Preventative Maintenance
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Preventative Maintenance
I own a 1997 Ram 1500 Laramie that’s the single cab long bed with the 5.9L magnum. I have already replaced an oil pressure sensing unit, starter, headlight control switch and relay, and fuel pump control module. I was wondering if anyone had an advice on what I should replace next that’s a common problem that occurs with these vehicles. My gear shift lever is also loose and at this point it is more annoying than it is anything else but I’m also wondering if that’s a fairly easy fix and how to go about that. I was thinking of replacing the other relays and fuses in the truck as well as a crankshaft position sensor, camshaft position sensor, and ignition module if it has it. Anything else I should do? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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If it ain't broke, don't fix it. You may find yourself introducing problems you didn't have before by replacing things that don't really need it.
Is the shift lever itself loose? Or does the linkage just feel sloppy? If the latter, have a look at the bushings in the linkage, they are known for disintegrating, and causing some interesting issues.
Is the shift lever itself loose? Or does the linkage just feel sloppy? If the latter, have a look at the bushings in the linkage, they are known for disintegrating, and causing some interesting issues.
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