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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 2 ай бұрын

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@GeorgeWillings 20 күн бұрын

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

@scottelliott6568 2 ай бұрын

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

@petepeterson5337 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

89 is the optimal word

@tannerpickens5356 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

@@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 2 ай бұрын

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

@michaelmartin2276 Ай бұрын

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.

@BloodAlwaysFindsItsLevel 27 күн бұрын

Awesome. יהי שם יהוה מברך מעתה ועד־עולם׃

@bradhampton6457 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@kevindavis3841 2 ай бұрын

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

@danielthomason5685 2 ай бұрын

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

@davila3989 2 ай бұрын

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

@samuelhatch8470 2 ай бұрын

@danielthoma😂son5685

@wanted-33 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@geraldsalazar8864 Ай бұрын

@@fireant12726000 idle hours? or 600

@mitchellbroaddus9120 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

@@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 2 ай бұрын

@@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 2 ай бұрын

@@7127terra thanks 😊. Good to know.

@billbertagnoli4226 2 ай бұрын

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

@lujano099 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@lujano099 2 ай бұрын

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

@TPRDEGEN 2 ай бұрын

@@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 2 ай бұрын

@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 2 ай бұрын

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.

@greggc8088 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

Stop this. That's hilarious 😂😂😂

@boxcarwillie3560 2 ай бұрын

Also helps to put a worm in the battery!

@greggc8088 2 ай бұрын

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

@Sassypants1957 2 ай бұрын

Salt for me, please! 😂

@yobitchiseasy 2 ай бұрын

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

@JohnD-JohnD 2 ай бұрын

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.

@Anima7e 2 ай бұрын

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!!

@noneoneandsomehitwonders4076 2 ай бұрын

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.

@lindasmith3391 2 ай бұрын

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.

@tyrvidar 2 ай бұрын

great info on the hemi idle, thank you sir!

@sharonrobinson5982 2 ай бұрын

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

@rocinblues 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

I just threw up in my mouth man

@marshallforeman2051 2 ай бұрын

What kind of crack are you smoking?

@thisisashan 2 ай бұрын

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

@AnameSomeonesDadSurname 28 күн бұрын

I'm at that shocks and springs point in my Rams life, but my Hemi still roars.

@AnameSomeonesDadSurname 28 күн бұрын

@@cm1190spot the Chevy guy.

@lordzephyrus6494 Ай бұрын

My 2012 is running like a champ. Love that thing

@manuelkorivu3966 Ай бұрын

Hemi have a big camshaft lubrification design flawn (I know by experience 😢). So, around 200k kilometers Hemi tick start to occurr with fuel consumption raising year by year… Don’t do iddle with them!

@nicholasnarcowich9163 2 ай бұрын

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.

@yah5690 2 ай бұрын

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.

@Ellis1127 2 ай бұрын

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. 👏👏👏👏

@selfcarefordudes 2 ай бұрын

200k miles on our 12 year old Ram Hemi, runs great! Best trucks we’ve owned.

@dandrson7903 2 ай бұрын

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.

@thomasp.8366 Ай бұрын

Can't believe lifter hasn't went out yet.

@shawnystixify 2 ай бұрын

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

@waywardwest 2 ай бұрын

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.

@davidnovak9159 2 ай бұрын

4:40 Thirty seconds to launch. Great video.

@DodgeMan360 2 ай бұрын

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.

@Bugf1 2 ай бұрын

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.

@brianv.1300 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

@@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.

@marksullivan9179 26 күн бұрын

That's a fact

@edrisjohnson3858 2 ай бұрын

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.

@Michael-eh9nz 2 ай бұрын

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!

@josephmalinowski6817 2 ай бұрын

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.

@kennardjohnson7875 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@patd2765 2 ай бұрын

As a retired OEM chassis engineer, I can tell you nowadays almost none of the problems come from the assembly plant, they come from poor design or part manufacturing. When is the last time you had an issue that was due to the vehicle not being put together correctly?

@fireant1272 2 ай бұрын

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

@manuelkorivu3966 Ай бұрын

@Joe-ij7vi 2 ай бұрын

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

@jackejr74 2 ай бұрын

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!

@firewallexperts7648 2 ай бұрын

@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!!!

@williamtukeyjr3661 2 ай бұрын

I think Scotty likes this RAM.

@PeterRabbitWhatsup 2 ай бұрын

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

@user-rc7ts9xu6b 2 ай бұрын

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

@coolbreezeNYC1 2 ай бұрын

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

@nicholassaggese2246 Күн бұрын

@@coolbreezeNYC1LOL

@mplslawnguy3389 2 ай бұрын

‘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.

@manuelkorivu3966 Ай бұрын

Hemi have a big camshaft lubrification design flawn (I know by experience 😢). So, around 200k kilometers Hemi tick start to occurr with fuel consumption raising year by year…

@Ridemybike123 2 ай бұрын

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!

@dan8753 Ай бұрын

2014 Ram 1500 Hemi. Headlight and tail light issues. You tube videos suggest it is the headlight wire harness shorting out. From loose bulbs to wiring harnesses shorting out; had to drive home in the dark no headlights, luckily the truck has fog lights.

@tiberium511 2 ай бұрын

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

@alwaysdriven 2 ай бұрын

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

@AStanton1966 2 ай бұрын

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

@alwaysdriven 2 ай бұрын

@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

@JK-tq4qf 2 ай бұрын

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...

@walmartdog1142 2 ай бұрын

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

@melaniekeen3611 2 ай бұрын

We have a Ram 2500 6.4 2021 no problems 48k

@tippysvids 27 күн бұрын

Love my 2019 Rebel with the etorque. The auto start stop give me that piece of mind about the came shaft. But I did see somewhere that a company made an upgraded oil pump so we don't have to use the Hellcat oil pump.

@jawsgreatwhite9966 2 ай бұрын

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.

@andyk9147 Ай бұрын

I think we can all agree that its just silly to not be able to idle the hemi. I mean idling is part of regular driving so how in the world are you supposed to avoid that. I had a rental 3.6L pentastar v6 in a ram 1500 classic and honestly the best truck I ever drove! Give v6 a try!

@CvMPjD 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, Scotty. You made my day. I have a 2016 Sport loaded w/ air ride.Built in Lansing Transmission assembled in Mexico. 79k 405 hrs idle time PUP 5W20 EVERY 5K I've been watching for years and painfully aware of your distain for FCC. But you are always fair and honest with your car/truck reviews

@thatguy4779 Ай бұрын

Had a 2007 Hemi, traded it in with 147,000 on it. 1 ac condenser fan, 1 alternator, 3 batteries. Changed the oil every 5000 miles or 6 months whichever came 1st. Changed the tranny fluid at 75,000 miles. Towed alot with it, great truck, I miss it dearly.

@garywjensen1 2 ай бұрын

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.

@manuelkorivu3966 Ай бұрын

@cpk2GIRL 2 ай бұрын

Great report, Scotty!

@productcheck 2 ай бұрын

nice video. Thanks

@scottpearce7466 Ай бұрын

Change oil every 5k mile 5W30 full synthetic with premium filter. EXACTLY SCOTT!

@Jh3454-df5vm 2 ай бұрын

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.

@user-on2ro2eg2x 2 ай бұрын

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

@MrLaurenceDunn 2 ай бұрын

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

@roberttyrrell2250 2 ай бұрын

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.

@davidsias5351 2 ай бұрын

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

@manuelkorivu3966 Ай бұрын

Hemi have a big camshaft lubrification design flawn (I know by experience 😢). So, around 200k kilometers Hemi tick start to occurr with fuel consumption raising year by year…

@rocko107me8 20 күн бұрын

I bought a used 2016 Rebel with 132,000 miles. No HEMI tick, sounds and drives fantastic. But the first thing I did when looking at used Rams was check the idle hours. This truck only had 14% of its engine time as idle hours…the was significantly lower than ever other one I looked at that were all in the 20’s. Some in the high 20’s….hell no. Great truck. Hint if you have the air suspension. They all leak, but if you put the system into Off Road when you park it, miraculously you won’t loose pressure overnight.

@chrisbaer4209 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@PeterRabbitWhatsup 2 ай бұрын

You can't spell?

@Deke1 2 ай бұрын

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

@lifeanimation3093 2 ай бұрын

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

@manuelkorivu3966 Ай бұрын

Your expérience concurr with this: Hemi have a big camshaft lubrification design flawn (I know by experience 😢). So, around 200k kilometers Hemi tick start to occurr with fuel consumption raising year by year… Don’t do iddle with them

@robertahrens4820 2 ай бұрын

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

@msgmak1379 2 ай бұрын

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.

@ericwyss4164 2 ай бұрын

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.

@DetectiveMelon 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@keithdenton1043 20 күн бұрын

💩240,000 drive it like i stole it !08 4.7@@Terk131

@keithdenton1043 20 күн бұрын

@@Terk1314x4

@Terk131 20 күн бұрын

@@keithdenton1043 I hear ya

@timothykeith1367 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@WayneWamback 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, Dennis Hopper.

@surf6009 2 ай бұрын

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

@thomas77597 2 ай бұрын

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

@jamesjannell8706 14 күн бұрын

Good stuff scotty. My 15 still running strong with over 160k. I'm happy

@arturoespinoza2371 2 ай бұрын

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?

@hooligan2189 13 күн бұрын

I loved 2016 Rebel it never let me down I'll looking for a another one right now

@arthurbrumagem3844 Ай бұрын

So far I love my 2020 Ram Laramie and it gets 24-26mpg on the highway. Was not impressed with the quality of the alleged steel bumper when it bent after hitting it with a plastic grass catcher on a zero turn mower. My Silverado bumper was super solid

@johnmoran6172 2 ай бұрын

Very nice truck. Wish they still made them

@andypells8506 2 ай бұрын

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

@billynolanjr2266 2 ай бұрын

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 !

@OcRefrig 2 ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@noahknowsitall3284 2 ай бұрын

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.

@luizlins7723 Ай бұрын

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.

@Abolistable Күн бұрын

After high school I stuck with dodge. I had one of the magnum dakotas and it did me well for about a year then it was weekly repairs. I eventually got rid of it and decided to try a tacoma. I'm not looking back.

@ArnoldsDesign 2 ай бұрын

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.

@lancelotlink3907 17 күн бұрын

Had a 2015 Ram 1500 Hemi sport 3.92 rear axle. I was getting 13 MPG with the AC on in the city. 15 MPG is probably combined mileage.

@rickstrom4857 Ай бұрын

I've seen videos that say if you install the oil pump from a hellcat motor, it being a high volume pump, the cam lubrication issue is no longer an issue.

@CurtisMadsen-ci8vg Ай бұрын

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

@user-sp5lb1xi3l 2 ай бұрын

I have a 2020. I average between 18-20 mpg and I keep my foot in it. Had a 16 and it was nice but the 2020 is REALLY NICE

@coolbreezeNYC1 2 ай бұрын

18-20 mpg and you keep your foot in it...must be all highway

@ricklanders7848 2 ай бұрын

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.

@appleimacdude 2 ай бұрын

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 -

@d.s.steele3100 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@johnf.6942 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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.

@OcRefrig 2 ай бұрын

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 !

@ebonhawkarmory5531 2 ай бұрын

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.

@BrianHenkel-yv7ek 21 күн бұрын

Hey Scotty I was wondering what kind of scan tool you use and what kind of scan tool you would recommend for a tech

@ThomasKing19933 2 ай бұрын

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

@Srt597 2 ай бұрын

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

@aussie2uGA 2 ай бұрын

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

@johnl3230 2 ай бұрын

Keeps him young 😊

@JackMeoff-zr4uo 2 ай бұрын

He does nofap…

@KC2KC2KC2 2 ай бұрын

His heart should be V8

@dng8044 2 ай бұрын

This is the perfect engine for that stop start option

@misplacedcaper9662 2 ай бұрын

They have it, eTorque.

@bearchow1929 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

You live in Detroit?

@christianluggert9052 2 ай бұрын

@@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 2 ай бұрын

@@durango8882 Arizona

@dein45d 2 ай бұрын

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

@canopener505ify 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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.

@OcRefrig 2 ай бұрын

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

@canopener505ify 2 ай бұрын

@@OcRefrig thankfully Ram does not use Ecoboost engines.

@RMason1971 2 ай бұрын

I have a 2017 rebel and love it just bought it a couple months ago with 44000 miles and could not be happier

@guanobucks 2 ай бұрын

I have a 2011 ram 1500 sport with 180,000miles, it is a great truck, keep changing oil and it works great. Going to probably upgrade soon, likely going to get a hemi again before they are gone