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How many miles on the oil? What kind of filter? I would start by changing the oil and using a Mopar filter. Current filter might have partial or small obstruction.

They are charging you based on the price of the truck not the price of the work. The assumption is someone who buys an expensive vehicle doesn’t know enough or care about the price of service so they can over charge. It is not a good business practice but enough people must do it for them to...

I have a 2020 5.7 with etorque. This issue happened a couple of times with my truck within a mile of my house after first being started. I noticed it happened when the engine shut off activated (typically warm day so it didn’t need much time to hit the acceptable range for engine idle shut...

Thank you. If the manifolds crack and they are out of warranty I will see if the shop can install these. Looking at the photo they seem more Robust than stock.

Does anyone have hands on experience with the Dorman? I typically associate them with junk but willing to be corrected if others have better experience / knowledge. Think it is ridiculous this still happens given the maturity of this engine design.

People here are not giving Toyota enough credit for assembly line quality, even though yes they get a benefit by having mature designs (much. Like Ram with the 5.7 and the 8 speed - both are not new, and that is a good thing in my view). One mechanical issue I had on my truck is the front wheel...

I did, you just ignore them.

Actually it’s what folks say when people get tired of you brow beating everyone about oil and making people crazy thinking the factory oil specs are a conspiracy. Lifter failures in these trucks are a manufacturing defect. They are not a lubrication issue. Used to have the same debate in the...

This is what folks say when they lack a coherent response.

Respectfully my experience is that even with Toyota pick ups or 4Runners, once you get north of 250k they require a lot of overhaul and repair to be turn key reliable, and even there they still look like old trucks so it’s time for a fresh vehicle.

We are beyond the point of useful discussion. You have anointed yourself as more knowledgeable than the manufacturers so it is what it is. If you want to sell everyone on the need for 5w30 and HPL, then do so but it is not necessary for the vast majority of users - it is more costly for no...

Oil has become a matter of religion for you in the sense that you need to justify to yourself, and evangelize others, as to the fact that HPL is necessary etc. HPL is a fine product but unnecessary most applications that are not commercial where you want extended protection over long drain...

If your cam lobes or lifters fail it is because of improper hardening. There is no magic oil in any viscosity that will fix the issue; they will fail because the issue is metallurgical - a defect. Oil viscosity spec is based on main bearing clearances and expected operating temperature in the...

That stinks. Sorry to hear it. Can I asked the general vicinity of where you live? I am in the DC metro area. Not terribly impressed with our local dealers either.

One other thought: have you taken a run at the dealer for goodwill repair? Stellantis may surprise you. Tell them you like the truck, you want to stay a Ram customer but this kind of failure shouldn’t happen, and ask for them to help. Worst thing that happens is they say no, but maybe since...

I am sorry to hear of this. One of the real challenges in car ownership is calling the ball so to speak as to when a dump a car due to reliability / cost issues. Our 2020 has been OK, but last year we had the rear cab window leak - repaired under warranty but drama in getting the part in less...

Got it back. They found the wire harness for the left front wheel was broken in two spots, so it was dropping out. Repaired the harness and the problem appears solved. Receipt says tech drove with code reader attached, as suggested above, to verify the issue and the repair, so for others in...

It goes back today. Assuming it is fixed, I will circle back so others have the info in the event a similar issue occurs with their trucks.

For now I started with this dealer and have to go back or else I will wind up paying the $200 deductible again when it wasn’t fixed the first time. But I may pick up one of the readers you mention. I suspect it is an issue with a plug being corroded or not fully seated, or an abrasion in the...

They should make sure the quality and reliability is right, and that when problems occur, the dealer network can properly diagnose the problem AND obtain replacement parts on a commercially reasonable schedule or this is marketing BS without real, substantive progress.