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    wheel spacers on 3500

    I was about to try mounting up Alcoa super singles on the rear of my ram. I was looking into 10 hole 285mm adaptors. They would have added 1&1/4 inches of offset outwards which was perfect for me. They were steel so they would take weight. I was very nervous about using aluminum. I ordered...
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    Over-full on dipstick, oil analysis just came back bad, fuel in oil.

    Sag2, Thank you for the info. I understand it, amazingly enough. I was concerned my posts were too terse. glad you responded.
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    Fuel in crankcase

    There is great discussion on the 6. 7L section about "acceptable" amounts of fuel in the crankcase lube oil. How many of you have had this experience with your 5. 9's?
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    Over-full on dipstick, oil analysis just came back bad, fuel in oil.

    Sag2, I was also wondering if you had noticed this fuel in lube oil condition on most 5. 9Ls? Fritz
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    Over-full on dipstick, oil analysis just came back bad, fuel in oil.

    Sag2, you stated "The reason I have run so many samples is I was trying to prove out the oil change algorithm, and so far it had been very close. " Close to actual? Further, why is it that we have a recommended change of 5000 and the DPF causes us to change at 2500 miles, roughly?
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    MP-8 or Smarty? Economy + Performance

    I will say that care in what you do to it and maintainance are critical. The very first mod I did was to add a FASS 95/95. The second was to add an FS-2500. The first filters your fuel and removes air and water. The second filters your oil in addition to the regular filter. I am waiting for...
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    Cargo Insurance, Vehicle Insurance

    Yes, I am fully aware of the paper requirements and safety equipment. I studied for a Bus Driver License and that was covered there as well. Thanks for the reminders though.
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    Cargo Insurance, Vehicle Insurance

    Thanks, Brian. Hadn't thougth of that.
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    Cargo Insurance, Vehicle Insurance

    I could not afford a one ton dually due to conditions beyond my control. However, I can upgrade. I plan on replacing suspension with one ton megacab leafs and coils. I will also add airbags and alcoa rims with 455/50R22. 5 x14 super singles on rear with appropriate steering axle tires and rims...
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    Cargo Insurance, Vehicle Insurance

    Do any of you haul autos for a living? May I ask where you get your insurances? What are your levels of coverage? My wife and I are going into a new venture with out 08 RAM Heavy Duty 6. 7L Fritz
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    dually air pressure

    Or you could got to Alcoa Super Singles and not have to worry about it.
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    amsoil bypass filter

    I installed an FS-2500. Very easy to install. Will do regular oil analysis and change full oil when recommended. Will change filters at 5000 miles, add to replace lost oil, and analyze. Will report findings here. Using Mobil 1 CI 15W-40
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    '08 SRW, 4x4, 68RFE fuel mileage poll

    I picked up my 08 2500 w/22 mi. on it in Bristow, OK, filled it and drove to Wichita, KS at 75 on cruise. Got 18. 3. I hooked on my 26' Prowler toyhauler and drove 65 and 75 from there to San Jose, CA, Averaged 7. 8. I drove from San Jose to Freson and back (278 mi) at 65 on cruise and empty...
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    Engine Shutdown When In Regeneration Mode

    phxpsd seems like such a glans to me. Glad he seems to be leaving.
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    What Trans?

    Thank you very much
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