Recent content by Jako

Left out the "democrat" in front of liberal. It was a close race for NYS governor considering the number of dems in NYC. https://www.politico.com/2022-election/results/new-york/statewide-offices/

When I was checking leases (5+ years ago) it seemed they were advertising 42 months and I felt that was a problem (36-42 months).

Wishing you well.

I have never leased and I have seen 42 month leases. What happens in a 42 month lease with a 36 month warranty?

Can you expand on your statement? Looking for the correct information. Some info I have gathered: Local station gets 87 and 93 delivered and is mixed at the pump. Alcohol will raise the octane but has less BTUs so less mpg Local station last I checked was about 50 cents more (maybe 60) for 89...

https://www.motorbiscuit.com/are-ram-1500-pickup-trucks-aluminum/ Bed is not aluminum. If it was I would not use stainless steel as the aluminum would be sacrificial.

My 2019 Ram had lead acid and was replaced under warranty at 2 years with lead acid. See Post #14 & #20 as far as connecting your negative to chassis ground. https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/resetting-battery-life-in-ecu-when-changed.56354/ Any other info...

I believe it has been previously posted about hydrogen peroxide for cleaning the water stains. I have not done it and have no experience with it. Some info on it for a quick perusal. https://www.cleanandsimplecleaning.com/removing-stains-hydrogen-peroxide/

Talked to the owner of the body shop I use. After 2 attempts to repair a relative's Mustang hood, the relative opted for an after market hood. Aluminum can also be more difficult to do a Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) I have been told, although I have had a few small dings removed from my hood.

It came from an EMS kit, had an old partial roll. The same tape they stick on the gauze after having blood drawn. There is a picture of it on the dipstick in the thread I posted. Update: I believe it is this style of medical tape...

I add a piece of medical tape to the dipstick when I check the level, absorbs the coolant just right and makes it easy to read, been doing it for the past 3 years.

I added 24 ounces, on my 2019 at about 20K miles and 26 months of ownership. https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/antifreeze-maintenance.28195/

No personal experience with high mileage motor oil but a quick internet search indicates several benefits. "High mileage oil contains special antioxidants, detergents, and additives that can help reduce engine wear and minimize the chances of sludge buildup. Importantly, high-mileage oil helps...

https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/ticking-noise-on-start-up.33786/#post-484255 see post #12