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I understand that the Ford 3.5 eco boost has been a reliable motor, much better than the 2.7 (seems odd to me). The hurricane reliability is open issue, it is unknown I agree and I would imagine bugs will surface. Hopefully they are relatively minor and can be properly sorted over the...

Not trying to argue but I do question how the corporate drama really impacts customers. Using myself as example, we have a 2020 1500. Truck has been great and pretty much trouble free. Based on this ownership I would definitely consider another. Also needed a super large SUV for our family...

2020 Ram 1500 Laramie with the Level II package so it is a complex truck Only problem has been the leaking rear window. Took several weeks to get the part and had to garage the truck during that time to make sure I didn't get something wet that shouldn't get wet. Otherwise, no issues in 41k...

I have not had this experience with our Ram. However many years ago I had (and still have) a BMW where they had to change the block due to chemical corrosion of the cylinder liners. We also had a Honda where they changed the oil control rings on the deactivated bank of the motor - it utilized...

I am sorry, but you keep repeating the magic oil hypothesis and it is simply not correct. If you have a problem with improper hardening of a camshaft, and the owner like this original poster seems like a knowledgeable guy who keeps up on maintenance, so we can rule out neglect, there is No...

What do you lose by driving it and checking the oil for metal when you change it? At 70k, the truck is not new and for the sake of another 10-15k miles you aren’t going to destroy its value. Candidly, some tick on these motors is pretty normal. Mine starts to tick when the oil has some age -...

If the manual for the HO requires premium and you don’t use it, if there is a problem, however unlikely, related to fuel quality they could likely download the ignition data and give you a problem on the warranty. If the manual states recommended then you have more latitude and less concern...

Quality wise, the factory exhaust will likely be far superior to 90 percent of what you can buy in the aftermarket.

Follow up: I did not use peroxide because I was caused about color change - peroxide has gotten on bathroom face cloths and caused them to alter color. However, I did use the Mopar Total Clean product and with a damp rag and the stains seem to be gone. Hopefully this is of use to someone...

Thank you. As far as replacing the headliner, I want to simplify things as much as possible to reduce the chances of further damage. My guess is that they can replace the rear window without completely removing the headliner. I could be wrong about that and if I am it would change my analysis.

I discovered water stains on the headliner above the rear window, in both corners. I have a 2020 Ram. Called the dealer and they were familiar with the issue, and it is covered under the extended warranty. However, I would like to know if anyone has a good way to clean the water stains from...

You omit huge amounts of federal deficit spending as a driver of inflation. This is why inflation continues to tick along higher than expected by the Fed, although the cause is pretty obvious to any sentient being. Oh, and to be non political, Trump did it too. As far as the truck goes, I did...

I would get the window leak repaired. If there is hardware damage from the leak, I would have them repair that as well. If the WiFi doesn’t work after all that, I would leave it alone. The WiFi in the truck is 4G and most modern cell phones are 5G with the ability to be used as a hot spot so...

My reading abilities are pretty good and that's not how I read it. Keep beating that dead horse . . . .

If I am reading the 2014 manual correctly, it still says 5w20 is the preferred viscosity and that 5w30 may be used when 5w20 is not available.

3.92, 5.7 etorque with the 33 gallon tank: I get about 16.5 driving around town. I drive with a light foot and drive like the 50 year old I am! On the highway, it really depends on average speed. If it is a slower local highway, it will see 21-22mpg at 50-60mph. If the average speeds are...

I just drive very slowly when it is very cold and the driveline is still at air temp basically. I also turn off the auto stop start functionality until the transmission is at 100 degrees.

Respectfully, asking strangers on the internet is not the way to investigate this properly. Go find both trucks and look at them and drive them for a while. See what suits your needs. Also see what suits your budget - if financing do the math on the payments. My grandfather had a saying that...

A member here who is a tech advised 60k on all driveline fluids.

Follow the owners manual. Many dealers upsell relentlessly and you wind up spending money that is not needed.