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- 2015 Sport 4x4
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- Hemi 5.7
Breaker bar is cheap at Harbor Freight if you need it
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The problem with a breaker bar is that there isn't any movement and it often has the socket in the wrong position. I don't know if that's the case on the Ram, I haven't owned a breaker bar in decades. They usually aren't strong enough for me and break at the head.Breaker bar is cheap at Harbor Freight if you need it
Agree, if cracks, replace, no cracks, keep using it.My 11 before it was sold in 2022 still had the original belt.
My 14 has a different belt due to engine mods
My 16 original belt.
Why fix it if it's not broken
I think Rams 100,000 mile mandated service & inspection, to keep the Warranty or Extended Warranty Valid, mentions the Belt
Do you have any independent repair shops in your area, I would have them replace your belt and check the tension and belt idler, the stealer doesn't want to do it because it doesn't pay that much and I will bet you they aren't checking it, I wouldn't let them change my oil, probably getting your oil from a bulk 55 gal drum W a no name manufacture and what kind of filter are they using.This is not the way I usually do things, especially when
one thing can leave me stranded. I don't get it.
I am going to tell them to replace it next month at my
next oil change.
My 2011 before i sold it few months ago 220k orig belt and it was still in fair shape.On a 5.7 hemi and 114k miles, with a 7 year old factory serp belt, Im interested to know how far others have gone before replacing this belt.
I know it's good to periodically check for wear etc.
Do you have any independent repair shops in your area, I would have them replace your belt and check the tension and belt idler, the stealer doesn't want to do it because it doesn't pay that much and I will bet you they aren't checking it, I wouldn't let them change my oil, probably getting your oil from a bulk 55 gal drum W a no name manufacture and what kind of filter are they using.
My 2019 Laramie Cummins only has just under 20K miles. I suppose the belts are still good?This kicked me in to ordering the kit for the truck, I've been putting it off. Belt/idler/tensioner on the way.
I just sold my 2005 Ram 3500, Cummins, long bed single wheel. Had 166k miles on it. I replaced the S belt at just over 118k miles.On a 5.7 hemi and 114k miles, with a 7 year old factory serp belt, Im interested to know how far others have gone before replacing this belt.
I know it's good to periodically check for wear etc.
I did the same. You never know?For when you do replace it, I've always thrown the removed belt in the truck as a spare.