I just did a short (40+ miles) highway trip and my oil temps peaked out at 217 when doing 80mph. Low temp was 208 when doing 45ish in a construction zone.
Normal range is 206F to 230F. This likely takes into account variable loads on the engine. What speed are you cruising down the highway at? 75-80mph, the engine is working a little, your MPGs are likely around 21 and your oil temp is to be expected, but still w/in normal range. If you are...
Each injector has it's own specific calibration value that needs to be programmed into the ECU. Did the dealer do that for the injectors they replaced? Did you do that for the two you replaced? Likely not the primary cause of your issue, but definitely a contributing factor.
My 3-way valve failed a several years ago, I replaced it with an aftermarket unit - don't recall which one, good chance it was Dorman. About every 2 yrs or so, I drain and refill the radiator with Dex-cool compatible coolant (orange). This replaces 2/3 to 3/4 of the fluid. So far, this has...
Your statements about Maxlife not being compatible and being twice as viscous, are simply not true. Per Valvoline, the MaxLife ATF meets or exceeds the ZF TE-ML spec for the ZF 8HP70 transmission. When i looked up what ATF to put in my 2015, the Valvoline MaxLife always came up along with the...
Generally, I do a drain & fill on my 2015 at 60k mi. I don't tow, and try to drive mostly highway. Back before I did the first service, I researched alternatives to the spendy ZF8 fluid. Valvoline states that their Full Synthetic, Maxlife Multi-Vehicle ATF (Part# 773775, 1 gallon) is a...
I had a similar experience with that power outlet running a dash cam. Had an extender outlet plugged into the console, and the cam plugged into the extender. the plug on the extension melted and shorted out. I replaced the blown fuse, but it didn't power up right away. Seemed like it took 1...
Try reading the codes - not all will trigger a CEL. I'm thinking it could be the tone wheel has failed, and the computer is reading RPMs off the cam sensor (per previous ECM update). Not sure, but easy enough to check.
Here's a possibility for you...
https://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/2011/ram/1500/body_electrical/headlight_assembly.html?brand=brock&rp=headlight_assembly_set
About $400 for a set.
I went with the Dorman braided one-piece line when mine failed a few years ago. The big difference is how much work to install. Since the Dorman includes both front and rear metal tubes, the turbo oil tube needs to be moved out of the way to connect the rear coolant tube to the turbo. To do...
I think you're on the right path. My initial thought is that you will have to go into the computer with AlfaOBD & MXlink to "turn on" the RAM box lock option. Due to the disconnection of power, the computer "doesn't know" that option is installed on your truck.
IMHO, unless there's metal in the oil, there's more troubleshooting that needs to be done. The ticking noise could be valve train, could be injector, could be something else, you just don't know.
Temps: The thermostat is 208°, so you're good there. 170° on the trans is good; mine runs 180°-185°, but I don't think I have the trans cooler. I'm not specifically recalling what my oil temp runs but 224° sounds about right.
-2015 Laramie ~180K
My 2¢:
-You can try your luck with FCA, but since the factory warranty is expired, odds of getting anything are very low.
-You are going to take the financial "hit" whether you sell it broken or pay for the fix. To get some of the value back out of it, at minimum, keep it until the new engine's...
There are things you can do to reduce the chances you are affected by these problems. Generally, changing the oil at 5-7k mi instead of 10k per spec, is advised. I also use Lucas synth oil stabilizer for added protection. Getting a tune on the engine and trans will help it run cleaner (and...
First off, the conversation is about AFTER the DEF has been poured in the truck, so talking points about storage are a different issue. That being said, I agree that the "12-18 months" that's advertised is overly conservative.
-Every winter my DEF (again, what's in the truck) freezes and thaws...
Also, check for leakage from the small, black, plastic tube just above the water pump pulley and below the air hose going to the throttle body/intake manifold.
TC-Diesel: Your talking storage inside an environmentally controlled building. I'm talking once it's poured in the truck, being subject to summer heat, winter cold, freezing and thawing.
To clean the injector: Get yourself a cheap steam cleaner off Amazon and spray it. Comes right off. Oh, and do the same to the hole it's mounted in.
DEF does have a service life limit of about 6mos, give or take depending on how hot in your area, from when it was poured in the tank. Probably...
While mine the push-button start, I've had similar issues. Recently, it wasn't recognizing my fob. I looked around on youtube and tried a re-synch where you press two buttons on the fob at the same time, while in the truck with doors closed. Not sure if it's the same for the key style fobs.