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  1. John Kloehr

    Is the term "grocery getter" offensive to you

    I need to check that out and see if my truck has them!
  2. John Kloehr

    Newbie and never thought I would be here

    Turn that feature off! I don't mind a blaring alarm if the sensors think I'm too close but it is not up to the car to decide to actually apply brakes.
  3. John Kloehr

    Wax and polish after ceramic coating

    An absolutely immaculate surface prepared per the particular ceramic coating product guidelines. The final step usually is a thorough wipe with Isopropyl Alcohol. See instructions for the selected product as to percentage (70% vs 91%).
  4. John Kloehr

    Mopar announcement on June 18th?

    June 18th is the MOVE 2025 event: https://futuremobilitymedia.com/stellantis-ventures-unveils-future-tech-at-move-2025-london/ It is an innovation and partnership conference. Will be announcements related to some future directions, probably was originally planned to tout EV advances... Might...
  5. John Kloehr

    Recently picked up my 2025 Rebel and the mileage is showing about 15 MPG.

    For my '22 4WD Hemi Rebel bought used about a year ago, it took some cycles for for the EVIC to settle down. It actually reads close to calculated mileage. Owners manual says 89 octane delivers the best balance of power and economy. I got 17.5 on winter blend 87, did and do now get about 18.5...
  6. John Kloehr

    Wax and polish after ceramic coating

    And just to be clear, the local auto parts store does not sell ceramic coating products, they sell sealants/waxes/top coats (generically waxes) which contain some ceramic. They are not ceramic coatings. This is the company used by my ceramic shop...
  7. John Kloehr

    Wax and polish after ceramic coating

    Ceramic does not do anything for the underlying paint, and do need to get the car impeccably clean before coating. After that, there are maintainers for specific coatings, recommended car wash soap (ceramic is sensitive to pH, never again go through a commercial car wash), and detailer product...
  8. John Kloehr

    New tires won’t balance - Nitto Terra Grappler G3

    Any yellow or red dots on the tire sidewalls? May be on only one side of the tire. If a tire has only a yellow dot, it should be lined up with the valve stem. It the tire has a yellow and a red dot, look on the back of the rim for a mark (or notch or dimple). Red dot aligns with that mark. If...
  9. John Kloehr

    Paid her off today!

    Took a small loan on my Rebel, boosted my credit score. Thinking about just paying it off or at least way down so the loan will be in good standing when it ends. Just starting to get to mods. Having owned it close to a year, I have a short list. Congrats on getting rid of the loan.
  10. John Kloehr

    Triple honk, 3X honk

    I will try this on my '22 Rebel. I don't want to shut off the truck to check the road side mailbox. I get the safety aspect since the truck is keyless, but the two problems with the honks are annoying neighbors and announcing to the world I just stepped out of a running truck. This last item is...
  11. John Kloehr

    Wax and polish after ceramic coating

    No. Clay bar can damage or remove ceramic. In theory, a mild clay bar used gently may be OK but most pros say no. Also no need to coat ceramic (it is the final coating), have it renewed every now and then. Ceramic needs no additional product, though each ceramic brand does offer a "maintainer"...
  12. John Kloehr

    What did you do to your Ram today???

    And a catch can.
  13. John Kloehr

    Need some body damage advice.

    I'm sure it is repairable, probably a couple thousand with panel paint and no real blending. If you don't really care about it, drill a 1/4" hole at the bottom of the crack (make sure it is the end of the crack and does not continue on) to stop it from spreading.
  14. John Kloehr

    New S 25 Ultra - Text Messages Will not work - UC4-12" Screen - Help

    Seems if you have CarPlay, you should also have AndroidAuto. Google messaging is supposed to work with it.
  15. John Kloehr

    Camera System Unavailable

    I have seen lots of reports of this over time. May be a connector or harness problem, may be the camera, or Uconnect needs an update. However with only 17 miles on the truck... Do nothing but drive it for another day or two. It seems in many cases various modules are just going through...
  16. John Kloehr

    2023 E-Torque issues

    For HSA (Hill Start Assist), check your menus for a setting, it might be off. Check for pending codes, you may have pending codes which have not set a dash light. But after checking for any easy clues, or upon confirming something like a code, I would schedule service as you have warranty. The...
  17. John Kloehr

    What did you do to your Ram today???

    Valves not being lubricated? That is a new one, I know of no manufacturer who would rely on crankcase fumes to lubricate intake valve seats. I also don't think catch cans are necessary to keep the intake clean. I agree they do keep the intake cleaner, just not necessary. Some claim catch cans...
  18. John Kloehr

    The HEMI V8 Is Back: 2026 Ram 1500 Brings Power and Choice

    Just looked and did not find. Need to search every now and then, or wait until Ram makes them available. I could see this being a popular "up badging" for our trucks, I looked as I would put it on my older Rebel.
  19. John Kloehr

    Ambient temperature- extremely wrong

    Looking at live data is a good idea. As followup, with the part replaced twice already, I would inspect the connector on the BCM and the harness it connects to. This could be as simple as a corroded or bent connector pin.
  20. John Kloehr

    Funny Memes and Funny Pictures 2.0 - NO POLITICS or NSFW, Find the other thread

    I don't get it, but suspect the answer can't be posted in this thread. PM is OK though.
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