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    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Differential Fluid Changeout Frequency

    Did a search of the forums w/o success. Currently running Amsoil 75W-140W synthetic oil in rear differential with a Mag Hytec cover. Oil has 30K miles on it. As I haul a 13K fifth wheel 3-4K miles per year would like to receive feedback on how frequent one should change out the differential oil...
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Knock in fifth gear ! Problem Found

    For me the "noise" is similar to a "pat pat pat" sound, like the sound of the front tires running over a highway/freeway expansion joint/crack at a high rate of speed. Met with Service Manager other day and he relates that DC says the sound is truely coming from the heater core through...
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Knock in fifth gear ! Problem Found

    I have a 2001 6 speed that has had the knock that you are referring to in 4th and 5th gear when hauling my 12K 5er up steep grades since I bought it 2 years ago. Have taken it to dealer number of times and finally got DC engineer input. Relates that DC has known of problem for couple of years...
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    Driveline (?) Noise Under Load

    Periodically while towing my 13K 5th wheel up 6% grades in 4th gear I hear a load noise from the front of the truck that sounds like the tires are "hopping" or they are running over expansion joints in a highway. A quick pop, pop, pop sound. Reduce the load or speed and noise goes away. Anyone...
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    '01 6speed 2nd gear vibration @1500rpms

    Had a similar problem when starting out in 2nd gear. Started day I picked up the truck from the dealer. Took it back repeatedly without satisfaction. Finally went to another dealer who found that there was a DC - TSB issued a few years ago recommending installing shim packs changing rear...
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