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  1. Gero

    Dealer said No for transmission fluid change.

    Wow, how do you keep rust-free and no oil? My 17 has zero rust but is fifthy with numerous krown and corossionfree applications over the years.
  2. Gero

    Dealer said No for transmission fluid change.

    Geez do you drive a pickup or an suv? Look how clean that bed is
  3. Gero

    Dealer said No for transmission fluid change.

    Yeap. That cross pipe burned me once, and never again.
  4. Gero

    Dealer said No for transmission fluid change.

    Also, big backyard mechanic tip for those doing this...have a cold wet towel as you're guaranteed to burn your hands on the x pipe. The big boy v8 heats that exhaust pipe really quick.
  5. Gero

    Dealer said No for transmission fluid change.

    I went with the black with silver writing.
  6. Gero

    Dealer said No for transmission fluid change.

    Or take your money and not do it. Lol. I'd be changing it myself, not too hard to do. The ass has to be raised way up.
  7. Gero

    Anyone know what that is?

    Its coolant. I'd be changing the water pump soon especially if youre planning any road trips. Use the correct coolant. At 90k, I'd consider replacing all the coolant too.
  8. Gero

    Proper lifting points for ccsb

    I recently got a 2post asymmetrical hoist installed and I'm having a little uncertainty about where to properly place the arms for the lift points. It's an asymmetrical 2post which is designed to allow the front doors to swing open but I feel like I have to move the truck several inches forward...
  9. Gero

    ZF Transmission Fluid

    I can play too! Love this stuff. It works for the ram as well as the odyssey we have.
  10. Gero

    This isnt an oil thread, LOL! Quick Oil question though.

    Are you cold climate boys idling your truck for a few minutes at -40c? I idle for 5min (really the only time I idle) at those frigid temps. I idle mainly because the windows are frost and I'm out scrapping and clearing snow/ice.
  11. Gero

    This isnt an oil thread, LOL! Quick Oil question though.

    Pup5w30 & wix xp and don't idle. I live in the northern climate and have not had any piston slap or anything related to that.
  12. Gero

    ZF Transmission Fluid

    If you're out of warranty, I recommend vavoline maxlift multi-veh atf. That stuff is so good and cheap, it should almost be against the law.
  13. Gero

    Amsoil rear dif fluid question

    I'm using the redline 75w140 and have changed it twice so far. But I'm probably going to go amsoil severe gear 75w140 because of the bag. Such a clever idea.
  14. Gero

    What modifications did you make to your Ram in the fall?

    Looks mean! I'd like to get a westin push bar someday.
  15. Gero

    Is your coolant resevoir empty?

    I rechecked my reservoir level and it seems OK. Maybe slightly lower than the last time I checked (original post date)
  16. Gero

    Transmission pan and fluid change questions

    For those who switched to maxlife, did you do another drain and fill or several drain and remove the old zf fluid by dilution? I did the switch with the ppe but have done any drain and fills yet.
  17. Gero

    Is your coolant resevoir empty?

    When I open the rad cap, I felt pressure relieving so I'm pretty sure my system is well sealed. Will keep an eye on the reservoir. I'm in the north so we get extreme cold and extreme heat every year.
  18. Gero

    Is your coolant resevoir empty?

    Lol. I triple check to make sure that never happens!
  19. Gero

    Oil Coolant and Tranny Temps

    I wouldn't worry too much about those temps as long as it doesn't get too much warmer. Gasoline engines rev high to produce its power and a well maintained engine should be able to rev that high all day. Unless you go diesel or force-induction, gas engines will rev high.
  20. Gero

    Is your coolant resevoir empty?

    I've refilled the coolant reservoir a few times (1-2L each time) because I'm finding the reservoir to be bone dry. The coolant seems to be full at the rad cap(cold motor) but nothing in the overflow. I don't see any leaks anywhere. Are you guys experiencing this periodically?
  21. Gero

    Blackstone - used oil analysis

    How are everyone's iron levels so low? Is that expected as the engine matures to 100k miles? Or is it that is because i haven't used any additives?
  22. Gero

    $2200 transmission service?

    I did the transmission service with valvoline maxlife and a ppe pan. Highly recommended. I was towing a heavy trailer on a short 15km trip and the temps stayed cool. Under 85c on a heavy heavy load.
  23. Gero

    5th Gen seats in a 4th Gen?

    The seats from the heavy duty rams might fit as it shares the same cab.
  24. Gero

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

    91,000 km on the odo means fluid for the 8hp70. Valvoline maxlife and ppe pan. To my surprise, it it took about 8L or so.
  25. Gero

    Blackstone - used oil analysis

    Thanks everyone, its reassuring. I will repeat a uoa probably in 2 or 3 years when I hit 160000km or 100k miles to see where we are at. The main preventative measure I take for the notorious lifter/cam issue the hemi is known for are running pup5w30, synthetic media filter (wixxp) and avoid...

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