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    Harness Backup Camera pin locations

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    Harness Backup Camera pin locations

    2017 Ram 1500 Tradesman that came with base radio and reverse image on the rearview mirror. I originally replaced it with an Android system, and last weekend replaced it with another Android unit. I used to have wiring harness pin location diagram but cannot find the diagram. What pin...
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    Spray Can Black Pearl Recommendations

    Someone backed into me with a ladder or other type of load extending from a trailer, hit the tailgate, caused a 1/4" scrape that runs 3" that looks like the state of Florida. Broke the clearcoat and paint to metal. Body shops have a 12 week wait list, it started to rust, I removed the rust and...
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    Spray Can Black Pearl Recommendations

    Any recommendations on a vendor or product that is a paint match for 2017 Ram 1500 Black Pearl? Need to cover a ding filled with bondo. Should I primer coat first and top coat after paint?
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    The Impossible Tire Question

    There aren't many tire manufactures but they do own many subsidiaries. I find a tire I like, research the company, ownership, etc. It's the reason I have moved tire replacements to Walmart. I have found brands that get better wear and handle better than big brands and are 50% the cost but often...
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    General truck financial question

    My advice I would give my kids: Don't live together. If you have been together for 3 years, make it permanent. But if you do decide to live together, don't have joint accounts. I would say make sure any agreements (lease, utilities, etc.) are in both names, but I have seen that turn into a...
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    Towing Help! 2023 Ram 1500 5.7L V8 eTorque, 4x4, Crew Cab, short bed, 3.21

    Example: GVWR 5,500 Curb weight 4,000 GCWR 9,500 Passenger Weight 300 Cargo Weight 400 Customization Weight 150 Towing capacity: 9500 – 4000 – 300 – 400 – 150 = 4,650 Payload Capacity = 5500 – 4000 = 1,500 Payload = 300 + 400 + 150 + (0.15*4650) = 1,547.5 The payload with...
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    Fluid changes

    I take these with ample scrutiny, but Valvoline has the fluid rated ZF equivalent. That and hundreds of long term reports give this more credence.
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    Fluid changes

    Corrected. TY
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    Fluid changes

    I generally flush the coolant every 3 years.
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    Fluid changes

    I performed a total fluid change on my 2017 Ram 1500 Tradesman Crew 4x4 at 66,012 miles. For the particulars: Rear diff - Valvoline 75W-140W Full Synthetic Front diff - Valvoline 75-90W Full Synthetic Transmission - Valvoline MaxLife ATF Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic ATF Engine - added High...
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    ATF drain question

    I just saw a pic of the tranny with pan off. I'm fairly certain there is no way to get a drain line to the bottom of the pan.
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    ATF drain question

    Doing that when I drop the pan. :)
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    ATF drain question

    I am looking to change the transmission fluid but want to do several flushes with Valvoline Maxlife Multi prior to dropping the pan. Has anyone drained the transmission fluid from the top fill hole? Are there any restrictions preventing this from working with a hand/vacuum pump on an 8HP70...
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    Transmission not serviceable????

    TY. I was WTH? ZF sells the kits. Time to find a new dealer for service.
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    Transmission not serviceable????

    I have a 2017 Ram 1500 ST 4x4 with the 8-Speed Automatic 8HP70 Transmission. I called a local dealer for servicing the transmission (fluid change) and was told there is no service component on the transmission. The service manual says, "Change automatic transmission fluid and filter(s)...
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    Synthetic Oil

    67k, 5.7 Hemi and I have use Super Tech Synthetic and a Fram Synthetic oil filter for all but 4 oil changes. And I'll keep using it.
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    Tires affecting MPG

    I run stock 265/70R/17 on my Tradesman Crew 4x4. The original Dunlops I averaged around 19.7 MPG. Cooper Adventure 21.4, and now Finalist Terrano HT 20.6 MPG. Highway. Around town, take off about 2 MPG. No engine mods other than an oil bypass can.
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    New Tire Day

    For the past 3 years I have been running Copper Discovery AT3 tires. I liked the tires, but they were horrible tires for wet conditions when accelerating from a stop - lots of tire slip in the rear which was problematic on the occasional rural mountain areas. After 3 years and 35k miles I had...
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    3D Speed and Chemical Guys Synthetic Detailer

    I got to say, 3 months in and I am loving how 3D Speed and Chemical Guys Synthetic Detailer every 90 days keeps the finish looking great!
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    Engine cuts off when decelerating ??

    I've had this issue 2x over my life of owning cars and trucks over 53 years. The first time I had every diagnostic known to man run to pinpoint an issue. $1000 later is was a cracked air intake hose, $8 part. When I turned right, it was separating just enough so that extra air entered the...
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    Tire load range and index

    Folks - thanks for all the feedback. Yes, it is cheaper to thrown on a half-life Cooper tire @ $75 + $25 balance and install. Not sure I like riding on a set that has a belt issue. Coupled with the fact that they have horrible wet traction from stop to initial acceleration, I'm ready to replace...
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    Tire load range and index

    Thanks. I was simply asking about the remaining weight capacity of the tires. From your reply, if I maxed the gvwr I would only be at ~50% of the tires supported load weight capability.
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    Tire load range and index

    No idea. The stock tires from the factory that wore out after 27K miles. The Cooper ATs have had a growing belt issue on one for 33k miles. I hate to change then as they have about half of tread left but the ride is so annoying.
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    Tire load range and index

    I am currently running my second set of tires but due to a belt separation issue I am looking for replacements. One thing I haven't considered is load range or index as an influence as part of recommendations, but I am now. When a tire is E rated/121, it's fully inflated load capacity is...

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