What cracks me up most is people won't do scheduled maintenance on their daily driver, but will turn around and make extra sure that their canam atv gets every 500 to 1000 dollar maintenance
Maintenance is very important. I drive a 2014 FIAT panda. The previous owner did less maintenance on it. Even has a few cigarette burns inside. It was sputtering a bit when I bought it with 160,528. I had it immediately serviced. And since then, I get it serviced every 10,000. It now has 192,270 on the odometer. It's a very happy car now.
It’s a true fact, a study done actually just last year showed that more than 60% of car owners skip on or completely ignore important car service and maintenance. It’s really sad 😞
I have a 2011 Ram 1500 4X4 with the 4.7 V8 currently it has 185k on it and it still runs great. I switched it over to synthetic oil when I bought it. As for service, I change the oil every 3500 miles, Transmission fluid and filter every 40,000 miles, air filter every third oil change, spark plugs every 60,000 miles,transfer case and rear differential fluid every 40,000 miles. Yes it's a few extra bucks, but in 185,000 miles my Ram has never broken down or left me stranded on the side of the road.
Too many wait until there is a problem and by then it is too late completely or will cost you 10X more $ to fix. Easiest and cheapest thing to do to keep a car on the road. My son is 23 and had his own truck for awhile. I have to remind him constantly!
My 06 power wagon has grease zerks on the u joints on the drive shaft. Definitely change the tranny oil and filter every 40k if you tow regularly. My truck shifts fine. Change that engine oil too I change mine every 4k.
I had a ‘22 Ram 1500 Laramie with the 3rd gen EcoDiesel. I know the reputation on the engine ain’t great for the first two generations, but third gen was completely different. They basically went completely insane and fixed practically everything that was wrong with it knowing it’s the last hoorah for it. And I adore it. Insanely good gas mileage. Amazing towing. Feels amazing on the road. The only problem I had with it, was that my truck came out of the factory with the wrong head computer unit and would kill the battery trying to update overnight and couldn’t because it had a wrong module in it. After replaced under warranty and updated manually, it was perfect. Had it for about 30k miles till I got T-boned. I’d buy it again in a heartbeat. An amazing truck. And service on it was a breeze. Super easy oil changes, easy transmission service as well, everything is clear and easy to get to. Love it.
I agree with you on the Ecodiesel. I had a 2014. Absolutely loved the truck. Fuel mileage that was unbelievable and really decent power. Servicing was very easy, I also agree about the transmission I like to have died when the dealership told me you didn't service the fluid. They told me it was lifetime. Then I asked who determined what the lifetime of a vehicle was? My Ecodiesel went to 237k miles before I traded it in on a 2018 2500 Diesel last year. And a majority of that gen engine had already been replaced. Mine was still original. And other then recalled issues flawless.
The air dam rotates down when above 45 MPH to reduce drag under the truck and increase fuel economy. There are also louvers behind the grill that do the same to increase aerodynamics.
Companies like RAM don't help by claiming "lifetime fluid" on the transmission yet the manufacturer ZF says to change the fluid around 60k. The dealer wont even do the service for you and if they do agree to it the cost is ridiculous. Just did all my fluids myself for a few hundred.
My dad got a Ram 1500 new in 2018. He had zero issues with it as far as I know. After he passed during the pandemic I ended up with it and at 32k miles. It must’ve lost heart after he left because things have constantly been breaking and it has been very well cared for. Spontaneous gas leak from a crack in the plastic gas tank. Various electrical issues that I did have fixed under warranty, which has since timed out. The gas tank cost me $2500 out of pocket. A seal is bad somewhere in the cabin that I can’t track down without taking out the interior so it doesn’t get wet anymore. The cruise control still goes in and out even after two prior services at the dealer for that very issue. I just hardly use it anymore unless it feels like working. No engine issues and nothing drive train related so far. One of the rear shocks is already leaking. I’ve already replaced the tires once. It’s just a 1500 with the Pentastar V6 and it’s plenty fine for what my dad got it for which was light hauling for home remodeling and crap. I use it the same way and prefer to drive my car over using the truck unless I have to. I’m not going to crap all over Dodge but after 2 caravans, a Journey and an earlier Pacifica I’ve since switched to Toyota. The quality control, especially with electrical, is just a nightmare in my experience. After 70k or so miles I always had issues and sometimes way earlier than that.
Similar story for me. New 2018 F150 in late 2017. At about 70k. Did all the fluids already and do the oil every 5k. No drivetrain issues but random bs and warranty work. Out of warranty work has included the wiper linkage seizing, a very thin and cheap exhaust clamp rotting off (replaced myself), tailgate harness crapped out. Not overly impressed
@@JOHNJ0HN9111 our 14 Journey I got the wife after a nice rental experience was a bad one. I still have panic attacks about that car it was such a nightmare and we got it new. We actually still have it and my wife got a lifetime warranty and still takes it to the dealer to fix. Seems the one in the truck is solid I’ve driven across the state several times and no overheating issues we had on the journey. Isn’t the E torque variant either and I can’t imagine what complications that introduced.
One thing I might be able to help you with is if you’re talking about the cab leaking in the rear when it rains it can be the 3rd brake light gasket needs to be replaced.
@@He11Raiser4Life12015 1500 Ram; I had a bad seal (caulking) between panels behind the driver-side rear seat. They had to remove the box and reseal the seam. Chased it for awhile until they zeroed in on it.
Over here in the UK, most people service their cars when taking them for their annual mandatory vehicle roadworthiness check. It just makes sense. I have a 14 year old Honda CR-Z with zero issues, partly because it has a full annual service history since new.
I just rolled over 92K on my 22 Hemi. I have the unicorn if you read the forums. Im on the original cam, lifters, manifolds and waterpump, front diff and axles too. I tow frequently and change the oil every 3K , trans every 60K and wash the underside every month to make sure it stays clean.
I retired in 2010 and bought a new Dodge Ram 1500 (the last year for Dodge) Big Horn Crew Cab with the 5.7 Hemi. 130,000 miles and no problems at all. Oil and filter changed every 5,000 miles. At 60,000 miles, plugs, motor oil, transmission flush and transfer cases fluid change. Just did the same at 120,000 miles plus brake system flush and fill and cooling system flush and fill. Hope to pass it on when I pass on! Let the grandkids fight over it!
I just did a full service (I did all the work) on a ram I purchased, to do every thing and bring it up to service it was 1k in parts. I talk to people and they do not even know you need to do timing chain at around 100k, not to mention change all the fluids. And yet they wonder why they spend so much money on a auto and then it fails them.
I also have a 2019 Ram, and we absolutely love it. We have had it since it was new, and it now has a bit over 50k miles. I am OCD about maintenance, especially now that it is deligated to towing our Camper. I do all of the oil changes myself, and the one complaint I have is that the oil filter is right above the power assist steering... why... all of that room and the oil filter is there... any rate, the air dam that you were looking at is designed to close vents in front of the grill and drop that air dam down to reduce air drag based on vehicle speed and operating temperature. Love the content, Mr. Wizard! Please keep them coming!
My '81 Chevy Deluxe Step Side had a air deflector underneath the radiator. I figure that it was either for radiator fan efficiency or for fuel economy. The truck had a 4.1 inline six and three on the tree and 4:11 rear differential and advertised on the window sticker as getting 27 mpg highway and it got that. With it's ten gallon fuel tank it surely needed it.
I chuckled as an owner of multiple RAM trucks. There is always something amiss with these beasts. 😆 you just have to get used to a creak here, a leak there.
The device in the front is an air dam that deploys as a fuel economy aid. As for "lifetime" transmission fluid.... When the transmission fails, the fluid has lived it's "lifetime" I am also a firm believer that those fluids still need to be changed at regular intervals.
I think, here in America, it's often a trust issue. Or rather a lack of trust in mechanics in general. There's a sort of stigma surrounding mechanics recommending services. It's kind of engrained in consumer mentality that many mechanics are trying to take advantage of them by recommending things. Unfortunately, that stereotype is perpetuated by less than reputable shops. It also doesn't help that even the simplist services can be unexpectedly expensive.
Thanks Wizzard, the maintenance thing is true. Although I live in South Africa, I am of German decent and am just as fastidious about my Mercedes's maintenance. My 2010 E350 CDi (diesel) is at 276 000km (172 000 miles) with the same motor, transmission and running gear. Have only ever done the scheduled services, tyres, rotors and brake pads, that's it. Dig your channel, thanks!
Maintance so far has kept the CVT in my 2017 Corolla going for 145k miles +. I commute roughly 120 miles a day and the car routinely gets 40+ MPG. I’m in a Corolla forum and there’s tons of post of people with this transmission with over 200k on the original fluid. I’ve changed mine three times so far lol no it’s not cheap but the car is still butter smooth!
Change diff fluid, transfer case fluid, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, and get a coolant flush. All of those fluids are well overdue. So are spark plugs, they are due at 100k on that car iirc. Those things are necessary to keep the respective components working well. Just doing oil tires and brakes is not sufficient maintenance.
I believe a lot of the declined "maintenance" is due to the fact that folks have learned that dealerships are not trustworthy....I was on the end of one of their bogus recommendations and thankfully declined. An honest mechanic is worth their weight in gold. I have learned a lot watching folks like yourself and will attempt any repair within reason.
See from the perspective of an honest mechanic, you can't process why people have the attitude of "it works stop trying to tell me it needs xyz" but most mechanics are not honest. You bring it in for an oil change and they tell you it needs a new belt, a new water pump, new spark plugs and coils and new shocks. Car is at 106k miles, i did all but the shocks 5k miles ago at the 100k, but he's trying to pull a fast one because it's still close to 100k. Then the shocks get thrown in despite no visible or functional issues with the shocks, rides right and sits right/level and none are leaking. And of course he writes up an estimate for all this and it's 7000 dollars, when you had this service done 4 months ago and it was 2000
I know how much oil is in my front and rear diff. I know how much fluid is in my transmission and I know the mileage. I have 1,994 miles on my oil and filter. My antifreeze was flushed and refilled in September, and a new 4-core radiator. New shocks all around in October. My tires were replaced in June. My air filter gets cleaned or replaced every 3K oil change. I had a CE light for evap system, I replaced the valve on the intake. This is what is required to keep an old high mileage vehicle out of the salvage yard. Assuming that it was a good vehicle from the start. Because I drive one of the most common trucks on the market, parts is cheap. I probably spent a couple of grand$$ on maintenance this year, so about 2-3 car payments.
It seems the 2019 was the best year for the 5th generation. With mine I dont beat it and drive the speed limit. I drive less then 7000 miles a year and use only full synthetic oil ( Castro or Valvoline ). I brought mine used with 12K on the odometer for 42K. The only options it came with was the E Torque and it's works good. I also have two other Chrysler products a 2012 Dodge Challenger and a 2014 Chrysler 300 AWD, and all still run great. Hopefully with Carlos gone the new CEO can save these brands.
Own a '21 laramie with 72k miles. I maintain everything myself. Trans fluid at 60k, diff at 50k, oil, air, cabin at the right times. Still with that, both exh. manifolds cracked and replaced at 44k under warranty, steering rack groaning a little after that, replaced front center jumpseat seatbelt retract mechanism recently, and now fuel tank not venting when filling at the pump
You guys are wasting your time in replacing those warping manifolds. The new one is gonna do the exact same thing. What I do is remove the old one and used a large belt sander I got from Harbor Freight and resurface the manifold back flat. This is a longer term solution because once cast iron warps, it doesn't warp much further so the sanded flang stays FLAT after the repair.
@Czechbound exhaust manifold leaks dont take the truck out of commission. It's an annoyance as the truck ticks for a couple of minutes on startup, until it warms up, and quiets down.
Hey car wizard don't know if you are listening I have similar dodge ram with the 16 spark plug hemi. Noticed after replacing the plugs some corrosion on the coil packs. Cleaned them with emery cloth but didn't feel comfortable luckily I found new oem packs online for $300 for all 8 and having to replace the value cover gaskets. Did it all myself wasn't that hard.
I have a 2017 ram 1500 which has served me well! what does bother me is now a days certain parts have become more complexed and expensive i.e. the transmission pan is $450 every time you do the transmission service the filter is now built in to the pan and it is plastic. Right to the garbage, no exceptions! P.S Wizard "ZF Friedrichshafen AG" recommends servicing the transmission ever 60k miles or 100k kilometers!
taking proactive steps to prevent a problem is far more effective and efficient than trying to fix it after it's already occurred. Here's a breakdown of why prevention is so powerful: * Cost-Effectiveness: Prevention often requires less time, effort, and resources than dealing with the consequences of a problem. For example, regular car maintenance is cheaper than expensive repairs after a breakdown. * Reduced Stress and Anxiety: Knowing you've taken steps to prevent potential issues can significantly reduce stress and anxiety.
While there's some validity to the assertion that folks here in the USA generally are lax on vehicle maintenance, it's also a fact that dealerships are notorious for overselling unnecessary services whenever a vehicle goes in for routine maintenance. In other words, not every repair shop is as honest and competent as Omega and The Car Wizard are. In reality, what vehicle owners should do is educate themselves on the basics of their vehicles and what's best for them. For example, it never hurts to change out all fluids, other than the regularly scheduled oil changes that are an absolute must (and should be done at even shorter intervals if there's a turbo), every 4-5 years or 40-50K miles, excepting for CVTs, which should be done more frequently, regardless of what an owner's manual recommends.
My company buys fleets of these and they are pretty good. They have draw backs and I do not see them lasting much past 200k if that many miles. I have seen many engines done at 130k miles. Other than a few things they are rock solid up until you start reaching the 130k mile mark then things start happening with them. They buy 2500 4x4's with the 6.4l. I really like the new 2024 they put me in has the 8 speed German made transmission and it is great. I love how Rams ride and handle leaps and bounds better than the competition.
Active Air Dam is the part the wizard was wondering about. Comes down at speed for aero. Looks like it's been replaced recently by the cleanliness of it. FYI they're troublesome and Ram extended the warranty on them for 7 years I think, for customer satisfaction.
It’s not for “customer satisfaction”, it’s because of emissions requirements. The engine light will come on if the air dam fails to operate. This will cause the vehicle to fail to limit emissions due to no longer operating the engine/vehicle in an efficient way as designed, which is why it’s tied to the engine light. This will fail inspections in all states that require emission checks.
@iggibars most likely that's the reason, however, it's still referred to as a customer satisfaction campaign. Same as the leaking cab around the third brake light, which doesn't affect efficiency, as written in the bulletin: "FCA US LLC is taking this action to demonstrate its commitment to your continued satisfaction."
The active air dam drops at 45mph to help improve aero. On the rams and ford it does about .0001 mpg better with it. The parts usually rust or go bad causing a cel. Most remove it. This coincides with the active grill shutters and on upper trims the air suspension that lowers at speed. On my 21 ram turning all of it off I got .5mpg better at 75mph running the same loop. Lots of tech to make a brick less brick like
Key drivers for car owners not wanting to do maintenance: 1. Manufacturers went away from oil changes every 3k miles and tire rotation every other oil change. If you don't need to do an oil change so often why do you need to do anything else? 2. Stealerships trying to get customers to do more than what is needed for a certain mileage; i.e., fuel system flushes, brake system flush and doing replacement of wear parts early. 3. Direct injection engines requiring much more care of the engine
In 1983 I purchased a 5 L GT Mustang. In 1985 through 87. I worked at a oil change facility.. I change the oil in that car every thousand miles. Unfortunately, it was stolen in 1993 never recovered at 90,000 miles.. so I will never know how long that 5.0 lasted.
2020 Ram 1500 Hemi LARAMIE SPORT with 99000 miles and the starter went to intermittent starting. Dealer said I cant find nothing wrong.. (tried to charge me but could not provide me with any diagnositcs performed. So took to recommended local shop.. ... left over night ... and the shop hooked up diagnostics in morning .. bad starter... 600 bucks later.... Nice truck ... besides a new battery after 3 years old.
Also, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), the average annual mileage for a European vehicle is around 12,000 kilometers (~7,500 miles) and the average number of miles driven per year in the United States is 13,476. And that's because a European country is the size of a Texas county, and their cities are not as spread out as ours.
Wizard excellent advice for everybody I've never replaced an engine or a transmission on all the vehicles I've owned over the last 50 years even the few English cars that I've owned ,,,,,,,,, 2 months ago I did a major service on my Ford Transit connect wagon it had reached 100,000 km and my mechanic said they wished everybody was a thorough as I am
for 100k miles that truck is very clean, it looks like it was serviced properly, the only thing i would do if i were him was get it rustproofed every 2 years, (you want an undercoating thats like oil not like tar it works better because it doesnt go crusty but it needs to be redone every 1-2 years)
German cars do NOT tolerate neglect! I have never had any issues with any that I've had, but they were maintained meticulously. But they have been cheapened with plastic parts to the point that I'm reluctant to own another. I apply the same maintenance philosophy to my Toyota and Ford. Take care of your rides and they will take care of you.
I have a '17 with almost 100K. Will be doing the plugs, PCV valve and coolant for my 100K service. I did all gear boxes and the transmission fluid at 60K. Note on those ZF transmissions, the filter is integrated into the pan. You need a new pan, plus the fluid to do the job, and the fluid isn't cheap, but you're just doing a drain and fill so you will only be adding about 1/3 of the capacity. Also not a bad idea to check your brake fluid if you haven't had that flushed out. I keep telling people, these are not bad trucks, but you have to maintain them. No, it's not a Tundra in terms of longevity, but in my mind, there's no reason you shouldn't be able to get 150-200k relatively trouble free miles out of them. Start abusing them by stretching out oil change intervals, excessive idling, neglecting other maintenance, and you will have problems, guaranteed.
I remember one time I took my early 2000s Cadillac into a mechanic shop to replace the belts, fluids ect because I bought it used and didn't know when anything was done. The mechanics was telling me people usually just wait for belts and stuff to break and they get stranded before they fix things. 😅
Cannot understand people that do not maintain their vehicles, but then bad mouth the brand when they eventually break. Had my 2018 Peugeot 508 Fastback since February 2020 and only put 35K miles on it. But I have religiously followed the manufacturer's recommended service intervals and then some. Often changing the oil a lot sooner. Past experience has taught me not to skimp on the oil, it prevents soooooo many potential problems down the road.
9:06 That's a chin spoiler that tucks away when below 15mph, and deploys at around 35 mph, for better aerodynamics and better gas mileage. If the truck has air suspension, then it would not have this, the truck would just lower its self. Hope that helps, I got a 19 Ram 1500 myself with the Hemi, almost at 120k, still runs wonderfully.
On maintenance culture: I lived in Europe for a few years and can confirm that in some countries (e.g., the UK, Germany and the Netherlands), your vehicle must pass an annual safety/emissions test to be on the road. In the UK, this begins after the first 3yrs of a brand-new vehicle. And without your test certificate, your insurance is automatically void and your driver's licence is at risk. Don't even think of escaping enforcement because it's all detectable by a hand-held police device. Indeed, in the UK, if you're taking your vehicle off the road for a while (for whatever reason), you must submit a sworn declaration to that effect. The test itself is a dreaded experience. For example, a rust patch can result in s fail, not because it affects the structure, but because any sharp edges can cause injury. Which is why used cars are quite cheap in Europe compared to North America. This might be what The Wizard's German pal is referring to.
As a Dutchman I can confirm this. The MOT (UK), APK (NL) and TÜV (GER) inspection schedules are extremely rigorous and garages are very regularly tested on their correct performance of those inspections. Here in the Netherlands, even things as simple as having lights that are incorrectly aligned can cause a garage to be legally required to hold your vehicle until corrected! Let alone things like worn tires, blown shocks, overly rusty bodies and chassis... So people are required to take their vehicles to garages at least once a year anyway, might as well pay for a full annual service while they're there anyway.
People don't understand how important spark maintenance actually is. If you change your spark plugs ON TIME, you will prolong the life of the ignition coils. What people don't understand is going past the change interval puts too much strain on the coil because the coil now has to charge and jump a much larger spark gap. This puts a tremendous amount of heat in the ignition coil and damages them. Also, change your plug boots as well when doing plugs and use plently of dielectric grease inside the boot.
I have owned a BMW for 16 years and have always done all the maintenance. When people ask me about owning a BMW, I always say they are good as long as you do all the maintenance. As you mentioned, most people do not. I have a good, trusted BMW mechanic, which is also essential. BMWs are not Hondas or Toyotas and do not tolerate deferred maintenance.
we drive vehicles twice as far; if you compare vehicle breaking down to miles driven it is the same and big corporate dealerships try to sell everything under the sun when you bring a vehicle in for scheduled maintenance...trying to sell stuff the manufacture does not recommend....*dealerships and independent repair shops charge way to much for not high-skilled routine maintenance services....**this all turns-off American consumers when it comes to maintenance....the consumer relies on the dealership to give them manufacture scheduled maintenace but the corporate dealerships try to sell their made-up maintenance schedule....
Skipped maintenance causing expensive repairs is the best way to get people to learn and remember to make sure it gets done next time. Nobody wants to go through expensive repairs like that again.
I just bought a fleet maintained diesel with 250k the truck itself is flawless but the seats and arm rest are trashed. I am adding a bypass filter and a diesel lift pump and filters. I am going all in on longevity mods.
I do my own maintenance because I had never had good experiences with shop maintenance. I feel like most people do not keep up with scheduled maintenance.
I can confirm that, I have a 25 year old MB E320 that I did all scheduled maintenance and not a single issue with either engine or transmission. Only serpentine belt tensioner went bad 4 years ago.
Your right Wizard. Either the people have zero interest in maintaining their cars, OR they have no skills, and zero interest in maintaining themselves. (Got a 14' Charger R/T myself, and just did all 16 plugs. Not a hard job) Little tid bit, back in the late 50's early 60's Chrysler had Imperials, but was not called a Chrysler Imperial, just called Imperial, until they changed it to a Chrysler Imperial in around 1965 I think.
Over here in the Nederlands the most people service there cars Because we have to pass the Dutch APK (car periodically inspection) every year so it's important to have a good service.
Nothing should be scarier to a potential buyer than a car with no service records offered at below market price. You should not only run away, but also grab the hand of a stranger while you're running and have them with you like you just seen a monster coming.
If the audience doesn’t want interior reviews then why do we have them? people skip them obviously ,it’s not relative to the engine and the primary reason the audience is watching is to learn about maintenance on vehicles, what to buy, and what not to buy, and your general opinion on maintaining a vehicle. other than that it seems like you are just us trying to get your videos over the 10 minute line for your gain thanks, Dave👍
I do maintenance myself on my old ass 2014 Buick. Everyone hates the car and it has bad reputation, but the reason is that these cars rarely maintained properly because of a labour cost.
At 100k I would be checking all fluids also and change transmission, brake and coolant if it has not been done, driveline fluids need routine maintenance also and engine oil. No mention of battery.
The biggest reason people neglect maintenance on their vehicles here in the US is because they buy vehicles they can’t afford. People buy vehicles that they can barely afford to make the payment on. so there’s no money left for anything else.
Sparkplugs and filters, that's it?? Here in Europe at 100.000 mls the car is due for a full distribution overhaul: chains/belts, tensioners, waterpump, thermostat...
Valvoline restore and protect oil. Replace the transmission fluid replace the brake and the power steering fluids. When you replace the spark plugs make sure that you use the Bosch iridium plugs on it they will Outlast the stock plugs on that by at least twice I don't know whether Chrysler ever offered Riddim plugs for the Hemi but I have put them in the hemis and gotten superb fuel mileage out of them after that. Probably doesn't need differential fluid exchange but it wouldn't be a bad idea to check. And at 100,000 miles, the transfer case should have the fluid changed in it it is not bad insurance. There are still U-joints that you can get that are greasable. I would add them to the vehicle if and when they need to be changed. A mix of about 70% transmission fluid 30% PB Blaster and a about an ounce of Dawn dish detergent in a spray bottle and spray everything underneath that truck especially even the dry slight rust that's on it and it will maintain a lot of that undercarriage for a long time. I try and change coolant every 3 years whether the book says it or not. There is no way that all the differential Metals don't cause acid buildup in the cooling system.
You've been in too many forums! You do know he works on exotic cars and knows what he's doing?? Why are you telling a professional shop owners what he should do in such length?? Very disrespectful because I'm sure you don't have a clue
fluid service on that ZF transmission is about 500 to 600 in parts. Requires pan replacement as filter is built into it and about 8-10 quarts of very expensive fluid. That does not include labor. Strange process for that transmission. Measure what comes out and put that back in is the easiest way.
The owner of the shop I go to always tells other customers how well I take care of my car and I don't have a fancy flashy car, but I take care of my car, because it's cheaper than the alternative, like an engine or transmission etc
What cracks me up most is people won't do scheduled maintenance on their daily driver, but will turn around and make extra sure that their canam atv gets every 500 to 1000 dollar maintenance
Snowmobile people in a nutshell. 6000$ a year on the sled and the truck carrying it is barely making it to the trail
I get it but people like to spend money on hobbies.
Maintenance is very important. I drive a 2014 FIAT panda. The previous owner did less maintenance on it. Even has a few cigarette burns inside. It was sputtering a bit when I bought it with 160,528. I had it immediately serviced. And since then, I get it serviced every 10,000. It now has 192,270 on the odometer. It's a very happy car now.
It’s a true fact, a study done actually just last year showed that more than 60% of car owners skip on or completely ignore important car service and maintenance. It’s really sad 😞
I have a 2011 Ram 1500 4X4 with the 4.7 V8 currently it has 185k on it and it still runs great. I switched it over to synthetic oil when I bought it. As for service, I change the oil every 3500 miles, Transmission fluid and filter every 40,000 miles, air filter every third oil change, spark plugs every 60,000 miles,transfer case and rear differential fluid every 40,000 miles. Yes it's a few extra bucks, but in 185,000 miles my Ram has never broken down or left me stranded on the side of the road.
It's amazing how few people change coolant, transmission, power steering fluid or brake fluid at recommended intervals.
Too many wait until there is a problem and by then it is too late completely or will cost you 10X more $ to fix. Easiest and cheapest thing to do to keep a car on the road. My son is 23 and had his own truck for awhile. I have to remind him constantly!
Don’t forget the rear differential fluid
I change coolant like every 2 years on my vehicles being in the hot South an oil regularly. They never have any problems.
Part of the problem is the manufacturers telling people they only have to change major fluids after 150k or never
My 06 power wagon has grease zerks on the u joints on the drive shaft. Definitely change the tranny oil and filter every 40k if you tow regularly. My truck shifts fine. Change that engine oil too I change mine every 4k.
I had a ‘22 Ram 1500 Laramie with the 3rd gen EcoDiesel. I know the reputation on the engine ain’t great for the first two generations, but third gen was completely different. They basically went completely insane and fixed practically everything that was wrong with it knowing it’s the last hoorah for it. And I adore it. Insanely good gas mileage. Amazing towing. Feels amazing on the road. The only problem I had with it, was that my truck came out of the factory with the wrong head computer unit and would kill the battery trying to update overnight and couldn’t because it had a wrong module in it. After replaced under warranty and updated manually, it was perfect. Had it for about 30k miles till I got T-boned. I’d buy it again in a heartbeat. An amazing truck. And service on it was a breeze. Super easy oil changes, easy transmission service as well, everything is clear and easy to get to. Love it.
I agree with you on the Ecodiesel. I had a 2014. Absolutely loved the truck. Fuel mileage that was unbelievable and really decent power. Servicing was very easy, I also agree about the transmission I like to have died when the dealership told me you didn't service the fluid. They told me it was lifetime. Then I asked who determined what the lifetime of a vehicle was? My Ecodiesel went to 237k miles before I traded it in on a 2018 2500 Diesel last year. And a majority of that gen engine had already been replaced. Mine was still original. And other then recalled issues flawless.
The air dam rotates down when above 45 MPH to reduce drag under the truck and increase fuel economy. There are also louvers behind the grill that do the same to increase aerodynamics.
my 2014 dodge fart had that feature 😂
The ram is probably so happy on the inside knowing it's owner takes care of him
Huh?
The Ram just looks mad all the time
Yes the ram gazes up lovingly at the owner's bedroom window at night
Haha!
Vehicles and boats are female 😂🎉
Companies like RAM don't help by claiming "lifetime fluid" on the transmission yet the manufacturer ZF says to change the fluid around 60k. The dealer wont even do the service for you and if they do agree to it the cost is ridiculous. Just did all my fluids myself for a few hundred.
My dad got a Ram 1500 new in 2018. He had zero issues with it as far as I know. After he passed during the pandemic I ended up with it and at 32k miles. It must’ve lost heart after he left because things have constantly been breaking and it has been very well cared for. Spontaneous gas leak from a crack in the plastic gas tank. Various electrical issues that I did have fixed under warranty, which has since timed out. The gas tank cost me $2500 out of pocket. A seal is bad somewhere in the cabin that I can’t track down without taking out the interior so it doesn’t get wet anymore. The cruise control still goes in and out even after two prior services at the dealer for that very issue. I just hardly use it anymore unless it feels like working.
No engine issues and nothing drive train related so far. One of the rear shocks is already leaking. I’ve already replaced the tires once. It’s just a 1500 with the Pentastar V6 and it’s plenty fine for what my dad got it for which was light hauling for home remodeling and crap. I use it the same way and prefer to drive my car over using the truck unless I have to. I’m not going to crap all over Dodge but after 2 caravans, a Journey and an earlier Pacifica I’ve since switched to Toyota. The quality control, especially with electrical, is just a nightmare in my experience. After 70k or so miles I always had issues and sometimes way earlier than that.
pentastar v6 are not that.. some get lucky and have a good one... he wanted to save on gas i get why he got a v6..
Similar story for me. New 2018 F150 in late 2017. At about 70k. Did all the fluids already and do the oil every 5k. No drivetrain issues but random bs and warranty work. Out of warranty work has included the wiper linkage seizing, a very thin and cheap exhaust clamp rotting off (replaced myself), tailgate harness crapped out. Not overly impressed
@@JOHNJ0HN9111 our 14 Journey I got the wife after a nice rental experience was a bad one. I still have panic attacks about that car it was such a nightmare and we got it new. We actually still have it and my wife got a lifetime warranty and still takes it to the dealer to fix. Seems the one in the truck is solid I’ve driven across the state several times and no overheating issues we had on the journey. Isn’t the E torque variant either and I can’t imagine what complications that introduced.
One thing I might be able to help you with is if you’re talking about the cab leaking in the rear when it rains it can be the 3rd brake light gasket needs to be replaced.
@@He11Raiser4Life12015 1500 Ram; I had a bad seal (caulking) between panels behind the driver-side rear seat. They had to remove the box and reseal the seam. Chased it for awhile until they zeroed in on it.
Over here in the UK, most people service their cars when taking them for their annual mandatory vehicle roadworthiness check. It just makes sense. I have a 14 year old Honda CR-Z with zero issues, partly because it has a full annual service history since new.
I just rolled over 92K on my 22 Hemi. I have the unicorn if you read the forums. Im on the original cam, lifters, manifolds and waterpump, front diff and axles too. I tow frequently and change the oil every 3K , trans every 60K and wash the underside every month to make sure it stays clean.
I retired in 2010 and bought a new Dodge Ram 1500 (the last year for Dodge) Big Horn Crew Cab with the 5.7 Hemi. 130,000 miles and no problems at all. Oil and filter changed every 5,000 miles. At 60,000 miles, plugs, motor oil, transmission flush and transfer cases fluid change. Just did the same at 120,000 miles plus brake system flush and fill and cooling system flush and fill. Hope to pass it on when I pass on! Let the grandkids fight over it!
Miss Wizard being in awe of the massive drive shaft made me chuckle.
I just did a full service (I did all the work) on a ram I purchased, to do every thing and bring it up to service it was 1k in parts. I talk to people and they do not even know you need to do timing chain at around 100k, not to mention change all the fluids. And yet they wonder why they spend so much money on a auto and then it fails them.
Are you changing out the timing chain or timing belt? If you have to change out the chain @100k miles that's garbage engineering.
I also have a 2019 Ram, and we absolutely love it. We have had it since it was new, and it now has a bit over 50k miles. I am OCD about maintenance, especially now that it is deligated to towing our Camper. I do all of the oil changes myself, and the one complaint I have is that the oil filter is right above the power assist steering... why... all of that room and the oil filter is there... any rate, the air dam that you were looking at is designed to close vents in front of the grill and drop that air dam down to reduce air drag based on vehicle speed and operating temperature. Love the content, Mr. Wizard! Please keep them coming!
My '81 Chevy Deluxe Step Side had a air deflector underneath the radiator. I figure that it was either for radiator fan efficiency or for fuel economy. The truck had a 4.1 inline six and three on the tree and 4:11 rear differential and advertised on the window sticker as getting 27 mpg highway and it got that. With it's ten gallon fuel tank it surely needed it.
I chuckled as an owner of multiple RAM trucks. There is always something amiss with these beasts. 😆 you just have to get used to a creak here, a leak there.
The device in the front is an air dam that deploys as a fuel economy aid. As for "lifetime" transmission fluid.... When the transmission fails, the fluid has lived it's "lifetime" I am also a firm believer that those fluids still need to be changed at regular intervals.
I think, here in America, it's often a trust issue. Or rather a lack of trust in mechanics in general. There's a sort of stigma surrounding mechanics recommending services. It's kind of engrained in consumer mentality that many mechanics are trying to take advantage of them by recommending things. Unfortunately, that stereotype is perpetuated by less than reputable shops. It also doesn't help that even the simplist services can be unexpectedly expensive.
Thanks Wizzard, the maintenance thing is true. Although I live in South Africa, I am of German decent and am just as fastidious about my Mercedes's maintenance. My 2010 E350 CDi (diesel) is at 276 000km (172 000 miles) with the same motor, transmission and running gear. Have only ever done the scheduled services, tyres, rotors and brake pads, that's it.
Dig your channel, thanks!
Maintance so far has kept the CVT in my 2017 Corolla going for 145k miles +. I commute roughly 120 miles a day and the car routinely gets 40+ MPG. I’m in a Corolla forum and there’s tons of post of people with this transmission with over 200k on the original fluid. I’ve changed mine three times so far lol no it’s not cheap but the car is still butter smooth!
2016 , getting 41.6 mpg . change oil every 3000 miles .
I follow my scheduled maintenance very closely. Over the years that practice has saved me a great deal of money.
I had a 2010 Highlander maintained it personally for a 145,000 miles, only changed oil, tires and brakes
Change diff fluid, transfer case fluid, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, and get a coolant flush. All of those fluids are well overdue. So are spark plugs, they are due at 100k on that car iirc. Those things are necessary to keep the respective components working well. Just doing oil tires and brakes is not sufficient maintenance.
I believe a lot of the declined "maintenance" is due to the fact that folks have learned that dealerships are not trustworthy....I was on the end of one of their bogus recommendations and thankfully declined. An honest mechanic is worth their weight in gold. I have learned a lot watching folks like yourself and will attempt any repair within reason.
See from the perspective of an honest mechanic, you can't process why people have the attitude of "it works stop trying to tell me it needs xyz" but most mechanics are not honest. You bring it in for an oil change and they tell you it needs a new belt, a new water pump, new spark plugs and coils and new shocks. Car is at 106k miles, i did all but the shocks 5k miles ago at the 100k, but he's trying to pull a fast one because it's still close to 100k. Then the shocks get thrown in despite no visible or functional issues with the shocks, rides right and sits right/level and none are leaking. And of course he writes up an estimate for all this and it's 7000 dollars, when you had this service done 4 months ago and it was 2000
This.
12:24 ford has leaf springs gm also.. only ram has coils. except the EV TRUCKS
I know how much oil is in my front and rear diff. I know how much fluid is in my transmission and I know the mileage. I have 1,994 miles on my oil and filter. My antifreeze was flushed and refilled in September, and a new 4-core radiator. New shocks all around in October. My tires were replaced in June. My air filter gets cleaned or replaced every 3K oil change. I had a CE light for evap system, I replaced the valve on the intake. This is what is required to keep an old high mileage vehicle out of the salvage yard. Assuming that it was a good vehicle from the start. Because I drive one of the most common trucks on the market, parts is cheap. I probably spent a couple of grand$$ on maintenance this year, so about 2-3 car payments.
It seems the 2019 was the best year for the 5th generation. With mine I dont beat it and drive the speed limit. I drive less then 7000 miles a year and use only full synthetic oil ( Castro or Valvoline ). I brought mine used with 12K on the odometer for 42K. The only options it came with was the E Torque and it's works good. I also have two other Chrysler products a 2012 Dodge Challenger and a 2014 Chrysler 300 AWD, and all still run great. Hopefully with Carlos gone the new CEO can save these brands.
Love my 2021 Ram Laramie 1500. Just turned 34K miles and I always do the scheduled maintenance. Runs great, does everything I need it to do.
Own a '21 laramie with 72k miles. I maintain everything myself. Trans fluid at 60k, diff at 50k, oil, air, cabin at the right times. Still with that, both exh. manifolds cracked and replaced at 44k under
warranty, steering rack groaning a little after that, replaced front center jumpseat seatbelt retract mechanism recently, and now fuel tank not venting when filling at the pump
2020 5.7 71k miles. Waiting on a manifold since august. Etorque replaced under warranty. Do maintenance. No other issues.
same but with 45k miles. and no etorque.. been waiting for months for parts for the manifold.
Holy Moly, only 4 years old and it's out of commission for 4 months. Hope it comes to you soon !
Same also waiting on a manifold since september, 39k miles... About to just go BD Diesel as that one appears to not crack like the OEM ones do.
You guys are wasting your time in replacing those warping manifolds. The new one is gonna do the exact same thing. What I do is remove the old one and used a large belt sander I got from Harbor Freight and resurface the manifold back flat. This is a longer term solution because once cast iron warps, it doesn't warp much further so the sanded flang stays FLAT after the repair.
@Czechbound exhaust manifold leaks dont take the truck out of commission. It's an annoyance as the truck ticks for a couple of minutes on startup, until it warms up, and quiets down.
Big time preventative measures guy here. I really enjoy it. It makes me feel good inside
Hey car wizard don't know if you are listening I have similar dodge ram with the 16 spark plug hemi. Noticed after replacing the plugs some corrosion on the coil packs. Cleaned them with emery cloth but didn't feel comfortable luckily I found new oem packs online for $300 for all 8 and having to replace the value cover gaskets. Did it all myself wasn't that hard.
I have a 2017 ram 1500 which has served me well! what does bother me is now a days certain parts have become more complexed and expensive i.e. the transmission pan is $450 every time you do the transmission service the filter is now built in to the pan and it is plastic. Right to the garbage, no exceptions!
P.S Wizard "ZF Friedrichshafen AG" recommends servicing the transmission ever 60k miles or 100k kilometers!
taking proactive steps to prevent a problem is far more effective and efficient than trying to fix it after it's already occurred. Here's a breakdown of why prevention is so powerful:
* Cost-Effectiveness: Prevention often requires less time, effort, and resources than dealing with the consequences of a problem. For example, regular car maintenance is cheaper than expensive repairs after a breakdown.
* Reduced Stress and Anxiety: Knowing you've taken steps to prevent potential issues can significantly reduce stress and anxiety.
While there's some validity to the assertion that folks here in the USA generally are lax on vehicle maintenance, it's also a fact that dealerships are notorious for overselling unnecessary services whenever a vehicle goes in for routine maintenance. In other words, not every repair shop is as honest and competent as Omega and The Car Wizard are. In reality, what vehicle owners should do is educate themselves on the basics of their vehicles and what's best for them. For example, it never hurts to change out all fluids, other than the regularly scheduled oil changes that are an absolute must (and should be done at even shorter intervals if there's a turbo), every 4-5 years or 40-50K miles, excepting for CVTs, which should be done more frequently, regardless of what an owner's manual recommends.
My motto is; keep the fluids new, keep the vehicle new.
My company buys fleets of these and they are pretty good. They have draw backs and I do not see them lasting much past 200k if that many miles. I have seen many engines done at 130k miles. Other than a few things they are rock solid up until you start reaching the 130k mile mark then things start happening with them. They buy 2500 4x4's with the 6.4l. I really like the new 2024 they put me in has the 8 speed German made transmission and it is great. I love how Rams ride and handle leaps and bounds better than the competition.
Active Air Dam is the part the wizard was wondering about. Comes down at speed for aero.
Looks like it's been replaced recently by the cleanliness of it. FYI they're troublesome and Ram extended the warranty on them for 7 years I think, for customer satisfaction.
It’s not for “customer satisfaction”, it’s because of emissions requirements. The engine light will come on if the air dam fails to operate. This will cause the vehicle to fail to limit emissions due to no longer operating the engine/vehicle in an efficient way as designed, which is why it’s tied to the engine light. This will fail inspections in all states that require emission checks.
@iggibars most likely that's the reason, however, it's still referred to as a customer satisfaction campaign. Same as the leaking cab around the third brake light, which doesn't affect efficiency, as written in the bulletin:
"FCA US LLC is taking this action to demonstrate its commitment to your continued satisfaction."
The active air dam drops at 45mph to help improve aero.
On the rams and ford it does about .0001 mpg better with it. The parts usually rust or go bad causing a cel. Most remove it.
This coincides with the active grill shutters and on upper trims the air suspension that lowers at speed.
On my 21 ram turning all of it off I got .5mpg better at 75mph running the same loop.
Lots of tech to make a brick less brick like
Key drivers for car owners not wanting to do maintenance:
1. Manufacturers went away from oil changes every 3k miles and tire rotation every other oil change. If you don't need to do an oil change so often why do you need to do anything else?
2. Stealerships trying to get customers to do more than what is needed for a certain mileage; i.e., fuel system flushes, brake system flush and doing replacement of wear parts early.
3. Direct injection engines requiring much more care of the engine
In 1983 I purchased a 5 L GT Mustang. In 1985 through 87. I worked at a oil change facility.. I change the oil in that car every thousand miles. Unfortunately, it was stolen in 1993 never recovered at 90,000 miles.. so I will never know how long that 5.0 lasted.
2020 Ram 1500 Hemi LARAMIE SPORT with 99000 miles and the starter went to intermittent starting. Dealer said I cant find nothing wrong.. (tried to charge me but could not provide me with any diagnositcs performed. So took to recommended local shop.. ... left over night ... and the shop hooked up diagnostics in morning .. bad starter... 600 bucks later.... Nice truck ... besides a new battery after 3 years old.
The battery on those things drain like nobody's business💀
2019 RAM Rebel , over 5 years zero issues, but I do my own services.
I have a 2019 Ram 1500 quad cab. Same color as this one. 5.7 Hemi. Mine only has 30k miles. So far no issues. I only drive it on trips.
Also, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), the average annual mileage for a European vehicle is around 12,000 kilometers (~7,500 miles) and the average number of miles driven per year in the United States is 13,476. And that's because a European country is the size of a Texas county, and their cities are not as spread out as ours.
Wizard excellent advice for everybody I've never replaced an engine or a transmission on all the vehicles I've owned over the last 50 years even the few English cars that I've owned ,,,,,,,,, 2 months ago I did a major service on my Ford Transit connect wagon it had reached 100,000 km and my mechanic said they wished everybody was a thorough as I am
for 100k miles that truck is very clean, it looks like it was serviced properly,
the only thing i would do if i were him was get it rustproofed every 2 years, (you want an undercoating thats like oil not like tar it works better because it doesnt go crusty but it needs to be redone every 1-2 years)
People can usually barely make the payment on their vehicles let alone spend hundreds on maintenance.
Then... why did they purchase/lease that vehicle?
German cars do NOT tolerate neglect! I have never had any issues with any that I've had, but they were maintained meticulously. But they have been cheapened with plastic parts to the point that I'm reluctant to own another.
I apply the same maintenance philosophy to my Toyota and Ford. Take care of your rides and they will take care of you.
I have a '17 with almost 100K. Will be doing the plugs, PCV valve and coolant for my 100K service. I did all gear boxes and the transmission fluid at 60K. Note on those ZF transmissions, the filter is integrated into the pan. You need a new pan, plus the fluid to do the job, and the fluid isn't cheap, but you're just doing a drain and fill so you will only be adding about 1/3 of the capacity. Also not a bad idea to check your brake fluid if you haven't had that flushed out.
I keep telling people, these are not bad trucks, but you have to maintain them. No, it's not a Tundra in terms of longevity, but in my mind, there's no reason you shouldn't be able to get 150-200k relatively trouble free miles out of them. Start abusing them by stretching out oil change intervals, excessive idling, neglecting other maintenance, and you will have problems, guaranteed.
I remember one time I took my early 2000s Cadillac into a mechanic shop to replace the belts, fluids ect because I bought it used and didn't know when anything was done. The mechanics was telling me people usually just wait for belts and stuff to break and they get stranded before they fix things. 😅
Cannot understand people that do not maintain their vehicles, but then bad mouth the brand when they eventually break.
Had my 2018 Peugeot 508 Fastback since February 2020 and only put 35K miles on it. But I have religiously followed the manufacturer's recommended service intervals and then some. Often changing the oil a lot sooner. Past experience has taught me not to skimp on the oil, it prevents soooooo many potential problems down the road.
9:15 Electronic air dam that raises and lowers at speed.
This is a well maintained, Ram 1500.
9:06 That's a chin spoiler that tucks away when below 15mph, and deploys at around 35 mph, for better aerodynamics and better gas mileage. If the truck has air suspension, then it would not have this, the truck would just lower its self. Hope that helps, I got a 19 Ram 1500 myself with the Hemi, almost at 120k, still runs wonderfully.
On maintenance culture: I lived in Europe for a few years and can confirm that in some countries (e.g., the UK, Germany and the Netherlands), your vehicle must pass an annual safety/emissions test to be on the road. In the UK, this begins after the first 3yrs of a brand-new vehicle. And without your test certificate, your insurance is automatically void and your driver's licence is at risk. Don't even think of escaping enforcement because it's all detectable by a hand-held police device. Indeed, in the UK, if you're taking your vehicle off the road for a while (for whatever reason), you must submit a sworn declaration to that effect.
The test itself is a dreaded experience. For example, a rust patch can result in s fail, not because it affects the structure, but because any sharp edges can cause injury. Which is why used cars are quite cheap in Europe compared to North America.
This might be what The Wizard's German pal is referring to.
As a Dutchman I can confirm this. The MOT (UK), APK (NL) and TÜV (GER) inspection schedules are extremely rigorous and garages are very regularly tested on their correct performance of those inspections. Here in the Netherlands, even things as simple as having lights that are incorrectly aligned can cause a garage to be legally required to hold your vehicle until corrected! Let alone things like worn tires, blown shocks, overly rusty bodies and chassis... So people are required to take their vehicles to garages at least once a year anyway, might as well pay for a full annual service while they're there anyway.
@@MrBlueBurd0451 I thought I'd exaggerated matters a bit:)
MDS delete hellcat oil pump and following the maintenance schedule has served me and my Ram well
People don't understand how important spark maintenance actually is. If you change your spark plugs ON TIME, you will prolong the life of the ignition coils. What people don't understand is going past the change interval puts too much strain on the coil because the coil now has to charge and jump a much larger spark gap. This puts a tremendous amount of heat in the ignition coil and damages them. Also, change your plug boots as well when doing plugs and use plently of dielectric grease inside the boot.
Yea I've put 3-400k on several Hondas never changing plugs... 😂
@omardevonlittle3817 Nice troll! And you really expect me to believe that you've driven multiple BRAND NEW hondas to 300-400k. Whatever dude! 🙄
RAM=REALLY AWESOME MACHINE !!!
This video made me excited internally
I have owned a BMW for 16 years and have always done all the maintenance. When people ask me about owning a BMW, I always say they are good as long as you do all the maintenance. As you mentioned, most people do not. I have a good, trusted BMW mechanic, which is also essential. BMWs are not Hondas or Toyotas and do not tolerate deferred maintenance.
we drive vehicles twice as far; if you compare vehicle breaking down to miles driven it is the same and big corporate dealerships try to sell everything under the sun when you bring a vehicle in for scheduled maintenance...trying to sell stuff the manufacture does not recommend....*dealerships and independent repair shops charge way to much for not high-skilled routine maintenance services....**this all turns-off American consumers when it comes to maintenance....the consumer relies on the dealership to give them manufacture scheduled maintenace but the corporate dealerships try to sell their made-up maintenance schedule....
laughs in my 2011 LC9 5.3 with original plugs wires coils at 252k miles... but she needs some love now no doubt.
In America all the system nickels and dimes you for everything.
FYI, Mr Wizard. The 5th Gen. Ram 1500 does have driveshaft grease points on some trim levels.
Skipped maintenance causing expensive repairs is the best way to get people to learn and remember to make sure it gets done next time. Nobody wants to go through expensive repairs like that again.
That is a ZF gearbox. I do those every 50K. Change the filter at 100K. Rear diff every 50K as well.
I just bought a fleet maintained diesel with 250k the truck itself is flawless but the seats and arm rest are trashed. I am adding a bypass filter and a diesel lift pump and filters. I am going all in on longevity mods.
Problem is up north a vehicle is lucky to make it 10-15yrs before ending up rusted out
Spray under your vehicle every year.
I do my own maintenance because I had never had good experiences with shop maintenance. I feel like most people do not keep up with scheduled maintenance.
I can confirm that, I have a 25 year old MB E320 that I did all scheduled maintenance and not a single issue with either engine or transmission. Only serpentine belt tensioner went bad 4 years ago.
Your right Wizard. Either the people have zero interest in maintaining their cars, OR they have no skills, and zero interest in maintaining themselves. (Got a 14' Charger R/T myself, and just did all 16 plugs. Not a hard job) Little tid bit, back in the late 50's early 60's Chrysler had Imperials, but was not called a Chrysler Imperial, just called Imperial, until they changed it to a Chrysler Imperial in around 1965 I think.
What a PEACH of a truck.
the DODGE ram 1500 is nice. maintenance is important. that's real wood interior.
The cats are good....MEOW 😂😂
Mopar stuff needs maintenance like everything else, people hate on them bc most owners are not good people and dont care
Yup, thats the common denominator
@ I’ve had every car brand known to man lol, I have nothing BUT mopar stuff as of now and they are all super high mileage
Also, in Europe we ride our cars much less. It's not strange to see cars on the scrapyard with 100-150k miles. Distances here are much shorter.
Over here in the
Nederlands the most people service there cars
Because we have to pass the Dutch APK (car periodically inspection) every year so it's important to have a good service.
Nothing should be scarier to a potential buyer than a car with no service records offered at below market price.
You should not only run away, but also grab the hand of a stranger while you're running and have them with you like you just seen a monster coming.
Have a 2021 Cherokee Trailhawk. Followed the rule per my mechanics advice and it’s like new to this day.
My 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport has 214,600 miles on it. Runs like it's brand new.
If the audience doesn’t want interior reviews then why do we have them? people skip them obviously ,it’s not relative to the engine and the primary reason the audience is watching is to learn about maintenance on vehicles, what to buy, and what not to buy, and your general opinion on maintaining a vehicle. other than that it seems like you are just us trying to get your videos over the 10 minute line for your gain thanks, Dave👍
I do maintenance myself on my old ass 2014 Buick. Everyone hates the car and it has bad reputation, but the reason is that these cars rarely maintained properly because of a labour cost.
At 100k I would be checking all fluids also and change transmission, brake and coolant if it has not been done, driveline fluids need routine maintenance also and engine oil. No mention of battery.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
The biggest reason people neglect maintenance on their vehicles here in the US is because they buy vehicles they can’t afford. People buy vehicles
that they can barely afford to make the payment on. so there’s no money left for anything else.
This is a contrast. I just finished watching Doug Demero review the Aston Marton Valkirye.
Sparkplugs and filters, that's it?? Here in Europe at 100.000 mls the car is due for a full distribution overhaul: chains/belts, tensioners, waterpump, thermostat...
Valvoline restore and protect oil. Replace the transmission fluid replace the brake and the power steering fluids. When you replace the spark plugs make sure that you use the Bosch iridium plugs on it they will Outlast the stock plugs on that by at least twice I don't know whether Chrysler ever offered Riddim plugs for the Hemi but I have put them in the hemis and gotten superb fuel mileage out of them after that.
Probably doesn't need differential fluid exchange but it wouldn't be a bad idea to check.
And at 100,000 miles, the transfer case should have the fluid changed in it it is not bad insurance.
There are still U-joints that you can get that are greasable. I would add them to the vehicle if and when they need to be changed.
A mix of about 70% transmission fluid 30% PB Blaster and a about an ounce of Dawn dish detergent in a spray bottle and spray everything underneath that truck especially even the dry slight rust that's on it and it will maintain a lot of that undercarriage for a long time.
I try and change coolant every 3 years whether the book says it or not. There is no way that all the differential Metals don't cause acid buildup in the cooling system.
You've been in too many forums! You do know he works on exotic cars and knows what he's doing?? Why are you telling a professional shop owners what he should do in such length?? Very disrespectful because I'm sure you don't have a clue
4th gen ram is easiest truck to maintain)) Id never trade mine)
fluid service on that ZF transmission is about 500 to 600 in parts. Requires pan replacement as filter is built into it and about 8-10 quarts of very expensive fluid. That does not include labor. Strange process for that transmission. Measure what comes out and put that back in is the easiest way.
Ford still has leaf springs on f150 I think .
They need to make safety inspections a requirement to fix that issue of people driving their cars into the ground.
The owner of the shop I go to always tells other customers how well I take care of my car and I don't have a fancy flashy car, but I take care of my car, because it's cheaper than the alternative, like an engine or transmission etc
Full size trucks are much easier to work on than cars.
I have 260k on my 2020 ram 1500 no issues. Also have a 2016 ram 1500 with 220k only issue was heater core.
Damn! That drive shaft is bigger than our household drain pipes here in the UK 😮