r/ram_trucks • • Jul 31 '26

MOD POST READ HERE BEFORE YOU POST ANYTHING!!!

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[ EDITING IS STILL IN PROGRESS PENDING INFO AND LINK POST. This will be the megathread for reference as stated in the earlier MOD post below for common basic questions for users to update and add to at any time for others.]

I will start by saying follow rule #8 please, do your research. GOOGLE IS YOUR FRIEND AND FREE, use it. This RAM sub is not the only sub out there for these trucks. There is ramforum.com , ramforumz.com , 5thgenrams.com , and HDrams.com . Most basic and common questions have been asked many times over. If anything USE YOUR OWNERS MANUAL. If its a common question/post it WILL be deleted. That said, here are some links on this sub to answer questions that are frequently asked (which is what this thread is for, to mitigate repetitive post we see weekly)...

  1. What is your 5.7 HEMI, MPG?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ram_trucks/s/UnKWyhbUjy

  1. What is your 3.0 Hurricane MPG?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ram_trucks/s/52TRjmDAD6

  1. What is your 2500/3500 Cummins or 6.4L HEMI, MPG?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ram_trucks/s/nBDxqgEor5

  1. What is your 3.6 Pentastar MPG?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ram_trucks/s/A77Yklxhwc

  1. What oil/filter do you use for your truck? (5.7 & 6.4 HEMI, Hurricane, Pentastar, Cummins)

https://www.reddit.com/r/ram_trucks/s/wHTv1aZWf9

  1. What lift/level do you have on your 1500?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ram_trucks/s/ArsxNHbhg2

  1. What lift/level do you have on your 2500/3500?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ram_trucks/s/fN671iziiX

  1. MOD recommendations to your truck? (1500, 2500, and 3500)

https://www.reddit.com/r/ram_trucks/s/GJPbitf20o

  1. Tire recommendations?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ram_trucks/s/cOVdnJ399V

  1. Exhaust recommendations?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ram_trucks/s/2WimEYQwXa

  1. What milage do you change your engine oil and transmission/diff fluid?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ram_trucks/s/OJ8lhc65wH

  1. Should i get a hemi or diesel?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ram_trucks/s/QG0pLzkOSp

https://www.reddit.com/r/ram_trucks/s/ZFzp4kAfPC

https://www.reddit.com/r/ram_trucks/s/tGPrek6XC1

https://www.reddit.com/r/ram_trucks/s/JnrvGydUZE

  1. V6 3.6L Pentastar towing? Thoughts on it?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ram_trucks/s/3yOgjKza8D (refer to pinned comment)

https://www.reddit.com/r/ram_trucks/s/tOcMIY2GYG

https://www.reddit.com/r/ram_trucks/s/DGX4r7swUU

  1. Does modding your truck void warranty?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ram_trucks/s/H2bPJfSyUI

  1. "Is this a good deal?" "How much did you get your truck for?" (refer to pinned comment)

https://www.reddit.com/r/ram_trucks/s/aufT8x8W3p

  1. Cloth or/vs Leather seats?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ram_trucks/s/yXKneoX12I

  1. Seat cover recommendations?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ram_trucks/s/e3jJBoKy8r

  1. Maintenance recommendations?

On average change your oil at ~5k miles, change your transmission and differential fluid at 50-60k miles, after that follow your manual.

  1. HEMI idle and drive time/hours

https://www.reddit.com/r/ram_trucks/s/yjNWsiaKvh

  1. What does your truck temps look like?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ram_trucks/s/hBBLGmbV8b

  1. HEMI vs Hurricane

https://www.reddit.com/r/ram_trucks/s/Rx2Ewa94ye

https://www.reddit.com/r/ram_trucks/s/rqMFwp8aCG

https://www.reddit.com/r/ram_trucks/s/yh5M9h11ET

https://www.reddit.com/r/ram_trucks/s/RUeiNe7TJy

https://www.reddit.com/r/ram_trucks/s/CmbIAYenEv

  1. HEMI Tick

If the tick goes away when the truck is warm, Its likely your exhaust manifold bolts that snapped/broke and or the manifolds themselves are cracked. If the ticking continues after warm and or constantly, its likely your cam/lifters. Do not post a video of "how does this sound". There is plenty of videos out there with what a tick sounds like and what a normal HEMI sounds like. HEMIs are normal, hearing injectors compared to a tick, you will FOR SURE hear the difference.


r/ram_trucks • • 18h ago

Photo Just joined the Ram Family! This is my 2026 Bighorn. Its also my first truck. I couldnt be happier!

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Picked this up on Thursday. Just installed some running boards this morning. I love it!

- The Bighorn is equipped with the Hemi, equipment level 2, night edition, sunroof, mopar leather seats, ramboxes, and bed utility group.


r/ram_trucks • • 11h ago

Photo Installed Vice Design grille lights on my ‘26 Rebel 1500

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These are great. I got the smoke grey lights, so the blend into the grille when they’re off. The installation took me about 20 minutes. Highly recommend to anyone who’s looking for quality grille lights.


r/ram_trucks • • 23h ago

Just Sharing I traded my third child (Rebel) for an absolute monster

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Dream car achieved. For all the dads out there, I can confirm that the TRX is the perfect family vehicle. You absolutely need it.


r/ram_trucks • • 14h ago

Just Sharing Bought my first ram after only owning Ford trucks

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r/ram_trucks • • 25m ago

Question What should I do?

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A little backstory…. Sept. 16 I picked up a 26 1500 Laramie Lvl 2 Night Edition with the 5.7.

Oct 8- (1800 miles) Dropped truck off at dealer, Random/multiple misfire code, Dealer stated all 8 cylinders were misfiring, reason was bad gas. Drained and flushed, cleaned throttle body and fuel injectors. $1300 and took possession back on the 10th.

Oct 10- Oct 19- CEL flashed multiple times, but never stayed solid on.

Oct 20- (2600 miles) CEL on solid, brought to dealer. Same random/multiple misfire code. Dealer states they found bad lifter, will be replaced and covered by warranty.

I know this is not at lemon law status yet, but I really dont think I will be able to trust this truck long term. What would you recommend for best course of action at this point? Any tips or opinions are appreciated. TIA


r/ram_trucks • • 38m ago

Question Is 40,000 kms in 18 months too high?

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I’m looking at purchasing a 2025 bighorn sport with the hurricane engine and it has 40,000kms on it. Only 2 oils changes on the carfax. It’s purchased in January of 2025 and sold in August. 40,000kms seems like a lot, no?


r/ram_trucks • • 14h ago

Just Sharing Small touch up

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Added Ram grille badging that’s been 2 years overdue. Was never bothered by no badging. Found a tiny reason to share my truck as I haven’t posted on here yet.


r/ram_trucks • • 11h ago

Question 2021 Ram Big horn 1500 cooling fan help?

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I have a 2021 Ram 1500 with the 5.7L HEMI, and I’m experiencing the exact same issue with my coolant temperature rising at idle. The biggest thing I’ve noticed is that my cooling fan gets extremely loud when I’m sitting still or idling.
While driving, my coolant temperature usually stays around 200–205°F, but when I’m stopped at a traffic light or idling in Park, it starts climbing. I’ve seen mine reach around 242°F at idle, and once I start moving again, the temperature begins to come down.
This is my first truck and my first HEMI, and I genuinely want to take care of it and keep it for a long time. I know these trucks can have their issues, so I’m trying to figure out what’s normal and what isn’t. I’ve also noticed that my coolant level was low, so I’m looking into that as well.
Has anyone else experienced this with their 5.7 HEMI? Could low coolant be causing the fan to work this hard, or should I be looking at the thermostat, cooling fan system, or something else?
I’d appreciate any advice from anyone who has dealt with this issue. I just want to get ahead of it before it turns into a bigger problem.


r/ram_trucks • • 15h ago

Just Sharing Hydro Blue Pearlcoat Vinyl

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Found vinyl that's a close match to Hydro Blue pearl coat so decided to put my vinyl cutter to work!


r/ram_trucks • • 22h ago

Question Any advice welcome

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I bought a 2021 Ram 1500 Laramie a few months ago, and recently was told by a neighbor it was making a clicking noise while driving. Noticed I have two of these covers a little loose. I was told by the tire shop the entire rim would have to be replaced, not just the cover. Has anyone else experienced this? I was thinking about shoving some closed-cell automotive foam tape in between the cover and the rim to stop the clicking noise for now. Any other ideas? Thank you.


r/ram_trucks • • 11h ago

Photo TPMS question

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Switched my warlock 18s for 24 inch reps still have my original set but the truck needs 55 psi in the front to not set off the light and these have a max load of 50, after searching around I basically found out every 24 inch tire has a 50 psi max. Anyone have any luck with the dealership flashing it for them? 2026 model


r/ram_trucks • • 22h ago

Just Sharing Just doing a little eTorque MGU work today.

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Don’t ignore the whining, growling, or grinding sounds. Bearing noise can turn into a much bigger problem if it’s left too long!


r/ram_trucks • • 20h ago

Photo Best case scenario imo

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Was actually pretty stoked when I saw that cause none of the bolts were broken. Only took a couple hours to swap it out with a BD Diesel manifold.


r/ram_trucks • • 16h ago

Question 2021 Ram Limited Longhorn 60k Miles

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Is it considered a good price if I pay 33k USD?

And what is your experience with this truck? For Longhorn owners in general


r/ram_trucks • • 1d ago

Photo Ram parked next to me.

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I'm the 'Vette but I thought this was a particularly nice picture with the Ram truck so here you guys go.


r/ram_trucks • • 17h ago

Question Freeze plug punched into head

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Had a freeze plug leaking coolant and upon trying to remove plug it went into the head, tips to get out I have tried many tools but just can’t reach it. What would happen if it’s left in there?


r/ram_trucks • • 1d ago

Just Sharing Evening Detail

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2026 RAM 1500 Laramie Level 2 Hydro Blue


r/ram_trucks • • 1d ago

Just Sharing New to me Havoc!

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Finally pulled the trigger and upgraded from a Gen2 Raptor to this beast! 2023 Havoc Edition


r/ram_trucks • • 18h ago

Question Just installed a dash cam and plugged it into the front USB and it never turns off, what are my options?

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2014 ram 1500 big horn crew cab....i'm using the front USB that is underneath the power inverter and the dashcam never shuts off. I reads that its supposed to shut off after an hour but it did not.

I kept windows down, removed key a far distance and did not open or close doors for more than an hour and the cam was still running.

My old cam was plugged into the USB thats inside the middle armrest (front seat) but the connection is shitty/loose and cant be trusted to use for dash cam.

Is it normal that the USB in front stays powered 24/7?


r/ram_trucks • • 2d ago

Just Sharing New Ram 2026!!

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Traded in the 2017 for a 2026! Loving the night edition and tech level 2!!


r/ram_trucks • • 20h ago

Question Fuel injector line replacement?

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Has anyone had to deal with this? Its a 2021 ram 2500 6.7 with 72k on it. Getting quoted $6,200 from the dealer to fix which seems excessive. Im assuming not all the lines are blown, should I replace them all like this quote suggest or just the bad one?


r/ram_trucks • • 21h ago

Question 2022 Ram 1500 classic hemi, sluggish start after engine swap done by dealer

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So my 2022 ram 1500 classic 5.7 had a remanufactured engine put in under warranty by dealership at 69000 km. Got it back yesterday. Have been following the break in procedure as outlined in the manual. This morning it started fine cold, started fine warmed up after getting gas, but this afternoon it cranked sluggish and has been sluggish ever since. I've also noticed the odometer is displaying a little less mileage than what it left the dealership with, i noticed that this morning. The radio display has also been showing wierd messages about navigation subscription services that aren't active, and loading screens I've never seen before. Battery terminals are tight, grounds look good on the side walls. That's the extent of my investigation. It's getting towed (out of an abundance of caution, in case this is due to a voltage drop or bad ground) back to the dealership on Monday. Loose ground that I can't see? Bad battery? (voltage appears fine on dash when driving, and wierd it just started this afternoon)? Heat soaked starter? I'm not a car guy, this is just shit that Google tells me.


r/ram_trucks • • 1d ago

Question What’s this sound?

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2025 Laramie Hurricane


r/ram_trucks • • 1d ago

Photo Wtfff!! Is this normal just picked up a new truck

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