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I believe the vibration issues go back to the previous generation 1500. I have not heard of any progress for the 2021. I would look elsewhere or plan on getting your own wheels and tires.

It's not the engine temperature that makes it challenging. It's the assembly line worker with anger issues and a world-class power tool that installs the original filter in a location that made sense on a previous vehicle.

You could play around with lower tire pressures.

Here's an interesting article from Car and Driver about this topic and the 5.7 specifically: https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a28565486/honda-cr-v-vs-bmw-m5-ford-f-150-dodge-charger/#:~:text=Turns%20out%20it's%20also%20for,octane%20fuel%20for%20this%20engine. Testing between 87 and 93...

It depends where you live, but in my area, 93 is at least 0.50 more per gallon. At the end of the day it's whatever makes you happy, but the owner's manual says 87 is fine and it works for most. I think anything above that is diminishing returns in real life, but maybe a strong placebo effect.

Happens to me too. I don't think the cabin equalizes like an airplane or else the doors wouldn't close. I believe there are flaps in most cars for this purpose.

I've been reading this same opinion for 6 months and it hasn't happened yet.

Yes, completely gone. The vibration used to drive me nuts. I switched to another set of stock Ram 1500 wheels and tires that someone took off to buy rebel wheels, and the vibration was instantly gone.

If your vibration starts at 80 mph I would guess that the dealership isn't going to do anything. My vibration started around 40 mph. There is no definitive answer but replacing the wheels and tires solved the problem for me and some others.

I think it also depends on how much your truck weighs with all of the options. There are some fat limiteds that weigh 500, 600 or even 700 pounds more than a tradesman and everything in between. I have a tradesman and after hauling 500, 600 and 700 pounds, I can understand more of how people...

There are definitely multiple opinions about breaking a modern engine in. I think more people believe you should drive it hard than baby it, but I think lawyers would never sign off on a "drive it like you stole it" break-in procedure. At the end of the day though, with modern engines, I think...

I disagree. Even if FCA used an engine break-in oil which I don't think they use anymore, I think the people who are changing their oil early are almost all using high-quality oils that are fine for breaking in an engine. I think FCA is more likely to use an oil that helps sell more vehicles...

Just don't listen for the MDS kicking in. That might drive you crazy!

I hate to say it, but based on my experience with FCA dealers, get used to being disappointed. The trucks might be a "Ram" and mostly great but the dealerships are stuck in the past and earn the "Dodge" name. This is one reason why I think the 100k Jeep Grand Wagoneer is going to fail. People...

I kind of agree with you. At some point, the peace of mind is worth more than the cost of a second key. You can also try making public (negative) reviews online. That usually elicits a prompt response.

I usually buy leftover new vehicles to save money and one thing I have to always remind myself is they are not only less expensive but they are worth less as well. They are discounted because they are worth less than current model years, not just because they cost the dealership money to sit on...

You can pay off everything but three months payments now and that will save you a little on interest over the next three months.

I've been waiting for months for a trailer brake controller under warranty. The latest they said is maybe October.

I think this is smart. I wonder if there is any additional wear and tear associated with the slight vibration issue like premature suspension wear. I certainly started enjoying my truck more once I replaced the wheels and tires and the vibration went away. For all the money that many people...

Not in the way that you hope.