Newbie Truck driver here
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02-11-2016, 10:29 PM
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Newbie Truck driver here
Hello All,
I recently bought a used 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Daytona Edition last year after having done many days of research and looking around various forums. However, the truck started having problems 2 months into ownership and having been to the dealer a few times and spending a couple of extra thousand on power steering pump, alternator and O2 sensor replacements I feel that I want to learn how to repair this beast. I see a lot of truck modders on the forum and want to learn how to be one over the next few months/years.
I love the truck. It is a great ride until it stops being one.
Where do I start ? I have downloaded the 8000+ page Factory Service Manual. I have an OBD-II code reader.
However, what kind of tools do I need to check and fix basic things in the truck that doesn't necessitate trips to the dealer and spending $200 every time. How do I go about fixing minor things like say my truck makes noise during turning, or how do I check if the 4-wheel drive needs servicing or if something else is wrong ? What kind of equipment do I need ?
Please advise. I really appreciate the forum members expertise. So many questions have been answered in quite some detail.
Thank you.
Dodgy Ram.
I recently bought a used 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Daytona Edition last year after having done many days of research and looking around various forums. However, the truck started having problems 2 months into ownership and having been to the dealer a few times and spending a couple of extra thousand on power steering pump, alternator and O2 sensor replacements I feel that I want to learn how to repair this beast. I see a lot of truck modders on the forum and want to learn how to be one over the next few months/years.
I love the truck. It is a great ride until it stops being one.
Where do I start ? I have downloaded the 8000+ page Factory Service Manual. I have an OBD-II code reader.
However, what kind of tools do I need to check and fix basic things in the truck that doesn't necessitate trips to the dealer and spending $200 every time. How do I go about fixing minor things like say my truck makes noise during turning, or how do I check if the 4-wheel drive needs servicing or if something else is wrong ? What kind of equipment do I need ?
Please advise. I really appreciate the forum members expertise. So many questions have been answered in quite some detail.
Thank you.
Dodgy Ram.
#2
02-11-2016, 10:41 PM
Hello All,
I recently bought a used 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Daytona Edition last year after having done many days of research and looking around various forums. However, the truck started having problems 2 months into ownership and having been to the dealer a few times and spending a couple of extra thousand on power steering pump, alternator and O2 sensor replacements I feel that I want to learn how to repair this beast. I see a lot of truck modders on the forum and want to learn how to be one over the next few months/years.
I love the truck. It is a great ride until it stops being one.
Where do I start ? I have downloaded the 8000+ page Factory Service Manual. I have an OBD-II code reader.
However, what kind of tools do I need to check and fix basic things in the truck that doesn't necessitate trips to the dealer and spending $200 every time. How do I go about fixing minor things like say my truck makes noise during turning, or how do I check if the 4-wheel drive needs servicing or if something else is wrong ? What kind of equipment do I need ?
Please advise. I really appreciate the forum members expertise. So many questions have been answered in quite some detail.
Thank you.
Dodgy Ram.
I recently bought a used 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Daytona Edition last year after having done many days of research and looking around various forums. However, the truck started having problems 2 months into ownership and having been to the dealer a few times and spending a couple of extra thousand on power steering pump, alternator and O2 sensor replacements I feel that I want to learn how to repair this beast. I see a lot of truck modders on the forum and want to learn how to be one over the next few months/years.
I love the truck. It is a great ride until it stops being one.
Where do I start ? I have downloaded the 8000+ page Factory Service Manual. I have an OBD-II code reader.
However, what kind of tools do I need to check and fix basic things in the truck that doesn't necessitate trips to the dealer and spending $200 every time. How do I go about fixing minor things like say my truck makes noise during turning, or how do I check if the 4-wheel drive needs servicing or if something else is wrong ? What kind of equipment do I need ?
Please advise. I really appreciate the forum members expertise. So many questions have been answered in quite some detail.
Thank you.
Dodgy Ram.
