Recent Content by CElliott

Thanks for all the info. I think I will give the oil and try and see what happens. Thanks again :-) Clint

Hi, I am pondering using a 5W - 40 in my 99 24 valve engine. The oil in question is Duron Synthetic made by Petro Canada. According to the oil it meets CH-4, CF/SL and SJ categories and exceeds CG-4, CF-4, CE, CD/**, and SG as former categories. The oil has a sulphated ash content of 1. 37...

Hi, I have a question about changing my fuel filter. I bought a filter from cummins instead of dodge, saved $. Here's the potential issue, on the instructions that came with the filter it says to align the drain with a header rib. The problem is that the filter doesn't seem to have any...

lift pump woes Hi, After reading these posts, I have decided to get a pressure gage and a spare lift pump. I just bought my 99 3500, had to order the owners manual and I also ordered a service manual, which isn't in yet. How much can I expect to pay for a lift pump in Canada? Also, can I...

Thank you :) Clint

Okay, I remember seeing the numbers, which one would be the correct one for Alberta, Canada? My manual isn't here for another 13 days. Thank you, Clint

computer compass I Know, but I just bought the truck and it didn't have an owners manual. I do have one on order though. Thank you, Clint

compass computer Hey, I found the answer, here it is: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with the compass mini trip computer (sales code CUS). The subject model vehicles are shipped from the assembly plants with the compass mini trip computer NOT calibrated. This will be identified...

Hi, I just bought a 1999 3500 4X4. I noticed it has a vanaaken box under the hood. I went to their web site and took a look at the product. They seem to boost a lot of power. Enough beating around the bush, will the vanaaken box shorten the life of my engine and trannie - 5 sp manual...

I just bought a 1999 Ram 3500 with the 24v cummins. I am very happy with the truck! I did notice on a longer drive that the compass always says I am headed east. Is there a fix for this problem? The owners manual is missing, so please forgive me if the answer is really an easy one. Thanks...