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30K Mile Check-up! Help!

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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 07:06 PM
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Question 30K Mile Check-up! Help!

Alright guys, my ram is just about to turn 30,000 miles and I am getting things organized to do the whole 30k maintenance routine. Here's what I have so far, Let me know what you think.

-Oil Change (It's at its change point regardless)
-Front & Rear Axle Fluids (Thinking synthetic Royal Purple? Yes, I know it's $$)
-Should I use gaskets for the axle covers, or just RTV?
-Transmission Fluid
-Transfer Case Fluid
-Spark Plugs (Regular Champions is what I hear these run best on, yes?)
-Grease any fittings I can find

These are the major things i've thought of. Anythng i'm missing specific to the Hemi or 2500? Also, is there a cabin fiter in these trucks?

Suggestions? Comments? Helpful Hints? I'll take any advice out there.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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clean or replace the pcv valve and that pretty much covers it
 
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 07:46 PM
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Just use RTV for the covers.
and yes the champions are the better bet but NGK or autolites are fine as long as they are basic copper
most all the fittings are sealed. just grease your door hinges

All the fluid specs and recc/'s are in the owners manual as well as the plug numbers to crossreference.
 

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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 10:28 PM
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Thanks...

Any tips on changing the plugs?
I tried finding a DIY thread on the whole process but found nothing.

Is there a DIY thread?

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No-one answered, Is there a cabin filter?

thanks
 
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 11:30 PM
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My 2500 had re usable diff gaskets all I did was clean them up with some degreaser hit the housing surface with brake clean then degreaser. Done it twice so far front and back not a single leak yet so thats how I do it.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 09:28 AM
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I assume you have the 9.25 in the front and 10.5 in the back?
How many quarts does each axle take? I've heard 4 in the back and 3 in the front.
How much have you used hemiguy? you use any RTV over the gaskets?
 
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 09:33 AM
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Here's a write up for you. You may need to register in order to see the pics though.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 09:37 AM
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Also in the FAQ section at the top is a DIY already posted by Hammer. https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen...-5-7-hemi.html

If you are having trouble finding threads in the FAQ section, please go to the bottom of the section and change your display settings from the default "Last 75 Days" to "The Beginning."
 
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 09:42 AM
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air filter
 
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 10:39 AM
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Ah alright, thanks a lot joe. I was wondering why i couldnt come across the DIY.

Would it be a good idea to clean out the throttle body as well?
 
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