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    Stereo and dash button on steering wheel stop working

    Finally got my clockspring replaced at the dealer today. Now all steering wheel functions are operating again, as well as the steering wheel heater. Official diagnosis: "Found all steering wheel controls Inop. Found SCCM data not showing commands for steering wheel controls. Removed driver air...
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    Running board motor failure

    I second that. Motor has a protective logic to prevent it from burning up against seizing. It will only tug momentarily before giving up. There are helpful videos for reviving completely seized boards. Hopefully, the OP's motor is fine.
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    How often do you change your engine oil?

    They come in pairs!
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    Activating 4WD to keep it working well?

    Sounds like my Subaru Outback with the Nokians. These midsize AWD SUVs are awesome in such conditions, when properly shoed. I have a 200-yard dirt flat driveway which I almost never plow with my side-by-side. The Subaru plows through anything under 20 inches to get out, more if it's dry snow. If...
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    Activating 4WD to keep it working well?

    Totally agree. "Stopping Power" is key for winter driving, wet or dry. Still, I like to layer up. I have both 4WD/AWD and snow tires on at least one of my vehicles. I also have both a propane furnace and a wood stove in my mountain home, and, when my self-imposed firearms embargo expires this...
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    BELT BLOWN AT 9K Miles-URGENT READ

    A quick look up Mopar parts store confirms this part number is for 2019-2024 "5.7L V8 - Electric/Gas, 5.7L V8 - Gas."
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    How often do you change your engine oil?

    I would... in 5,000 miles ;) I put on the Fumoto F106SX and got a 3/8" ID clear tubing for future oil changes, to bypass the sway bar and the Skeerdy Cat shield.
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    upgrading rear diff

    This should answer some questions: https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/anyone-convert-a-3-21-to-3-92.14761/ Seems practically possible only for 2WD.
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    3.6, 1500, expected real mpg

    What scares me about battery packs in general is their replacement cost AND labor. Still, that didn't stop me from getting an e-torque. It's battery is covered by the 8y/80k warranty (might be shorter for earlier models), and beyond that, it's not terribly expensive, and I can swap it myself...
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    How often do you change your engine oil?

    Did mine at 2,320 miles. Out of curiosity after reading about others having issues with filter replacement on the 4x4 5.7L combo.
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    e-Torque Battery Pack replacement

    A late answer but a good place to park this excellent video:
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    2025 brochure

    Wow... that's 300 lb. over my Longhorn's! What gives? Lack of the silly panoramic? Does the air suspension actually raise the payload?
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    2019 Dt 3.6L Engine ticking bank 1 with p219a

    If you sign up to My RAM at (Ram Customer Account Login Page | My Account | Ram Trucks), you'll have access to your truck's repair/maintenance history and can even add your own self-performed maintenance entries. Might be useful for me when a warranty claim hits a snag, as I perform all my...
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    Using "4WD Auto" in leu of "4WD High"

    Just follow Hercule Poirot's car advice after every ride and you'll be fine: 1. Does it have the correct number of wheels? 2. Are those wheels firmly attached to the corners of the machine? Seriously, a pothole with an attitude can split a rim in halves. Happened to my brother a few years...
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    WTH are these?

    And when one fails, grab the odd part or two and bolt them on. It's like a treasure hunt under there.
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    3.6, 1500, expected real mpg

    On the RAM at least, e-torque has six different functions. Shutting it off will only disable the start/stop cycles. e-torque battery will always be needed, and it would cost over $2,000 to replace, I think. Edit: Good news is, I'm yet to see a thread here discussing a faulty e-torque battery...
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    Grab a 24 or wait for 25s. Differences.

    That's how I received mine... with a specific dealer heading. I used the coupon code at a different dealer with no issues.
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    Using "4WD Auto" in leu of "4WD High"

    Totally agree. I live in the mountains, and when I'm descending along twisty roads in snow packed/icy conditions, even in isolated patches, I wouldn't risk having 4WD Auto switching on/off at the wrong time. Going up or on flat roads, I do favor 4WD Auto over 4WD Hi. I also use snow tires all...
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    Retrieving Out of Reach Items from Truck Bed

    The Mopar kick-out bed step is highly recommended for getting onto the bed to reach for things or organize loads... quick to deploy and fun to use. Thought it was a gimmick at first, but made itself useful plenty of times already.
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    A/S

    Drop the front as well and no one can touch your cats... CAT-Squat!
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