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  1. HTXRamExp

    Oil Filter Thread

    Well it's unfortunate that it seems the RP 20-500 filter is a mixed bag on fitment on the 5.7 and definitely a no go on mine, but that makes me feel better that I wasn't just being incompetent under the truck trying to fit it. haha. I'll have to contemplate what I go with from now on, may just...
  2. HTXRamExp

    Oil Filter Thread

    Went to change my oil tonight and for the life of me could not get the RP 20-500 to slip in to place. Thankfully, I had an SRT filter on hand and substituted with that. There's a slightly raised portion of the steering rack? right below the filter housing location that I just couldn't angle the...
  3. HTXRamExp

    Blackstone - used oil analysis

    The first was the factory fill. I don’t intend to run such long OCIs, this one was about 2k longer than I had planned on. The only time I would get tick was after the truck sat for ~4 weeks while I was away at work, and even then only the first couple seconds.
  4. HTXRamExp

    How To Add Heated/Ventelated seats and Heated Wheel to Express/Tradesman

    I’m glad that document and pictures are being put to use! @Mpgrimm2 I still need to get back in and troubleshoot my install to get the control soft keys for the seats to populate as well as my heated wheel why it clicks off after 3 sec AND the memory wiring to the door lol.
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    Blackstone - used oil analysis

    Latest on my 19 Ram 5.7 Classic Redline syn 5w-30 oil Royal Purple 20-820 filter I’d say 80% highway miles
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    Wireless 12v Remote - Homelink Buttons

    I'm hoping I can get confirmation or education on a project I'm working through. I'm looking to install a gorhino sportbar 2.0 with the power retractable light bar. (Allows the lights to be mounted up or retracted back so they lay flush with the top of the bar via an actuator.) The actuator is...
  7. HTXRamExp

    Member Transformations

    What bull bar are you running?
  8. HTXRamExp

    Blackstone - used oil analysis

    Yep, still a very young engine, still interesting to see its "break-in", and more data points isn't a bad thing. This is my first new vehicle, so it's been fun/interesting being able to track everything with the truck from the very beginning; not having any period/mileage of unknown...
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    Blackstone - used oil analysis

    Latest report for my 2019 1500 Classic 5.7l. First report is factory fill, second and third have been Red Line 5w30. Engine has been smooth and quiet. The only tick I've ever had is when the truck sits for a month while I'm away on my work rotation, will get one for ~2sec on that first startup...
  10. HTXRamExp

    8hp70 heater bypass

    Same, I ran out of jack. The bubble on my level was just within the lines, figured it was close enough.
  11. HTXRamExp

    8hp70 heater bypass

    The v6 fan hasn't had any issues keeping temperatures in check while moving/with the a/c on (waiting to receive my unlocked PCM still). One time during my drive I hit stop-n-go traffic and I turned the a/c off to see how quickly temps would rise. They gradually got up to ~215* then I turned the...
  12. HTXRamExp

    Oil Filter Thread

    For my last oil change (red line 5w-30), I switched from the RP 10-48 to the RP 20-820 filter. Definitely took more patience to maneuver the larger filter in place. Also did some other cooling mods (180* coolant thermostat, AGS delete, V8 stock fans deleted, V6 stock fan installed, trans...
  13. HTXRamExp

    8hp70 heater bypass

    Well after all my drama of getting the thermostat out initially. I did end up getting caulks piece installed. I didn't feel comfortable with the amount of fluid I lost, so I grabbed a quart from the dealer to top off. Following the fill procedure provided by @Wild one , I was surprised how...
  14. HTXRamExp

    8hp70 heater bypass

    I ended up paying $29.89 for the quart. Probably could have bought it cheaper, but I had it in hand same day, and I'm leaving for a Texas - Michigan road trip later today. So convenience easily outweighed a small price savings.
  15. HTXRamExp

    8hp70 heater bypass

    Unicorn tears acquired.
  16. HTXRamExp

    8hp70 heater bypass

    Maybe then what I loss was comparable to everyone else. Guess I'll drive it a bit easy make sure everything is buttoned up and no leaks. Still going to source some fluid and go through the fill procedure just to be sure. The fluid only has 20k miles on it, so I'll just top off if necessary.
  17. HTXRamExp

    8hp70 heater bypass

    You da man! Even though I had already looked up your thread on the fill procedure, but I appreciated nonetheless!
  18. HTXRamExp

    8hp70 heater bypass

    I ended up getting it out, more so ejecting it out followed by what seemed like a geyser of fluid. Certainly didn't seem like a few ounces. Wondering if I should follow the fill procedure to check the level...
  19. HTXRamExp

    8hp70 heater bypass

    Welp, just shot my snap ring into orbit...wasn't having any success getting the thermostat out and was going to give up and put the snap ring back in... Anyone know the size of the snap ring? Edit Happy Dance! Decided to try my luck and started foraging in a bush in the direction on launch...
  20. HTXRamExp

    8hp70 heater bypass

    Also, any tips on getting the thermostat out...lubed it up with wd-40, been trying to work it, but haven't had any success... Edit Well.....got the sucker out and the fluid that followed did not seem like a couple ounces...to the point I'm now a bit concerned about the potential loss of fluid...
  21. HTXRamExp

    8hp70 heater bypass

    No longer relevant.
  22. HTXRamExp

    Cam install on ram 1500

    Did the shop do the tune as well? You could try reaching out to some of the well known Ram tuners Jay Greene, Hemifever, Flyin' Ryan, etc... see if they might be able to offer any insight/re-tune.
  23. HTXRamExp

    Headlights for dummies...

    Double post.
  24. HTXRamExp

    Headlights for dummies...

    I've never researched LEDs for my truck's headlights, but those that work in the industry, likely have the knowledge/information of what's involved/required. https://www.ramforum.com/threads/2016-headlight-upgrade.84447/ https://www.ramforum.com/threads/2017-copperhead-headlight-upgrade.110413/...
  25. HTXRamExp

    Jump seat with heat rear seats

    I bet if you got together with Mike @Mpgrimm2 of M2Mods ya'll could figure something out. He's who I worked with getting my retrofit done.

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