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  1. Hd74ica

    Muffler holes

    Hello. 2021 6.4 2500 Tradesman and now that the weather is cold I'm seeing what I think is condensation coming from two small holes at the bottom of the muffler. Never noticed these holes or damp spot on the pavement before. Didn't notice the damp pavement last winter. Your opinions please...
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    Up grade tires and wheels advice

    LT245/70 R17 Firestone Transforce tires and wheels on a 2021 Regular cab Tradesmen 6.4 4x4 and 3.73 gears. My question is if I go up to 18 inch wheels what will change regarding performance or the computer needing recalibrated? Starting to price wheels and tires. Thanks David Michigan's Thumb
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    So here's the deal

    Have a new 2021 6.4 2500 4x4 bought with 10 miles on the clock. Get 1900 miles on the clock and a chime sounds. WTF? sez I. Low tire pressure shows on the instrument panel, I get out and look at the tires, all look normal so I drive to my local "Discount Tire" store and get a free check. Both...
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    Car wash

    Hello. Bought a new 2021 2500 and wondering about car wash and the paint. Use to be you would have to let the paint "cure" or settle on the truck before going to a car wash with brushes. I'm wondering if it's safe to get the truck wash. I'm not sure when in 2021 truck was built. Thanks for the...
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    Octane

    Hello, Sold my '18 2500 6.4 and bought a new 2021 2500 6.4 with a 3.73 4x4 and have a question regarding octane. I know my 18 owners manual said mid grade 89 was preferred however the 21 owners manual says nothing about mid grade 89 and states to use 87 (without ethanol). So I'm looking for...
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    Tow Haul 2021

    Hello going to see at 2021 Reg cab tradesman 6.4 4x4 2500 with 8 foot bed. Add says trailer brake, trailer tow mirrors but says nothing about the Tow Haul button my 2018 has. Is it safe to assume there is one given the tow mirrors and a trailer brake? Thanks. David Michigan's thumb.
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    Oil change indicator

    Hello, Traveling and I notice I have 30 per cent oil serviceability before change required. Owners manual says when "change oil" msg comes on to change within 500 miles. Message has not come on but wondering if I understand the manual correctly, when msg comes on do I still have 500 miles...
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    Tire time

    Hello. Have '18 6.4 2500 4x4 4.10 Reg cab with 8 foot bed all stock. OEM Transforce LT275/70R18E have just under 50k miles on them and time to replace. Most miles highway driving pulling 7k travel trailer and getting unstuck from Michigan mud and snow in 4x4 mode. Need the boards opinion of...
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    Michigan road salt in locks

    Hello. Have a Ranch Topper on my 2018 6.4 Tradesmen and have a unique problem. Roads in Michigan here are salted during the winter and road grime has gotten into the locking mechanism on my Topper. Keys will not go into the lock not allowing me to lock or unlock. Any recommendations? Thanks...
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    Inside hight bed to camper shell

    Hello, thinking about putting a shell on the bed of my 2018 Reg cab 2500 4x4 with 8 ft bed. Wondering if anyone knows the measurements inside bed to ceiling. This would be a cab high Ranch brand shell. Thanks. David Lake Superior Michigan
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    Am I missing something?

    Hello, noticed this on the frame right side in front of the right rear tire. Looks like something was bolted but now gone. 2018 4x4 6.4 2500 Reg cab. Thanks.
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    Cold weather fuel

    Hello have a '18 6.4 with 4.10 gears. 23400 miles on the clock and since the Michigan cold weather my MPG seems to have fallen off. Wondering if refineries put cold weather additives into the gas and if my MPG would fall off because of it? Thanks. David Northern Michigan
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    4x4 and snow

    My first 4x4 and 14 inches of snow last night in Michigan. My old 2 wheel drive would have never made it, I'm happy.
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    Cruise control

    Good morning. Driving on Interstate 94 Michigan yesterday about 65 MPH I go and press the cruise control button and nothing happens. I push repeatedly and after about 6 times the cruise icon comes on the dash then I'm able to set at about 65 MPH. Has happened several times and seems as though...
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    Got me wondering about gas

    Hello. Pulled into a gas station yesterday and all gas pumps showed "10 per cent ethanol." Needed fuel so put in 15 gallons 89, got me wondering what the rules state regarding ethanol? As a rule I always run mid grade. 2018 6.4 4X4 with 4.10 gears. Thanks David
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    "P" noise.

    Hello. Have 2018 2500 4x4 regular cab Tradesman with 4.10 gears. Lately I notice a bit of a lite clunk noise when I put the Tranny into Park. Frome drive I pause for a moment in reverse then into park. First the truck has done this in almost 16,000 miles. Any thoughts? Reason for concern...
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    Level and larger tires.

    Good morning. Got me wondering what my 2500 would look like leveled with larger tires? Regular cab 2018 4x4. Any pictures out there of leveled Rams regardless of cab configuration? Thanks. David Lake Superior, Michigan
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    Integrated brake controller

    Hello. Have not seen this discussed anywhere although it may have been. Is their a general "rule of thumb" as to the setting of the brake controller? I tow a trailer of about 7,000 lbs and keep the setting on 6, at times it feels like the trailer wants to push the truck. Bed of my regular cab...
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    Got me wondering about wheels?

    Hello Don't need new tires and have about 10k on my stock 18 inch wheels. What I am wondering when I read about people putting larger wheels/tires on their truck what does that do to the MPG and the EVIC in general? Does the Lie-0-meter compensate for the change? Just curious. Thanks. David In...
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    Warranties

    I should know this, my truck I bought new 2018 6.4 Hemi has a 3-year 36000 mile warranty is that it? I know the lifetime unlimited mileage warranties no longer exists for purchase. What am I missing here and what warranties are offered for purchase once I get close to 36000 Miles? Thanks. David
  21. Hd74ica

    MDS vs ECO

    Hello I have 8000 miles on my '18 2500 6.4 4x4 with 4.10 and should know the answer to this but don't. How do I know when my Hemi MDS system kicks in? Is the MDS activated when ECO displays in the EVIC? Understand fires on only 4 cylinders when in MDS. Maybe I'm wondering if MDS and ECO are...
  22. Hd74ica

    Towing and cruise control

    So I'm traveling cross country pulling a 5k lbs trailer and assorted junk in the bed of the truck. I keep the tow/haul on and have been using cruise control the whole way. Truck does fine, anyone see problems using cruise while in tow/haul? '18 6.4 hemi, 4x4 with regular cab, 8 foot bed and...
  23. Hd74ica

    18 MPG

    Truck now has 700 miles on it and today was the first time on Interstate checking MPGs. 2500 Tradesman, 6.4, 4x4 with 4.10 gears and regular cab. Got 18 mpg running on cruise control 70 mph. Hey I'm happy. Happy Labor Day to all that labor!
  24. Hd74ica

    Last truck I buy

    Hello. Took possession of my ordered 2018 2500 Hemi6.4 Tuesday. Regular cab, 8 foot bed 4x4 Tradesman with 4.10 gears. Of course it rained on the way home so getting pictures up today. Dark Forest green and beautiful. Bells and whistles but very little chrome.
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    Washing new truck

    Good morning. Picked up my new 2018 2500 yesterday at a dealership in the Detroit area. Sweet truck and will get pictures up soon as I can get to the coin car wash because had rain all day yesterday. Truck now has road dirt and grime all over. My question is how long should I wait because of...

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