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  1. 14Tradesman

    Is this the correct Redline 5w30 to quiet the hemi?

    20-820 will fit. Never trust what amazon tells you will and will not fit.
  2. 14Tradesman

    Plug and Play LED Bulbs

    I have a 2014 1500 Tradesman, just plain jane basic truck. Looking for advice on switching the brake lights, third brake light and bed cargo light, and front turn signal lights to LED. What concerns me is getting warning lights that I have a bulb out when using LEDs vs regular old filament...
  3. 14Tradesman

    Synthetic Oil

    What is this lubeguard I keep seeing mention of? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Synthetic Oil

    Im already at 1k since this analysis. May send another sample in at 1500 or so. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Synthetic Oil

    No, never really had a tick in the first place as far as I could tell. Here is a video I took a while back at operating temp. Tell me what you think, still sounds the same. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Synthetic Oil

    So how concerning is the 105 ppm of iron in my UOA? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Synthetic Oil

    So if I did my math right, thats 22% idle time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Synthetic Oil

    Im a first responder, so when I go on runs that require me to go straight to a scene, I normally leave it running (locked). This is the majority of my idle time I would say. That is warm idling. However to add to that, when I drop my daughter off and pick her up from the baby sitter, I usually...
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    Synthetic Oil

    I used 5w-20 the first couple times I used Redline. 5w-30 runs quieter but I never did an analysis on the 5w-20. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Synthetic Oil

    Like I said though, I have no tick whatsoever. Truck hasnt made any noise really for 2 years or more. I think I am going to send in my other sample from 13,000 miles or so ago and see what it looks like. While waiting on that to come back, Im just going to keep running the 5w-30 for now...
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    Synthetic Oil

    Sorry it took me so long to get back been a busy day. It is NOT the first redline run. Its probably 4th or 5th but this is only the second UOA on this truck. The first UOA is on that same sheet. Always use Redline 5w-30 and RP 20-820 filter. No work whatsoever has been done to the truck. I...
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    Synthetic Oil

    So what level of iron in a UOA do you guys thinks is bad? There was a lot more idling than normal on this interval. Going to cut that out. Also ran it for a whole lot longer than I ever have. Normally change around 5k. Took it to 8500 this time. Wont do that again. Sent from my iPhone using...
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    Synthetic Oil

    I just came here to post this video. This guy is mostly an old school mopar guy which is how I got into his channel. Hes sharp as a tack and I believe he is spot on in his analysis on this video. Well worth watching. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  14. 14Tradesman

    Oil Filter Thread

    Yours is on your truck? The thread on my filter is way off. I havnt determined the actually thread size it is, I can tomorrow, but it isnt even close to right. Shame too, I have never had a problem with the RP 20-820s until this. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Oil Filter Thread

    Mine came from amazon US . Here is a pic of the date code and inside. It does not have the cheese grate type center. The bottom is dinged up, but it wasnt like that when I received it, that was from sitting it on a gravel driveway while rolling around under the truck trying to get the filter...
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    Oil Filter Thread

    Been away for a while. Nice to see the forum is still going strong. I have been using the golden combo of Redline 5w-30 and the Royal Purple 20-820 filter and no issues with the truck. Runs smooth and quiet. Recently I ran my stash of filters out, so I bought myself a single RP 20-820 filter...
  17. 14Tradesman

    Heater Core Replacement

    Maybe its a 2001 then, its not my truck. Its my grandpas and he said 2002. He just bought a new 2018 to take this ones place. But this one is solid and clean inside and out. Everything works but the bad heater core and the normal cracked dash. How bad would it be to replace the dash at the same...
  18. 14Tradesman

    18 Ram 1500 Limited KO2 275/65/20

    They are rock-picker-uppers. However I have about 6000 miles on my set and I love them. Have been great offroad do far and are doing fantastic in snow weve been getting. My rides rougher now but its a truck, and I use it as such. Id rather have these than a softer ride. Sent from my iPhone...
  19. 14Tradesman

    Running hot

    He says fan so Id say coolant. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Running hot

    Ha didnt catch that. Read it as 210-225. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  21. 14Tradesman

    Running hot

    I second the thermostat. Fluid change cant hurt either. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  22. 14Tradesman

    Buying a '12?

    The 8 speed has been out for quite a while in many other applications. Its a pretty well proven design. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  23. 14Tradesman

    Squeaky front breaks? 24k mi

    Great point on if your taking it apart anyway, why not just go ahead and replace with something better. Thats what I would probably end up doing. My reply about the grease was more concerned with those on a budget or those who are trying to get the most life out of the pads they already have...
  24. 14Tradesman

    Heater Core Replacement

    For those in the know with more experience with the second gen trucks, how hard is it to replace the heater core in a 2002 1500? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Squeaky front breaks? 24k mi

    OP is only at 24k miles. I couldnt imagine brake pads being worn that low that quickly. I am at 43k, tow frequently, and still have a good amount of pad life left. But it still could be the issue. Only way to know if for OP to disassemble and see. Id still use some kind of “brake grease” on...

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