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We've just started towing a 21 foot toy hauler and I also tow rafts on a flatbed that does not weigh much. I have Firestone leveler bags on a 2008 2500. How do you guys keep your headlights aimed when going between loaded and empty? I had a deer last week scare the heck out of me coming...

I have an Edge Insight for my 2008. I cannot get it to display oil pressure or transmission temp. Anyone have one of these devices that have had luck getting it to provide these parameters? I sure wish Edge would have made a set of instructions that described what each of the parameters...

I received my DMV registration renewal last week with a requirement for a Smog Test on my 08 Ram. Anybody know what they test? I thought Oregon was not yet breath testing diesel trucks..... ? RiverRunner

Hi Folks, Just got my first TDR magazine after I renewed. I have missed this knowledge base! I'm getting ready to start playing with a 21 foot Desert Fox toy hauler we bought and got the Prodigy P-3 brake controller wired in this PM. I don't have access to hook up the trailer today...

Hi Folks, Just newed my TDR Membership - missed learning from the forums! I'm wanting to install my Prodegy Brake Controller in the cubbyhole in front of and over the cup and loose "stuff" holders built into the Laramie console. The cubbyhole includes a light in the middle, but I think I...

Hi Guys: Update on my rising oil level issues with my dealer. Picked up my truck after being at the dealer for three days to investigate the increasing oil level issue. Dealer now says it is normal for all 6. 7's to have an oil level that is about a half an inch onto the steel cable...

Hi Folks, I've got a 2008 2500 with 10,000 miles that has been "making oil" between oil changes. I got my oil changed at the dealer again today. I had the oil changed today, 3,936 miles since the last change, and the oil level had increased to about 1/2 inch above the plastic onto the steel...

Hi Guys: Got hot in Portland today and turned on my AC, switched to recirculate and it sounds like an F-4 is taking off in my dash! Really; when I switch to recirculate, the fan sound goes from normal to a sound like there is a big disturbance in the airflow and the air pressure coming out...

I've been reading a couple of forums with ideas on aerodynamic mods to increase fuel efficiency. Two examples below: Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum - EcoModder.com GasSavers.org - Helping You Save at the Pump It appears that moderate increases in highway fuel...

I was looking at the registration requirements for one of my cars and noticed on the Oregon DOT web site there is a reporting format for "Smoking Vehicles": Oregon DEQ: Air Quality Vehicle Inspection; report smoking vehicle So I guess if you run without the dpf in Portland (or ALL of...

OK, 2008 Laramie CTD with auto. 3500 miles. Absolutely no issues before today - Figured I was in Hog Heaven. Today drove from Portland to Seattle empty. On return trip, at about 350 miles of effectively all highway run, my CEL comes on and returns after three or four restarts. Getting over 21...

Just got back from the dealer who figured out my problem regarding the Ebay keys making the alarm to sound. I bought a couple of transponder keys off Ebay, the $15 each keys with the round gray top. This is the same chipped key my local locksmith sells. I programmed them using the original...

Hey Guys, I bought three transponder replacement keys off ebay at $14/copy and have successfully programmed them to start my '08 Ram. Everything was just fine until I tried to unlock the door with one of these keys and the darned alarm went off #@$%!- thank goodness the truck was in my...

Hey Guys, I've got the 6. 7 and the soot levels in the oil just can't be good for this motor. For the folks using the bypass filters, I'd appreciate any feedback. If you do oil analysis, is your bypass filter keeping the soot levels down? Once and for all: Does the bypass change the color...

The City of Portland requires 5% biodiesel for all diesel sold within the city. Does anyone know if the distributors are only adding the biodiesel for Portland delivery, or do the suburbs get the mixed fuel as well. While we are on this thread, what brand of fuel is your favorite in the...