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  1. Summit1

    1 gal. Of gasoline in 28 gal diesel performance increase.

    So 2023 Ram Cummins 3500 diesel . I bought this truck (as well as most of my previous vehicles during the past ~20 years) new because if Faecesbook stuff such as this.
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    Last Ram I will ever purchase

    Well, that's just ducky... hope there was no bill attached... that would really ruffle my feathers. Sometimes I really quack myself up. I'm here all week. Try the veal, and don't forget to tip your waiter.
  3. Summit1

    Can we please get past the dealership model?

    Exactly. As for the dealer models, most are not employed by the dealers, although I do recall one of them... dayum, she was hard to get past, at least without a second look (a sexist would say!). I never asked her any questions, because she likely did not know much about the vehicles being...
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    What should I expect in MPG while towing my RV

    Consider the old and true adage: "Feet don't matter, but pounds do." Also consider that any trailer or 5th Wheel/Gooseneck will present serious (wind) drag. Increased vehicle speed will increase fuel consumption (not a linear function). Much above 65 MPH, even on flat terrain, will really suck...
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    2018 with UConnect 8.4 Screen delaminating.

    The odds of this problem happening again in three years are likely very slim. There were apparently numerous of these heads that have failed, mostly from MY 2018 when they changed them. My 2017 never had this problem, but my wife's 2018 did, and it was replaced for $100 under her vehicle's...
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    Goodyear Endurance Trailer Tires

    https://www.goodyearrvtires.com/pdfs/rv_inflation.pdf
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    Goodyear Endurance Trailer Tires

    Dang... I was ready to post a comment recommending the groups on Faecesbook, but much of what is there is here as well. ;) Goodyear published an inflation chart for those tires, listing the tire siz, weight loading, and recommended inflation pressure. It was complied by the highly paid and...
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    How's the Chrysler 68RFE Hold up With the Standard Output Cummins?

    Although I have no microphone connected to my PC (the pictured E-V RE-27N/D would sound great, no?), I will state that my 68RFE/Cummins SO (2017) has been flawless in every way. My engine is not "tuned" and ("weight") is stock, but rather is purely stock. I tow ~25% of the total (~52,000) miles...
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    What’s your favorite flavor of cordless tools?

    I have never tasted any of my tools, neither frequently, recently, nor intentionally, but I have numerous brands of tools.
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    Buying used 100k miles?

    Regardless of the mileage driven, I would be wary of more than just the salt damage on the MI truck, although any vehicle from/near a costal area will experience similar corrosion problems (just via a different path). Add to that the fact that, even with "Carfax", there is no indication of how...
  11. Summit1

    Ram recalls and terrible customer service

    The rep was likely left wondering who used the name "Kathy", although a case number should have answered that question. ;) Seriously, some dealers just do not have their stuff together when it comes to service. The good news is there are many dealerships that provide excellent customer service.
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    Best Headlight Upgrade?

    While "Best" is purely subjective, the Morimoto stuff is very good. If I were to upgrade my 2017 (2500 Laramie), it would be a "once and done" job with the Morimoto LEF system. Bright does not matter... optics do.
  13. Summit1

    Portable air compressor

    A couple of years ago, when my old (on its second... or is it third... battery) Campbell Hausfeld inflator was showing signs of age and wear, I bought a Milwaukee M12 inflator; it handles the tires on my 2500 and 5th Wheel with ease, although none of the portable inflators will reliably inflate...
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    Cordless tire Inflator

    The "best" is different for each user, based upon the user's preferences. Some time ago, I bought a Milwaukee M12 inflator to replace a very old Campbell Hausfeld unit. The M12 works great but has since been discontinued in favor of the Milwaukee m18 version (which is probably better anyway)...
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    My 2019 3500 Cummins Is Dead In My Driveway, At Only 15,000 miles

    OEM (and some aftermarket) batteries have been known to fail within 2-3 years. Mine failed at 39 months old. Granted, I could have attempted to have the dealership pro-rate the batteries toward a new pair, but we had to get on the road that day and the round trip travel cost would have exceeded...
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    Taking delivery of new ram today, price to pay?*got truck under sticker, all is well!*

    So it appears the truck is yours to sign and pay for, or the deposit is the dealer's to enjoy.
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    Why the decrease in HD tire pressures?

    After seeing complaints about the Firestone Transforce tires, but lacking important details, I wonder which Transforce tires are causing problems. My 2017 2500 had the Transforce AT tires from the factory and I swapped them out at ~25,000 miles and just over two years) because they became...
  18. Summit1

    Signing papers tomorrow…2 decisions to make…

    The "lost" feature would be SiriusXM, but even if you renew it, that can be canceled later anyway if one so chooses. On the other hand, losing AM (sadly) would not be much of a loss, as many AM stations have allowed their transmitter and antenna (specifically ground radial) systems go to hell...
  19. Summit1

    Disgusted

    Wishing they would offer the McIntosh Labs system (like in the Wagoneer) in the Ram trucks. :) Bear in mind that most of the systems in vehicles are a form of SDR (Software Defined Radio)... oh, what hath FlexRadioSystems wrought? Most functions are added or modified via software; an update may...
  20. Summit1

    Will I regret not getting the V8 even if I don’t tow? Debating which truck to get…

    Must a trade be conducted immediately (requiring the purchase of something "off the rack", or is waiting an option? My preference would be somewhat of a combination (i.e., V8, Level 2 and bed utility package) and I would avoid over-engineering the "rear axle" (as long as its ratio matches that...
  21. Summit1

    Third OEM battery in less than 24 months

    While still not sure which brand will receive the greatest number of votes here, I also recommend checking current draw from the battery... there may be a "parasitic draw" occurring due to various devices that do not "shut off" when the engine is not running. A small amount of such draw is...
  22. Summit1

    Service electronic brake system

    I had a similar problem occur with my 2017 Ram 2500 some time ago... initially thought it was prompted by external conditions and spent time ruling out rain, bumps, speeds, ambient temperature, towing, stop & go driving, etc. None of these proved to be a factor, as it was just a very elusive...
  23. Summit1

    BLUE DEF PLAITINUM

    Lots of comments here on DEF and some good info as well. I'll be the "odd man in" after using a jug of SuperTech DEF from (of course) Wal-Mart a few years ago. Everything seemed OK for a while after adding it (which brought my gauge reading up to ~3/4), then I started getting DEF system error...
  24. Summit1

    Bluetooth hacked. Steering, Brakes,Trans

    Consumer Reports? I remember them from many years ago when they published an article about the Omni/Horizon models. They claim to have tested the safety of the car by driving on a testing track at highway speed, jerking the steering wheel to one side, letting go, and the car going off the track...
  25. Summit1

    GM tow mirrors on a Ram (B e a v e r Falls, PA)

    Now don't be too rough on the Beaver... Incidentally, that is one of several nicknames our Texas Heeler (Ziva... the Beavah) answers to. When she was a puppy, she pulverized the end of a wooden broom handle, hence the nickname).

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