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100k Mile Service Ram 1500 Truck 4th Gen 2008-18

by 1A Auto: Repair Tips & Secrets Only Mechanics Know

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Published 23 Oct 2020

Buy Now at 1AAuto! http://1aau.to/m/Visit-1A-Auto Are you wondering what routine maintenance your 4th gen Ram truck needs at 100,000 miles? Check out this video, where Len guides you through all the points you should inspect, and things that should be changed, and need to be changed at the 100k mile interval. Len covers checking all the fluids, checking wear items, and things that should be replaced regardless, like the spark plugs. Check it out! For more great tips check out this playlist: /playlist/PL37d7oWG6wDDqLG8BNFCEkbXEomZk1ITM For More Info visit us at http://1aau.to/h/cit/ ⚠ DISCLAIMER: While 1A Auto strives to make the information provided in this video as accurate as possible, it makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or applicability of the content. No information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. All do-it-yourself projects entail some risk. It is the sole responsibility of the viewer to assume this risk. 1A Auto is not responsible or liable for any loss damage (including, but not limited to, actual, consequential, or punitive), liability, claim, or any other injury or cause related to or resulting from any information posted in this video.

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@1AAuto4 years ago Watch the Video
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@gilbertvaldez47562 years ago Great and very informative video. Im a ram owner and im glad you are making these videos to help us with the maintenance. If you keep making videos like these, ill keep watching and sharing them. 30
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@jamesshenay34263 years ago I' ve yet to find a shop that is this thorough. Even the dealership doesn' t do this. Hopefully this guy works for a shop and they pay him good money. 30
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@GebosGarage3 years ago 2012 with 248, 0 on it today! Regular oil changes! 4th set of tires. Had some issues early on. Like power window was very slow, sticks in the cold. id="hidden4" manifold gaskets replaced, ac fixed (something that required the dash come off) something with the trans (a few times, same thing, put the truck in limp mode, other time left me in the street needing tow) i' ve replaced the suspension, breaks and rotors 4 times, headlamp wire harness, both front wheel bearing, a bad coil. But, i' ve never changed the radiator coolant, or any of the differentials, or any of that other stuff and she is driving me down the road. I want to get 300k out of it. It doesn' t owe me anything. I' ll get something pretty again after that!. ...Expand 6
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@andrewschoenfeldt56203 years ago 430k here. Just oil changes, tie rod ends and now a wheel bearing 2010 ram 1500. 169
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@Gregory_TheWatchman2 years ago Thank you for the brief yet concise video! I just purchased a 2010 dodge ram 1500 with 139k on it and will have a buddy of mine who' s a great mechanic . ...Expand 7
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@QuangNguyen-pf3eh3 years ago 2017 here with 40, 0miles. Been great so far. Planning to do the 8hp70 fluid at 60, 0miles with a new pan. 7
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@camreid14575 months ago Just did plugs on mine at 128k and 9/16 were original and one rotted coil now she runs like a dream again. 2
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@samerlandson74374 years ago Len is my favorite. His video on replacing the front struts helped me replace mine. Even got myself a big fabulous hammer! Keep up the vids len! 15
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@XJordanx892 years ago Purchased a 2019 ram 1500 2 months ago at 37k miles so this video helped a lot.
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@razorramon83263 years ago I still have my 2008 dodge ram 1500 quad cab lonestar edition 5. 7 liter hemi flex-fuel, with over 422, 0 miles. I remember buying the truck brand new . ...Expand 6
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@JacksonGuitarsPlayer032 years ago Im damn happy u joints lasted 250k plus miles on my 2003 ram hemi. Talk about well built vehicle. Frame is solid. Good truck. 1
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@sendit77773 years ago They didn' t do one on the 2007 model. Its because it was the best year ever built truck. Had one. Quad cab, lone star, 4x4, hemi, upgraded chip from . ...Expand 3
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@williamj7682 years ago I always trust 1a videos, best on the web. My tip is to always wipe the trans dipstick clean at the top before pulling it out. Keeps debris from entering the tube.
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@DillanBoutin4 years ago Incredible video! I' d love to see more of these service style videos. 27
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@JacksonGuitarsPlayer032 years ago I change my coolant every 80k miles to 100k. Like 3 times on my older ram hemi which has almost 270k on it.
what a ole reliable. 1
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@chasefeller12794 years ago A few things to note. The 09-12 rams have copper spark plugs that have to be done every 30, 0 miles and the coolant is 5 years, 100, 0 miles for those . ...Expand 11
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@eribertomascherano51203 years ago I did al my servicing at 88, 0 learned a few more things from here! Thank you!
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@ec3414last year Awesome rundown. Just hit 100k not too long ago. Gonna tackle this on my next set of days off along with a few minor issues.
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@kevinterry57468 months ago Excellent and informative video. Concise information without the fluff. I' ll be using this guide for my 2021 ram. Keep up the excellent work! 1
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@HaveASenseOfMorals2 years ago Honest question i got a 2016 ram 1500 and i dont know if it ever got its transmission serviced at 60 0k and it was at 89k. Now it' s 95k. Would id="hidden10" it be bad to change it still? I' m always nervous to change fluid or touch a transmission. ...Expand 2
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@merri1lj3 years ago This guy is awesome. Thanks for making such great videos on servicing vehicles! 8
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@willybrown63003 years ago I want this guy working on my truck. Luv guys that have passion for their craft. 2
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@joecollins2253 years ago Great video, very informative and easy to understand. He' s literally working on my exact truck. Liked and subscribed! 12
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@organicmaterialsciencecorp61152 years ago I have a 2004 ram 1500 slt 5. 7 431thou miles and engine still rus perfect. Im about to rebuild front end, replace timing chain and go over whole truck. . ...Expand 1
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@jaeb.28423 years ago Loving these ram videos! Makes me want to work on truck all day! 3
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@reaganhughes16910 months ago 2010 hemi 4x4 ram 1500 with 260, 0 miles
water pump, front wheel bearings, pcv valve, religious oil changes, install a cabin air filter, trans never replaced the alt, starter, fuel pump went out at 250, 0, rear suspension bushings went out at 230, 0. ...Expand
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@dontgetwellboi12404 years ago 2009-2018 4th gen. Still good information on maintenance and service. 3
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@markmartin31522 years ago Great video. I check most of this weekly but the more in depth stuff ive got scheduled when i hv the spare $ thanks again. 1
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@puerkito98934 months ago Im about to inherit my dads 2009 2500 so this is very helpful, thank you.
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@JacksonGuitarsPlayer032 years ago I always did drain and refill (drop pan change filters re install pan)
the manuals dont say flush so.
maybe once or twice it be ok for i you want some friction and grit in there especially with more mileage on the vehicle. ...Expand
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@rockymanify4 years ago Thank you very much! Fits my gen 4a v6 great tips and always appreciated! 6
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@am-js1ge4 years ago I have been beat out of so much money for car repairs, fixing tires i hate mechanics. Enjoy your videos just still lost in the head lights. 2
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@naushad9113 years ago What' s the age and mileage of this truck?
seems to be in pretty good condition. 4
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@pewterpirate45603 months ago 55k on my ' 17 sport. Thinking about upgrading plugs. But no issues.
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@ejism31173 years ago The zf 8 speed on a few of the 1500s dont have a transmission dipstick. Theres a fill plug on the side of the transmission. Fluid should slowly flow out . ...Expand 9
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@htwinprop2 years ago Got a question, i have a 2017 ram 1500 with a v6 gas engine and recently, there is a lot of vibration when im either accelerating or just holding the g . ...Expand
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@AzuraiAeon3 years ago Unreal how useful this stuff is. Len you da man. 3
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@thefirstkingridge2 years ago I always check the ball joints by jacking the wheel up by the bottom of the lower control arm. With the wheel hanging down, puts more tension on the ball joints, you might not catch a bad ball joint in its early stages. 1
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@barrybebenek86913 years ago I have this generation ram 1500, so this video is perfect for me. 1
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@scattaification2 years ago I just want to say, really good video, informative, and in detail that i feel others would overlook, and even pointers. Thank you. 1
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@Dman98754 years ago Len was extremely informative, saved this video for future reference thanks dawg. 1
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@floridajames043 years ago I' m at 150, 0 trouble free miles in my 15 ram sport! 1
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@LarryReynolds5913 years ago Iridium spark plugs were introduced in the later 2013 models. If you have an early ' 13 or earlier, you have copper-nickel plugs and need to change them every 30k miles. 9
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@johnf.69422 years ago Good video, 100, 0 miles on coolant seems to long to go, and radiator hoses need to be changed out at 60-70, 0 miles in my opinion, and i would replace . ...Expand
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@skka08last year Thank you for the video. Its very helpful. I' m thinking of purchasing a 2012 st 4x4. It has 129k miles on it. No accidents per carfax report. Oil has . ...Expand
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@rogerjones64642 years ago I love this guy you' re taking your time explaining all items superb job!
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@bradywscriber545511 months ago My check engine light is on. It is a p0740; something about the torque converter in transmission what do you recommend? Can anyone help?
thanks
brady scriber.
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@leyjusttruckin880911 months ago 2016 ram 1500 with 79, 0 miles. Has the 8 speed transmission and doesnt have the trans dipstick wish it did so i could check it.
side note, why . ...Expand
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@user-es7tj4dm2c5 months ago Clips for the coil packs. I accidentally broke one of the clips to the packs, i was able to tywrap the clip to the coil pack. It was a small black tab . ...Expand
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@kokkolino119610 months ago Question! Does it have any greasing points? This specific truck?
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@donaldross85973 years ago Should the truck be in neutral and emergency break on when checking transmission fluid.
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@akhenatenhotepamun318010 months ago Are there any grease points on the manufacturer upper control arms or anywhere on the front of the vehicle? I' m getting a squeak and thought it was . ...Expand
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@howardbloch65003 years ago I just got a 2010 ram 2500 5. 7 hemi. Runs like new. 219k miles. Should i have the dealer do a 100k on it like you are doing? 1
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@clgchannel22013 years ago I have a 12 ram and just got a 4wd service light other than loose wire what should i look for what could be the reason?
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@redemption47695 months ago I have the 2015 with 5. 7. Bought with 100k miles on it. Everything seems ok even though online it says to avoid this year model. Hopefully it will be ok.
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@agonz913 years ago I bought my 2015 new and it only has 52. 5k miles on it. I had the hemi tick and a few small things break but overall it' s a solid truck! 2
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@marvinphillips52782 years ago If the tipm goes bad can it cause all kind of lights to come one the dash and not allow the truck to crank.
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@riverwelder68353 years ago Mine just hit 100k and i' m waiting for ups to drop off my new cam and lifters lol good times! 3
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@michaelhernandez4399 months ago Do you have to use iridium if your truck won' t make it 100k miles?
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@loum51433 years ago Question, came across this video and I have a 2010 ram 1500 and 104000 miles and I have a vibration in the steering wheel when barely turning to the left.Kind of like when switching from right lane to left lane or when going around a slight left bend in the road.Can really feel it going around a left bend in the vibration when turning to the right.Thanks for your input. .. ...Expand 1
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@elcompa3773 years ago Damm dude i love how u can explain all that stuff. Thumb up! 5
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@d_manoil16473 years ago Just did my plugs on my 12 ram. As long as you have a swivel and a plug socket its easy. Plugs were pretty bad ( 65k miles) mass air flow needed a clean also. Just praying the hemi tick goes away with new ex manifold. 2
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@bobbyyoung2831last year Rear differential should be filled to the line on my 2010 dodge ram. It has a mark. Filling it up to the bottom of the opening will be overfull and id="hidden27" cause the rear seals to leak at the wheels. Change all u joints at 100k with greaseable u joints zerks. ...Expand 1
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@i-84grow.494 years ago Great video, like always i have a problem with my car is a older car, and the check engine light came up and the scanner said is a transmission solenoid . ...Expand 1
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@barrybebenek86913 years ago I have a squeaky rubber sound in the front end when go over bumps. On these trucks, would that be upper or lower ball joints? I am to understand from id="hidden29" other 1a auto videos) that the uppers go first. Could it be the sway bar bushings instead? Thanks. ...Expand
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@harryodum55983 years ago Very seldom anyone talks about the 2009 and up 1500 dodge ram. I have a 2010 with a 4. 7 engine and ive got 167, 0 miles and it still runs great change t . ...Expand
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@Sober42772 years ago What year and engine is the safest for me to get in gas engine i pull a trailer sometimes around 7500 pounds.
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@TheDonRamirezlast year I picked up a 2020 ram 1500 classic slt with 68k miles about to hit 72k and going to change the oil now to keep it strong! So far so good came from a 2013 bmw and it was a nightmare learned my lesson tho.
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@user-ih5kz6rc4t7 months ago My 2016 ram 1500 has no transmission dipstick, how do i go about checking the transmission fluid level?
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@briancarrel48873 years ago Great video. Covers just about everything. 1
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@jaeb.28424 years ago Thank you so much for these videos! Love this channel. 1
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@dwoodog2 years ago Good info. I have a 09 1500. She' s a wee bit more crusty and rusty underneath than yours i tell ya.
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@82lowe36id3 years ago Good video. The 8 speed trans does not have a dipstick like that though. 1
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@alonzocrum52682 years ago I have a 20 ram 1500 pickup 8 cylinder when i' m starting off slow a jerks goes away and then it jerks again what' s going on with my transmission.
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@DUTCHMAN572 years ago Good presentation len, very informative.
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@noahgoulet36643 years ago Good shit love your videos very informative for anyone whos just getting into the rams.
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@independentmind19773 years ago Picked up a used 2014 ram, popped the air filter because the engine was struggling on hills. Turns out there was a chipmunk nest in there, and the remnants . ...Expand 1
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@467inc2 years ago Very detailed. Thank you so much. This is what ive been looking for.
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@ThaGiantBarberlast year Great video, quick question. Is there no power steering reservoir? Im gearing allot of squeaking when i turn my wheels. Trying to figure it out. Thanks!
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@operationNOBO3 years ago The wheel bearing check is for a pretty bad bearing that has little hold. If it is a seized up one, the tire test wont help. Check your abs sensor at the also a soft rotational tire hum noise was an indicator.
purge valve checks on these rigs are also a must even without a thrown code.
also, the gas caps on these 4th gens are garbage. ...Expand
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@UBGood2 years ago What hood is that one? Is it a functional cowl? Anyone know the part number or where to get a really nice air flowing one from?
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@matthewkilgore4683 years ago Any thoughts on intermittent ac compressor operating? Bad pressure switch?
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@jdoss29453 years ago When checking transmission fluid read the dipstick, it tells you check with the transmission in neutral. Otherwise you get a bad reading.
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@haroldbirge68813 years ago Great video can you show me single cab four-wheel drive operations thank you.
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@SHANKDAWGBABY3 years ago I just brought a 2014 and while looking over it i didn' t see a trans dipstick and assumed it was a sealed case. Guess i' ll be rechecking in the morning.
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@melmilt81443 years ago Can you talk about the eps and how to fix it on the ram 1500 sport?
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@WaymakerisChrist2 years ago As your brake pads wear the brake fluid level goes down. If its low, more than likely you need pads. 3
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@camglock2123 years ago You should do a video on exhaust manifold bolts for gen 4. 24
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@Adam-he9wd2 years ago You guys have been so helpful! Thank you!
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@nc37762 years ago Thank you for the clear and informative vid.
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@MechaFenris3 years ago I have a 2014. I just hit 10k. It' s going to die of old age well before mileage: 1
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@BamBam3362 years ago Very informative, well explained. Thank you.
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@jamespayne76422 years ago Come home went back out 2009 dodge ram 5. 7 hemi no start, read out on dash truckbook said throttle control i was thinking it was battery needs replace because . ...Expand
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@bradlaflamme61272 years ago Thanks, you just costed me a little money and probably saved me a bunch of money lol.
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@meradu2last year Lol nice just got one today and youre video is giving me what i was looking for ty.
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@joysatterfield1842last year Very concise and to the point! Helps me a whole lot! Thank you so much! You the bomb! Great job! 1
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@israelgarcia34554 years ago You guys have anything on replacing an engine coolant sensor? On a 2013 ram 1500 4. 7 v8? There seems not to be any info about it online. Ive been searching for days. 2