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    Startup clatter a week after first oil change...

    Not exactly the same issue, but last summer when I went from Amsoil 5-20 to Amsoil 5-30, I had a code on my handheld scanne that said "Incorrect Viscosity". I have never seen an engine do this.
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    How much longer before the misfire?? Vid

    Sounds awfully metallic to me.
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    This isnt an oil thread, LOL! Quick Oil question though.

    I have used Amsoil since I bought my 08 Ram Big Horn 5.7 used over 5 years ago. I have no idea what oil or how many miles it had since the last change, but would tick 2-3 times on start up, then stop the noise. I put in the Amsoil 5-20 and has been silent ever since. I did change to 5-30 once...
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    Motul oil

    I have been using Amsoil 5-20 with great results, no additive and engine is very quiet. I used 5-30 the change before last and the truck had a code of "wrong viscosity". Smart truck. I went back to 5-20 but Amsoil went way up in price. I buy 8 qts. when I purchase and last time was almost $150...
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    5w 20 or 5w30

    I bought my 08 Hemi Ram from Copart 4 1/2 years ago with 89k on it. No idea what king or how old the oil was, but would tick maybe 3 times on startup and stop. Changed to 5-20 Amsoil and quiet as can be. Went to 5-30 last Fall, no difference I can tell. Don't believe anyone that says Amsoil...
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    What is the correct weight oil???

    I bought an 08 Hemi Ram from Copart over 3 years ago with 89k and some cosmetic front damage. On startup, it would tick 2-3 times and then be quiet. No idea on oil type, age, etc. I changed to Amsoil 5-20 with a premium filter and the Hemi is dead quiet, never made any sort of tick. A lot of...
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    What is the correct weight oil???

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    from UP Pennzoil to Mobile1 Advanced

    My 5.7 would tick about 3 times on start up when I bought it, no idea what oil was in it. I changed to Amzoil 5-20 and has not made a single tick since. Super quiet.
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    Valvetrain noise and metal in oil analysis - 30K miles

    I have an 08 5.7 Hemi Ram 1500 4x4 with 96K miles on it I bought it about 2 1/2 years ago with 89 k and it would tick 2 or 3 times on start up and quiet down. I have no idea what oil was used or the mileage since changed. I changed it with Amsoil 5-20 and have never heard any noise at all, it is...
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    Lifter tick after cam and lifter replacement

    Just my 2 cents here. I bought an 08 Ram 1500 Bighorn 4x4 with the 5.7 with 89k on it a couple years ago. On startup, would tick 2-3 times and stop. I have no clue what oil or mileage on the oil. I put in Amsoil 5-20 and a premium Purolater filter and not a single tick since. One of the local...
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    Where and what to buy, Red Line oil

    I don't get the Red Line hype, I put Amsoil 5-20 in my 08 5.7 at 89k when I bought it. It would tick about 2-3 times on start up but have no clue on brand or age of oil in it. Put in 5-20 Amsoil and no snake oil additives and has never ticked and is super quiet. A Hell of a lot easier to find...
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    Flowmaster muffler

    My 08 5.7 had a 3" single inlet and dual 2 1/2" outlets and I had the exhaust re-done to 2 1/2" true dual with a Magnaflow dual in/out s/s muffler , built in X pipe. Much mellower, but still a nice tone. The Flowmaster had a drone on the highway.
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    Did Lubegard Biotech kill your hemi tick??

    I bought my 08 Ram 1500 with a 5.7 used with 89 k on the clock. it appeared to have be well cared for and garage kept. I have no clue as to what oil was in it when I got it or how many miles since changed, but on startup would give out about 3-4 ticks and then quiet down. I changed the oil to...
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    08 Ram 1500 4x4 odd noise

    I have a Ram 1500 Big Horn Edition 4x4 with the 5.7 and 5 speed automatic trans. The truck has just over 94k miles. I recently noticed and odd squeak type noise that seems to be coming from the rear, as I only hear it with the rear slider open. At first I thought it was possibly a dry u joint...
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    Hemi Oil Filter, 2 part question

    Regardless of vehicle and filter brand I have always hand tightened oil filters. Never an issue. Always wipe fresh oil on the gasket.
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    Good deal for high mileage truck?

    I bought my 08 1500 5.7 4x4 Big Horn with 89k at Copart with light front damage for under $6k and have under $7500 total in it. The truck has zero rust anywhere, still has factory stickers on frame, appears to have been garage kept and dealer maintained. Absolutely love this truck. Amzoil 5-20...
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    Did Redline Oil work against your Hemi Tick?

    Bought my 08 1500 4x4 5.7 used with 89k on it from Copart with light front damage. It had the Hemi tick at start for a second, then I changed whatever was in it for Amzoil 5-20 and no tick since. It now has 93k and purrs.
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    Long Tube Headers project start to finish

    I have an 08 Ram 1500 4x4 5.7 Big Horn, thinking of headers because the back bolts on each side are broke. Don't care about the performance angle, but appears no one does shorties to avoid replacing the Cats. Any suggestions for header brands? I don't want to wrap mine, will probably do Jet Hot...
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    P0301 cylinder 1 misfire

    Had a similar problem with my 08 5.7 1500 Big Horn, squirrel had chewed the injector wire off, Repaired it and cleared the code, all was well. The next day the same issue came up. This time the rodent had chewed both wires off to same injector! Got a new pigtail and fixed it again, then applied...
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    Hemi makes tapping noise at op temp & manifolds just done. vid inc to hear audio

    I have an 08 Big Horn 1500 4x4 with the 5.7 Hemi. It isn't noisy at all, in fact just the opposite. I bought it with light front damage from Copart with 89k. I run Amsoil 5-20, all of their oils are full synthetic. It now only has 93 k on it. Just my 2 cents.
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    Low oil pressure code, ECU reprogram?

    Have a 2008 Ram 1500 Quad cab 4x4 5.7, 93k miles. Recently check engine light came on, showing low oil pressure code. Replaced sender with new Mopar unit, reset light, code returned fairly quickly. I use 5-20 Amsoil that has been in for about 3k miles. I saw something about an ECU reprogram as...

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