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New 2004 Dodge Ram 2500HD Hemi Owner

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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 11:55 PM
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Default New 2004 Dodge Ram 2500HD Hemi Owner

I used to own a dodge truck in college. Now I own a 2008 Z06, 2008 Rav4 (aptly named the Pug mobile) and a 2004 Dodge truck!!

Got a SCREAMING deal for it so I took the plunge. It has 31K miles.

Question: I live in Orange County, CA - anyone know of a good shop to do some work to my new toy?

I also need to change the engine oil. I have read some people complain about a tick. I must be lucky - all I hear is the sound of what a smooth running sewing machine would sound like. But in any case - I would really like to put the best stuff in, seeing this bad boy will be towing soon.

On my other vehicles - most forum members would come to a consensus on the best oils based on UOA's - for the Z - it was PP, AMS, even M1.

What do you guys think of AMS for this truck? Where do you buy the Wix filters? Part number? I HAVE read the FAQ - and it was essentially all over the board. And if that is the case and all works fine, then so be it.

However, I have not found a list of synthetic oils that meets the MS spec (I don't remember the correct spec number) - only M1. Any advice on that spec would be great.

Also - anyone know where I can get a pdf of the service manual?

Thx in advance.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 08:23 AM
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Welcome to DF Gemini! Ill move this thread over to the 3rd Gen Ram Section for some better input on your questions. I am sure someone can help ya, even if they are old and senial like Hammerz71 or some others! jk I am sure you'll see him and the others over there, though. Good luck and enjoy the site man
 
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 09:28 AM
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Do a search it has been covered many,many times...
 
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