5 Dislikes I Have on My 2000 Dodge Ram 1500!

A few Dislikes I have on my Dodge Ram 1500. Some of these comments are really my opinion and others I've herd are facts. Regardless please watch and enjoy!

[@shelbyvbthesnake]

Dude don’t flush your transmission. That’s a hit or miss most times it can do more damage than before. Just change fluid and filter.

[@derrickmckinney6425]

Agreed and that is about all you can do with that transmission unless you plan on a rebuild\upgrade!

[@moosabarasi4348]

What's the difference between flush and change

[@LazerBaconCruzer]

moosa barasi you can drain the drain sump and refill it, or you can run the engine while draining the sump and simultaneously topping off the levels until its clear oil to flush it. Gets the oil in the torque converter too. I think that’s right

[@mapavlikify]

Its all about the band adjustments in the actual transmission. They need to be adjusted and maintained

[@johngifford7725]

Amen! Learned that the hard way back in the day. NEVER flush a transmission.

[@blueduck9409]

My first thought is, you should put a bottle of lucas oil transmission fluid conditioner in that truck. Lucas oil also makes transmission fluid additive and i highly recommend that. Look up LMC, they make a full product line of parts for that truck, and they will send you a free catalog.

[@Ibanezish]

Transmission tip for everyone: Transmission flush = more damage than good. Instead do like I did on my XJ, remove the transmission oil return line after the oil radiator, turn the engine on and simply let the transmission naturally pump the fluid out, you have to overfill to begin with and refill during the "treatment" have a friend help you, so you make sure not to pump it empty during the process. Watch the fluid colour coming out, when it changes to new colour, reinstall the line, refill to proper level. Now you have successfully removed 99% of old contaminated shitty oil in your transmission, without causing damage or stress. Most automatic transmission quit early, even when serviced according to service intervals, because a normal transmission oil change only change 1/3 or perhaps even 1/4 of your transmissions total oil. Of course the Jeep Cherokee XJ has an almost bullet proof automatic, It's a Japanese Aisin-Warner four-speed automatic - they are truly incredible. It takes Dexron btw, not ATF.

[@arixp9092]

The crank position sensor is a thing that often happens on all trucks. It’s not dodges poor design on the doors, the salt on the road causes a lot of the rust, you wouldn’t belive how bad it can get, even on new trucks

[@DMACHOLMAN]

Order a new dashboard cover from LMC truck. Problem solved. I had an 02 RAM 1500 same problem . I'm about to purchase a 98 Ram 2500 8L V-10 they seem to rust in the same places . Just fix them if you can. Enjoy the truck. Good Luck.

[@danielsweeney6742]

I own a 1997 Dodge at 150k it still get better than 15mpg. I've owned since new.

[@jaceinlow8980]

Same here, I get about 14-15, same as my 2012 Toyota Tundra

[@dennise4163]

The rust is definitely from your salted roads. That does not happen in Alabama unless someone brings a vehicle here from a snowy area.

[@MakeAmericaPlumpAgain]

I got a 97 blazer from Minnesota. That thing was rusted to hell. But it got me where I needed to go for a while until the motor blew with 72,000 miles lol

[@rickydavis5541]

Devin Ozanne 😂😂😂😂

[@ncurc9766]

My buddy had a 97 ram and the trans shifted wierd when he first got it. He beat the shit out of it and oddly enough it starting shifting perfectly

[@maxb7990]

That works

[@Aqua350Lt1]

ncurc 97 same

[@austinreeves9112]

Sometimes you have to show a mechanical part whos daddy lol. I have a 97 taurus i bought for a work car and the starter fucked up at work and i beat it and it hasnt acted up since and that was a year ago now lol

[@brotherhoodofram8967]

It's a pretty clean truck the color is beautiful and for the dash it's caused due to over time the plastic just becomes weak

[@johndevoe2593]

I have a 2000 dodge ram i replaced the trans but the dash is mint she’s got not cracks

[@codyarmstrong9682]

I have a 2000 ram 1500 that’s spent it’s whole life in Texas, and I don’t have any rust

[@cnclife2739]

My 96 I havnt had any of these issues. I do have really low miles, I don't live up north but do get lots of snow. I no rust. Lots depends on where you live. I did have to change granny solinoids and pressure sensor. Other then that it's good. So far..

[@cliffbeutler5954]

My 96 half million miles carried fire wood hundred loads year for 12 years great trucks rust

[@TheCarExp]

That is a fine truck sir. I agree with those dislikes as well.

[@tonyfriend7413]

WELL I don't CHRIS!! Benavid...KEEP THE SALT WASHED OFF and it wont rust!! KEEP Transmission service done and you will not have issues!!! It is Called M-A-I-N-T-A-N-C-E...PLAIN AND SIMPLE!!

[@ronbrown2770]

2000 Dodge 1500 4X4 this truck is a pile of shit. my list from the start. 1. interior is absolute junk, the dash is the worst. 2 paint job is crap. 3. plenum seal in intake stupid crappy idea. 4trnsmission is crappy. give me an old 721. 5. 4X4 engagement WTF and who thought this shit up. 6.The front end death wobble. My God has anyone been lucky to experience this scary as hell while driving at 70 mph? 7 Door pins. 8 cam sensor. and the constant code fetish the computer haunts you with. Mine is new by attrition I've had to at one time or another replaced just about every part on my truck over the 20 years. The paint job still sucks, I haven't repaired that...yet. Should have kept my 73 chevy, the guy sold it to still drives it. I drive my dodge with my head in shame. The only redeeming aspect is The 5.9 magnum will pull the truck apart. Fast for a full-size pickup. almost forgot. The friggen heater box blend door. ^&*#!

[@napili5470]

I got a 95 Dodge Ram 1500 with 180,000 miles on it now that I bought new in Oct. of 94. Still runs great, no rust, (I live in California). no complaints except gas mileage could be better like 16 mph around town, and never go out of town lately for about the last 10 years or so. Basically no real complaints.

[@markdavenport423]

How can I make it get better gas mileage do you think the PVC valve could be called

[@markmolinari777]

@@markdavenport423 By the way, it's called a, PCV" valve :

[@katherinestambaugh9740]

My 2001 ram shifts really quick from 3rd to 4 th

[@jeffwilde44]

over drive kicking in ,,,,,love my 2001 dream truck ,,,never dies

[@nymcbikers6400]

Your truck is holy amen

[@vivianllee1774]

Man I have a 2001 dodge ram 1500 5.2 doing the same thing. I have replaced the all 3 sensors on throttle body, spark plugs, wired, distributor cam and crank sensors, ignition coil, pcm, both 02 sensors, temp sensor, pluma gasket, hollowed out catalytic converter, checked TDC. I don't know what else to do any help.

[@jackphillips3855]

I have a 1995 dodge ram 1500 extended cab SLT with the 5.9l V8, shes on 320k now and its only on its second engine

[@JayjayWalkers]

Just change the transmission filter, solenoid and pressure switch

[@lilbillionaire7298]

I've changed all of that, new Trans cooler, filter and fluid and my transmission temperature light comes on and my overdrive jumps off. Any idea why?? I'm beat

[@giannimagdalen9301]

Hey man I’m thinking of buying a used one for $2200 and it has 190,000 on it. Can these trucks last high mileage?

[@johngifford7725]

Nice thing about these? Everything that fails is cheap and easy to fix. Bad thing? Everything breaks on them. 2001 5.2L 1500 4x4 ext. cab.

[@markpitre4257]

LMC truck sells a replacement dash. I be had mine for 7-8 years and is fine

[@blakewilliamzieglercombs9484]

I had used a bosses truck a 98 ram turbo diesel dually and it would constant hunt for gears.

[@Keeter94]

Sir, this is a 20 year old truck and during this time Chrysler was in a bit of a pinch because they were only selling 70,000 trucks and had to come up with money to pump out 250,000+ a year. This is why materials are shit all of these things you said is a common second GEN problem but you should expect those problems from most vehicles, after 20 years of wear and tear.

[@oscarwalton1188]

Have the bands in transmission ajusted and change the transmission fluid your mpg will improve no truck of that era gets great gas mileage but with a descent tune up it will get high teens but it's an old truck so it's not going to be perfect

[@tiny3785]

my 2000 does that shut off thing and I replaced the crank sensor

[@guyontheinternet8891]

Had a 1999 with a random stall out problem but it was just a loose battery connection.

[@OctaneChargerRT]

I never had rust issues or gas milage it’s around 13 city,16 highway but dash has been replaced

[@anthonyvickers3469]

ive a 2000 5.9 gas duelly..All the things you call things you dont like..Are what everyone deals with in Snow states.Mine is Top-Notch and I expect Ill be redoing rust problems again.But I would Have to say it all comes with owning a Ram..Enjoy the Ride.

[@farkhatdarayev9065]

Thanks for info, now know what .... it is.

[@sirloinofbeef120]

Long Island in the house!!

[@brucedeville9053]

I only agree with the cheap ABS plastic dash cover. UV rays from the sun is the killer. Protect it from UV rays.

[@anthonybatista4182]

I have 98 dodge ram 5.9 magnum I replace all sensors and pick up coil. The only sensor I have not replaced was the crankshaft position sensor when it’s really cold outside and I put the truck in reverse it shut off right away, but turns back on but no check engine light comes on the dash did anybody else have the same kind of problem?

[@justinroe1976]

Just bought a 2000 1500 with 60k miles on it and literally everything you said, I am having the same issues besides the rust .

[@WanderingRobotStudio]

I just bought the same,2001 1500 60k miles but no issues. Propane modification too.

[@smokeytheram6982]

I sure would love to have even 10 mpg! I get 7.5 and I drive like a grandma lol

[@collingray8358]

I've hade a 1996 and a 2001 they both had the same problems the stearing wheel the transmission the dash lose oil persuer then die I like dodge but not the second gen rams

[@erikschiller7210]

Granted my ‘01 5.9 magnum is lifted on fairly big tires but mine gets about 7-8💀

[@jaymoar3561]

It’s true, Chrysler has the worst transmissions. My WJ Jeep made by Chrysler the transmission went out at 70k miles.

[@rogerthattrucker8324]

13 mpg damn I get 9 on average Pennsylvania to Florida

[@erasmochavez5614]

My 2001 5.9 4x4 won’t shift into 4 th gear

[@coreyward5157]

I got a 2001 4x4 with the 318 and got 231k miles and gas mileage is about 13 to the gallon

[@cliffbeutler5954]

My 5.9 few mods get 16.2 mpg well worth the money have went threw 3 dodge trucks in my life fire wood 2 of them 74 club cab power wagon they all been great trucks other 2nd geñ over half million miles different tranny tho

[@arixp9092]

Bro the dash has easy access! Jk but the new dashes that they make now days for replacement don’t crack like the oem

[@jamessmallwood8488]

Let's see,he lives far north east by accent, major salt area,as long as he has had it no mention of fluid change when bought,along with no Lucas treatment...your expectations are way to high for that old of a vehicle...

[@highrevryan2288]

You think your dash is bad mines fucking gone.

[@butchiemcginnis]

My 97 with a 318 gets about 20 MPG on average.....

[@nymcbikers6400]

I’m Sure it don’t go right into 4 th gear

[@erickessler6709]

I have a 95 dodge 5.9 magnum and the only issues have been with the suspension which needs lots of work in the front. And some other vibrations under the floor which I think is the driveshaft, other than that it’s been a good vehicle

[@jaylul3450]

I think its the exhaust

[@markdavenport423]

My truck drinks a lot more gas than it used to any ideas what to do

[@bly4233]

All factory transmissions lack useful filtration and cooling. Factory “filter” is no better than a strainer. Install a high efficiency spin on aux filter with a magnet and a bar&plate cooler. Should last forever.

[@rjt1789]

R u selling this thing? Swear i just saw this exact truck for sale on letgo or craigslist

[@arturos.l.2248]

Maybe just a brown one same model

[@rjt1789]

@@arturos.l.2248 nah it was actually the same one

[@tonylanovaz6127]

Mine don’t got 4th anymore

[@nymcbikers6400]

Map sensor

[@FULLMETALCAR]

Correct me if I'm wrong I heard it was the metal the ram trucks are made of why they rust Japanese metal i heard it wasn't coated in something properly

[@cthomp81]

Put a cap over new dash

[@outlawgamer312]

I have a 94 ram 1500 and I’m thinking my transmission or something to do with it is getting bad because it only seems to slip at one specific time when it’s chilly outside but only does it one time then work do it again it’s only got 129,380 miles on it for a 94 that’s pretty low

[@arturos.l.2248]

13 in the country on mine

[@dalecook8485]

try making sure that the button on the gear shift SEC selector arm is pressed in and the overdrive light is not on on your dash and as far as it goes is the cancer on the side of the truck the passenger and driver door that's because you live in Long Island New York and they use a lot of salt on the roads I have a 2001 Dodge ram 1500 four wheel drive Gen 2 and it doesn't have a hole in it anywhere except for I drilled it

[@dawsondanner729]

Replace it then cover the dash. I have the same truck just 2wd

[@nymcbikers6400]

Wen I drive through snow are you listening to Rudolph red nose reindeer try paint on rust

[@frankbowerman1653]

They only like Genuine Mopar crank sensors. Tried off brand with no luck. Dude. It's rusty because you live in the rust belt. It's not the rain.

[@noahcraig8552]

My truck is a 2001 and my dash is made out of duct tape, so if you wanna dash that doesnt crack, duct tape is a good choice lmao

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

Well uhh Mines not there lol

[@bruiser6135]

I have a 99 ram is standard 318 ci I’ve had it since new been a good truck I’ve use it for everything it’s on my Instagram 613 bruiser hello from Ottawa Canada 🇨🇦 new subscriber

[@sergiozamora5693]

5.2 does great on gas compared to 5.9 but the 5 9 is the torque monster

[@CtheDead209-zt8tj]

they get almost identical mpg lol and the 5.2 has less power and more mechanical issues.

[@sergiozamora5693]

@@CtheDead209-zt8tj um no lol ive had both engines mpg is better with the 5.2 and is more reliable due to the fact the engine is balanced internally and the 5.9 has more power drinks more fuel but isnt as reliable as the 5.2 but it is reliable just that this motor is unbalanced externally. But 5.9 is way better if you want more power by that i mean like throwing in a cam beefing up the motor itll handle it due to the fact it has an increase bore and the lifters themselve that let u increase air flow. The 5.2 you throw more power at it and it can blow due to the fact its already balanced youd have bore it out to get more power

[@sinistersilverado965]

I get 20mpg in my 2001 Ram, but I have a 3.9

[@samjohnson2103]

I have the 5.9, I get like 16 tops driving like a grandpa

[@DenHoak]

On the highway

[@sinistersilverado965]

@@samjohnson2103 that is about right, my neighbor has a 5.2, says he gets 18mpg

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Truck needs engine and transmission tune ups...

[@johnthomas6054]

My trucks 25 years old and doesn’t have rust but I live in South Carolina. Your trucks has northern exposure it’s going to rust

[@tylersimpkins8186]

Armor amer the dash every couple weeks

[@kentuckyheathunters9676]

Buy new doors fix your dash. Nice trucks

[@markjohnston3502]

Rusty trusty Dodge

[@jasona7726]

buys beater, expects 30mpg

[@andrewbrummer9539]

Not really a chevy of the same year gets 5mpg better for about the same price

[@kentuckyheathunters9676]

Sunscreen

[@kentuckyheathunters9676]

Mine does good

[@lottogod83h4]

U still git the truck

[@rugby9440]

Use a Tapete

[@adecez9774]

#brownramsmatter if you ever want to sell it i will buy it i have your exact twin lol

[@itsok865]

I want it to

[@timparalegal]

@@itsok865 I have this exact Truck getting totally restored. I love my Dodge, Mine has 227k.

[@SVMSICE]

Tim Stewart my 01 has 280,000. Still running strong. My dash is cracked but strangely that just started last year. Other than that I don’t have any of the typical problems with it that these Gen 2’s have.

[@michaelhemby4200]

First of all it's a pick up. It wont have good gas mileage. Also. Its old

[@patrickkelly7371]

Your audio is weak.