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#18 of 3275 by jcmdie Jan 30, 2002 (8:09 am)
The dodge maintainence schedule (unknown to most) calls out for fluid and filter changes every 12,000 miles. Also the trans requires fluid that is Dodge-specific due to a particular blend of friction modifiers. Using a high grade trans fluid that is not specifically formulated for Dodge, will give you problems.
#19 of 3275 Axle Ratio & Fuel Ecomony by mohican Feb 11, 2002 (11:05 am)
2001 Dodge 2500, auto, w/410 positrac, Cummings, SLT Quad Cab, 4X2, 265 tires. Town & country stop and go without babying it -- a consistant 16.5. Country and turnpike -- a consistant 19. Towing 11,500 with switching between overdrive and non-overdrive depending on the road, in flat country with just hills -- a consistant 9 - 10.
#20 of 3275 Dodge Ram Engine Problems by laurp Feb 28, 2002 (1:50 am)
Well what can I say. I have a 1996 Dodge Ram Reg Cab SLT 4x4, fully loaded except for leather. I have since spent $1000's on canopy, boat racks, CD player, Alarm etc. I planned on keeping this truck for a long time.   It's a 318 5.2 liter. I bought this truck brand new. I've spent a lot of money on this truck in various repairs since the warranty ran out. With only 60K miles my engine blew on the way to work. The crankshaft broke in half! The engine rebuild cost me over $3000 on top of everything else. I do not tow or haul anything. I've looked after this truck from Day 1 and this is what happens.   Since the 318 has been around for awhile, and I bought this truck brand new, I suspect a factory defect. My truck is out of warranty for 2.5 years now but I'm still going after Chrysler/Dodge. Has anyone experienced similiar problems? Replies to this message: olson99 (Mar 15, 2005 5:43 pm) dustyk (Mar 15, 2005 6:58 pm) olson99 (Mar 15, 2005 7:24 pm) and 1 more...
#21 of 3275 laurp by jcmdie Feb 28, 2002 (3:15 pm)
With your vehicle 2.5 years out of warantee, I wouldn't "go after" Dodge or Chrysler. Thier legal and practical obligation is well past. Asking for assitance and playing on the fact that you expected a better product may help. At this point any thing that they do for you will be good will and out of pocket expense that they are not obligated to. I've had excellent luck with the 318 in the past and I'm sorry to hear of your troubles. Best of luck.
#22 of 3275 by badramman Feb 28, 2002 (3:46 pm)
Yes the 318 has been around since the early seventies. No changes except the addition of FI and the magnum heads and intake in the mid-90's.   If your crank broke in half then either that was a manufacturing defect or you haven't changed your oil in a very long time:). I would see what DC can do for you. But JCMDIE is right. With 60k on the clock, they are well past any obligation or legal right to help. Good Luck
#23 of 3275 Dodge Ram Owners! by KarenS HOST Mar 22, 2002 (12:32 pm)
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#24 of 3275 1990 Dodge Ram 3/4 Ton Emissions by x1x82 Mar 25, 2002 (7:27 pm)
Hello Community -   Does anyone know where I could find the factory emissions levels for a 1990 Dodge Ram 3/4 ton 351 4-speed manual pickup?   I have the factory manual, but it does not go into the details I am looking for.   Thanks.
#25 of 3275 laurp by emruzek Mar 26, 2002 (4:43 am)
I have aquaintances in a motor rebuilding business that have told me that they have seen a few cases of the 318 crank breaking in half.
#26 of 3275 "351" Dodge.................... by dustyk Mar 26, 2002 (6:37 am)
Are you sure the vehicle your looking for information on is a Dodge? To the best of my knowledge Dodge never made a 351 CID engine. They made a 361, but that engine was dropped in the late 1970s. The only 351 engine I can think of is the Ford V8.   Dusty
#27 of 3275 1994 Ram Experience by 99_300m_ric_va Mar 29, 2002 (4:36 am)
Let me say...what a great truck this has been.   I have a 1994 Ram SLT 5.9, 4-speed auto, 3.90 rear, with towing package. I regularly tow a race car trailer. I have only 75,000 miles as it is not my daily driver anymore (it was for 5 years). I have run Amsoil synthetic oil, synthetic tranny fluid, and synthetic gear oil in the rear, since about 1000 miles. I still have the same tranny fluid and rear gear oil. The is the most perfect shifting tranny I've ever owned. The Amsoil fluids are great and last a long long time. I may change the tranny fluid in a few years when I get to 100,000 miles just for grins.   On the oil I use their Bypass filtration system with the regular and bypass filters mounted on the pass side fender where the battery sits for the diesel models. I change the two filters once a year and add a couple of quarts to make up for the loss. I changed all the oil at 50,000 for grins and will probably do so again at 75,000, since it's been three years. I've been doing this in a lot of vehicles per the Amsoil 25,000 (35,000 for Series 2000 oil) recommendations and warranty since 1985 without problems.   My interior is holding up rather well, with only minor rattles, which is mainly due to all the stuff I have behind the seats.   The stock Goodyear Wranglers lasted only 36,000 miles. I now have the Michelin LTX M/S tires and still have tons of tread left 40,000 miles later. This is THE tire for a pickup truck.   No problems to complain about except early on there were TONS of dealer recalls that had to be performed, mostly simple stuff.   Anyway, I've rambled enough. I just thought I would share a VERY positive 8 year ownership experience in a board dedicated to problems.

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