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In the fall of 2020, we did a little under 700 per month for a fully loaded Laramie. 12k per year. We paid sales tax up front as I suspected we would buy it and it would simplify the buyout in my state, Residual is not negotiable, it is set by the bank to ensure they are collateralized during...

I had a bad experience with a BMW with a leather covered dash years ago. They look very nice but they are, in my opinion, a bad idea and a real headache when they go bad. I eventually just had BMW put in the standard dash. If it were my truck and the leather dash went bad, I would have the...

GM sells hundreds of thousands of trucks and 5.3s, and generally does a very good job with V8s. I would be very hesitant to draw any conclusions based on n=1. Same thing as assuming lifters are a widespread issue on Chrysler V8s based on anecdotes here.

Did you buy a truck yet? If your forum name indicates you own an Audi, there is almost zero chance that anything could be as bad as an Audi once they are a few years old. If you are worried about Ram, then lease it and see what you think, as the truck will be under warranty the whole time...

Use what is specified by Ram in the owne’s manual. Don’t over think it. If Amsoil has an equivalent that is fine but typically Amsoil is very expensive and while it is good oil, I can see no point in spending more when lubricants in the correct specification from any other oil company will be...

Don't get me started about the bans on power equipment . . . . The cynical side of me says they want to ban ICEs and have us all reliant on batteries because range is shorter and then it is easier to control personal movement. Go to Europe, where socialism is predominant, like they want to do...

The question "how will they know" is fair. Basically, if you have a serious engine issue while under warranty, and the truck is not serviced at a Ram dealer (so they have ready access to the service history), it is very likely they will ask for service invoices. The invoice will state the...

Candidly, the graphic sums up only that you won't stop beating that poor animal until everyone agrees with you. If you were truly confident in your views, you'd put them out there for consideration and then let folks decide themselves. I've done enough racing, wrenching, and towing that I for...

Is that a Tamiya Monster Beetle in your signature? I used to build Tamiya buggies when I was a kid in the 1980s! I think that led to me wanting to help build and race cars when I was an "adult." (My wife reminds me I still lack some level of maturity.)

Respectfully, get this in writing from Ram or Stellantis. Without it, you are giving them an out to deny warranty coverage. Is it likely? Not at all. But why take that chance. Officially signing off this one, the horse is dead.

Higher viscosity oil does not always offer more protection, and I say that as a fan of higher viscosities and a skeptic when it comes to thin oils. That being said, oil viscosity is chosen largely based on main bearing clearances and expected maximum operating temperature in the oil sump. If...

If you value your warranty, I would stick with the viscosity that is specified by Ram. For my year it is 5w20. Neither Ram nor any other major manufacturer is going to risk engine damage and the associated negative effects on customer retention by specifying the wrong viscosity oil, even with...

The issue with lifters, when it arises, is a defect in the metallurgy. If your truck has an issue with the lifters, and assuming you are changing the oil and filter appropriately, there is no magic oil that will fix the issue. This doesn’t mean that running oil past the appropriate interval...

Gorgeous! Use it in good health!

Thanks I am aware of this but if he wants to keep it beyond that point - and many of us do - the warranty pricing is more advantageous when new.

I think it is a great deal but I would get the extended warranty to help cover potential issues with the diesel. Plus the air suspension. I am not bashing the diesel but the underlying issue is that it has become very difficult to meet emissions standards with a diesel, and the complexity...

To answer the original question, yes, I would change them to 20s. Sell the 22 to help with the cost.

Tempted to respond but won’t. Good luck with your search.

I found that all of the 5th gen Rams had a significantly better ride than the competition - F150, Silverado, Tundra. Not even close in fact. The Limited we drove (borrowed for several days) had improved ability to recover from multiple disturbances, but it was subtle, relative to the regular...

I did some informal research on Carmax. Adjusted for roughly the same equipment (I used pano roof as the filter to try to make sure we were comparing roughly equivalent well loaded trucks) and the limited trim does generally cost anywhere from 3-4k more than a comparable Laramie. There are...