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  1. knightjp

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    To me a hybrid Ram 1500 is more appealing than an Electric one. But I guess everyone needs to hop on the B-EV fad before it goes away. I'm not saying there isn't a place for full electric vehicles. However I detest the idea that I need to get rid of my V8, just because the government says so...
  2. knightjp

    Synthetic Oil

    For me, I think the best solution for the moment is some form of hybrid tech. I know that Toyota are the world leaders in that arena, so I guess when we laughed at them for the Prius, they're having the last laugh now.
  3. knightjp

    Synthetic Oil

    I suppose most visitors who come here want the bottom line. What's the best oil for the Hemi? How do we prevent the Hemi tick?, etc. For that, here we go... The Answer For those who are interested in the technical details, here's a great video. https://youtu.be/CvkK-dShtM0?si=mu3MJ3vcgxBk5ada
  4. knightjp

    Synthetic Oil

    I'd love to get that oil here in Dubai, but sadly the local dealer here does have it. Maybe I should become a Valvoline distributor. LOL.
  5. knightjp

    Coolant type

    Some time ago I had an issue with a leak in the transmission TMU which resulted in milkshake stuff in my cooling system. Fixed it, flushed the cooling system multiple times. We filled with the Mopar fluid. Recently I was stuck in traffic and I noticed the engine temp crept over the 1/2 mark and...
  6. knightjp

    Coolant type

    I can get Zerex Dex-Cool or G05. Infact, Zerex Dex-Cool is OAT and stated as MS12106 compliant. However they need to be shipped from overseas and so, in terms of price, will more than the Mopar MS12106 coolant & distilled water combo. Zerex Asian Red will be literally 1/2 the price of both of...
  7. knightjp

    Hemi tick from manifold.

    Came across this ad some time ago. I'm thinking of replacing the headers at some point to possibly eliminate the chance of ever having the manifold tick again. 1. BBK 4014 1-3/4" Shorty Exhaust Headers 2. BD Diesel Manifold Replacement Kit Was just watching a video on the BD Manifolds. BD...
  8. knightjp

    Coolant type

    I put in my vehicle details on Valvoline website. There were the recommended options. It shows a combination of HOAT and OAT fluids. If I flush the entire coolant system, does it matter which one I use? So if it doesn't and the Valvoline dealer is right, then which of his 3 options should I...
  9. knightjp

    Coolant type

    I spoke with the local Valvoline distributor. The only Zerex they have are: They suggested the Red Zerex.. It is HOAT, but they said that it will be good. Any thoughts?
  10. knightjp

    Coolant type

    I checked my 2014 manual. It says to use OAT. Since my truck is a 2014, I guess you are right.
  11. knightjp

    Coolant type

    sorry to raise an old thread. I'm planning a coolant flush on my Ram. I changed the coolant once before and used Mopar Coolant. Of course considering that we often look at the best fluids in terms of engine oil, I'm thinking of using a good Coolant like Valvoline's Zerex. However I cannot find...
  12. knightjp

    Synthetic Oil

    my engine had an intermittent sound like that just yesterday. Couldn't be the dreaded tick since I've been running Redline 5w30 for the last 2 oil changes and a large Mopar filter. My first thought is that I have the header bolt tick again. I'm thinking of getting a set aftermarket headers to...
  13. knightjp

    Synthetic Oil

    This is my thought as well. However doesn't explain why this doesn't happen when I use the other oils like Redline and Liquimoly. Also doesn't the oil drain down into the sump after you switch the engine off? So if that is the case, it should tick on every start. But it doesn't. Only just after...
  14. knightjp

    Synthetic Oil

    If it happened the first time I used Mobil 1 FS 0W40, then I'd would agree. But this happened on all 3 times that I used it. Its only for 2 -3 seconds on the initial start. Completely smooth and silent the rest of the time. All the times, the oil change procedure was the same - filled the new...
  15. knightjp

    Synthetic Oil

    Well, each time I have done the oil change, I drive it to the mechanic's shop, he changes the oil while I wait and then I drive back. All 3 times with the Mobil, it ticked. Whereas with Liquimoly Molygen and Redline, it didn't. I wonder if it was the 0w40 because that was the only 0w40 I've...
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  17. knightjp

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    I would not say it, if I had not heard it myself. My mechanic wasn't worried about it though. He said it was normal and to be expected. I used Mobil 1 FS 0w40, 3 times and all 3 times, it ticked for 2 seconds on initial startup. This is interesting. Probably should be the mandatory initial...
  18. knightjp

    Synthetic Oil

    Hope the Valvoline All Climate 5w30 I just bought for the next oil change has a good additive package.
  19. knightjp

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    I'm not sure. The engine ticks for 2 - 3 seconds on the initial start up right after the oil change. We put in good oil into the new filter when putting it in. I use the large Mopar filter because that is the only one available to me here in Dubai. The oil was Mobil 1 FS 0w40. For you guys in...
  20. knightjp

    Synthetic Oil

    It would appear that Amsoil XL might be better than SS. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjboMOK43OY&t=1786s I was thinking about using PUP 0W40 on my 5.7. But seeing that it gives it a slight tick on startup, nope, that is not for me. Its one of the reasons I'm trying to avoid Mobil1 0W40; even...
  21. knightjp

    Synthetic Oil

    How many quarts in a case?
  22. knightjp

    Blackstone - used oil analysis

    The moly in the Castrol Edge report is quite high compared to ****** samples that were tested on BITOG. Any additives were used? The report makes mention of MoS2.
  23. knightjp

    Synthetic Oil

    So as I understand it, 10W30 will take longer to get through the whole engine on a cold start, but will lubricate the same or better than a 5W30. Am I right?
  24. knightjp

    Synthetic Oil

    No Rain? https://www.weatherandradar.com/weather-news/dangerous-floods-hit-dubai-with-more-than-a-years-worth-of-rain--a13b8d94-30e9-4043-808c-a4e0089fb7c5 Usually, we do get rain once or twice a year and the city spends quite a bit on desalination and usage of sewage treatment. The treated...
  25. knightjp

    Synthetic Oil

    https://www.dodgetalk.com/posts/505148/ I came across this answer in reflection to oil choice based on the climate. I'm not sure what he is saying.. 10W30 is better for hotter climates because it is thinner or is 5W30 better.. So far running 5W30 seems good enough, but of 10W30 has an edge...

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