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how to disable my MDS on 08' ram

Old Mar 7, 2010 | 04:07 PM
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as was said go with the SC!
Does the 08 have the tow/haul mode? i used that untill i had my SC
 
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by HammerZ71

I am still running the older Superchips 3825
Too bad it's not the 3865 or I would've possibly considered trading my Predator for it.


Yes the 08 has tow/haul mode, but again, the stock mushy shifts blow and a tuner makes the truck feel like a completely different machine.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 05:52 PM
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5W-30 oil.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeHTally
5W-30 oil.
?????????
 
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 06:06 PM
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5W-30 disables the MDS. That's why Dodge specifies 5W-20 for MDS engines
 
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 09:07 AM
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Does 5w30 really shut it off?
 
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by sstgonzo
Does 5w30 really shut it off?

No, and it voids warranty on MDS engines. MDS is very oil specific for proper operation. If you want to disable it, get a tuner...
 
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by HammerZ71
No, and it voids warranty on MDS engines. MDS is very oil specific for proper operation. If you want to disable it, get a tuner...
Well put. Using the wrong spec oil is horrible advice and will not even solve the issue.
 
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