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  1. L

    08 or newer 4.7 oil catch can

    Has anyone ever installed an oil catch can on a 08 or newer 4.7?
  2. I

    2004 Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi Is Producing Oil Smoke At Idle

    I bought a used truck from marketplace a while ago and didn't see this problem when I was test driving it, good job me. I have now figured out that it is burning a heavy amount of oil when it is idling. If I sit for a minute at idle and then rev the smoke gets forced out of the exhaust and...
  3. S

    Need Help with an Oil Leak on a 2018 Ram 3.6L!

    So, Santa this year gifted me an oil leak, Yeah!!! I have a 2018 Dodge Ram 1500 (gas), with a 3.6L v6. I have currently 118,000 miles and my last oil change was about 7500 miles ago. To my knowledge this is the first time I have discovered a leak on my truck. After I noticed the leak, I...
  4. G

    High Volume oil pump - advisable?

    I've had my 2005 5.7 since new and am now putting in a 3rd engine. The first one went with no real explanation given by the shop as to why, the second engine was from a wrecker and I'm now replacing that with a rebuilt from Winnipeg Engines. After having read lots regarding oiling issues on...
  5. C

    Black oil

    I change my oil every 2500 miles, full synthetic high mileage oil filter and air filter every 10,000. My truck has about 140,000 miles on it. Every time I change my oil, it is black. I have no leaks and I look it over every 2500 miles. Any idea what would be causing this. Not effecting...
  6. zeebonk

    Unclear dipstick reading

    Hey all, I did a quick checkup on the oil level in a 2003 Dodge Ram 5.7 Hemi V8. However, I found it very difficult the read the level the oil is at. I did all the usuall stuff: engine is cold, not parked on a slope, dipstick cleaned and dipped etc. Ill post an image below, and maybe some...
  7. C

    Oil question

    I went to get my oil changed and bought 5 qtrs. Mobil 1 75000 mile full synthetic oil, and a quart of extended performance synthetic oil. I thought that I could have the best of both worlds, but the technician told me they aren't allowed to mix oil types, which I can understand but also stated...
  8. Needyourhelp

    What is the best oil recommended

    Wondering what the best oil I should use after a cam and lifters swap..? Prior to taking apart my truck motor I was using liqui Molly oil that seemed to Quiet down the Lifters considerably. I was thinking about buying this oil again but would like your guys opinion. I was looking up different...
  9. R

    200k oil pump need replacing?

    2008 1500 4.7l with 200k. Just purchased the truck so not sure how easy or rough those miles were. Already doing new heads and timing components. Looking for some insight on if I should replace the oil pump or not, and if so high volume oil pump worth it or not? If so any good recommendations on...
  10. Angelrsc09

    Oil burn

    Hi! I have a RAM 2009, HEMI 5.7l My problem is that my ram is burning oil but there’s no problem with the rings. It has 150psi each piston and responds very well when i accelerate. I once read that maybe can be the PCV valve but I’m not totally sure. If anyone had this issue before i hope can...
  11. J

    292 Oil Temp??

    Hey guys I was just cruising and my oil temp was at 292° F and my oil change light came flashing on. I just did the oil just under 3,000 miles ago. Outside air temp was 30° F. Water temp was slightly above half on the gauge. Oil pressure was reading 3/4 on the gauge. I’m at 130,000 miles and...
  12. T

    Poll Oil Viscosity - Hemi 5.7l

    Add any negative or positive effects. MDS, ect.... If anyone is wondering, I know very little about oil.
  13. D

    Dodge ram 1500 what oil should I put???

    Hi everyone I have a Dodge ram 1500 motor 4.7 with 200,000 miles i want to make a oil change but I'm not sure what oil to put... What oil do you guys recommend ?? In the oil cap is 5w 30 but I know it has a high mileage engine... Should I just replace it with 5w 30 high mileage oil or what oil...
  14. D

    Will Differential Oil Wreck the Driveshaft Bearing if it gets on it?

    I have a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Hemi Crew Cab. My pinion seal is leaking so I plan to take apart the diff, replace the oil, pinion seal, spacers, etc. My question is if any oil gets on the driveshaft bearing since that's the area it's leaking from, will I have to get a new bearing? Or will cleaning...
  15. D

    Oil filter for 2020 2500 6.7L CTD

    My 2500 came with the Mopar oil filter. I did a change around 1500 miles since I wanted to make sure there was some quality oil in it (could NOT find out what it came with). Used the same Mopar filter. Ordered new filter for the next change... same Mopar filter. The threads on it look...
    • Darron
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    • 6.7 amsoil ctd diesel filler cap fleetguard mopar oil oil filter
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Heavy Duty
  16. W

    P0303 code

    Alright. About a month ago my 1998 ram 1500 popped up with a p0303 code. I got this code a couple years ago, cleared it and it never came back until a month ago. At first I thought it would be on the ignition side of things. Replaced spark plugs, wires, distributer cap, rotor and coil wire. They...
  17. Z

    Leaking fluid

    Hello, I am new to the forum. I changed the battery in my truck tonight and noticed an odd amount of some type of fluid all over the engine. I was curious if there’s any common issues with fluid leaks that would fling all over the engine. Any help would be greatly appreciated
  18. Taylor513

    Redline 5w20

    I have 14 quarts of redline 5w20 that are all unopened with the seal that I’m looking to sell. $140 I work in Phoenix, AZ I live in North West Valley. I prefer to sell locally and not ship but if it gets there, I’ll update the listing.
  19. PE7EY

    Pennzoil Ultra Platinum vs Platinum 5W-20 Oil Analysis

    For anyone interested, I found this Pennzoil oil analysis video which shows the additives that make up the difference between PP and PUP. After seeing the analysis, which would you choose for overall engine health, Hemi tick, etc? Can any experts or oil aficionados chime in if the additives...
    • PE7EY
    • Thread
    • 5w-20 oil oil additives oil analysis pennzoil platinum pup ultra platinum
    • Replies: 71
    • Forum: Engine & Performance
  20. Firefight1981

    What Is This Part and Why Do I See Oil?

    This is towards the front of a 2017 ram 1500. Please forgive my ignorance, but I don't know what this part is. And why would there be oil on it, mostly in one corner?
  21. D

    oil problems- Code: p0521/p0522

    I have an 07 5.7L Hemi, i first had code p0521 and I changed oil pressure switch and got an oil change, during the oil change they said my oil looks burnt and its only been 2k miles since my previous oil change. then i disconnected battery to reset computer and drove it around for a while now...
  22. D

    Engine oil off the lot.

    What oil comes in the 2500 with CTD off the lot? Dino? Synthetic? Brand? Anyone know? And to all you guys who's philosophy is that oil is oil and it doesn't matter, assume your opinion has already been noted but I still want an answer to the question. ;)
    • Darron
    • Thread
    • cummins diesel oil stock oil synthetic
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Heavy Duty
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    Best oil for 2020 Ram 2500 6.7 L Cummins?

    Please weigh in on which is the best oil for 5th gen 2500 with 6.7 L diesel. I'm in northern California and I might see temperature as low as 10 F on rare occasion in the mountains, but usually climate is more temperate. Manual says to use SAE 10W-30. Internet says that Cummins specifically...
    • Darron
    • Thread
    • 2020 5th 6.7 cummins diesel oil rotella valvoline
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: 6.7 Common Rail
  24. C

    Tranny Flush?

    Anyone every get their transmissions flushed? I hear to never do it then I hear it doesn’t harm some vehicles and it’s the only true way to get 100% new fluid into the system. Is the way to go to drain the pan then add new fluid, circulate, drain, add, circulate, drain etc etc a few times to...
    • Cjmccoy93
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    • flush maintenance oil tranny trans transmission transmission fluid transmission flush
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: Engine & Performance
  25. D

    ****-wagon dipstick sticky...

    Hi all! I have a 99 ****-wagon (15 passenger van) with the 5.2 magnum, and the dipstick tube is long because it has to come all the way to the front. the pull handle of it sits almost over the radiator. I'm having trouble just checking oil because its just so hard to push in. It will make the...

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