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When the DTE indicates 50 mi/ 80 km the fuel low displays and I believe it’s using the present estimated mpg as the indicator. It’s generous to keep one from running out of fuel. One can easily run it to the point where it indicates “Unknown DTE” display and it’ll still have a couple of gallons...

Is that Oil Udder the 4” or 2.75” filter diameter size? Very Nice!

This was a good video posted of the 1st time 2025 Tradesman + Laramie Towing. Liked the Laramie as it’s comparable to what I use now for towing and think the SO engine is a good fit. That back up option should be dropped from the truck. If you don’t know how to back up a trailer you shouldn’t be...

Bring back the all plastic front cover of the 2009 + Ram Sport model…. My Favorite. Stone chips didn’t affect it, easy to clean and looked good as well. I’d like to see one on a Laramie. Metal front bumpers are rust magnets. I’m old and not a chrome guy. Tungsten is not what I want or need.

The 5.7 Hemi is 395 hp / 410 lb-ft, and the Hurricane SO is 420 hp / 469 lb-ft. That is a definite upgrade and I believe significant when towing. That’s almost as much torque as the 3.0 diesel @ 480 lb-ft.

I don’t have a problem with the oil weight recommendations and follow it in my Hemi Ram as well as my other vehicles. Pick your favorite weight/ brand and use it. I do have a problem with the oil life minder that they recommend following for oil change frequency. It’s a sure way to engine...

I’m looking at the 2025 and need tow mirrors to see around a 8.5’ wide trailer. WTH did they do to the fold up / down tow mirrors that were on Rams from 2009? These new tow mirrors look like something off a Ferd or Cheby. How obnoxious to have to look at/ around this when not towing. This isn’t...

I agree with following a GMC forum which I did. I wanted their 6.2 Sierra 1500, but reading about all the early rod failures isn’t encouraging. Their interiors and ride are less than the Rams. They have similar problems like other truck manufacturers. As for 5.7 Hemi lifters, they can fail at...

^^^^^^ If the exhaust manifold lasted this long without failing, good chance will not fail in future. I replaced broken studs on both sides of my previous 2011 Hemi Ram @ 90k and 110K. I too purchased the 7 / 100 warranty for my 2022 and considering truck replacement when expired this time.

The replacement lifter for all Hemi is most likely the improved post 2016 lifter part #. No need to continue with older pre 2016 version… obsolete.

Last week I installed a group 49 (H8) Farm+ Fleet 7 yr Platinum battery in my 28 month old Ram. On sale for $150 OTD. I had purchased the larger battery cover last year for this. My truck gets little use 5 colder months of the year and the other 7 warmer months it’s doing much towing out of my...

Good thing it was still in Powertrain warranty. Curious… Any engine problems prior? What fuel octane were you mostly using? Did/ do you have an extended warranty?

In 2017 they changed the 5.7 Hemi lifters to ones with larger needle roller bearings to address the lifter failure in 2016 and earlier models. In my 180k mile 2011 Ram 5.7 Hemi I used semi-synthetic and changed it every 3k miles religiously having a lift. The maintenance schedule oil change was...

^^^^^^ Good thread link, Thanks!

Will 2022 HK sound system play usb (fat32 / NTFS) FLAC formatted music files?

That 9.4 mpg towing is the worst I’ve experienced with this 2022 Hemi Ram towing that 292 mile stretch because of windy conditions. Always around 10+ mpg on that stretch towing 65-67 normally. I don’t follow the average mpg display but Do follow the DTE display and zero the trip odometer when...

Consider looking at the Michelin Defender M/S2 285/45-22 XL which is their newest version of the #1 Tire Rack rated Michelin Defender tire for the past 6 years. Made in USA. I recently replaced the factory 20” Bridgestones with these newest Michelins and although I have not towed with them yet...

From what I’ve read, the roller lifter needle bearing “needles” in the 5.7 Hemi were increased in size to improve the needle bearing failure problem starting in the 2017 model year. My 2011 Hemi Ram had lifter needle bearing failure at 180K in mid 2021. Over 60% of those miles were towing a 7k#...

I tow a 7k# 24’ -8.5’ enclosed car hauler through the Appalachians (Fancy Gap) from Ohio Hy-35 to NC I-77/74 Winston-Salem that is 4.5% grade and mileage will suffer on that stretch of roads. On more level roads, it’ll stay in 7th towing at 65-67mph. The difference from towing at 70 compared to...