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Dodge Ram 1500 review. No One Else is Telling You the Truth About Ram Trucks, So I Have to, DIY and car review Scotty Kilmer. Is the Ram 1500 reliable? Is Ram a good truck? Is the Dodge Ram worth buying? Buying a new Dodge Ram 1500. Should I buy a Ram truck? Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 56 years.
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[@scottykilmer]

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[@scottelliott6568]

My Brother has an 89 dodge truck 1st gen.diesel 400000 miles. Engine just blew. He has towed everyday for years. Great truck.

[@petepeterson5337]

Make sure the mechanic is correct in the assessment about the engine blowing. At 400K, it is certainly plausible to have a run-out/blown engine, but it is also plausible to for that thing to be good for many more miles even towing depending on how it has been worked.

[@rk22cc]

89 is the optimal word

[@tannerpickens5356]

I bought a 2021 tundra platinum with the 5.7 iforce. I installed radium oil catch can and genuine cooling transmission system that will out last a Cummins and the maintenance will be cut in half. I almost bought a Cummins, I do not tow enough to justify it.

[@petepeterson5337]

@@tannerpickens5356 Nice purchase. Car manufacturers are moving towards high-strung smaller engines such as the 3.4L turbo V6 in the 2024 Lexus GX instead of the more modestly worked larger V8 in the 2023.

[@mattmeyer2600]

Your Tundra won't pull anything. 2 different trucks.?

[@bradhampton6457]

Have owned 6 Dodge trucks since the 1970s. All gave good service. No major issues. Currently have a 2019 Ram 1500 quad cab with 28k miles. Bighorn with 5.7 Hemi. So far just regular oil changes and misc items. I’m 70 yrs old so it’ll probably be the last truck I buy.

[@JoeWoods-it8jm]

I'll bet your dash fell apart though didn't it. Cheap pieces of crap.

[@kevindavis3841]

Yes sir! I also hope y’all both go another 20+ years!

[@danielthomason5685]

Be honest....there never given you good service......pure junk

[@davila3989]

I’ve got a 2019 ram 5.7 with 92k with zero issues this far.

[@samuelhatch8470]

​@danielthoma😂son5685

[@dandrson7903]

Still driving a 2011 The bad- exhaust manifolds had to be replaced around 80 thousand miles The gas tank will belch up gas if you attempt to fill it completely The fuel relay started to act up around 110k- 120k miles. Installed a bypass relay around the old one and it's fine. A tire sensor went out at 150k miles. Had to replace the heater core/ evaporator core at 148k. The heat was fine but it was better just to replace it all. Labor will get you because they have to remove the whole dash to get to it. Everything else works fine I still have the same radiator, engine, transmission, and transfer case. All that works like it should.

[@mitchellbroaddus9120]

I bought a new 2001 Ram, the last 318! Had 228k on it when I gave it to my son in law. Only thing done to it was replace the air compressor, brakes, and tires. He got rid of it two years later with about 260k, still puring along. Last big 3 truck I bought.

[@billbertagnoli4226]

We purchased our Ram new in 2012. 2011 model. We also have The 318. I believe that engine Premiered in 1964. If it's not Broken don't fix it. Glad I didn't Get the hemi. Bet you are too.😊😊

[@7127terra]

​@@billbertagnoli4226production of the 318 unfortunately ended in 2002. You would have the 4.7. An engine that started life at American Motors before Chrysler bought the company in 87. Good engines, provided they are taken care of with regular oil changes.

[@dandrson7903]

​@@billbertagnoli4226My Hemi is fine. The cam/ lifter issue hasn't been a problem. I think that only happens to people who idle it for long periods of time and seldom open it up on the highway. There's a lot of goons on message boards yapping about their "Hemi Tick" when all they have is an exhaust manifold leak. I love the Hemi. Lots of power. However, the Hemi Charger and Challenger engines were awful for a period around 2010. The timing chains were too frail for the added stress when they went with cylinder deactivation and would often snap around 50k miles or so. Truck engines never had that problem because the chain is meatier.

[@billbertagnoli4226]

@@7127terra thanks 😊. Good to know.

[@billbertagnoli4226]

@@dandrson7903 my dad owned a 1957 Plymouth station wagon Fire engine red with a hemi.

[@lujano099]

People talk smack about Rams as if every brand doesn’t have issues. I currently have a 2014 crew cab sport that I’ve had since new and now has 160k miles. I’ve replaced the normal wear items (battery, water pump, brakes etc) and done fluid changes and she runs perfectly fine.

[@davec.3198]

That's because everyone knows someone that has one under 50-100k with major issues.

[@lujano099]

@@davec.3198 crazy because no one I know has had issues. I’m pushing 160k and hauling stuff everyday, no issues.

[@TPRDEGEN]

​@@davec.3198 i got 2 ones got 180k and 155k. The 155k is original trans, half the miles are plowing and pulling. Both been great. I have no loyalty towards any make, theyve pissed me off equally.

[@davec.3198]

@lujano099 I have a friend that has a diesel ram with 80k and it has infixable electrical issues. Also a gasser that's 3 years old, 80k miles and trans is bad.

[@STEWDEE]

Ya, lots of crap talk on Rams. I love my Ram 1500 Classic 4x4. Perfect so far at 90k. Not a single issue ever. Ride and handles better than the last Chevy and Ford 1/2 tons I've owned.

[@edrisjohnson3858]

I have a 2013 Ram Bighorn. 98,000 miles. Absolutely love it. No codes, no problems. Best riding vehicle I've ever had. Previously owned a 2002 Ram until 2017 and never put a part on the engine besides a water hose as a preventative measure. They're good trucks.

[@wanted-33]

Bought my first Ram in '22. It's the best driving, and quietest truck I've ever owned. And the ride is amazing. Thanks for the tip to not idle the Hemi for too long.

[@nordlandak6853]

I got a 23 bighorn crew cab night edition. Absolutely agree about the quiet cab and smooth ride. It’s much better than the wife’s rav4 xle. It’s cab is loud u hear tons of road noise.

[@WalkingWallet]

I'm hoping to buy a 19 Laramie Night edition. ...sales manager is a friend and let me borrow for 5 days...sweet ride man, hoping to purchase today or 2maro 🤞🏾

[@SoonerMikeD]

Just upgrade to the hellcat oil pump and you’re all good. That’s the first thing I would do if I bought another Hemi.

[@fireant1272]

Mine has 6000 hrs on the hemi 2010 and no issues.

[@geraldsalazar8864]

@@fireant12726000 idle hours? or 600

[@rocinblues]

Best truck I ever owned and I've owned everything out there over the years. Change the oil, spark plugs, shocks (as needed), fill with gas and you'll have the best stock rocket of the pickup world .

[@cm1190]

I just threw up in my mouth man

[@marshallforeman2051]

What kind of crack are you smoking?

[@thisisashan]

​@@cm1190 don't waste it that is good lube

[@noneoneandsomehitwonders4076]

Just sold my 05 Durango with 5.7 hemi at 193k miles. I had a lot of confidence selling to single mom, knowing she was getting a solid rig at friends and family discount.

[@Anima7e]

2011 ram 1500, work truck + commuter. Currently 196,000 miles, some minor issues but what doesn’t. Just bought a 2020 rebel, love that truck!!

[@waywardwest]

My RAM is the best truck I've ever owned. I've had a couple of Silverados and one Ford. The interior is hands down best in class. It rides as nice as a Cadillac and can tow any small to midsize trailer.

[@michaelmartin2276]

My 2011 RAM 5.7 hemi will pass 300,000 miles by the end of 2024. Not a single engine, transmission or drive train issues. Only items that are supposed to wear out have done so. Brakes, shocks, battery and alternator ect. This will be my 3rd RAM/Dodge truck to exceed 300k miles. A 1983 and a 1999. Maintenance is the key to any vehicle lasting a very long time.

[@sharonrobinson5982]

Thanks for explaining idling. I knew not to but didn't know why. Love my Warlock Hemi

[@greggc8088]

Problem is, those Mexican batteries need some tequilla poured in them and a fresh lime squeezed over them when installed to initialize the chemical processes and insure long strong service. 🤣

[@kirklewis3627]

Stop this. That's hilarious 😂😂😂

[@boxcarwillie3560]

Also helps to put a worm in the battery!

[@greggc8088]

@@boxcarwillie3560 But don't every eat that beach.

[@Sassypants1957]

Salt for me, please! 😂

[@yobitchiseasy]

This is Coming from a Mexican , I recommend to mix with don julio & Jose Cuervo 😎🤣🤣

[@brianv.1300]

Lifter bores have an oil gallery that feeds the lifter bores and cam. Not splash lubrication dependant. Needle bearings in the lifter rollers lock up/wear and then proceed to wipe/eat the cam. 2017 and up needle bearing size increased. Still wouldnt idle excessivly though and keep mds disabled by being in sport mode.

[@samc231]

That oil gallery is OFFSET and not directly over the lifters and cam so at idle the oil does not splash around enough to lubricate the lifters and cam. These Hemi engines are Defective and have been like this for at least 15 years. Sure you can rebuild it but Why ?; it will simply do it again. Chrysler should have recalled them all with an updated design but then they'd go bankrupt. Shame on Scotty for making excuses.

[@williamjohnson2047]

They’ll do 300000 miles if you don’t idle. The claim is that if you put a high flow oil pump then you can idle but if you typically idle a lot then try another make with its own problems.

[@friar1984]

You guys are the only people establishing the issue. I’m not a huge fan of Kilmer but he’s right on this point. Not enough lubrication at low idle.

[@joshmyers8399]

@@samc231I don’t see enough at low mileage with cam issues to justify a recall. Now the Pacifica and Cherokee 3.6, I replace those engines a lot.

[@JohnD-JohnD]

I've had a 21 Laramie for about a year now... It's a very nice truck. Rides well and it's very comfortable. And the rumble of that 5.7L is awesome.

[@richardcoiner699]

Have a 2017 Ram 1500 Bighorn with the 5.7 liter with 106k miles, and I absolutely love the truck. Feels very solid and I'll run it until it dies, even if that means the next 5-7 years.

[@johnf.6942]

I have a 2017 lonestar 5.7. Full synthetic oil changes , no long idles, I replaced the exhaust manifolds and a pollution control valve. No other issues.

[@user-mu1os3lg6g]

I’m looking at a 2017 sport 4x2 59,275 miles asking 29,995 you guys think I should take it ? I’m coming from a 2014 ram v6 that was straight trash so many problems coolant problems, oil burning, transmission leaking, I understand it’s a v6 so it’s gonna come with problems but tbh a good truck don’t exist they all have problems you gonna chose what problems you want now a days but what do you guys think should I get another dodge ?

[@johnf.6942]

@@user-mu1os3lg6g Well I like mine, but I needed it to pull my camper, the price was right back then. The camper weighs 5,000 lbs and pulls it easily.. I bought my 15, truck in 2017. Since I have had it I did replace the exhaust manifolds, 2 bolts broke, but I hear other brands need that repair also. 1 problems with a vac leak, I fixed it the part cost around $20. No other issues to date. Good luck, and shop around you may find a better deal ..

[@tyrvidar]

great info on the hemi idle, thank you sir!

[@mplslawnguy3389]

‘17 Ram owner, approaching 100k miles. Couldn’t be happier with the truck. Only complaints are the parking brakes, which will seize up on you if you live up north. Doesn’t matter if you use them a lot or not. Haven’t replaced them yet, but going to try and tackle that on my own. Another one is the ZF transmission, which is a little sluggish on cold winter mornings in the first few gears. They’re supposed to be great transmissions, so that kind of bugs me, but it shifts fine once it warms up a little. The Hemi is a great engine, just have to maintain it and don’t idle it like a fleet vehicle.

[@davidnovak9159]

4:40 Thirty seconds to launch. Great video.

[@garywjensen1]

I have a 2008 Ram, Hemi, 230,000 miles currently, no issues or loss of power, Love this truck, going to put in new leather seats.

[@lindasmith3391]

I have a 2008 dodge Ram truck that I brought new. Everyone in my family has driven it. It set for six years without being drove. We put a new fuel pump and tires, changed the fluids. The air and heat still working. I think it drives just as good as the day I drove it off the dealership lot. It has 220,000 miles on it. It is a great truck.

[@DetectiveMelon]

I own a 2008 with the 4.7l V8. 187,000 miles and had to have 2 ignition coils replaced, I had to replace the starter, and it has some minor surface body rust. It was made here in the USA and other than those things still runs smooth.

[@Terk131]

You are at the milage where if you over rev you will suck a valve. Baby that engine now.

[@fireant1272]

Best trucks, mine has 238k miles 2010 ram 1500 hemi no problems just changed original shocks.

[@nicholasnarcowich9163]

My AWD MDX needed tires, I had them update the TPMS - $50 total, & quietish Mud & Snow tires for $450 total. I am happy with the results.

[@williamtukeyjr3661]

I think Scotty likes this RAM.

[@PeterRabbitWhatsup]

He just doesn't want to admit what a rocket the HEMI can be . Especially in a single cab shortbed.

[@user-rc7ts9xu6b]

@@PeterRabbitWhatsup He has said the HEMI's can be good, especially the V8's.

[@coolbreezeNYC1]

@@user-rc7ts9xu6b all hemi's are v8's

[@shawnystixify]

I have a 20 big horn with the v6 3.6, Have had minor problems with the third brake light leaking but it was fixed so I'm good with the truck. Didnt need to tow a lot except for lil trailer and a boat and popup in the future. I couldnt buy a truck with cylinder deactivation and luckily on the v6 a button shuts off the start and stop. After owning a 2017 chevy with all the nightmares with the transmission and hearing about all the blown engines i didnt want anymore problems

[@kennardjohnson7875]

The ball cap on the dash tells me everything. I have an 05 with 340 thousand miles, and I'm very bad at idling sometimes for hours and I change oil maybe every 2 thousand miles, but I use 15 30 diesel oil. It's been 100 thousand miles since spark plugs.

[@liuj88]

Diesel oil on a gasoline engine? What're the benefits?

[@yah5690]

I bought a 2017 Ram last year with 132k miles on it, runs beautiful I regularly change the oil and currently we are at 143k miles. Haven't had major repairs on it yet, the front struts are making some noises but I think that's just because I live on a dirt road. Overall I'm pretty happy with it.

[@gerardellis1127]

I bought a new ‘23 Ram 1500 Big Horn Hemi Equip Gr-1 on 3-22-24 with a MSRP of $61k for $49,329 OTD. Bought near Kalamazoo MI. I did use the 1st Responder and Employee Choice incentive. I’ve been looking since September, watching Brandon and the Car Edge channel was helpful. The truck rides well so far and I still need to break it in. 👏👏👏👏

[@Jh3454-df5vm]

3 Rams..... 1995 ram 1500 w/ 245K miles no issues. Got a 17' Rebel 55k miles no major issues just air bags in the winter. Got a 23' Rebel 13K no air bags.

[@DodgeMan360]

My 2017 Ram 1500 (130000 miles) still has the original battery and no issues, even in this cold Canadian climate. I do keep a booster pack with me just in case because I know after 7 years of use, it's days are numbered.

[@tiberium511]

I love my 18 Rebel black edition, biggest fix so far has been the back window leaking

[@alwaysdriven]

It's coming from your Bluetooth antenna on the roof or the brake light on the top as well

[@AStanton1966]

My first pick up, a Dodge D-100 had that same problem with a rear leaky window.

[@alwaysdriven]

@AStanton1966 easy fix. I kept the brake light stock and just upgraded the foam seal to a nice rubber one from home depot. It's been 3 years and I never had a drop of water in my truck

[@lifeanimation3093]

I have a 2012 with 258k only thing I replace was the starter, radiator, and water pump, it’s now having issues not running on a cylinders, I’m gonna get it rebuilt and upgrade the cam and smack some headers in, cold air intake, and. New throttle body in

[@Michael-eh9nz]

I Bought a New 2016 Ram Big horn 5.7litre truck and it has 110,000 miles now! Replaced water pump and Fuel gauge sensor at 99k ! Has been the most comfortable and best driving I’ve ever owned!

[@dein45d]

The Canadian dealers basically say not to get the air ride. They don’t last in the cold…..

[@firewallexperts7648]

@scottykilmer my brother turned me on to your videos … loving them. I have a 13 SCAM 1500 Bighorn. 120k motor went bc of that known cam issue. Never at idle long, oil change every 3000-3500 miles (at dealership!) I was lucky though I “stupidly” bought the Maxcare warranty got a 20k motor for free!!!

[@Bugf1]

My son had a 2020 2500 Ram with a Hemi nice truck but started knocking around 19,000 miles dealer said it was the fuel save causing the knock sold it to Carvana and bought a Diesel.2500 used that runs great.

[@patriot5526]

Always been a Ford guy, like my Dad. Now I’ve switched to Ram. I have 2 on the ranch. Best trucks I’ve ever owned. We beat the crap out of them and they never fail. Never going back.

[@jackejr74]

I hope they stay lucky! My 2017 Dodge Caravan 3.6L's TIPM died for a cost of $1,000.00 parts ONLY! Not sure if this can be blamed on Fiat, but It is running good now!

[@Joe-ij7vi]

Great content. You real deal.truth video.Thank you

[@MrIndyMike]

Hey Scotty! if you get in situation where you have to idle, should you rev the engine very couple of minutes? stopped traffic, train, etc? what do you recommend? 2010 300 5.7 Hemi

[@d.s.steele3100]

I guess I've been lucky, 2017 Ram 1500 Tradesman w/5.7. I change the oil with Castrol Edge 5W-20 every 7500 miles (the MFG says to change oil every 10K). I run a K&N Gold oil filter. The truck has 71,000 miles on it. Have had no issues until a couple of weeks age. The O.E. battery gave up after 6 1/2 years. I don't long idle my engine so the only thing that scares me is that DMN sealed ZF transmission.

[@autotherapy6525]

Get the transmission drain and fill. I also change to a aluminum pan which helps keeps the transmission cooler.

[@johnf.6942]

I changed mine myself, I dropped pan, which I purchased one on line with a built in filter pumped in new mopar fluid a year ago , runs great. Did it at 56.000 miles.

[@kevindavis3841]

My tradesman, 2014, is still running great at 203.5K miles. My transmission isn’t sealed but it’s factory fluid. Still a little pink. Great truck.

[@OcRefrigeration]

Change Your battery Max every 5 Years. recommend between 4-5 years. after that alternator always charging bad battery. Strains charging system. creates other issues. Nothing Worse than a Dead Battery ! Change every 4-5 years ! Best money spent !

[@walmartdog1142]

Maybe those Hemis need a tube with piss holes to spray oil on the cam, like some of the early Pinto engines.

[@user-on2ro2eg2x]

Depends on what model you get from Mexico I have a tradesman express with the matching color bumper and rear bumper with 44k miles and it's my first truck bought used it's a 2017 and it's fantastic prob won't tow anything for few years but great for my job

[@jawsgreatwhite9966]

I owned a 2016 sport model and loved the interior of that truck but it started getting the Hemi tick at 55,000 miles and the headlights got water in them somehow and the back up camera started failing so I traded it in and bought an SUV instead. I enjoyed that truck for six years but I felt it was only a matter of time before it expired.

[@lordzephyrus6494]

My 2012 is running like a champ. Love that thing

[@chrisbaer4209]

My 2011 ram 1500 has 205k miles and is still going strong. Most expensive repair was the TIPM. I bought one refurbished for 400 bucks. I love my truck but that is just my experience.

[@billyhatcher643]

We ha e a 2014 f250 and it's still going strong as well not sure about the millage

[@PeterRabbitWhatsup]

You can't spell?

[@thomas77597]

I have 185k on my HEMI. Owner’s manual says to use conventional oil I’m pretty sure. Have never used synthetic.

[@Ridemybike123]

My sisters 2015 3500 was a piece of crap with is "Death Wobble"! It almost killed us a few times on the freeway. Unloaded it to Carmax quickly after multiple astronomical quotes to fix the front end. I did a few things that shops said would fix it but to no avail!

[@arturoespinoza2371]

Thoughts on a 2019 ram 1500 v6 Pentastar? I wanted a truck for daily driving and to haul a rental home upgrades, and got a good deal. "In this economy" the more fuel efficient is what I was going for. Don't need to tow a trailer, just minor things. It's driving great. Thinking about messing with the exhaust to give it a little noise. I've heard Scotty Kilmer is a 5.7 hemi fan on the 1500s. But any info on the v6?

[@ThomasKing19933]

Does anyone know how Scotty maintains so much energy on a daily basis? The man is a machine!😂

[@Srt597]

I think I saw energy drinks in the background. Pause he’s just passionate

[@aussie2uGA]

Large Google checks (KZbin) going into the bank via automatic deposit is one hell of an incentive...

[@johnl3230]

Keeps him young 😊

[@JackMeoff-zr4uo]

He does nofap…

[@KC2KC2KC2]

His heart should be V8

[@facepalmdaily4404]

All vehicles have their own list of issues. Here's the common ones on 19+ Rams: Rear window leak 3rd brake light leak Sun visors fail and fall down active air dam failure (though there is a recall on this one) Oil pans rust out Exhaust manifolds crack down the middle Lifter failure (which can lead to camshaft failure) Upper Control arm or balljoint failure battery premature failure. If yours is made in Mexico: Bad welds along the roof. Many guys are getting water leaking in and think it's the infamous rear window leak when really it's a bad weld just under that plastic strip on the roof. Will you get all these problems? No, probably not. But those are the biggest common issues with this truck. Look up the common issues with other trucks and pick the list you are most comfortable with.

[@firewallexperts7648]

@scottykilmer I hear if you upgrade to a billet cam the issue is resolved, I’ve also heard you can yank the windage tray or modify it to correct the oil issue, any truth to that?

[@bottomfeeder12]

what about in the winter? In the midwest we get -20….so do t warm it up vs driving it while the windshield is still froze??

[@davidsias5351]

That's why I always thought they should have made the new Hemis like they did. The v ten ram with the oil sending unit at the top of the motor to lubricate from the top down

[@jonathanfriedlander8563]

Would you buy a landrover or jaguar??? So why would you buy these guzzling antiquated tanks ??? Toyota & Haval own the industry today ! Reliability & longevity!

[@MrLaurenceDunn]

If you have a hemi a flashlube system helps, that gives you extra upper engine lubrication, luckily with an LPG conversion I have no engine issues

[@WayneWamback]

Thank you, Dennis Hopper.

[@andypells8506]

I have a 14 now with 130k rpms surge at idle and can feel it on highway. Only issue have had so far. I have had several. 2 97s an 04 1500 an 06 1500 mega cab an 01 diesel oh and 99 1500. Never anything major

[@roberttyrrell2250]

My 05 has 220k mls purs like a tiger. Did put on a new front end, exhaust, water pump. Treated me better than my Ex ever did.

[@josephmalinowski6817]

My dad owned Ram trucks and I've owned 3 Ram trucks myself. I still have a 2001 Ram 2500 diesel loaded with Gale Banks aftermarket parts and a 2015 Ram 1500 5.7 and I love the trucks. Only thing with the earlier models was the rush issue over the rear back tires which should have been a dealer manufacturer mistake but when I talked to dodge themselves they said it doesn't fall under a safety issue but just like every every other vehicle as long as you maintain them they will run for a long time.

[@msgmak1379]

Bought my 2014 RAM new with Hemi (Sport 4x4). Live in Phoenix. Average 17,5 city....22 on Hwy. If you lead foot it, its easy to get 15. Just have to be aware. BTW....just had to put a set of brakes on it last week.

[@bdillon2487]

Could you share your thoughts on a 2016 f250 diesel. thinking of buying one in the near future.

[@melaniekeen3611]

We have a Ram 2500 6.4 2021 no problems 48k

[@cpk2GIRL]

Great report, Scotty!

[@JK-tq4qf]

I bought a 2023 Ram 1500 Warlock like this one but in gray. So far it's been a decent truck, but i'm also only 23,000 kilometers in with it... I made sure to buy the ext'd warranty for it, just being a Chrysler product... you just... never know...

[@ricklanders7848]

I had a Ram 5.7 hemi and they have bad lifters . It use to be a good engine till Fiat started messing with them. Fit and finish was not great. Was terrible to pull a trailer had no guts. Just sold mine and was glad to get rid of it.

[@billynolanjr2266]

I had to do a cam and lifters at 150k in my Ram Bighorn well worth it as I love my Truck . I did go with a new melling high pressure oil pump and it idles now at 50 PSI ! So no issues now , Other than that I love my Ram , Stuff happens to all makes of vehicles !

[@Deke1]

You can put a high output oil pump in them if one is concerned about idling

[@canopener505ify]

I was in the market for a new Maverick but i couldn't find one that wasn't over sticker so I ended up with a 2018 Ram 3.6. I think I made the right choice. The 2018 is simple enough but has worked well for me so far.

[@geraldmartin5016]

Had a '16. You'll be putting an oil cooler on around 100k. Otherwise, a great truck. I have a '19 hemi now, 210,000. Needs a new water pump every 100k, but otherwise a great truck.

[@OcRefrigeration]

if it's a Eco boost. hearing alot of bad stuff about them.

[@canopener505ify]

@@OcRefrigeration thankfully Ram does not use Ecoboost engines.

[@timothykeith1367]

The camshaft of the Hemi is pressure lubbed. The Hemi has a windage tray to prevent the crankshaft from spraying too much oil - so it not designed to splash oil to the camshaft. The lifter 'tick' problem might be inadequate oil flow to the hydraulic valve lifters at idle. Some have installed a high volume oil pump.

[@panthermartin7784]

Switch back to 5/30 problem solved, instantly notice a difference, owners manual approved .

[@appleimacdude]

On the idling problem - why isn't there an aftermarket fix for this? Also, rented a RAM Promaster today as a rental van to pick up a tool chest - very impressive. Loved the seating position, it drove excellent, the steering was perfect, I am wondering if this was electric steering on this model, or an older regular power steering model? The Toyota Corolla I drove a while back had fatiguing electric power steering, needing constant corrections. The gas mileage was terrible - I found myself wondering if the rental place had really filled it up - I seemed to get less than 10 mpg, and I drive fairly conservatively, and a good part of this was highway. The radio sucked - on a vehicle likely to have multiple drivers, you shouldn't have to take your eyes off the road to figure out how to get am radio on - I also would rather NOT have the push button start, it worked fine, but no improvement for me over turning a key - plus this making it easy to steal the car. Also, electronic parking brake may solve the "leaving the emergency brake on" that used to happen all the time on my previous companies work trucks - but I would be finding out if I could get rid of that and get an aftermarket mechanical hand brake - overall, a great van - my friend has an adult son with cerebral palsy in a wheelchair, I was thinking of how great it would be to convert a similar low-roof van for him and us to take on road trips -

[@productcheck]

nice video. Thanks

[@robertahrens4820]

04 Ram 1500 5.7 339k miles no major problems replaced all 8 injectors 3 years ago went from 14.3 mpg to 16.5 in winter and 18 mpg in summer

[@CurtisMadsen-ci8vg]

Scotty, have you done a review on the dodge 150 3.6 engine?

[@noahknowsitall3284]

Been driving 96 Dodge ram 1500 I bought it $1400 that was 4 years ago . Used to be a fort Worth natural gas City truck.

[@surf6009]

I see those trucks all the time. Freinds son had a RAM that buruned up, after he did a remote start!.

[@dng8044]

This is the perfect engine for that stop start option

[@misplacedcaper9662]

They have it, eTorque.

[@tomlepischak921]

Scotty, I just bought a 2024 Chev Equinox Premier. Good or bad buy? Have they fixed the turbo's?

[@brianklamer3328]

Too late to ask, you already bought it 😭

[@ebonhawkarmory5531]

Would love for scotty to check out my V8 Challenger T/A. Bought used at 47k miles for 24k. No problems so far, had a couple of door dings I am gonna get out. I am in Texas near Austin and wouldn’t mind the road trip.

[@Michael-db8mo]

My truck has 224k miles it's 01 ram only problems I had is maintenance no major fixes I did do water pump at 219k since doing water pump my dash low wash is on I think sensor is dirty may need to drain it clean sensor and refill to get off when I do that I will let u know if the low wash goes off

[@luizlins7723]

I had a 2018 ram hemi loved it but i traded in for a 2021 v6 still love it has 54k miles no problem so far.

[@OcRefrigeration]

i Have a 1999 Ram 2500 diesel 210,000 miles. All Ball Joints & Front end stuff all worn out. Didn't Even Think about Replacing the truck with the INSANE TRUCK PRICES ! I Brought it to a Offroad shop Had them Replace Everything !!! in the Front end & All New Brakes Front & Rear. New Front Rotors, Rear Drums & new Callipers , New Kyb shocks , New Front coil springs. $5,700.00 Rides & Drives Like a New Truck. a lot cheaper than a New Truck 🛻 !

[@leadnsteel1428]

That's typical of Chrysler. Replace the whole front end 😂

[@fidoramavision6823]

Recently had to buy a vehicle, and i know a few chry techs. They told me 08 and up rams will all have a cam issue at some point. Ended up buying a ford

[@lungelinecowboy]

I find the hemi to be great on fuel for a truck. Im getting 17.1 mpg average.

[@ericwyss4164]

I have a 2016 Ram 1500 with 115k miles. Gets close to 20mpg on the highway with premium gas, otherwise 18.5 mpg. It had a crappy battery that lasted 4 years. It's now an old windy because the door weatherstripping is poor and it's loud at highway speeds. Probably should replace all the shocks as the smooth ride has disappeared over time. The truck itself never left me stranded.

[@robertbain8767]

I’ve had a 2014 and 2020. I heard going with a 20 or 30 weight engine oil can help with wear on these engines. Any ideas?

[@ArnoldsDesign]

They're not that bad on gas. There's no reason that truck can't do better than 17 mpg. My 5.7 got 22 mpg all day long as long as I kept it under 70 mph. It had the 8hp70 transmission with 3:92 rear end. But the idling will cause issues.

[@bearchow1929]

I had a 2005 Power Wagon that got stolen 4 months ago. It had 330,000 miles on it and never had any major repairs or breakdowns. It was made in Mexico. We then bought a 2022 Power Wagon which is also made in Mexico. Started with 17000 miles and I'm up to 27000 now with no problems. By the way you are correct on avoiding long idling. I also change oil every 5000 miles and use 5W-20 rather than the recommended 0 to 20. The believe is that it provides a little better idle pressure, and I live in Arizona where we don't care about the cold. There are times I may want to idle for a while and am toying with the idea of rigging something up to get a 1500 rpm idle for that purpose.

[@durango8882]

You live in Detroit?

[@christianluggert9052]

@@durango8882 Well, that's funny. I'm living in the Detroit area and had two Chrysler 300 stolen in 4 years, one 2006 SRT8 and a 2014 300S 5.7l. I believe the issue is not pressure but the oil volume. The 300S had a gauge for the pressure and it always was above 50psi while idling. That is for sure not the problem.

[@bearchow1929]

@@durango8882 Arizona

[@josephshehan4969]

Can't you use some lucas oil treatment with the oil or stp ??😊

[@foodhomedotcom2716]

There are two different plants building Ram Trucks. 9/Mound makes classic versions and Wagoneer. SHAP (Sterling Heights Assembly Plant) makes the new Ram Truck model. Both plants are full of pot head workers.

[@indycharlie]

And guys that drink a lot on lunch break , as has been shown on the News in Metro Detroit many times .

[@jpadilla21]

They build one helluva truck

[@JamaicanPapii]

I’ve heard you can change the oil pump to the srt oil pump I guess the smaller diameter valves gets the oils to the crank. Someone every tried that please reply thinking to do it to my 2014 sport for winter warm ups

[@johnmoran6172]

Very nice truck. Wish they still made them

[@jimjernigan7874]

2023 3500 Ram AWD extended with 1500 yes 1500 miles, Steering wheel spring broke, now in shop waiting for new transmission, would only go in reverse!!!

[@luisgalindo7234]

So is it better to change your oil every 5k miles i usually do before it gets to 10k around 8-9k miles ?

[@Old-n-slo-locked-n-leaned]

Is there any issue with the inability to service the ZF transmission causing issues after 100K miles?

[@timphillips9594]

DOES THE BED SIT SIDEWAYS ON THE FRAME

[@jimmyg5687]

I have a 2016 do u think that's a good year model long star