2019 Ram 2500 — short-trip driving and oil-change intervals
The car gets lots of cold starts, idling and short trips with few long highway runs. The factory interval feels long for that use. How would you set an interva…
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2024 Ram 1500 — steering oscillation after hitting a sharp bump
2024 Ram 1500 Limited, about 34,000 miles. Certain bumps can start a violent steering oscillation that stops only after slowing down. I want a diagnostic check…
2019 Ram 2500 — footwell gets wet only after heavy rain
2019 Ram 2500 Cummins, about 90,000 miles. The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay. What dra…
2019 Ram 2500 — blower works on some speeds but not others
Cabin fan works normally on certain settings and then cuts out or changes speed unpredictably on others. Before replacing the blower motor, what should be chec…
2024 Ram 1500 — payload sticker changed my whole truck-shopping plan
2024 Ram 1500 Limited, about 47,500 miles. I was focused on tow rating until I added passengers, cargo and tongue weight.
2019 Ram 2500 — buyer wants to pay with cashier check on a weekend
A buyer wants to meet Saturday when my bank is closed and use a cashier check. I am not accusing them of anything; I just want a payment method I can actually…
2019 Ram 2500 — a/C is cold on the highway but warm at stoplights
2019 Ram 2500 Cummins, about 79,000 miles. The A/C works well with road speed but gets noticeably warmer at long lights, then cools again almost immediately on…
2024 Ram 1500 — windshield replaced — does camera calibration matter? — trying to narrow this down
A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If the manufacturer procedure calls for it, would you d…
2019 Ram 2500 — dEF warning came back soon after refill — Long Island owner question
DEF was filled recently but the warning returned. Before assuming the level sensor failed, can fluid quality, crystallization or heater issues produce the same…
2024 Ram 1500 Limited — anyone else: DPF regens seem more frequent lately
Truck is doing more short trips lately and I feel like active regens are happening much more often. No codes. Is there a good way to confirm soot load/regenera…
GarageBuyer29Community StarterMay 9, 20262024 Ram 1500 LimitedDenver / Front Range6 replies0 helpful
2024 Ram 1500 — coolant slowly disappears without an obvious leak
2024 Ram 1500 Limited, about 37,000 miles. The reservoir goes from full to low over several weeks. No puddle, oil looks normal, and I cannot find dried coolant…
2019 Ram 2500 — coolant slowly disappears without an obvious leak
The reservoir goes from full to low over several weeks. No puddle, oil looks normal, and I cannot find dried coolant around the hoses.
2024 Ram 1500 — 0 percent promo versus a cash rebate
2024 Ram 1500 Limited, about 40,000 miles. Manufacturer offers promotional financing or a cash incentive. What is the right way to calculate which one is worth…
2019 Ram 2500 — payload sticker changed my whole truck-shopping plan
2019 Ram 2500 Cummins, about 42,500 miles. I was focused on tow rating until I added passengers, cargo and tongue weight.
Anyone else: Clunk over small sharp bumps but not big ones
2024 Ram 1500 Limited, about 8,200 miles. There is a single clunk from the front over small potholes and driveway edges. Big smooth bumps don't reproduce it. E…
Payload sticker changed my whole truck-shopping plan
2024 Ram 1500 Limited, about 37,000 miles. I was focused on tow rating until I started adding passengers, gear and tongue weight. Now payload looks like the re…
2019 Ram 2500 — when downtime matters more than repair cost
2019 Ram 2500 Cummins, about 77,500 miles. For a work truck, the expensive part of a repair is often the lost day. What parts or maintenance items do fleet/hig…
2019 Ram 2500 — seller says lien is paid but title still shows lender
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2019 Ram 2500 Cummins, about 123,000 miles. Seller says the loan was recently paid of…
2024 Ram 1500 — dealer keeps discussing monthly payment instead of OTD
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2024 Ram 1500 Limited, about 15,500 miles. Every time I ask for sale price and fees,…
2024 Ram 1500 — windshield replaced — does camera calibration matter? — Nashville owner question
A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If the manufacturer procedure calls for it, would you d…