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  1. TheWaterman83

    What did you do to your Ram today???

    Married with 1 kid, another on the way, and I can probably say it's just me in my truck 80-85% of the time. My wife prefers to drive it, which is a problem. She constantly gives me a hard time about me not letting her take it to work lol.
  2. TheWaterman83

    What did you do to your Ram today???

    May not be everyone's cup of tea but I thought it was cool and I'm a proud American...so... Purchased from Reflective Concepts. Their decals are actually very high quality.
  3. TheWaterman83

    Check for sludge in your Radiator overfill (5.7 Hemi)

    Yeah I have no idea lol. Probably to drive people who do work on their own trucks crazy? Couldn't they have just made it green...or red..and let it stay that color?
  4. TheWaterman83

    5th Gen Ram 1500 Differential Rear Fluid Change (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022+)

    Friction modifier in a diff that doesn't need = no problem. No friction/not enough friction modifier in a diff that DOES need = PROBLEM
  5. TheWaterman83

    Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Lemon Ram PTSD. Input please.

    If by "turning off randomly in traffic" you mean at a stop light? Yes. It's not a big deal. I find it does not do it as often as other cars with auto-stop/start. It also restarts much quicker because it uses the eTorque motor. I'd rather not have it but in terms of daily use, its not too bad.
  6. TheWaterman83

    Check for sludge in your Radiator overfill (5.7 Hemi)

    Sorry for the delayed reply but believe it or not, it is actually purple to start. I spoke to my dealer. Apparently the purple stuff turns like a reddish/orange when it goes through heat cycles. I had a mini-panic when I thought I put the wrong coolant in. It is in-fact, supposed to be purple...
  7. TheWaterman83

    2025 Ram 1500 First Drive: No More Hemi

    That is actually pretty cool but what they SHOULD have is a dipstick AND that. It will be a long time for me (hopefully) as I plan to drive my 2019 till it dies. Who knows where the world will be then. Hopefully that's much later than sooner lol.
  8. TheWaterman83

    2025 Ram 1500 First Drive: No More Hemi

    Humor me here....how do you even check your oil then? You just fill to spec and pray?
  9. TheWaterman83

    2025 Ram 1500 First Drive: No More Hemi

    You might be right. It's just unfortunately, a trend that seems to be unstoppable. I, probably like you, come from the generation of not even being able to conceive of not offering a V8 option in a half-ton. When the NA V6 options came out, I could understand that. Maybe someone who just does...
  10. TheWaterman83

    Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Lemon Ram PTSD. Input please.

    I think it's a combo of both. You're not wrong. I only go to the same 2-3 stations most of the time. I honestly haven't had the issue (knock wood) in a very long time. Other times, at stations I don't normally go to, it happens to the point where you almost can't fill the tank. It definitely...
  11. TheWaterman83

    2025 Ram 1500 First Drive: No More Hemi

    Correct me if I'm wrong but you work in a dealership right? Just wanted to point this out because I tend to more stock into what you (and others similar to you) say. I'm right there with you. I don't even know what to say to the no oil dipstick. I'm only 40 but I'm one of those guys now who...
  12. TheWaterman83

    2025 Ram 1500 First Drive: No More Hemi

    And Ram might be the ONLY manufacturer to offer NO-V8 option in 2025. Mind-boggling. It almost begs to wonder if they just finally pissed the EPA off too much with the SRT, Hellcats, and TRX's.
  13. TheWaterman83

    2025 Ram 1500 First Drive: No More Hemi

    Timely video LOL This is another good one: "You would think the sheer amount of blown Ecoboost engines I've teared down on this channel that I've seen it all..." LOL
  14. TheWaterman83

    31K miles engine torn apart

    Makes me feel a little better but there are still 2016+ 5.7L hemis with the issues. There's been a couple 2019's that are high enough mileage to manifest the problem.
  15. TheWaterman83

    2025 Ram 1500 First Drive: No More Hemi

    I can respect individualized opinions. You're entitled to it. I get as about excited for the 2025 Rebel as I do thinking about doing my taxes.
  16. TheWaterman83

    2025 Ram 1500 First Drive: No More Hemi

    Tech has changed...but not. The problem, and it's not just the vehicle manufacturers fault, it's the EPA. Look at our NA trucks. 203 degree thermostat, active grill shutters, and guys are seeing temps near 230 in the summer. It's emissions + forced induction=big problems. The majority of...
  17. TheWaterman83

    2025 Ram 1500 First Drive: No More Hemi

    I don't think we have a prayer of the V8. But maybe you're right? You never know. It was surprising to see Mopar do a complete 180 from their prior stance. Even Ford, the company that broke the ice with turbo gas motors in the F-150 is still showing the V8 as an option for 2025. To see a company...
  18. TheWaterman83

    2025 Ram 1500 First Drive: No More Hemi

    You're right. I misspoke. I do like the I-6 configuration better. Still loathe anything not normally-aspirated for longevity.
  19. TheWaterman83

    2025 Ram 1500 First Drive: No More Hemi

    Well, I may catch heat for this but...the most underwhelming and quite frankly, disappointing "refreshes" I could have expected. Exterior: At least they didn't completely destroy the looks. The Rebel now is just mild, at best. It used to be that when you saw a Rebel it screamed "wow, that's...
  20. TheWaterman83

    Lifter tick or exhaust manifold? 2019 Rebel

    They might still cover it. My dealer service rep explained to me that anything replaced/addressed under the original factor warranty usually carries through. Two examples: - I brought my truck to them for multiple leaks when it was brand new. They checked the rear glass, 3rd stop light, drains...
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