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    2026 shift pattern

    I'm at 2300 mi, thanks - I'll give it some time to hopefully smooth out.
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    2026 shift pattern

    Coming from a 2020 w/ the Hemi 3.92 gears. Current ride, 2026 3.0 SO 3.55 gears. The low speed shifting is kind of driving me nuts, transmission in "auto" mode, trans goes from 1st to 3rd almost instantly; forcing me to accelerate harder than I may want or it seems to bog down. If I switch to...
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    Engine Oil Analysis Tracker (Blackstone, Amsoil, etc)

    Got my report today, I'm no expert but things look good. I'll do another after my third oil change, so how things change.
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    Engine Oil Analysis Tracker (Blackstone, Amsoil, etc)

    Nice, I sent my sample last Saturday, It will be interesting to compare results. Oddly, I think I put down 1570 for mileage also, weird.
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    You're blindfolded and tossed into the passenger seat or backseat of a Ram (Ride quality question)

    I don't know about your exact question but this is a fact........My 2020 Laramie 4x4 with the off road package; which I always thought rode great, compared to my 2026 Laramie 4x4 (no off road package) was a stiffer/harsher ride. The 2026 is dramatically smoother, wife and I comment on it...
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    1st oil change

    1500 miles. No real reason other than a little peace of mind during break-in. I'll say this, the oil was filthy. Much darker than expected.
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    1st oil change

    Changed the oil for the first time today. Man, its simple and easy compared to the Hemi(filter location). Whoever puts on the oil filters is an a-hole, it started to crush but broke free before it collapsed too bad.
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    Cold start and high idle

    MN, temps have been in the 30's
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    Cold start and high idle

    I timed it today......7 min, something isn't right.
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    My new Ram

    Here’s the measurements I get. Center of the hub to the fenders flairs for each Front 36” Rear 38.5” Appears yours does have a bit more rake.
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    Today’s mods on the new truck

    That will stay. I like how the logo breaks up the grill. Without it I think it would look like one big black blob.
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    Today’s mods on the new truck

    Knocked out everything I wanted done today. - installed a Worksport AL4 tonneau cover - AVS window vents - debadged - blacked out the RAM on the tailgate Tonneau cover took about two hrs (I move slow) was pretty easy overall, had to reposition all 6 hasps and latches but it locks down nice...
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    Digital Key setup 2025 Laramie

    What a mess. I think I'll just use the fob and forget I even have physical card.
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    My new Ram

    No, my 2020 did and the 2026 is noticeably smoother on the road. Love it!
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    Bed Liner

    I also have the Duraliner, slippery as all hell but I like it, to each their own. Personally, rubbing/pooling water, I'll never have a truck long enough to notice.
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