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There is a known issue whereby non-OEM air filters cause frequent regens anmd CEL’s especially in the 2022 and 2023 models. Something to do with overly restrictive filter media. Even MOPAR and the dealers are confused on the correct part number. Bottom line, you either want the MOPAR filter...

With an apples to apples comparison between Ford and Ram, with the only big difference being the 7.3 vs the 6.4, I’d say no way. Not worth the premium for the Ford. Seems like you’re finding what I did. I got a Ram Cummins for the same price that I could have gotten a Ford 7.3. And got a higher...

Between what I’ve seen of Ford dealers marking up their F250’s, and RAM dealers still taking several thousand off of MSRP, they may find that they can get a RAM 2500 with the Cummins for very close to what they can get a Ford 7.3 for. That was what I ended up with for that reason. I know this...

For the new T1 trucks, suspension is a very common complaint on the truck boards. Specifically, the factory shocks are well know to bounce and porpoise excessively.

Did the rental truck have the off-road Z71 package? My 2019 Sierra has the X31 package (same as Chevy Z71) with Rancho shocks. They’re pretty horrible. Bounce and porpoise like crazy. Many are replacing with Bilstein 5100’s and have better results. I hadn’t done so myself (yet).

$1000 to correct a mess left from a ceramic “spray and rinse” product!!?? Somebody is taking you for a ride. I recently messed up applying a very similar product by doing it the sun. Yeah it was a mess and a bit of a pain in the butt to remove, but came off with relative ease when I hit it with...

I have battled water spots on virtually every vehicle I’ve owned over the past several decades. I HATE THEM!! And I’ve tried probably 75% of the suggestions in this thread. Some don’t work at all, some work to various degrees. Then a few months back I splurged on some expensive 3M glass...

Originally Posted by JTK Can you smell gasoline anywhere around the fuel filler, tank or evap canister? I can't smell any gas. Certainly not around the filler neck. The canister is up by the fuel tank, so hard to get my nose near it. But no, no noticeable odor of fuel.

We took the car back to the same mechanic, as they agreed to do additional diagnosis for no additional charge. They called and said that they found a very small leak and want to replace the charcoal/vapor cannister and a sensor, both of which require removing the fuel tank. They said they cannot...

Originally Posted by KalapanaBlack They did a "pressure" test? Or a smoke test? Some cars can only accurately be smoke tested when running. I spoke to the shop, said it was a smoke test. Thank you everyone for the suggestions.

My son has a 2007 Kia Optima 4 cylinder with a couple hundred thousand miles. It's due for the CA smog inspection, but has the CEL on. Codes are P0455 (large evap peak) and P0451 (evap pressure sensor range). Our first reaction was to replace the gas cap with a new Stant. No luck, code came...

Originally Posted By: 4WD The GDI research carries on - the BMW & VW saga (my buddy has one yucked up now) - lots of learnings but not enough shared. Toyota with two injection points so some detergent gasoline passes the valve ? Since it was a genuine worry to you - was there an oil you felt was...

I just sold my 2014 F150 with the 3.5 EB and bought a 2016 model with the 5.0. While the motor change wasn't the only difference I was chasing, I did make the 5.0 a non-negotiable. The EB had gobs of power and all, but it was the most twitchy motor I've ever owned. I suppose it's common with FI...

There are a few methods of claying a car. The traditional method is as you described above; wash and then clay. There's also an alternative method where you clay AS YOU wash. Be sure to use a car shampoo that has a high level of lubricity. I absolutely LOVE the Duragloss shampoo due to its...

Thanks guys. I'll return to the factory-recommended pressure of 30psi and see if that helps.

I have a 2011 Chevy Malibu LTZ 4cyl with 225/50-18 Goodyear LS2 tires. The problem that I have is that the car loves to follow grooves in the road while traveling at speed (on the freeway, etc). I know that a lot of cars do this to some degree, but it is much more pronounced on this car than...

Happy Friday everyone! Since this was my post, I thought that I'd provide an update in case anyone else ever goes through this and has similiar questions. I got my car back from Hamblins Body, Paint, and Frameshop exactly two weeks ago today. As you could tell from my OP, I was VERY nervous...

Here's the repair order from the body shop. What do you think?

Originally Posted By: dishdude This wasn't your kid was it? Originally Posted By: dishdude Are you sure they aren't just sectioning in the sheet metal portion and leaving the structural parts in tact? Per my post directly above yours, that's exactly what I think they're doing.

I've been researching this a little more online, and it looks like the roof skin is "serviceable". It doesn't look like removal of the skin will involve disturbing the structural integrity of the car. The body shop said that all of the reinforcements under the skin are undamaged and will not be...