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  1. Tim7139

    ADDING TO OIL CHANGE CONFUSION

    0W-20 is the recommendation from RAM Canada for winter use. it's what I run, and what most of the fleets I've worked with run. A 5w is the next best option, and would be a compromise I'd consider only if I was looking for a 30 or 40 option. Other members here have various reason they run 30 or...
  2. Tim7139

    Until the end of this year, Top Tier Gasoline may not meet Top Tier Standard due to "... navigating through unprecedented times."

    I'm just trying to make fun of the term ironic. Alanis released a hit song ‘Ironic’ devoid of irony in any of the illustrations she offers. Which, in and of itself, is ironic, and she maintains to be her point.
  3. Tim7139

    Death of the V8 & birth of a.... Inline 6?

    It's not common, but there are a few places they break. One of the Youtubers mentioned earlier as having trained on the new 6 has a video on extracting a broken dipstick from a hemi. You'll see it pop up here and on other forums from time to time...
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    Until the end of this year, Top Tier Gasoline may not meet Top Tier Standard due to "... navigating through unprecedented times."

    I guess if you're Alanis Morissette? They cuts costs to increase their profits, then saw an increase in profit.
  5. Tim7139

    Death of the V8 & birth of a.... Inline 6?

    and dipsticks break, which can be a royal PITA with our trucks. There is a better chance of the computer monitoring the oil level than most owners using the dipstick. Ironically the people most likely to use a sensor are the ones most likley to neglect their oil, let it get acidic, increasing...
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    Until the end of this year, Top Tier Gasoline may not meet Top Tier Standard due to "... navigating through unprecedented times."

    Direct injection engines brought to light issues with fuel quality additives quality and quantity declines BMW, GM, Honda, and Toyota teamed up in 2004 to identify fuels that still had enough detergents to keep their engines from having issues. Others eventually joined on. Using recommendations...
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    Until the end of this year, Top Tier Gasoline may not meet Top Tier Standard due to "... navigating through unprecedented times."

    Drivers pouring additives into the truck at terminals is no longer a thing, but additives still get integrated at most terminals. Depending on how the fuel is delivered to the terminals ethanol may also be added there. The government of Canada has a fairly easy to follow overview of how the...
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    Until the end of this year, Top Tier Gasoline may not meet Top Tier Standard due to "... navigating through unprecedented times."

    Many of the Canadian brands were disqualified after removing detergent from their lower grades, as Petro Canada was in 2019. Chevron, Costco, Co-Op, and Shell make up a good chunk of the prairie markets. With Only 51% of Canadian gas stations are operated by their own brand consumers need to...
  9. Tim7139

    What did you do with your 4th Gen this week?

    Had a friend over to class up the yard a bit. So much less rust, even though it's a few years older.
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    What did you do with your 4th Gen this week?

    Changed the winter 17's to the summer 20's. Sprayed some tremclad over a few of the rust spots on the frame welds and other easy to reach spots while I had the tires off.
  11. Tim7139

    New electric Ram

    I find it kinda funny that Alabama is the second-largest hydroelectric power producer east of the Rocky Mountains, given it only represents 9% of over all generation. This link has pictures of several of Alabama's hydro projects...
  12. Tim7139

    Raising the Front Seats

    Looks like lots of door panels in the junk yards in TX. Seats tend to take longer to find in good shape for a good price. Keep in mind you don't have to swap the middle at the same time, and the other seats are the same.
  13. Tim7139

    1ST TIME DIESEL OWNER / CONFUSED

    The bulletin does not make a link between idling and DPF/DEF issues, nor does the bulletin discuss idling and any impacts or repercussions it may present. To further complicate matters emergency vehicles are often not idling, they have loads applied keeping the RPM up.
  14. Tim7139

    1ST TIME DIESEL OWNER / CONFUSED

    Firetrucks have a surprisingly high engine failure rate when initially deploying to calls. I used to joke Firetruck is french for broken turbo. While most equipment spends a lot of time running while deployed, PTOs and HD alternators put the engines under some load which helps longevity...
  15. Tim7139

    1ST TIME DIESEL OWNER / CONFUSED

    Above 0F the 750watts of heat the block heater puts out over a few hours does not help combustion or oil flow. It only takes seconds for your running 276,000watt engine to produce the equivalent heat, and your 15w-40 oil viscosity should not be a concern until -4F. RAM recommends a block heater...
  16. Tim7139

    1ST TIME DIESEL OWNER / CONFUSED

    Then focus on the only on the manufacturers guidance. Some examples: The Diesel Supplement tells you to warm up before applying a load. You have no load to apply, so no action required. No need to ever think of it again. Step 6 of the STARTING PROCEDURE — ENGINE MANIFOLD AIR TEMPERATURE 0°F TO...
  17. Tim7139

    1ST TIME DIESEL OWNER / CONFUSED

    Incorrect. Emergency responders can set vehicles not to go into limp mode due to clogged DPF or DEF running out. The consumer faq from the link you used has the details. The DFR provides relief to emergency vehicles by allowing engine manufacturers to prevent the engine from loss of vehicle...
  18. Tim7139

    1ST TIME DIESEL OWNER / CONFUSED

    If there was a need or benefit to doing this is would not be a secret. Goose55 is saying instead of shutting his truck off when he gets out for brief stops and it's he leaves it high idling. Keep in mind you live in CA, and while having the truck you left running unattended stolen would be one...
  19. Tim7139

    Tonneau covers

    I'm disapointed by how few finish option there are, and surprised so many are willing to live with the look of the popular choices which find kinda ugly.
  20. Tim7139

    Is it OK to leave the Tri Fold tonneau cover on in car wash?

    Door not being fully closed with the seat belt on is the first thing that comes to mind. It's natural to take it off to enter the code, but the truck gets worried your truck is rolling in neutral and you're not buckled in.
  21. Tim7139

    Death of the V8 & birth of a.... Inline 6?

    Seems a large part of capitalism is tax credits. Type in an industry and add tax credit and the results often surprise people. An example for "us oil and gas tax credit" "When it comes to tax-advantaged investments for wealthy or sophisticated investors, one commodity continues to stand alone...
  22. Tim7139

    1ST TIME DIESEL OWNER / CONFUSED

    Doing more harm than good to the engine, and wasting your time and fuel too. Diesel supplement tells you to warm up before applying a load (You have no heavy load, so no concern), it does not advise you not to move or drive until warmed up. Further it warns light duty operation such as light...
  23. Tim7139

    1ST TIME DIESEL OWNER / CONFUSED

    No. High idle can only be used when in park, intended for pre and post trip use. If you turn it on when parked it will stay on until you shift into gear or turn it off, regardless of temp. Does not seem to be a question, but sure, the exhaust brake make bring up RPM. Should not kick it up to...
  24. Tim7139

    1ST TIME DIESEL OWNER / CONFUSED

    Coolant, but at that point they'll probably be the same and you'll be miles from home.
  25. Tim7139

    1ST TIME DIESEL OWNER / CONFUSED

    If you move to Antarctica, sure. If you're in the lower 48 most days you will not need to do anything. If the wait to start light/function did not show on the screen you should be able to drive within a few seconds. You're good to go as soon as you have oil pressure. Once temps hit 185F the...

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