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  1. dutchman187

    Rust protection and ceramic coating, is it worth it?

    You can find a long detailed explanation and experience for people over at Autogeek's forum regarding different brands/sealants/ceramics. I currently have CquartzUK 3.0 that I applied. Too early to say what the long term longevity is as I put in down in October. I did have some minor high...
  2. dutchman187

    Voice Recognition - anyone get to send text or search address

    Haha, no apology necessary. Just chiming in my own experience so far. Was hoping some other Android users had better luck and could tell me how to fix mine.
  3. dutchman187

    Voice Recognition - anyone get to send text or search address

    I have Android and cannot do voice text without using Android auto. Only the predefined messages BS.
  4. dutchman187

    Dealer wants truck to "verify VIN"!?!

    Dealer need to verify his SSN and retinas as well. They sent someone to pick OP up this morning and he is awaiting processing in a dark room in the dealer's basement.
  5. dutchman187

    LUMBAR SUPPORT

    My wife actually complains that she can feel it pushing on her back even when its completely deflated.
  6. dutchman187

    Shifter knob issues, 2019 RAM 1500, help- BRAND NEW

    The fix MIGHT necessitate those things. For some of us, it did not. I had it 3 times in the first 500 miles. A PCM/TCM update was applied by dealer and I have not had it again and I'm over 3,000 miles now. Definitely take videos to show your dealer so you don't get the "can't replicate" BS...
  7. dutchman187

    Crash Test Ratings

    The reason for Toyota is probably right in the second bullet point: "The IIHS said part of the problem is that some pickups have older designs..." Maybe this will jolt Toyota into finally doing a major redesign of the Tundra. I'm actually a little more surprised about Chevy/GMC. You'd...
  8. dutchman187

    What to sacrifice when looking for a new truck

    Definitely can still get discounts. I am very happy I ordered on this one and got all the options I wanted and nothing I didn't. I ended up getting 10,600 off msrp overall last August. I was happy with that considering I didn't have to sacrifice a single feature to get there. One small...
  9. dutchman187

    Auto high beams are useless

    Very interesting. They work great on the few times I have had the opportunity to use them for me. But I've never had anything like your video either. If I did, I would probably just switch them off auto for sure.
  10. dutchman187

    Oil Preference?

    Yep. I've spent many hours reading through that. One thing it does a good job of also is noting formula changes within brands based on year. So rather than just relying on "I've always used x" you can have some info on some changes and make a call. I'm using Pennzoil Platinum for the next...
  11. dutchman187

    Special Ordering a New Truck

    Yes, some dealers will lock in the current incentive, but if the incentives are better at the time you take delivery, you can take the better incentives instead. My dealer allowed this. Another tip is to not even bother going to a dealership until you are serious about negotiating the final...
  12. dutchman187

    Bad fuel mileage 5.7 hemi

    I'd be very happy with those numbers. My 500 mile trip from Saturday netted 15.5. Can I ask what your average speed is typically on your 70% highway trips? I might be able to hit higher if I was more like 60-65. But at 75, 15.5-16 seems like where I'm topping out for now. Holding out hope...
  13. dutchman187

    Bad fuel mileage 5.7 hemi

    Two questions. First, did you notice an increase in mpg as your overall mileage increased, or have you always achieved that mpg average? Second, did you notice an increase in mpg after your drop in KN filter? Thanks.
  14. dutchman187

    Bad fuel mileage 5.7 hemi

    500 mile trip yesterday, interstate driving, average speed likely around 73. 15.5mpg.
  15. dutchman187

    Help Deciding, Ordering new Ram tomorrow.

    You're going to get a lot of varying opinions on etorque. Check out the "Is etorque worth it thread?". For me, it was a resounding no. Others like it. Again, tons of opinions in some other threads you can search if you want to see the full gauntlet of responses.
  16. dutchman187

    BakFlip Revolver X4 for the RamBox

    Any update on your install? How'd it go? Pics?
  17. dutchman187

    Post Your Snowed Up Ram Pics

    The snow and cold makes my parking spot at the end even more secure!
  18. dutchman187

    Bad fuel mileage 5.7 hemi

    I'm hoping warmer weather helps significantly. I'm also in frozen IA and thus far my best tank is 14.6 in mixed conditions. In pure in town, I'm getting about 10.5. I drive like the old man that I am, so it isn't my right foot. I have a nice 8 hour roadtrip on Saturday that I'm interested in...
  19. dutchman187

    Bed Step Install Doc and Pics

    With the right tools, 15 minutes
  20. dutchman187

    Bed Step Install Doc and Pics

    Installed mine this morning. Thanks to all the posters before me that offered great tips. Mine went like this: 1. Removed the 13/16 existing bolt at top left using a 1/2 drive flex head ratchet. This flex head ratchet made it so much easier btw, thanks for the suggestion. 2. Pulled all...
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