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Re: Dodge Ram Long Term Storage [cajunsmitty]
by kcram HOST
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Dec 23, 2007 (5:51 pm)
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Replying to: cajunsmitty (Dec 22, 2007 4:19 pm)
While they are taking good care of your truck with all those monthly checks, you should still look to change all the fluids, including gasoline, as quickly as possible. While they are getting some sporadic use, 4 years is too long to expect some of these fluids to still be as serviceable as they should be, and some may have even caused corrosion or been contaminated. Similarly, I'd consider changing the battery, the battery cables, fan belt, and spark plugs/wires for the same reason. They are likely not running the truck long enough to build up to operating temperature for any length of time, so the wear of a cold start every month is taking its toll on all the moving parts.
You may also want to think about new tires fairly quickly. Even if they're not flat-spotted, they are not getting much use and could be cracking or dry-rotting.
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Re: Dodge Ram Long Term Storage [kcram]
by cajunsmitty
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Dec 24, 2007 (1:28 pm)
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Replying to: kcram (Dec 23, 2007 5:51 pm)
Hey, thanks for the advise! I was hoping the it wouldn't be too much trouble getting it back into good shape. I was considering taking it to CarMax and trading it in for a newer Dodge Ram...but this time a 4x4! But now it all depends where I get stationed next...I am pretty attached to the truck. Thanks again.
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Re: Dodge Ram Long Term Storage [cajunsmitty]
by kcram HOST
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Dec 24, 2007 (1:57 pm)
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Replying to: cajunsmitty (Dec 24, 2007 1:28 pm)
No problem! Hopefully, you get stationed stateside for a while and can stick with your Ram 
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