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this woman should have her own show...very impressive and knowledgable..

This is one of the best videos I have seen about doing a vehicle inspection, very thorough. She definitely knows her trade. Nice job

This walkthrough is top tier hitting every critical point that needs to be viewed and address, this woman did a phenomenal job. Thank you

High mileage? My 08 1500 is at 489,000 miles on its original engine and trans still running great.

I love this lady the way she explain, i'm a little bit slow but the way she explain I understand everything ...thank you so much

best video i’ve seen on any sort of engine repair thus far. quick yet informative, thorough yet straight to the point. subscribing now ✌️

Great video. I bought an '02 Ram 1500, 4.7L, TWD six months ago. It has 194k on it and runs great. Did most all of these checks and also used Seafoam in the gas and oil to clean it out a bit. Had the trans fluid and filters changed, new wheels bearings, rear diff fluid changed, new front brake hoses, and new water pump. Very little rust and a nice burgundy paint. I love it! These seem to be great trucks and are affordable too.

I have watched a lot of KZfaq videos on truck evals of all brands. This video is the GOAT in efficiency and effectiveness in communicating info. AWESOME. PS - not related or associated with this KZfaqr, in case you're wondering LOL.

great tutorial! Bought a 2003 Ram 1500 with the 5.9L about 3 yrs ago....super duper cheap because it had a dent in the bed. I actually thought it was going to cost at the most $500-$800 to fix the dent. Took it to 4,5 different body shops all said the bed needed to be replaced, ended up costing 3k!!! (about what I paid for the truck LOL) Luckily, the engine is solid, no rust, and interior in pretty good shape. These 2nd and 3rd gen Rams are some of the best looking trucks out there, not getting rid of my anytime soon.....202k miles strong

Very thorough video. I just bought a 2003 and I want to keep it. This video will help me get it back in top shape again. Thanks

Extremely helpful video. Nice listening to someone who knows exactly what they’re talking about

Picked up a 04 Ram quad cab hemi 4x4 with 165k. Interior is in perfect shape which is rare. Nice video!

I have never owned a 4x4 till this week thank you for the walk through for what I need to look at.

Exactly what I was looking for. I'm going to inspect, repair, and replace the things you taught me to look at. My son and grandson will have this truck for years and will be safe. Thank you!

I just got an 06 with 245k miles on it. Not as good of shape, but I'm working on a few projects on it. Only paid $1,800 (2WD manual windows) so I feel it's a good deal.

What an excellent walk through for used vehicle check. This or any truck or even a car lots of good things to check before taking the plunge!

Great presentation on 2008 era Dodge Ram 1500 Really Professional. This person knows the machine.... KUDOS, More KUDOS!

Great walk through! I have an 08 Ram 1500 like in the vid and it definitely gave me some good ideas of things to look at and refurbish. Thank you.

Thank you so much. Great info. Picked up 2007 1500 for my daughter. Fun to work on it with her. She loves it.

This was incredible!! Thank you for this video! I am about to go check out a 2003 Ram this weekend, and your video helped me feel a lot more confident that I'll make wise purchasing decisions! Thank you for the guidance and explanations of why we check for each thing, and what it tells us. This video was really helpful

I got a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Hemi slt double cab with 154k miles clean for $1k. Truck drives like new. I got it for steal! I love it!

Great vid 👍 My 2004 DR 1500 WITH 372,000K + miles it’s still going strong. No major repairs done yet. Knock on wood!!

Fantastic Video. Thank you so much for your in depth review and knowledge!

Awesome video!! She did a fantastic job explaining.

Great video. Clear and precise.

Saving this video. One of the best that I have watched.

Excellent walk through explanation thanks

I like this lady she is very thorough and informative

i love this video! Thank you!

EXCELLENT Video! Thanks!

Thanks so much! Love seeing a woman out there getting her hands dirty n not worried about breaking a stupid nail! Great job! Again, thank you!

I want her to look after my car, she is great! I don’t own RAM trucks but I can listen to her speaking for hours

Thanks so much for this one ☝️

Thank you for a great video.

A couple of days ago a friend of a friend was tired of dealing with a 2005 Ram 1500 quad cab 2wd 4.7L with 158k miles. He had just spent several thousand dollars ~$5k total )in all new brakes, rebuilt front suspension, new fuel pump and new O2 sensors. Current issue was no stop turn or tail lights, no power to AC compressor clutch and randomly cuts off when driving, blows fuse #20 fuse. Also, key switch was bad and would let key come out in “accessory” position when turning truck off, which would run the battery down. It also has at least one broken exhaust manifold bolts and associated exhaust leaks. It had a random misfire. I Got it home and plugged in the code scanner. PO300 random misfire code even though there is no CEL illuminated. (Next step is to see if someone removed the bulb). Installed a fresh set of Autolite plugs in place of the champions. They looked OK, but the truck ran better and no misfire or PO300 code. He had zero mechanical ability and taking it to a shop was putting him in a financial pit. He was asking $1500. I offered $750, he countered with $1k, which was what I was willing to pay. No cracks in dash, 50% tread on tires no dents or rust but some painted it with what looks like bed liner (textured) and it is dirty/ nasty. I fixed the lights issue the next day. Turns out there is a connector behind the driver tirewell (bad design, Dodge) that was loose. Cleaned and reconnected. I have a new key switch that arrived today ($24 on Amazon with free returns in case that isn’t it) that will hopefully fix the random fuse blowing issue. From my internet searches, it seems to fit. If this is solved I plan to install new hood struts, new headlights (yellowed beyond saving) and pick up some take off tires I came across (if someone else doesn’t beat me to them, but I can’t see spending the $$$ if the truck won’t run reliably). Also has roaring sound like the fan clutch but goes away when turning left and gets worse turning right so it needs at least one new front hub. I’m starting to wish I had passed! I have a 2001 silverado 2500hd duramax/ Allison auto that has been vitally trouble free for 309k miles. I guess I’m “spoiled”. I thought about hanging in to the ram as an a extra vehicle but now I wanna get away from it before the engine or trans takes a dump.

That was amazing, Thank you!

this is the best godamn indepth video of how and what too look for on a ram truck when buying it. everything you are saying is easy to understand and you even made the video easy to make a list off of to check when you are buying a ram. i love this video and im going to use this as a check list for when i buy my ram

Great video !

Considering a 2004 ram 1500 only 89k miles 4 owners looks pretty clean. Great video

I just got a 2008 Ram 1500 with 140K on a 4.7. I feel that it's a good truck, because it's obvious that it has been heavily mistreated, but is still going strong. It'll need a tune up, shocks, and transmission seal (sign of a small leak in the rear of end of the transmission). The only reason why I got it is simply because it's a rare crew cab V8 with a manual transmission. I hope I won't be disappointed, being the first Dodge. I've usually had Ford F150 and Silverados.

Awesome video

Great information

Great vid.

I have a 2003 5.7 with almost 300k and it's still running good just had to replace water pump and throttle body

Great job!

Got a 04 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.7 hemi just got and found out it has almost 600k miles was disappointed but I mean still runs great and still has a lot of power

Being a retired heavy equipment technician I can tell you she is doing a good job with this video she missed the exhaust system and maybe plug into the rig and see if there’s any stored codes and the dates on the tires free play in steering you could do more but she has done a great job thanks

I have had 2 rams 2010 and 2014. I have encountered the same problem (with fewer than 30,000 miles, BTW) that I never hear discussed in these type of videos: sticky calipers that don't wand to let go of the disk. It affects gas mileage and heats up the wheels. They are not real expensive (the parts, anyway). I suggest you replace these when you get new brake pads.

I have a 2006 with just over 100k runs awesome. I use full gtx synthetic. Change it every 3000 mi.

Is it true I should change all four tires if left my ram for a year parked in the same spot and what else should i check

Great video, but PSA gen 3 rams trans oil should be checked warm and in neutral for true reading

will an engine from a 2004 big horn fit in an 08 big horn body ?

Also check the leaf springs/ suspension components

‘00 Dakota and ‘99 1500 owner here. No issues with either truck. Other than a couple very easily repairable leaks I had that I repaired myself for next to nothing. 2nd gen high mileage dodges are indestructible

Is this also same for the 2005 hemi besides 4.7v8 from video?

My 02 finally hit 300k and still runs great. I had to change thr tranny a couple years ago amd make alot of other repairs but nothing major.

Does a 2008 Dodge ram 1500 4.7 engine have started relay, I can't find mine under the fuse box, I've checked every where ?

Right on !!!

I am so pleasantly impressed with your knowledge, skills, and ability to share on video. Thank you so much!!! If you and yours are in Central Virginia anytime, let us know... we'd like to recipricate with taking you all out for dinner.

Are certain brake fluids golden when they're brand new? I've gotten some that have been goldish with the seal still on the bottle and the bottle was brand new from the parts store with a manufacture date that suggests its only 2 months old. I'm not sure if it's supposed to be like that because I'm ashamed to admit I've never paid much attention...I just change the brake fluid every time I buy a new car and from there every 12-16 months.

Well done 👍

did someone replaace part of the steel suspension with aluminum?

My '04 is going to hit 300k, I bought it in 2017 with about 150k. First thing I did was oil change, spark plugs and wires. Then transmission work because.... I forgot why but I took it to mechanic and they fix the, they had this deal with it it's flush and change the filter some other stuff. And then I've done my own work which is the whole front end suspension and the rear shocks, I did the fuel pump myself, all maintenance myself which is the spark plugs oil changes. Did the water pump with fan clutch myself, thermostat housing, I change the serpentine belt myself along with the pullies. I do my own brake changes bleed the brakes all that etc. Changed out my front driver seat because the motor gave out and I had to get another one for my local Pick-n-Pull parts place and changed it. In order to take off just the front seat you have to unscrew all of them though. I have the Hemi so I've been hearing a tick and I looked it up so I guess I'm not the only one. The only thing I haven't done is a engine rebuild or anything that has to do with the engines, since I've had it. But that is the next thing I want to do is have the engine looked at by a Dodge specialist here in my town, along with the AC system but other than that everything is good

a common issue with rams using the 4.7 5.7L v8 is the passenger side exhaust mainifold they break the bolts so keep a eye on this fact

@5:25 THe wheel, when you take off the rotor and try to reuse the Same Nut as equipped you will have a wear on tires that will Haunt you, replace the Nut that holds on front bearing that has the words do not reuse on it

I have a 2004 and when I turn it on it says check gauges, I turn it off and back on it goes away, what is that.

I'd like to see one from the 98 era, to see if my few problems are as common as I hear.

For those that issues with their ram shutting g off while driving (engine loss) , random misfire codes and hard starts after it shuts down change the crank shaft position sensor. This will fix the problem.

You dont mention ac issues .The blend doors are a major issue if you want ac.Major repair the entire dash in some cases has to be torn apart to fix the doors in the hvac box.It can cost thousands of dollars and caust tons of grieg.

Got a 06 big horn edition 5.7 few weeks ago. anyone Noticed on light acceleration sounds like a cough or studder or boof sound. idk if its a bacfire in the intake or what...Just on light acceleration if I'm on it sounds perfectly fine. Had the mechanic the dealership sent me to look at it and he said its the k&n cold air intake and should put the stock back on. Anyone else have this issue with cold air intakes. I dont have the stock intake and cost more to convert back to stock... would a closed box air intake like a s&b help any helps appreciated

My 07 RAM 1500 5.7 Bighorn has over 280,000 miles. I wish you would discuss the Mode Door failure issues.

...Missed the front pinion seals. Mentioned the rear one, but didnt check or show it... Other then that pretty good!

Where do you have your workshop?

Should transmission fluid level ever go down when it is warmed up? I have purchased a 2011 Ford Ranger 4x4 with 5R55E transmission. Was really concerned when I checked the fluid cold. Was clear to the top full mark. After driving 30 minutes. Put it on same level surface, went through all the gears, put it in park checked again with engine running. And the level was at low bottom mark.

you're awesome. please fix my 08 4.7 dodge 1500 ram

Corroded trailer plug, use electrical contact cleaner and .17 caliber gun cleaning brush, works prefect to get the junk out

I have a 04 ram with 123,000 miles. Is that considered high mileage?

I’m not a mechanic by any means but I’ll dig into my ram if the level isn’t expert level but It’s always attractive to see a woman who knows her sh*t and hold her own ! #Salute from Massachusetts

Thank. I am looking at a old Ram

People really say 200KM is high miles? Wtf I say 400KM is high 🤣

exellent

Question ma'am ... Do u have a play list of just dodge ram ??

Found a 04 slt 4x4 4.7L she sounds like a monster

Do y’all happen too know we’re the fuel Filter is on the model?

My 2003 4.7 just hit 300k , running good but for some reason the engine looks drenched in oil

I have a 03 4.7 ram and runs good, but have tapped noise

I got a 02 240 thousand miles on it . Project truck too First thing is left front rotor and control arm .

I have a 2003 Ram the steering wheel fluid should be clear like water when it's new. Not brown ish.

Basically if you check your vechile as you should always do , ND do proper maintenance on your vechile then your vechile should serve you well.

Mam, not to sound like a critic. but with a Vehicle of this age. As you pointed out with the Trailer hitch inspection that you did. Acan of deoxit might be a beneficial purchase, for all your electrical needs. Also please note these Rams suffer from certain recalls or issues that get Misdiagnosed. For example, the front left headlight socket often goes bad. People take it into a local shop, because they can't afford the Labor Rate @ the Dealership they bought it from. They end up getting charge for a control unit instead of what the real issue is.

I bought a 2001 ram 1500 2 wheel drive ,with blown head gasket what came out of the oil and radiator was a brown sludge I decided to get a new motor And put that in I changed All filters new hoses I put the same transmission that came factory , but now it cranks runs bo problems right 😢 wrong it runs great for about a mile then it will no longer pull just stoped pulling ,left stranded every time what could it be .

Transmission sensor on automatic was first thing went out on mine at 220k.

This lady know somethin........I got my hands full with my Popz 88' Lincoln Town car...

What about 2500 ST

My 2014 ram doesn't have a transmission dipstick

My 06 1500 4.7L Just got fresh plugs and already replaced a caliper and rotor the brakes and a control arm But for 216K miles an oil change every 2500 miles full synthetic she runs like a top no engine noises

I can't wait for you to get too high mileage on a Lexus GS300 period over 200,000 miles and it still runs beautifully weather few aches and pains. Also, I have a Honda that's 13 years old and has aches and pains. I can't wait

2007 1500 @ 272k

back ground noise from music for hard of hearing is a no no never did understand why music is involved