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I performed a cursory twenty-mile distance check for odometer error. Unlike the Dakota, it seems to be on. I will have an opportunity later in the week to check it over a 100 mile distance, which is more accurate.
The local Dodge haters have been scrutinizing this Ram for any flaw. One guy looked it over for fifteen minutes and just grumbled. So far this vehicle is as flawless as my Nissan Sentra and a heck of a lot more comfortable!
I put a small paint chip on the right side of the box down low below the right tail lamp assembly while trying to remove the tailgate. As I was trying to move the tailgate to the right in an attempt to clear the left pivot, I had to apply more force than normal which allowed the edge of the tailgate to careen into the corner of the box. Although the tailgate can be removed by one person, it is fairly heavy and wide enough to challenge people with short little arms like mine. The next time I'll have help. If you're not paranoid about scratches or dents like I am, no problem.
Lucky my dealer supplied me with a tube of touch-up paint for free.
Kcram, I noticed that the Ram Quad has a 76.3 foot bed length, making it shorter than the Dakota extended cab, something I didn't pay attention to until now.
Regards,
Dusty
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While shopping yesterday, I saw a new Ram Dually with the new one-piece box side/rear fender. Is that a Ram first? i can't think of that ever being done before.
Bests,
Dusty
The 98.3 inch long-bed on the current design is also down from 100 inches on the 1994-2002 body.
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16.25
17.86
16.86
18.39
17.95
These were all mixed driving with little expressway driving (approx. 15%).
Took an ATV trip to Allegany National Forest (Marienville, PA) over Memorial Day weekend. I towed two ATVs and a 700 pound trailer, plus gear and one passenger. Leaving Rochester, NY, I was doing pretty good on Interstate 87 going south, with the EVIC indicating 17.7 MPG, but swinging west on I-86 the gas mileage dropped and the ECO didn't come on much because of all the hills. My average speed was 73 MPH. My fill-up in Kane, PA indicated that I got 15.32 on the tank. Coming back I slowed down to the speed limit (65) and when I got home and filled up I measured 17.82. My average speed was 64 MPH.
No problems so far. I found out that you cannot enter the System Setup mode while driving. The vehicle must be in Park.Haven't tried the recommended 89 octane yet. I'm waiting to get more miles on it.
Regards,
Dusty
The key is that the cable should aways follow the throttle linkage freely back to idle. Look for stickiness anywhere in the linkage system. Keep solvent dry. Do not lubricate throttle linkage components.
Regards,
Dusty
The lever on the side of the transmission should rotate within its range without and binding. I'm not sure what you mean by "cleaning off" the lever. If it appears stuck, you'll need to pull the transmission pan and remove the lever to thoroughly clean it or replace it, although that's pretty rare.
Regards,
Dusty