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  1. SD Rebel

    WTF? Anyone else with a Limited or Tungsten have severe chipping on your wheel well trim?

    You will find post dating back from late 2018 covering this on the DT RAM 1500s, long existing issue. The front tires will throw small pebbles to the back and those wide hips on this truck will mean both the rear fender flare and the fender itself is highly susceptible to paint chips. The only...
  2. SD Rebel

    Best Oil for Hemi "Tick"

    I actually thing the same way as well. I currently have two jugs of 0w-20 PUP sitting on my table, though there is a part of me wondering if I should switch to 0w30, I have to do my mandatory annual oil change (average 3,700 miles) in a couple weeks, I'll have to decide by then. I always send...
  3. SD Rebel

    Best Oil for Hemi "Tick"

    On a side note, quite a few mention this, but I don't know if having a quieter engine does anything towards the reliability in regards to the 5.7l. Some engines are just naturally chatty, I don't think you're improving the reliability by making it quieter, the issue in regards to the Hemi is...
  4. SD Rebel

    Pentastar or Hurricane I6?

    3.6L all the way if you want durability/reliability compared to the all-new buggy at the moment Hurricane. I suspect the Hurricane will have a lot less issues down the line, but right now I would avoid it. You may want to wait and see the Hemi options for 2026 model year as another option for...
  5. SD Rebel

    The dreaded leaking and cracked rear window frame

    Not sure if you seen this guys vid, but pretty easy and simple they way he does it....
  6. SD Rebel

    The dreaded leaking and cracked rear window frame

    The Ford sliders are the only ones that don't seem to leak (or Tundra). The suppliers for both GM and RAM are the same exact companies, two vendors I think that supplies the same design and there is a long list of Silverado/Sierra owners that have leaking rear windows as well. Switching to...
  7. SD Rebel

    Tire Pressure dashboard warning

    Never seen it before. I wonder since your truck is about six years old already, if it maybe has something to do with the batteries in the TPMS sensors themselves?
  8. SD Rebel

    Keyless entry keypad

    Not a bad idea, they sell pouches designed for that reason, I keep my keys in them to prevent signal car theft, highly recommend you keep your keys in them even when at home. This is the one I use, you get 2 for $7, looks and works great, I use this at home and also when doing outdoor...
  9. SD Rebel

    Oil change monitor

    Very good point, but then what do you do? The 5K is ia general safe zone in terms of cost to benefit ratio, you can probably go a bit longer, but I guess you don't know unless you do an oil analysis, but then how accurate is that along with the additional cost. 3k service was pretty standard...
  10. SD Rebel

    Coolant loss

    Lol, you can tell I'm 50 years old and need reading glassing typing on my cell phone, I'm going to leave that one unedited.
  11. SD Rebel

    Coolant loss

    True, hopefully it's the cooler, which is a much easier less expensive thing to fix, still sucks but way less than head gadget.
  12. SD Rebel

    5w20 vs 5w30

    He mentions that earlier in the video about the heat, but he clearly summarizes at the end "Just because you increase the viscosity doesn't mean you get better engine protection". You are right, he didn't say higher wear, specifically he said "that an increase in viscosity doesn't equate to...
  13. SD Rebel

    5w20 vs 5w30

    You have to do a little more listening, at 17m he doesn't say you should jump to a higher viscosity, you forget to mention that which is the whole point of my reply back to you. You made it sound like a slam dunk recommendation that wasn't the point of the video at all. He even states they...
  14. SD Rebel

    5w20 vs 5w30

    Lol, you beat me to it, but I'm leaving mine up as well. Funny how similar our replies are, I didn't read your comment before posting mine.
  15. SD Rebel

    5w20 vs 5w30

    Did you watch this video to the end, he doesn't claim that at all. Starts at 17 minutes, he literally states that depends on the results you get from your own data, he literally says don't jump to a higher viscosity because of this automatically without doing your own research. He also...
  16. SD Rebel

    Oil change monitor

    It isn't a straight count down, it depends on your driving habits, but if you have a 1900 trip coming up, I would get it done now. To stay active with your powertrain warranty, you need to do it within the computer, 10,000 miles or 1 year, whichever comes first.
  17. SD Rebel

    Speedometer and infotainment screen dimming

    If the slider is locked to max, I mean past the stop and you feel it click and hold, it shouldn't loose brightness for any reason, including when it gets dark and the sensor adjust it down. It maybe something else if that's the case, a buggy sensor should have no effect on the interior gauge...
  18. SD Rebel

    Speedometer and infotainment screen dimming

    That's interesting, it could be, next time it dims turn the gauge/center screen light slider all the way up to the top past the lock, don't worry it doesn't affect maps lights, see if it holds the brightness if you do that.
  19. SD Rebel

    Windshield on crack

    They do offer windshield PPF, however they aren't perfect, hard to apply and easy to scratch especially if you use your wipers a lot. Just google Windshield PPF and you should find a few products and installers. I usually avoid windshield hits by staying in the fast lane as long as possible...
  20. SD Rebel

    5w20 vs 5w30

    I have a Tahoe in that recall range, it's been on 0W-20 since new with well over 100,000 miles now and zero issues, great oil analysis reports and tows a horse trailer for much of it's life. As someone mentioned the 6.4L Hemi still has lifter issues and comes from the factory with 40W. After...
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