Had this Ram about half a year now... and for the most part it's been fine, but lately been having a few quirks.

Posted before about an issue... auto shift on the steering, sometimes won't pop into Park without a few attempts, and a few times flipped into 2nd while driving because between D and 2, is a bit soft. Was suggested maybe the shift cable was too short and needed adjusted. Not had that done yet.

Not sure if related but thought I'd mention.

1st issue, sometimes the car stalls after startup. I put the key in, starts right up no problem, let go of the key and it dies, runs maybe a second. Seems to occur (best I can tell) if the truck was in the sun and hot for a while like after work. I don't recall ever having it first thing in the morning when I go to work. If I turn the key and tap the gas a bit it starts up, but even then I had it twice now where I ease off the pedal and it dies again. Sometimes have to rev a few times and run it 10sec before I can ease off the gas. Truck always has 1/4 tank minimum of gas. Ran fuel injector cleaner through last week and about 6 months ago when I got the truck.

2nd issue, driving... sometimes quiet and no problems, sometimes a bit loud and feels like dragging an anchor. Not sure if the shift is maybe trying to switch to 2nd again? or something else?

3rd issue. I changed the oil a month ago, full synth, checked and oil level was near the top of the full range. I checked last weekend, and barely any oil in it. Not seeing any oil on the driveway, or on the ground where I park at work.

Friday I plan to pull the throttle body and clean it. Saw a post about the stall issue and feels like dragging an anchor may be due to a dirty throttle body... but while under the hood, is there anything else I can check?

 

What engine?

 

Sorry... was trying to add that to a signature, but was told that I had a censored word that needed removed, though no idea what word it was.

2003 Dodge Ram 4x4 - 5.7l Hemi - Crew Cab - Automatic on the steering column.

 

I don't think there is a cable for the shifter? Isn't it a linkage? I know the older trucks, the bushings in the linkage like to wear out, and the shifter would get rather sloppy.

 

Maybe a kit like this?

Side note... no way the truck in that video is from Canada/Ontario.

 

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