Recent Content by MattMartin

Good to know. Is it worth trying a seal kit, or is it better to just replace it all at once... and I appreciate the help!

Turns out it is something with the power steering. The fluid level was well below the minimum so I filled it up, took about 1/4 quart or so. When I got home, I got under it and sure enough, there is a leak somewhere. I don't think its leaking very fast, but it is definitely leaking. The bottom...

Is there a foolproof way to check the power steering pump? Would temperature (or long times sitting) affect the power steering pump?

Thank you Prairie Dog, and seafish for your replies. I'm going to jack it up this afternoon and take a look around to see if anything looks out of sorts. After some more time with it this morning, I'm beginning to wonder if its not something with the power steering. I did get a clip of the noise...

Over the past couple of weeks I've noticed that as the temperature has become colder (~teens - thirties here), I'm hearing a grinding noise (along with vibration in the steering column) when turning right at low speeds. This noise is very noticeable when I first pull out of the driveway, but...

great advice.

Any idea on price for those from TTT?

Jim, Thanks for replying. I actually went ahead and ordered the xx system yesterday. I plan to run that with my otherwise all stock setup, including my stock filter. They recommended changing out the filters every 20k miles, but I might do it sooner just to be safe. Hopefully, this will help...

Thanks everyone. It sounds like replacements are the way to go. I'll look at PowerVision and the CIPA replacements.

I also had a short oil change interval last time. It was just over 1800 miles. Is there any possible way that could be right? All of those miles would have been spent unloaded mostly highway miles on my 30 mile round trip commute to/from work. Does time play any role at all in determining when...

This may be a dumb question, but is it recommended to install either the xx-fuel or glacier system with an otherwise all stock setup? In other words, does it cause any issues with the stock pump?

I was considering the replacement CIPAs, but wasn't even considering diminishing resale value as Prairie Dog pointed out. That's not a huge concern as I don't have immediate plans to part with the truck, and I could always keep the stock mirrors around. Does anyone have experience with these...

I'm starting on a search for a good set of towing mirrors for my 08 2500 SLT. The mirrors it came with are the standard fold in mirrors. After hooking up to a 5th wheel a couple of times, I've realized how beneficial extending mirrors would be. The towing thing is very new to me, and I'm looking...

Something else to consider. I talked with my insurance agent about the claim. In the 20 years he has had his agency, he has never once had a claim for bad gas/diesel. Since my claim, he has had another one - both on Dodge 3/4 ton diesels. Interestingly, the other one is an 06 5. 9 at a different...

Thanks, Jim. I'll look into installing some additional filtration on my truck. In my situation, my insurance company is going to pay for the repairs (minus the deductible) required from the "fuel contamination", but honestly I don't think the fuel is "contaminated". In addition, it bothers me...