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    Update?

    Great. My system updated yesterday. Carplay would work after......
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    Oil Filter Location! UGH!

    the dealer does every other change. I am on a 5k mile schedule. Have lifetime warranty and dont trust myself to keep good records. Also i wouldnt say the filter is ever really that tight. I dont use ramps or anything to lift the front so the wrench just makes getting a good grip easier
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    Oil Filter Location! UGH!

    Did my second oil change yesterday and used a single one gallon ziplock. Did not spill a drop! i used one of the filter wrenches that look like a giant set of pliers which made getting the filter loose easy. the gallon zip lock worked but it was a ***** to twist the filter off when its...
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    Bicycle Hauling

    I usually ride alone and have been folding up the rear seats and putting my bike inside (with front wheel off). Like others in this thread my bikes are all expensive and i am a bit paranoid having them exposed in the bed etc living in SoCal. A battery operated die grinder makes quick work of...
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    What is the best way to remove overspray on studs for side steps

    https://www.amazon.com/Century-Drill-Tool-97611-Hexagon/dp/B004UUGRJ4?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-d-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B004UUGRJ4 The drill and wire brush did not put a dent in the overspray. Die worked great. You can use a...
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    Non-Garage Queen RAMs cleaning recommendations

    I use this on my granite crystal. Great stuff. Supposedly lasts for months and months. Clay bar first though! https://www.autogeek.net/wg5500.html
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    Door dings

    People that open their car doors on others are a lower for of human. Want to know my advice to not getting door dings? Try your best to park next to other trucks. For the most part, dudes that drive trucks don’t open their doors on other cars.
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    Fingers Crossed...Brake Squeal Resolved

    Just looked at Rock Auto. They now have Cenric pads in their catalog but not yet in stock (I am sure they will be in stock soon though). It will be interesting to see if different manufacturer pads solve the problem
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    Fingers Crossed...Brake Squeal Resolved

    Anybody find one place that sells aftermarket pads yet? Rock Auto, NAPA, etc have nothing for the Ram. I bet when good after market pads are available I can make the squealing go away.
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    2200 miles cold start noise 5.7L

    Have you done your first oil change yet? I would
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    12.2 MPG after first 1,000 miles

    I started off at ~12.8 mostly city. On thing though, I have a 3 mile long hill i basically go up most times I leave the house. After 2k miles I am hovering around 15mpg. I am still waiting to get the truck on a flat highway on a road trip. The California Central Valley would be a great test.
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    Extended warranty from FCA

    Some of these prices seem crazy for a 100k warranty. It’s not offered anymore but I paid $2,600 for a lifetime warranty in November
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    Installed Wheels and Level

    Looks great. How long did it take to install the leveling kit? Looking to do it soon.
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