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I'm buying a new(2000) 1500 Ram, 4x4, quad cab. But today I figured out that the engine is a 5.2 and not a 5.9. Is the difference between them really big? Is it noticeable while driving? I don't intend to tow anything, I'll use the car to carry my motorcycle only. What you guys suggest to me? Thanx, I will pick up the truck this week! |
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you will definitely notice the difference, the 5.9 has a lot more low end grunt than the 5.2. You will get 'slightly' better mileage with the 5.2. Highway speeds, you shouldn't see too much difference. If you are never towing anything, then you probably won't need the 5.9 that much. As long as you've never driven one... |
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Thank you, I understand what you're saying... I'm going to the 5.9 ! |
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Just got my 99 quad 1500 4x4 back from the body shop. Yeah, the body shop. Had to have the hood painted because a rock chipped the paint and it started to rust. Has anyone out there put a bug/rock deflector on their truck and do you like it. If so, or if not, what brand? I heard rumor that the side deflectors (on the fenders) cause the mirrors to vibrate. My mirrors currently vibrate slightly, which is tolerable, but I don't want it to get worse. I do want to put a deflector on my truck, but I don't want to install a whole new set of aggravations. Thanks for any info. David |
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| If you install a bug shield, get a good one. I tried one from Kmart that didn't fit worth a darn. It had a gap on both sides of center that just collected bugs, so I took it back for a refund. I haven't tried any others since I started using rainex to keep the bugs from sticking to the windshield. | |
| I'm using Rain-x too. I want the deflector more for rocks than bugs. I hear of some that are installed between the grill and hood. I wonder how these work? | |
| That's how mine was, It didn't fit. | |
| My 2000 Ram 2500 Cummins diesel has been leaking oil from almost day 1. The dealer told me it is an overflowing road draft tube. He has drained it several times, which stops the leak for about 2000 miles. Then I start noticing spots again in my driveway and an oil film on the undercarrage. I now have 14,000 miles on the truck and have had absolutely no other problems other that the leak. Anyone have any ideas on what may be causing the leak. Thanks | |
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| Carl: Have you checked your breather bottle? Moving it may help (the fan might be blowing the oil around). You didn't say how much you're losing - is it a lot? The fan can blow around the breather bottle oil and and leave a film on everything under the hood. I have a little, but not very much. I don't get any spotting on the ground. Is the tube in the bottle? | |
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I bought the Mopar bug shield 3-piece set, and I'm glad I did. You have to drill a few holes in the underside of the plastic grill for the center piece, but they give you a template to use that makes it easy to line up. I was worried about additional vibration and noise, but the fender/side pieces haven't caused my mirrors to vibrate any more than normal. The whole set has definitely reduced the number of chips in my fenders and hood, caused by road debris. The only thing I haven't been too impressed with is how the side pieces attach. They're screwed in on one end, but only held in on the outer edge by the pressure between the light housing and the side/turn lights, with the help of foam inserts. Each time I wash my truck, I find myself pushing them back into place. Of course, it does cover up the Ram Emblem on your truck's nose. For some people, that may be enough to avoid it. |
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