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  1. JS1500

    Front differential drain plug?

    Is there a drain plug on the front differential? If so, can someone post pictures of which bolt is the drain?
  2. JS1500

    Is it safe to use this oil?

    I run Pennzoil full synthetic in my Hemi, and the only Pennzoil 5W-20 full synthetic the store had says "redesigned for modern turbocharged engines." I'm sure it's not a big deal, but will whatever new additives this oil has hurt my non-turbocharged engine?
  3. JS1500

    5W20 vs. 5W30

    I’ve seen a lot of people on this forum say they run 5W30 in their Hemi instead of the recommended 5W20. What’s the rationale behind this? In my opinion it doesn’t make sense to deviate from what engineers recommend. Maybe I’m just missing something?
  4. JS1500

    How to service stock engine air filter

    Does anyone know the exact procedure for cleaning the stock engine air filter? Do I need to use any type of cleaner, or will rinsing it off with water suffice?
  5. JS1500

    5th gen much quieter than 4th gen?

    Yesterday I dropped my 4th gen 1500 5.7 off at the dealer for some warranty stuff, and they gave me a 2019 5.7 Laramie for a loaner/courtesy vehicle. The 5th gen is so much more quiet than my 4th gen...both have dual stock exhaust, but for some reason this new truck is super quiet. Any ideas on...
  6. JS1500

    Specification for rear differential fluid capacity

    Yesterday I changed my rear differential fluid. I filled it with ~2.5 quarts. I have a 2015, 5.7, 4x4, 3.21 gears. I looked around online for specifications on the exact fluid capacity, and I didn’t find anything consistent, but all specs I found were somewhere in the ballpark of 2.5 quarts. And...
  7. JS1500

    What suspension part is making this noise?

    Lately my truck has been making a chirping/squeaking noise when going over small bumps in the road, mainly at lower speeds. I think it's coming from the front left wheel area. It sounds like a mix between a loose part wobbling around and a bunch of birds chirping under my fender. It doesn't...
  8. JS1500

    What's the consensus on fluid change for 8 speed?

    What's the general consensus on changing the 8 speed transmission fluid? Should you attempt to change it or just trust that the fluid lasts a really long time? I don't know how sold I am on the idea of it being "lifetime fluid."
  9. JS1500

    Oil level on dipstick

    Today I changed the oil in my 5.7 myself for the first time. The place that changed my oil previously had it filled to where the oil went up to the start of the second hump in the dipstick, well above the hole indicating full. After changing the oil today the oil level is at the same spot. Is...
  10. JS1500

    Truck shutting off randomly - Auto Park?

    My truck has randomly shut off shortly after starting it up a few times in the last few days. When it does, it says something on the screen about shifting the dial to park. The first time this happened I remote started my truck, and right after getting in it turned off. Then I restarted it, and...
  11. JS1500

    Cooling fan always on - normal?

    I noticed that my truck's cooling fan is always on, even right after starting the truck when the engine is cold. My truck is totally stock, so I'm not running an aftermarket fan. Is this normal? If it's relevant, on average my coolant ranges from 200-215* once it gets up to temperature. Lately...
  12. JS1500

    Diagnosing a bad pulley

    A few weeks ago my truck was making a chirping sound when driving that sounded to me like a pulley going bad. It ended up going away for a while, but now it's back, but it sounds a little different. Rather than a chirp, now it sounds like a cyclic whooshing. I looked under the hood today when...
  13. JS1500

    Coolant temperature

    Lately my coolant temperature has gotten up to 219* in city/short highway driving. It usually fluctuates between 204-219*, but 219* seems high. If it makes a difference, my truck is stock. Are these temps normal?
  14. JS1500

    Are these sounds normal?

    I recently noticed some sounds my truck has been making, and I'm not sure if they're normal. - At slow speeds (like pulling into parking lots, etc.) there is a constant whoosh sound coming from under the hood. This happens when there is barely any throttle input, only enough to keep the truck...
  15. JS1500

    What oil drain plug gasket to use

    I have a quick question for those of you that change your own oil: what drain plug gasket do you use? I plan on changing my oil myself for the first time the next time it’s due, so I want to have the right kind of gasket on hand so I can replace the old one.
  16. JS1500

    Dealership charging labor on warranty?

    My truck is currently at the dealer for some repairs, some of which are covered under warranty. One issue my truck is having is a high-pitched ringing sound which I believe is related to the drivetrain (I have a thread about it). My truck still has the 5 year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty...
  17. JS1500

    What engine air filter are you running?

    For those of you that are running a conventional engine air intake setup, what engine air filter are you using? I currently have the stock reusable one on mine, but I'm looking into changing it out if there are better aftermarket options out there.
  18. JS1500

    High pitched ringing sound

    About a week ago I noticed an occasional faint but high pitched ringing sound when I was driving my truck. When I've tried replicating it I've found that it can only be heard between 1,500 - 2,000 RPM and 2,500 - 3,000 RPM, and in several different gears. There is no sound when idling, only when...
  19. JS1500

    Idling hours

    I bought my truck used with around 33,000 miles earlier this year, and I currently have about 39,000 miles on the truck. It was previously a lease, so I have no idea how it was driven or what it was used for. Right now my dash reads 256 idle hours and 985 driving hours, so approximately 20% of...
  20. JS1500

    Idling hours

    I bought my truck used with around 33,000 miles earlier this year, and I currently have about 39,000 miles on the truck. It was previously a lease, so I have no idea how it was driven or what it was used for. Right now my dash reads 256 idle hours and 985 driving hours, so approximately 20% of...
  21. JS1500

    6.4 Hemi overall experiences?

    I currently own a 2015 1500. I love my truck, but I'm considering upgrading to a 2500 with the 6.4 Hemi sometime in the next few years. I think the 2500s look better, they tow more (I don't tow much, but it's an added bonus for when I do), and they have a higher maximum payload. Diesel engines...
  22. JS1500

    8 speed transmission problems, or just how it is?

    I have owned my 2015 Ram 1500 for a few months now. It only has 39,000 miles. Over the last month or so I have noticed some odd things about the transmission that I will outline below: - When slowing down and shifting from 2nd to 1st gear there is a noticeable "bump" right before coming to a...
  23. JS1500

    How do I know what my warranty is?

    A few months ago I bought a used 2015 Ram 1500, 5.7, 4x4. The truck currently has 39,000 miles on it. I was doing some research about Ram's factory warranties, and it seems like all the trucks are covered with a 5 year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty. My truck's transmission has been acting a...

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