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    19 Ram 5.7 engine using too much oil. Ended up getting new engine under warranty due to a ring and piston issue. Alls well now

    All repaired and back on road. It had to have engine replaced due to some type of ring issue. Ram did a great job.
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    19 Ram 5.7 engine using too much oil. Ended up getting new engine under warranty due to a ring and piston issue. Alls well now

    Update. New engine block provided due to piston ring issues. Back on the road and thanks for posting the new oil consumption test. It saved the day because dealer thought it was within specs originally
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    19 Ram 5.7 engine using too much oil. Ended up getting new engine under warranty due to a ring and piston issue. Alls well now

    Update on sept 10th. Oil consumption test completed and 1 qt at 1000 miles. Service acceptable consumption based on VIN engine report. I came I and provided FCA service bulletin 13-007-18 that says all gas engines should be less than 1 qt per 2000 miles. The decided to keep truck for further...
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    19 Ram 5.7 engine using too much oil. Ended up getting new engine under warranty due to a ring and piston issue. Alls well now

    Update 10 September, dropped off last week to analyze oil consumption after 1100 miles. Came back one quart used in 1000 miles and dealership stated it was within standards. Came to pick it up today and brought with me the FCA engine bulletin provided by Jv77. Service bulletin 09-007-18 states...
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    19 Ram 5.7 engine using too much oil. Ended up getting new engine under warranty due to a ring and piston issue. Alls well now

    Update Aug 20, 2019...Vehicle continues to use about 1 Qt every 750 miles. some soot, no leaks. Dealership is conducting oil consumption test and will return vehicle at 1100 mile mark. Five other 2019 Ram 5.7 Hemi owners stated they use maybe one quart per 8000 miles. Will be looking at early...
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    Ram 1500 DiamondBack Cover

    I picked the one (do not remember the number) that opens in the front and also the rear. Not on either side.
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    19 Ram 5.7 engine using too much oil. Ended up getting new engine under warranty due to a ring and piston issue. Alls well now

    Thank you for the reply. No leaks, no sooty exhaust or residue. I will be taking it into the dealership this week.
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    19 Ram 5.7 engine using too much oil. Ended up getting new engine under warranty due to a ring and piston issue. Alls well now

    Thank you for the information. I am tracking how much oil I add per 1000 miles, but I am taking it into the dealership ASAP and request an oil consumption test. At the same time I will have the 20,000 mile service.
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    19 Ram 5.7 engine using too much oil. Ended up getting new engine under warranty due to a ring and piston issue. Alls well now

    I have 18000 miles on my 2019 Ram 1500 5.7 L engine. Bought in July of 2018 and have had all service calls at dealership. I notice that about half way through my engine oil life and when I check the engine oil level, I end up adding 3 quarts. I usually check the level every 3000 miles. Nothing...
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    Ram 1500 DiamondBack Cover

    I just installed my DiamondBack bed cover. Very secure, durable and practical. I can latch things to the top easily. It cost me way less than a fiberglass cover or even a tonnue cover.
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