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Re: Spark plug change help, 5.7 MDS [lukester1]
by stanoski
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Mar 09, 2008 (12:52 pm)
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Replying to: lukester1 (Mar 09, 2008 11:40 am)
Why replace them at 30k in the first place? Isn't that a bit premature? Most cars/trucks can go 100k before needing them replaced. I just bought an 07 Ram 5.7 hemi and only have about 5k on it now so no new plugs for me for a while. From past experience, you will most probably break or screw something up in the process of changing them so I personallly hold off as long as long as its still running well. My last 3 vehicles went well over 100K without plug changes and never had a problem as long as the rest of the vehicle is properly maintained. p.s. Not being a smart-alec, just my personal experience. Maybe Ive been lucky, not sure??
Ski in TX
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- #152 of 172
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Re: Spark plug change help, 5.7 MDS [stanoski]
by lukester1
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Mar 09, 2008 (1:09 pm)
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Replying to: stanoski (Mar 09, 2008 12:52 pm)
No problem Tx. The Schedule B calls for the 16 plugs to be replaced at 30K. It runs great but I just want to keep to the schedule. I'm still looking for help or a link to help?
Thanks, Luke
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- #153 of 172
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Re: Spark plug change help, 5.7 MDS [lukester1]
by nackerman
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Mar 24, 2008 (9:38 am)
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Replying to: lukester1 (Mar 09, 2008 11:40 am)
Luke, Where did you find the plug change for the 2005, I need them, they sound good. Thanks, Nack..
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- #154 of 172
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Re: Oil Change [loncray]
by tondeb0202
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Mar 30, 2008 (3:55 am)
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Replying to: loncray (Jun 11, 2004 9:50 am)
YES i HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH FRAM FILTERS. THE CURE HAS BEEN ONLY TIGHTEN THE FILTER BY HAND. (ONLY)
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- #155 of 172
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Re: Oil Change [tondeb0202]
by loncray
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Mar 31, 2008 (6:11 am)
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Replying to: tondeb0202 (Mar 30, 2008 3:55 am)
Thanks, Tondeb - I must say, that's the biggest gap between question and answer I've ever seen on any internet forum, anyplace!
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- #156 of 172
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Re: Change axle fluid? 2006, 1500 [carachee]
by rxpx40
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Apr 03, 2008 (6:44 pm)
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Replying to: carachee (Jan 11, 2008 1:31 pm)
Great day in the morning! $147 to change the axle fluid? I replaced the front *and* rear differential fluid on my '06 MegaCab 2500 4x4 with Amsoil 75W-90 and the total wasn't $147! Yes, you can do this yourself. I took the diff covers off and wirebrushed it since the factory paint cooked off within 3000 miles. I painted the cover with high temp engine paint. Hauling my 7500lb trailer has not even faded the paint. Oh yes- the best part: When I changed to Amsoil, my mileage increased from 21-23 mpg.
Chris
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- #157 of 172
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Re: maintenance 1996 dodge ram 3500 4x4 laramie ext cab [pavery1]
by simmey
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Mar 02, 2009 (7:47 am)
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Replying to: pavery1 (Nov 29, 2002 10:59 am)
well i dont owen a 3500 but i do have a 1500 4x4 sport. i am third owner of the truck and it had 71,000 on it and i have replaced my track bar tierods a/cright front axcle u joint steering gear other steering componites radiator hole in it on seam 3weeks after i bought it my truck only has 105,000 miles on it know. i have put about $8000 in my truck. more to list but cant remember what they are. did you buy your truck used. never no what you are getting. so you are not the only one. 
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- #158 of 172
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Differential Oil Change
by golfgoumba
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Apr 27, 2009 (9:57 am)
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I have a 2007 Mega Cab 1500, I just left the dealership on a scheduled oil change and tire rotation. I have 28,000 miles on it. The service rep came out and told me that they forgot to tell me to change the differential Oil in the Front and Rear axle at 15,000. Told me it was going to cost $350!!! Are they crazy! I am depending you the guys on here, do I need this every 15,000 miles? If I do, isnt 350 alittle steep??
Also they said I will need to do a tuneup at 30,000. Are you kidding me??? In todays technology I have to change 16 spark plugs(because of the hemi) and get this they want to charge $350 for the tuneup. Also the transmission and transfer case oil change for like another 300 more. I think DODGE has gone out there minds.... Tell me guys if this sounds right to you..... Thanks in advance for the feedback.
I love my truck but I am starting to think I should get rid of it.....
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- #159 of 172
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Re: Differential Oil Change [golfgoumba]
by stanoski
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Apr 27, 2009 (2:10 pm)
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Replying to: golfgoumba (Apr 27, 2009 9:57 am)
They told me the same thing. Since I dont tow anything, Im stalling to a later date to do it too.
p.s. I have a 96 with 110K miles on it and Ive never changed the diff fluid so apparently it isnt that important to do on time??.
Ski in TX
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- #160 of 172
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Re: Differential Oil Change [stanoski]
by golfgoumba
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Apr 27, 2009 (2:43 pm)
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Replying to: stanoski (Apr 27, 2009 2:10 pm)
Thanks for the reply, I also do not tow anything and drive it like a baby. I am thinking about holding out to but dont want if its something that will cause me a problem in the long run. I just think 15,000 is alittle early, especially I have not towed one thing and its been driven mostly highway miles. In todays times to give a tune up to truck at 30,000 miles is a joke. Anyway hopefully some more people will chime in on the subject, Time to go fishing and catch some trout before it gets dark...... Thanks again...
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