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    New Factory Paint Defect

    Not flipped around. Factory clear coat is the gold standard. No body shop comes close in terms of durability. Many look nice day 1.
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    New Factory Paint Defect

    Touchups and blends can appear perfect initially. You can bank on the fact that the repainted area will age differently from factory paint. The greatest challenge is the clear coat, not the base, though the base will fade differently. No body shop that I've seen in 35 years has the process to...
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    Center Console Slider Swap (Rebel to Limited)

    Here's my solution, for just the cost of a small board. Call it $5.
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    Serpentine Belt Size

    Most parts stores are clueless on late model parts, esp belts. Yes it is 64"". You can use Gates k080640 or any belt that interchanges with that number. Best get a water pump belt while you are at it.
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    E torque alternator.

    Word is that Ram parts guys can code parts orders as "vehicle on the ground" etc or emergency order, and you will receive your part before all Ram dealers just ordering MGUs for stock. Ram Cares and your dealer should verify this.
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    New Factory Paint Defect

    Best leave it be, aftermarket touchups will never hold up as well as factory paint. Just seeing it online, it may be that only you will ever notice it. Focus on the 99% good, and forget the rest.
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    2019 brake fluid change 56k miles

    Ran my 2016 fluid 8 years and 150k miles. It looked as clear in 2024 as it did in 2016. Hydroscopic, but in a sealed system with no exposure to air, where would moisture come from?
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    12” screen

    My '24 radio is squirrelly and no apps used. I seriously doubt that auto start is a factor.
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    7 months into ownership of a brand new 2024 and...

    Had a 2016 and ran 150k miles. Except a warranty tranny, never a problem. Have a 2024 with 13k miles and not one problem except a uconnect radio that acts up ocassionally. I'd think the rear problem was a one off.
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    12” screen

    Besides seat heating and cooling coming on at times when they shouldn't, there is often an error message when changing from home to nav, or home to media etc, something like function not available. I know seat heat will turn on itself below 40 degrees, but mine will at 70 degrees. I know you...
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    12” screen

    There are gremlins in the uconnect software Often mine wont let me select media or return to home. Plus the seat cooling sometines randomly turns on. Seat heat randomly turns on even if 70 degress outside. Dealer looks at you like you are crazy. Actually uconnect is whacky.
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    2019 brake fluid change 56k miles

    To replace pads and rotors you must be driving like a NY downtown taxi cab. Replacing rotors at 56k seems hard to imagine because if you keep your pads from wearing thru, the rotors can easily last 3x that long.
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    Windshield Washer Spray Nozzle Replacement Question

    Even putting in your year and model Ram, Amazon may send you a nozzle, but it may take a different hose size than original. Your best bet is getting the Mopar nozzle, or possibly going to Advance or Autozone etc, but don't leave the store until you make sure their nozzle fits your hose...
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    Air Suspension Compressor Replacement

    If you're worried, get an extended warranty from Granger Motors or Zeigler.
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    Did Dodge change their warranties regarding etorque??

    I spoke with the shop foreman at the largest Ram dealer in the US. He says that the battery control module is an integral part of the 48v battery. I.e. its apparently one part number. Op found this, in a document... 2022 Ram 1500. Federal Emission Warranty, states the following: The covered...
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    EP got Nuthin' on Me (Mark Dodge, that is)

    Anthony is right. A Stellantis senior exec provided me an employee price code a while ago. It was nowhere near as good as a straight up deal I got from Mark Dodge. If Anthony says it, you can rely on him.
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    RAM Letters on tailgate

    If grey letters are $300 that'll be your best option. Maybe you can get a mopar dealer discount on that. Don't feel too bad, on my 16 Longhorn Limited, I had factory chrome Ram letters on the tailgate about 12" tall. For 8 years I thought i was a Ram billboard.
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    Did Dodge change their warranties regarding etorque??

    Thomas.schott reportedly posted a warranty link for his 2019. The 48v battery is not listed, but the control unit is. So battery apparently not covered for 2019 Another poster showed a less detailed warranty description of covered items on his 22 and made a reference to a vip link, but that...
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    eTorque Bearing Replacement, Fixed Grinding Noise

    MGU covered under 8/80 emissions warranty. Many dealers are unaware.
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