CCA: 730 RC: 140 Ah: 80...
  23. Tulecreeper

    Album Graphics/Art When Playing Music

    I have thousands of songs on hundreds of albums copied to a USB thumb drive that I plug into my Aux port and Shuffle through for those long drives. Some of the album art will show up on my Uconnect screen when a song plays, but the vast majority does not. Is there a way to get the album art to...
  24. Tulecreeper

    Tire Recommendation

    Obviously I don't need them yet, but does anyone have a preference for replacement AT tires for the OEM Firestone Transforce HT 245/70R17 E/119's that came on the truck? These OEM tires are 10-ply all-season and are actually pretty good, but from a towing standpoint they lack traction so when...
  25. Tulecreeper

    Weight Distribution Hitch

    Just for discussion - and to get some of y'all spun up :cool: - what are preferences in WDH's? I personally like the Andersen models. Fewer pieces and parts, easier installation, etc.

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