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    Trailer Hitch Lock Lubricant/Protectant Recommendation

    I decided to go with Tri-Flow. History on the reason for this forum post: I have two RAM trucks both with B&W Stow and Go Hitches. Both had standard hitch locks (usually ~$15 to ~$25). One of the hitches was stolen. I decided to buy very expensive hitch locks for both trucks thinking that...
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    Trailer Hitch Lock Lubricant/Protectant Recommendation

    Someone suggested this: KROIL Kano Aerokroil Penetrating Oil https://www.amazon.com/Kano-Aerokroil-Penetrating-aerosol-AEROKRO0ILKING/dp/B005XUIX24/ This is available locally. Thanks in Advance.
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    Trailer Hitch Lock Lubricant/Protectant Recommendation

    What do you recommend for a trailer hitch lock lubricant/protectant to be used periodically in the lock mechanism? When you do not remove the trailer hitch lock for long periods of time it tends to become non-removable, requiring it to be broken/cut off to remove it. Thanks in Advance.
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    2018 RAM 1500 2WD V6 Gas Engine - How Do You Know When To Change The Spark Plugs?

    Truck #1: 2018 RAM1500 3.6L V6 2WD Extended CAB - ~47,000 miles - Purchased in January 2018 - 3.55 Axle Truck #2: 2018 RAM1500 3.6L V6 2WD Short REG CAB - ~69,000 miles - Purchased in August 2018 - 3.21 Axle How do you determine when to replace the Spark Plugs? The mileage has slipped on...
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    2018 RAM 1500 Fuel Tank Fill Issue

    I had to take the Truck in again today because there was an intermittent clicking sound when the engine was running. They said that it was a loose clamp for the exhaust pipe/muffler and that they tightened it up. The sound is gone now. Does the exhaust pipe/muffler have to be moved to change...
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    2018 RAM 1500 Fuel Tank Fill Issue

    The Dealer replaced the carbon canister yesterday. I picked up the Truck today and filled it up without any problems. So I guess that the problem was the carbon canister.
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    2018 RAM 1500 2WD FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

    How do you know when maintenance is needed on the front wheel bearings of a 2WD Truck? Are the factory bearings repackable or do you need to replace the bearings? I currently have two 2018 RAM 1500 2WD Trucks: Extended Cab: Built in November 2017, Current Mileage: ~45,000 Regular Cab...
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    What did you do with your 4th Gen this week?

    2018 RAM Extended Cab 2WD 3.6L V6 I got fed up with the gas station fill nozzle hanging up when I fill up with gas. The other day, I ordered the correct replacement part from a RAM Dealer in Yuma, Arizona. Today I went to an independent mechanic with the part in hand and he changed out the...
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    2018 RAM 1500 Fuel Tank Fill Issue

    I complained to RAM and was given a Case Number. I took the truck to the Dealer for a diagnostics on the cause of the problem. The Dealer said that the tank fill nozzle check valve was OK and that the problem was the carbon canister. They ordered a new carbon canister which may take a month...
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    RAM 1500 - CURT XTRA Duty Class 5 Hitch Receiver

    RAM 1500 Truck... CURT XTRA Duty Class 5 Hitch Receiver (15,000 lbs Max. Trailer Weight) https://www.curtmfg.com/trailer-hitches/rear-mount/class-5-xtra-duty I don't do any towing and only have the factory supplied Class 4 Receiver. However, I am curious if anyone in the forum has this...
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    2018 RAM 1500 Fuel Tank Fill Issue

    If the vehicle emissions warranty, above, does not work out... Some Options: 1. Live with it with fuel up times of around 20 minutes. 2. Install a replacement tank at Dealer (~$1,600+). 3. Purchase a used tank and have it installed. NO used tanks available. 4. Purchase a new tank mail order...
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    2018 RAM 1500 Fuel Tank Fill Issue

    I spoke with another maintenance shop and they said that most vehicle manufacturers have something like an 8 year 80,000 mile emissions warranty. The tank was replaced in August of 2019 (same issue) under the Bumper to Bumper Warranty. It is now past the 2 year/unlimited mileage warranty of...
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    2018 RAM 1500 Fuel Tank Fill Issue

    I took the truck to a local experienced mechanic. He checked over the fuel system. Finally he disconnected the top tank vent line at the tank and told me to drive it to a gas station an try to fill it to see if anything had changed. I tried filling the tank and nothing had changed. The...
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    2018 RAM 1500 Fuel Tank Fill Issue

    I have not recently crawled under my truck, but I seem to remember some sort of vent line with a filter on it somewhere near the fill neck. Is that the filter that needs to be checked? I just realized that a fuel system problem with my other RAM Truck (Extended Cab built on 11/3/2017) is a...
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    2018 RAM 1500 Fuel Tank Fill Issue

    My regular cab 2018 RAM 1500 2WD is starting to have fuel tank fill issues again. Some time back I had this issue and the Dealer (Under Warranty) replaced the fuel fill nozzle first followed by replacing the fuel tank. Now the vehicle is out of Warranty and the problem started again. When I...
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    2018 RAM 1500 - Replacement Tire Load Rating SL or E1?

    I have gotten used to the new ride/feel of the E1 tires and I like them. I put 43 psi in all four tires. I thought that there was a drop in mpg, but after further evaluation I conclude that any drop in mpg with E1's is insignificant. For certain there is no mpg drop in highway driving. If...
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    2018 RAM 1500 - Replacement Tire Load Rating SL or E1?

    For a regular non-off road tire what would you prefer and why (SL Load Rating or E1 Load Rating)? I have two 2018 RAM 1500's (2WD Tradesman). Yesterday, I replaced the factory tires on one of them with Michelin LTX M/S Defender (E1 Load Rating). The factory tires had 52K miles on them (~3.5...
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    Noise When Depressing & When Releasing Brake When In Park

    Not a light click. A mild 'Grrr'?. It is difficult to describe the sound.
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    Noise When Depressing & When Releasing Brake When In Park

    2018 RAM 1500 3.6LV6 2WD State: AC fan is off, my radio is off and the vehicle is in Park... When I depress the brake and when I release the brake I hear a noise in the lower dash. This does not occur when the vehicle is in something other than Park (D, R, etc.). I searched this forum and...
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    2018 RAM Cruise Control Question

    What's a brief summary of the scope of work if I did the work myself? How do you get the pad out to change it? What would you guess would be the amount of hours labor that the dealer would charge for doing the work? Thank you.
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    2018 RAM Cruise Control Question

    My cruise control touch pad went out (non-responsive). The truck is still under warranty and I plan to get it fixed next week. Curiosity Question: If this happens again when the truck is out of warranty, about how much would it cost at the Dealer to get it fixed? Assumption: The problem can...
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    2018 RAM Truck Differential Questions

    Someone told me that RAM Truck differentials are now 'sealed'. Both of my 2018 RAM Trucks are 3.6L V6 2WD Gasoline. I looked under one of my 2018 RAM Trucks for the first time today and I don't see a fill plug on the front of the differential. 1. Are the differentials of 2018 RAM Trucks...
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    Fuel Tank Fill Rate Suddenly Slow

    The Service Receipt that they gave me just showed two items: The new fill line and the new gas tank. I just slid under the side of the truck which has the fill line and looked to see if anything is obviously wrong (I don't fully trust dealer work.). I couldn't see anything wrong. As a...
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    2018 RAM 1500 License Plate Anti-Theft Ideas

    I am in Texas. Years ago they got rid of the license plate sticker. The annual windshield tax sticker has the license plate number on it.
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    2018 RAM 1500 License Plate Anti-Theft Ideas

    Recently, I purchased the following. They are now installed on the license plates on both of my trucks. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SBYYQ7K A mechanically minded person said that Harbor Freight sells a special tool kit that has the key for these. However, the typical person who is...

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