Jocephus86
Junior Member
I just purchased my 2016 Ram 1500 Tradesman from a dealer. Naturally, as soon as I got it home, I got a misfire (fuel injector, which the dealer paid for) and had to change out the front lug studs and all lug nuts.
After this was completed, I noticed an oil leak. Crawling under the vehicle showed that the oil was dripping from the torx bolts holding the pan. Additionally, just forward of the pan is another pan, much smaller. I think this is the cooler, but not sure. I'm new to Ram trucks.
The pan appears to be nearly new (the dealer assured me he had not changed this).
I attempted to snug the bolts around the pan, and (rookie mistake) I broke one. I'm getting it replaced in two days.
I'm trying to determine the best method of troubleshooting and repair, without breaking the bank.
1. If the leak still persists, I'm considering removing the pan and replacing the gaskets, reusing the fluid (after filtering) if it appears clean and original color (not sure which oil they used). My concern is that I will still have to add more fluid, and I don't know what was used.
2. If #1 not an option, bite the bullet and change the fluid and filter.
Update - Bit the bullet and replacing pan, gasket, bolts (one is broken - easy out) and fluid.
Thanks for the help.
Joe
After this was completed, I noticed an oil leak. Crawling under the vehicle showed that the oil was dripping from the torx bolts holding the pan. Additionally, just forward of the pan is another pan, much smaller. I think this is the cooler, but not sure. I'm new to Ram trucks.
The pan appears to be nearly new (the dealer assured me he had not changed this).
I attempted to snug the bolts around the pan, and (rookie mistake) I broke one. I'm getting it replaced in two days.
I'm trying to determine the best method of troubleshooting and repair, without breaking the bank.
1. If the leak still persists, I'm considering removing the pan and replacing the gaskets, reusing the fluid (after filtering) if it appears clean and original color (not sure which oil they used). My concern is that I will still have to add more fluid, and I don't know what was used.
2. If #1 not an option, bite the bullet and change the fluid and filter.
Update - Bit the bullet and replacing pan, gasket, bolts (one is broken - easy out) and fluid.
Thanks for the help.
Joe
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