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Use whatever oil you would like to use, it's your truck. But so long as your truck has sufficient oil pressure at hot idle and when driving generally, having surplus oil pressure is of no benefit to the motor. It does no harm either (unless excessive, and your figures are not excessive)...

Direct injection has been around long enough now that it falls into the category of it is what it is. It is not a risk specific to this motor, and all of the majors have plenty of experience with it. The additional risk is incremental but no worse than buying pretty much any other new vehicle...

I wonder if you are this rude in person - another internet tough guy. Sorry to hear you have had issues with your truck. All vehicles can have issues. Mine has been almost perfect in 35k miles/.

I agree with this completely. While I really enjoy the 5.7, the only potential downside I can see with the turbo six is the greater complexity and potential for repair. That being said, I think Stellantis has a great deal of R&D dollars and reputation on the line with this motor - they are...

I cannot say that I do. The transmission is not as smooth cold as it is when warm (exceptionally smooth) but this normal. Candidly, don't make the mistake of over-thinking this. If there is an issue with the transmission, there will be an error code that displays pretty quickly. ZF has had...

ZF transmissions modify shift patterns when cold to warm the engine and catalytic converters more quickly. It is part of the design. Just drive easy when it is cold. I am very careful about not doing anything extreme until the transmission temp hits at least 100 degrees.

To HSKR’s point, when the lease was up on our ‘20, the buyout was about $12-14k less than market value. Granted market was strange due to covid but we did well on the lease and were able to take a business deduction. People’s needs and views vary. Fwiw.

In the fall of 2020, we did a little under 700 per month for a fully loaded Laramie. 12k per year. We paid sales tax up front as I suspected we would buy it and it would simplify the buyout in my state, Residual is not negotiable, it is set by the bank to ensure they are collateralized during...

I had a bad experience with a BMW with a leather covered dash years ago. They look very nice but they are, in my opinion, a bad idea and a real headache when they go bad. I eventually just had BMW put in the standard dash. If it were my truck and the leather dash went bad, I would have the...

GM sells hundreds of thousands of trucks and 5.3s, and generally does a very good job with V8s. I would be very hesitant to draw any conclusions based on n=1. Same thing as assuming lifters are a widespread issue on Chrysler V8s based on anecdotes here.

Did you buy a truck yet? If your forum name indicates you own an Audi, there is almost zero chance that anything could be as bad as an Audi once they are a few years old. If you are worried about Ram, then lease it and see what you think, as the truck will be under warranty the whole time...

Use what is specified by Ram in the owne’s manual. Don’t over think it. If Amsoil has an equivalent that is fine but typically Amsoil is very expensive and while it is good oil, I can see no point in spending more when lubricants in the correct specification from any other oil company will be...

Don't get me started about the bans on power equipment . . . . The cynical side of me says they want to ban ICEs and have us all reliant on batteries because range is shorter and then it is easier to control personal movement. Go to Europe, where socialism is predominant, like they want to do...

The question "how will they know" is fair. Basically, if you have a serious engine issue while under warranty, and the truck is not serviced at a Ram dealer (so they have ready access to the service history), it is very likely they will ask for service invoices. The invoice will state the...

Candidly, the graphic sums up only that you won't stop beating that poor animal until everyone agrees with you. If you were truly confident in your views, you'd put them out there for consideration and then let folks decide themselves. I've done enough racing, wrenching, and towing that I for...

Is that a Tamiya Monster Beetle in your signature? I used to build Tamiya buggies when I was a kid in the 1980s! I think that led to me wanting to help build and race cars when I was an "adult." (My wife reminds me I still lack some level of maturity.)

Respectfully, get this in writing from Ram or Stellantis. Without it, you are giving them an out to deny warranty coverage. Is it likely? Not at all. But why take that chance. Officially signing off this one, the horse is dead.

Higher viscosity oil does not always offer more protection, and I say that as a fan of higher viscosities and a skeptic when it comes to thin oils. That being said, oil viscosity is chosen largely based on main bearing clearances and expected maximum operating temperature in the oil sump. If...

If you value your warranty, I would stick with the viscosity that is specified by Ram. For my year it is 5w20. Neither Ram nor any other major manufacturer is going to risk engine damage and the associated negative effects on customer retention by specifying the wrong viscosity oil, even with...

The issue with lifters, when it arises, is a defect in the metallurgy. If your truck has an issue with the lifters, and assuming you are changing the oil and filter appropriately, there is no magic oil that will fix the issue. This doesn’t mean that running oil past the appropriate interval...