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    Anyone running without engine cover

    I removed the cover on my 2018 3.6 Pentastar because it made changing the oil filter less of a problem. No issues.
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    Climate Change

    The warming climate is a good thing. The aternative is cooling and that would be a real disaster for humanity. Warming oceans create more evaporation and that causes more precipitation, fresh water for crops and all life. Things change, including climate and we humans are not the primary cause...
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    Adding Bed Weight for Winter Driving

    Sand bags, 4 or 5. Sand can be used for traction on black ice as well as for weight. Former Alaskan
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    Gas additive for diesel engine

    I have a 2000 2500 with the 5.9 Cummins that I bought new. I have 200k on it and I also I have 24 years with this truck. At around 80k I experimented with PowerService Cetane boost and immediately noticed less soot from the tailpipe. Immpossible to quantify it also appeared to increase mpg...
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    Best AT tires for everyday use and snow?

    Michelin defenders. Fantastic
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    New Ram, How to disable all the annoying electronics?

    The federal government dictates safety even if we do not want it. The USA has more lawyers than than all other nations combined and this makes all manufacturers work hard to avoid legal issues. That said, I like some of the safety features but would really appreciate a shut off mode untill the...
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    End of the V8 Power Wagon's?

    The inline six is best for torque and when you add a turbo look out.
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    Real world difference between 3.21 & 3.55?

    I have 3.55s w/v6 and want the 3.92s. Rebel trucks w/v6 come with 3.92s and report mpg numbers similar to the 3.21/3.55 gears. I must do 70 to get into 8th and do not normally drive that fast.
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    Front hub life span

    My diesel has 22 years and 200k on it and the hubs are original. Highway miles mostly towing. I have never submerged them under water.
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    Thoughts on Hydrogen power

    The alternative to oil and gas debate has been around for at least five decades. At first it was that we were going to run out of oil by the year 2000 and that not only did not happen just the opposite did as immense oil and gas reserves were discovered. Now it is climate change doom and that is...
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    Thoughts on Hydrogen power

    Hydrogen or any of the other current alternatives to oil is decades into the future. By the time it takes to change over to hydrogen or anything else, I believe there will new technologies available that beat them all in cost.
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    Thoughts on Hydrogen power

    Do you mean "free" as an element existing by itself in a free state? Then no it does not. Hydrogen is the most abundant matter comprising 3/4 of all matter in the universe. It is also the lightest of all matter. Because of it design it mingles with most matter. About half of all hydrogen (1H) is...
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    Hemi being discontinuted

    Natural gas can stop also for many reasons. A large propane tank/generator might be the most reliable.
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    Thoughts on Hydrogen power

    Yes, hydrogen makes sense for the future when compared to other possible sources of fossil replacements. Future advances in technology may bypass hydrogen for something better and only time will tell. Meanwhile, we need to double our current level of electrical generation for production...
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    Thoughts on Hydrogen power

    There is not any science that proves the burning of fossil fuels is the major reason for the climate heating; it is all theory. Between 1050 and 1200 AD (before humans burned fossil fuels) the climate was warmer than today. Oil makes the most sense for now and we have plenty of time to change...
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    What have you plugged into 110v?

    110 cell ph chrg and a verizon 110 wireless home phone ( much stonger signal than cell ph).
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    3.55 to 3.92 - is it worth it?

    I want the 3:92s to get my Pentastar into 8th gear sooner as well as for towing. Guys w/3:92s and the v6 are showing same mpg for daily driving. To keep the cost down i will look for a late rear end with the 3:92s in a salvage yard. should be very inexpensive if I sell or swap the 3:55s.
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    Pins for hitch connections (Bulletproof, maybe others)

    I drilled the hole in the pin so that I can use a standard padlock to keep my insert/ball from theft. Been using this for over 20 years.
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    6.4 Hemi or Cummins

    Hemi all the way. With the 8 speed it is a great 2500 that does everything you will need. Unless you are towing very heavy and all the time the diesel is a waist of money. The price difference alone will pay for years of fuel for the gasser. Plus no exhaust fluid and costly repairs for the...
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    Tradesman vs Big Horn

    I went for the Big Horn because they had full gauges, 8'' screen, electric drivers seat, fog lights, flat floor rear seat area, 20'' wheels and more that I forget. I paid $27K + tax-plates. 2018 1500 V6 2wd QC with 3:55 gears and tow pkg. End of the year sale with the new 2019s being promoted. I...
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    Shock Absorbers

    I have a 2000 4wd 2500 Cummins W/camper suspension pkg. and 200k on it. Stock shocks were gone @ 45k and I put Rancho 5000 on. Horrible ride but used those until they were gone @ 60k on em and since they had a lifetime guarantee I put them on again. Long before they were shot (25k) I put a set...
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    Will it last for the long haul?

    From what you have reported I would say keep it. Unless you have so much money that it doesn't matter or you just want a newer truck keep it. I am like you and take good care of my vehicles and have two @ 200k. 1 2000 Ram Cummins and 1 94 Toyota PU. They run so well and cost so little that it...
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    Do you guys think all Gen 3 5.7L Hemi engines are doomed for lifter/cam failure?

    No!
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    Diesel Additive

    The amount of soot coming out of my tail pipe is almost none when I keep Diesel Kleen in the fuel and very obvious when I stop using it. It is not my imagination or what I believe but what I see.
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    Switching to 87 octane?

    I ran clear fuel (ethanol free) for about 10 fills in my 18 Pentastar and saw about 1 mpg increase. I went from 24 to 25 mpg and it was not enough to justify the cost. I use only clear fuel in my generator and other small engines because it is less corrosive. I have a RZR 570 and if driven easy...

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