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Recent content by Barry Mckeel

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    5w40 Oil and Flash= lower mpg

    Went on a 1500 mile trip, mpg down 2mpg to 25.Around town 14. Think largest cause is flash changes shift points mostly in 5th or 6th around town stop and go. Anyone else see the's changes?
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    5w40 Oil

    They changed oil and filter and did the flash , even threw in the left over oil. No charge marked as warranty
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    5w40 Oil

    Noticed more on shift points around town
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    5w40 Oil

    At the rate of countdown looks to be more 8k.Long trip this weekend will let you know
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    5w-40 oil change update

    They told him he had voided his warranty when he installed the after market tuning chip. They can tell it has been done even if you reinstall the original OEM chip
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    5w-40 oil change update

    My friend Bill has his in for Turbo, in 3 weeks now. He had installed the GDE tune,they called him on the warranty even though the original chip was in it when it went in. Guess I'll wait until the warranty is up before I do anything, although I liked the way his truck performed.
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    EcoDiesel Engine Failure 16,500 miles

    Seems like an ongoing problem, any idea on percent of failures/units sold? 2016 Limited luv the vehicle not so the dealers.
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    5w40 Oil

    Got a call from dealership. They said the oil level was fine and no oil around the filter (there was when it went in) . It doesn't have any oil and looks really clean now.Grandson told them he thought the Truck Fairy fixed it. Although they did offer me another free oil change for my trouble ...
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    5w40 Oil

    Got my free oil change(Rotella T6)5w40 and flash,I guess. Filter leaking,oil all over engine cover from filling, (didn't remove cover to fill),oil on filter side of engine,(didn't let filter drain before removing )back to dealer tomorrow to see what they can mess up now.
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    5w40 Oil

    Went to the dealership yesterday to Ck on which oil to use. (3rd ck) I was finally told that the correct oil was 5w40 syn. Along with a flash update. Also its for free. The flash update is not ready for earlier dates but it is in the works.He also said a notice is in the works to be sent out to...
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    5w40 Oil

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    PSA: FCA Changes Oil Specification Requirement for Ram 1500 EcoDiesels

    Great , the parts guy just called me and said the computer shows him the 3.0 diesel now specs 5 /40. Their number crosses to Rotella T6 or equivalent oils. Onward and upward
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    PSA: FCA Changes Oil Specification Requirement for Ram 1500 EcoDiesels

    My feelings also, talked to Ram customer service and was told to follow the recommendation in my owners manual, as that was all the info they have, any other questions talk with my dealer. Am glad I do my own oil changes.
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    PSA: FCA Changes Oil Specification Requirement for Ram 1500 EcoDiesels

    Just talked to my dealer on this and was told the changes to 5/40 must be a rumor as he hasn't seen anything. I gave him the RRT # and asked him to let me know when they get updated so I can get my free oil change they gave me when I bought the vehicle. 2016 Limited
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    Anyone regret buying the Eco vs. Hemi or Cummins ?

    First RAM, averaged 26mpg on 7000+ mile west trip.Would have been better without their speed limits and 4 passengers . 80/85 doesn't do anything for mpg.. 2016 Limited
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