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    Why did you choose the V6 over the hemi?

    I think you will find most of us who own the V6 trucks don't tend to mod our trucks much. So there isn't much to write about or tell about. I have owned 6 Ram trucks. 4 with Hemi's and 2 now with the 3.6 and 8spd. These trucks will do 95% of what people actually need, but most people want that...
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    3.6l Etq. Absolute frustration with transmission!

    This will be my last update as I'm working on trading off my worthless Ram. The dealer called me the other day and said after my test drive with the tech (who acknowledged there was an issue) that Star has determined "customer has improper driving habits". I asked the service manager how does...
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    3.6l Etq. Absolute frustration with transmission!

    As of today, I have 10,243 miles on my truck and nothing has changed. Mine, just isn't jerky shifting. The tech had me do a zero to 60mph run at full throttle and you can feel something slipping. It was the 1st time I had done something like that. That is why he suspected the torque converter...
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    2020 v6 engine miss

    Do some searching on here as I have posted my same issues with this. Finally after 3 months and 6 trips to the dealer I got them to do a ride along. The tech said I have a bad torque converter most likely or a bad valve body. I had to go to 2 different dealers and have my truck flashed several...
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    3.6l Etq. Absolute frustration with transmission!

    jb772, I don't blame you for ditching your Ram because of issues. On a side note, I was able to get a Ram dealer to do a ride along over the weekend and the tech noticed the issues right away. He said it was most likely a bad torque converter, but that Ram will make him put a valve body in it...
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    3.6l Etq. Absolute frustration with transmission!

    I'd have to agree on most of what you have said. My 2019 does not perform like my older 2014 did with the same engine, trans combo. I'd trade my 19 back for my 14 tomorrow if I could. I only traded up because I thought the truck would be better over all. I get worse fuel mileage and it shifts...
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    Best MPG?

    I'm averaging 21 mpg, with 3.55 axles (5900 current miles). This fall when it was warmer I was getting 22mpg. I drive 30% city and 70% highway. There are 20 stops along my 35 mile daily drive. Sometimes I hit them all, and sometimes I hit half of them if I can time the lights right. My 2014 was...
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    Transmission shifting issues in higher gears

    I get what you are saying and appreciate your reply. My truck has been to the dealership a total of 5 times in the last month. 3 times for the trans and 2 times for the brake controller. I get these are not hydraulic shifted like the older trucks. But it is odd that this happens worse around 40...
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    Transmission shifting issues in higher gears

    Here is the latest and most recent BS story on my truck now. I took it to a different dealer to get a second opinion. The tech drove my truck and didn't notice anything "un-usual". The service advisor did tell me that these trucks take "8000" yes eight thousand miles to learn. It may shift odd...
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    3.6l Etq. Absolute frustration with transmission!

    Here is the latest and most recent BS story on my truck now. I took it to a different dealer to get a second opinion. The tech drove my truck and didn't notice anything "un-usual". The service advisor did tell me that these trucks take "8000" yes eight thousand miles to learn. It may shift odd...
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    3.6l Etq. Absolute frustration with transmission!

    My truck is going into the shop again for the 3rd time for this problem in 3 weeks. (trans shuttering) The last dealer said Ram knew of the problem (and put it in writing on my service ticket) and was working on a solution and should have a new flash by Mid December. I took my truck to a...
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    2019 3.6 V6, 0w20 oil?

    Has anyone else read the manual on the 2019 3.6? It calls for 0w20 and I can't find anywhere else it says any other weight is acceptable. My guess is they do this for the auto start to spin the motor easier. I'm due for an oil change and I was going to use 5w30 just like I use in my 2014 3.6...
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    Transmission shifting issues in higher gears

    My truck has the 3.55 axle's. I think the bigger issues is the dealer has only done a software update and nothing else in 2 visits. Both times they have only driven the truck 4 miles. I drive 40 miles to work everyday through hills, valleys, city and highway. They cannot replicate the issue on...
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    Transmission shifting issues in higher gears

    I figured I'd update this. Ram dealer said there is an issue with some trucks having shuttering problems in higher gears. He said "Ram is working on a software update that should be available in mid December" So I have to drive my truck for another month with this issue.. who know what damage...
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    Transmission shifting issues in higher gears

    I just wanted to update. Took my truck in yesterday finally..explained what was going on and left it. Got a call 3 hrs later that is was done. Picked the truck up after work late.. I had a 45 mile drive home from dealer.. Dealer said they re-flashed everything to the newest updates and test...
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    Transmission shifting issues in higher gears

    My truck is a 3.6 V6, so that rules out MDS.. It's a transmission issue, I'm just more upset it will be 2 weeks before they can get to it. I have also heard a lot of truck come with low fluid and it causes issues when cold.. I guess I will see next week when they get to it..
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    Transmission shifting issues in higher gears

    I wanted to share a few issues I have been having. My previous truck was a 2014 Ram 1500 3.6 4x4 crew. My new truck is a 2019 Ram 1500 3.6 4x4 crew also. I bought the truck new with 35 miles about 3 months ago. My previous truck had around 30K miles when I bought it and 99K when I traded it. I...
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