Ram Reliability
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From: Skiatook, OK
Ram Reliability
I was wondering how your trucks are holding on...
So far I have replaced the following:
1. Power steering pump @ 25K (donuts on a snowy parking lot)...Warranty
2. Instrument cluster @ 35K Warranty
3. Tuneup (+ plugs, serpentine belt, rear diff. oil etc.) 50K
3. Stock tires @ 60K
4. Front tires @ 96K Bridgestone Duelers lasted only hlaf the milage of original Michellins
5. Front brake pads @ 99K
6. U-Joints @ 103K
7. Tuneup + ignition coil (one only) @ 107K
And somewhere in between I replaced 3 light bulbs (2 front and 1 rear)...
How about you?
Tomski
[hr] 2002 Ram 1500 3.7 V6 110,000 miles
So far I have replaced the following:
1. Power steering pump @ 25K (donuts on a snowy parking lot)...Warranty
2. Instrument cluster @ 35K Warranty
3. Tuneup (+ plugs, serpentine belt, rear diff. oil etc.) 50K
3. Stock tires @ 60K
4. Front tires @ 96K Bridgestone Duelers lasted only hlaf the milage of original Michellins
5. Front brake pads @ 99K
6. U-Joints @ 103K
7. Tuneup + ignition coil (one only) @ 107K
And somewhere in between I replaced 3 light bulbs (2 front and 1 rear)...
How about you?
Tomski
[hr] 2002 Ram 1500 3.7 V6 110,000 miles
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From: PA
RE: Ram Reliability
wow. well i only have 37k+ and so far just brakes all around and plugs and fluids, but i consider that stuff maintenance.
oh i replaced a tail light bulb a long while back....thought that was odd to replace a bulb with only a few k miles.
oh i replaced a tail light bulb a long while back....thought that was odd to replace a bulb with only a few k miles.
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From: Minnesota
RE: Ram Reliability
This is my third year driving dodge, only replaced the front ridght side drive shaft on my 97, and had to clean the tps on my 97. Did a tune up on it too. As for my 04, just oil changes. I'm beyond impressed!
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From: MD
RE: Ram Reliability
Oil/filter & air filter changes. New spark plugs around 55000. Brakes around 58000. Other than that, just performance enhancing stuff (Taylor wires, rear sway bar, bigger tires, etc.).
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RE: Ram Reliability
'03 4.7 Quad cab 4x4 (mileage in miles, prices in CDN)
Clutch fan bearing at about 10K covered under warranty, but took about 5 trips for them to find it
Right axel CV twice (at about 20K and 40K) covered under warranty
Front and rear u-joints at 50K did them myself (parts cost me $40)
Inner and outer front axels and front axel seals at 60K covered under warranty
Heater core at 60K did it myself (cost me $130 for the unit)
Plugs at 60K (stock champion coppers) really should have done them at 50K. I've never seen plugs worn that bad before
Oil changes/filter every 3500 miles (semi-synthetic, lots of city driving)
Tires will be next. I'm hoping they'll last me another winter/15K. They're the original Goodyear at/s. Other than that all I've done is a K&N CAI, and new tail lights. Hoping to scrape together the cash this summer for tonneau and exhuast, but likely will only be able to do the tonnea (need it for a road trip).
Clutch fan bearing at about 10K covered under warranty, but took about 5 trips for them to find it
Right axel CV twice (at about 20K and 40K) covered under warranty
Front and rear u-joints at 50K did them myself (parts cost me $40)
Inner and outer front axels and front axel seals at 60K covered under warranty
Heater core at 60K did it myself (cost me $130 for the unit)
Plugs at 60K (stock champion coppers) really should have done them at 50K. I've never seen plugs worn that bad before
Oil changes/filter every 3500 miles (semi-synthetic, lots of city driving)
Tires will be next. I'm hoping they'll last me another winter/15K. They're the original Goodyear at/s. Other than that all I've done is a K&N CAI, and new tail lights. Hoping to scrape together the cash this summer for tonneau and exhuast, but likely will only be able to do the tonnea (need it for a road trip).