Hey guys, Just picked up my 01 2500 QC 4x4 with that awesome engine, bought it in Claremore, OK, they treated me great! Drove it back up to Kansas and already have a K&N in it. This is a great site for Dodge owners, keep up the good work! My biggest problem now is trying to decide which oil to use, and who makes the best oil filters? Does anyone have any suggestions? Many Thanks!
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Congratulations on your new addition to the family!! Stay with "regular" oil (Rotella, Blue, etc. ) for AT LEAST 12000-15000 miles. The rings and stuff wont properly seat and break in with synthetic oils. Dont forget, your motor wont even start "running good" until about 50k miles! Enjoy!
I second what BCFAST said. Congratulations! I have used Shell Rotella for 70,000 miles, while flogging the pucky out of my truck, every mile of the way. I plan to put about 200,000 miles on this truck, then trade it. If you're willing to spend the extra money, synthetic users claim that their system of "oil sampling" and fancy filtration will prolong the life of the engine, indefinitely. Maybe it will. For me, though, a really good petro-based oil, combined with "microglass" (Fleetguard) filters, and the schedule "B" service intervals (every 3,000 miles) is a VERY GOOD protection/service routine. If you plan on keeping your truck until another member of the Clinton klan is elected to the presidency, then consider using synthetics in your crankcase. Say, after the first 25,000-30,000 miles.
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97 2500 4x4, club cab, auto, 3. 54 limited slip, JRE 4" exhaust, Dr. Performance Fuel system (370 HP), "Twister Turbo," Geno's guages -- Boost, EGT, transmission & Rear -- MAG Hytec covers, SunCoast Converter/Transgo shift kit, Brite Box, tons o'chrome under hood, Prime Loc, EZ Drain, Seat covers, wood dash, Rancho Suspension, Warn M12000 Winch on Warn Brush Guard, Warn driving and fog lights, Hella twin back up lights, 285/75/R16 B. F. G. ATs on Mickey Thompson "Classic" rims; Linex bed liner, BD exhaust brake, Optima, "Red-top" batteries. Northwest Custom mudflaps, front/rear, and stainless rocker panels.
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97 2500 4x4, club cab, auto, 3. 54 limited slip, JRE 4" exhaust, Dr. Performance Fuel system (370 HP), "Twister Turbo," Geno's guages -- Boost, EGT, transmission & Rear -- MAG Hytec covers, SunCoast Converter/Transgo shift kit, Brite Box, tons o'chrome under hood, Prime Loc, EZ Drain, Seat covers, wood dash, Rancho Suspension, Warn M12000 Winch on Warn Brush Guard, Warn driving and fog lights, Hella twin back up lights, 285/75/R16 B. F. G. ATs on Mickey Thompson "Classic" rims; Linex bed liner, BD exhaust brake, Optima, "Red-top" batteries. Northwest Custom mudflaps, front/rear, and stainless rocker panels.
Since you asked, for direct replacement, the Amsoil SDF 80 is the best filter. If you can not get one, I would use the Stratapore next.
The rest are pretty much the same.
The next step up is By-pass filtration.
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The rest are pretty much the same.
The next step up is By-pass filtration.
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How did i know you would say something on this subject. Hi buddy,ready for that mud hole?LOL.
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'01 Q/Cab ISB diesel, 235/460, 2500, 4X4, shortbed, auto. , sport package, 3. 54 suregrip, SLT Plus, camper & tow package 241HD, sliding window, cab lights, camel/tan/leather/heated seats, Cassette & CD (all in one). Mark installed modifications: Mickey Thompson Challenger 16x8, BFG All-Terrain 295x75S, McGard lifetime lugnuts and locks, Bushwacker extend-a-fender flares (color matched), JC Whitney rear window louvers(color matched), VentShade side window louvers (color matched), Lund screen front for grill (black), ClimAir window visor (clear), entire tailgate protector (brand unknown), Pop&Lock power tailgate lock, aluminum front bed protector (DeeZee), 1/4" rubber bed mat (brand unknown but nothin' slides on this baby), Back Country nerf bars (only 1 step, not 2 with rhino coating, black), Husky Liner front & rear floor mats (Tan), Dodge sill step moldings (black), Warn receiver shackle (in case I get stuck), Dodge front tow hooks, not installed yet also (in case I get stuck), MagnaGuard front and rear differential covers with sightglass (with Amsoil 75W-90 series 2000 gear lube), Dodge anti-splash mud flaps (black), Amsoil remote oil filtration system, CB radio (148GTL), antennas and bracketry painted red, RE0880 K&N air filter, 25-0880 pre-filter, Mopar Fold-A-Cover bed cover, Tuff Country 2" lift in front only, Rancho 9000 shocks (must adjust by hand), AutoMeter dual gauge pod filled with SPA Boost/EGT and trans. /water temp. gauges, DD'2s and their boost module, Ted Jannetty's 4" exhaust and the most important of them all "FLAME RED".
Other Money Pit:
'69 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible, Limelight Green Metallic (F5 code), 318 auto. (soon to be 360/380 crate motor), bucket seats, console, SS Cragers, BFG Radial TA, (not fast but, damn it looks as good as the Ram and worth just as much) Mark Smith, Clinton, Illinois 61727
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'01 Q/Cab ISB diesel, 235/460, 2500, 4X4, shortbed, auto. , sport package, 3. 54 suregrip, SLT Plus, camper & tow package 241HD, sliding window, cab lights, camel/tan/leather/heated seats, Cassette & CD (all in one). Mark installed modifications: Mickey Thompson Challenger 16x8, BFG All-Terrain 295x75S, McGard lifetime lugnuts and locks, Bushwacker extend-a-fender flares (color matched), JC Whitney rear window louvers(color matched), VentShade side window louvers (color matched), Lund screen front for grill (black), ClimAir window visor (clear), entire tailgate protector (brand unknown), Pop&Lock power tailgate lock, aluminum front bed protector (DeeZee), 1/4" rubber bed mat (brand unknown but nothin' slides on this baby), Back Country nerf bars (only 1 step, not 2 with rhino coating, black), Husky Liner front & rear floor mats (Tan), Dodge sill step moldings (black), Warn receiver shackle (in case I get stuck), Dodge front tow hooks, not installed yet also (in case I get stuck), MagnaGuard front and rear differential covers with sightglass (with Amsoil 75W-90 series 2000 gear lube), Dodge anti-splash mud flaps (black), Amsoil remote oil filtration system, CB radio (148GTL), antennas and bracketry painted red, RE0880 K&N air filter, 25-0880 pre-filter, Mopar Fold-A-Cover bed cover, Tuff Country 2" lift in front only, Rancho 9000 shocks (must adjust by hand), AutoMeter dual gauge pod filled with SPA Boost/EGT and trans. /water temp. gauges, DD'2s and their boost module, Ted Jannetty's 4" exhaust and the most important of them all "FLAME RED".
Other Money Pit:
'69 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible, Limelight Green Metallic (F5 code), 318 auto. (soon to be 360/380 crate motor), bucket seats, console, SS Cragers, BFG Radial TA, (not fast but, damn it looks as good as the Ram and worth just as much) Mark Smith, Clinton, Illinois 61727
Dash,
Congrats on the new truck I also use the Rottella oil and now that the bombing bug has gotten ahold of you there is no hope for you now. And we are are from the same town maybe I will see you around.
Also you have picked a great site you will learn tons of things from these guys.
Paul
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'96 2500 ext. cab, LB, 4x4, 5 speed, 3. 54, TST 280 cam plate, AFC spring kit ,pyro and boost gauges mounted on A-Pillar, tinted windows, 16x8 Eagle alloys series 1219, 285/75R16 Durango A/T's, stainless steel rocker panels and alluminum stirrup steps
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Congrats on the new truck I also use the Rottella oil and now that the bombing bug has gotten ahold of you there is no hope for you now. And we are are from the same town maybe I will see you around.
Also you have picked a great site you will learn tons of things from these guys.
Paul
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'96 2500 ext. cab, LB, 4x4, 5 speed, 3. 54, TST 280 cam plate, AFC spring kit ,pyro and boost gauges mounted on A-Pillar, tinted windows, 16x8 Eagle alloys series 1219, 285/75R16 Durango A/T's, stainless steel rocker panels and alluminum stirrup steps
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Congrats to You, Dash, I think You will be very happy. 1,200 mi. on my new 01. 5 and it seems to be mechanically perfect. I am besieged with compliments on it's looks too.
I think the advice You have gotten here is excellent, (pretty typical from the good folks on this site!), Premium Blue & Microglass @ 3K miles being My choice, ( my $0. 02), Enjoy that great new truck!!!
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I think the advice You have gotten here is excellent, (pretty typical from the good folks on this site!), Premium Blue & Microglass @ 3K miles being My choice, ( my $0. 02), Enjoy that great new truck!!!
#adCONGRATS 7,500 on mine and loving it too much!
I plan on Rotella T and Fleetguard LF3894 StrataPore every 5k unless. I made my first change already (had to walk off the factory filter w/ a hammer & big screwdriver). If I find myself pulling loads or running in the dirt a lot... then maybe 3k?
I run regular hwy miles and could go with the schedule A (7500 mi) but after reading this board for a while I figured I'd back up to 5k intervals to be safe...
I ain't changing every 3k just for the heck of it... thats just too often!
btw... which K&N filter did you get? (where and how much too if'n ya don't mind) Did you see that much difference with it from the stock filter?
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2001. 5, QC, 2500, 2wd, long-bed, 3. 54, 4 disc, all the stuff, heated leather, patriot blue over silver, stock4now!
a real "country cadilac"
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I plan on Rotella T and Fleetguard LF3894 StrataPore every 5k unless. I made my first change already (had to walk off the factory filter w/ a hammer & big screwdriver). If I find myself pulling loads or running in the dirt a lot... then maybe 3k?
I run regular hwy miles and could go with the schedule A (7500 mi) but after reading this board for a while I figured I'd back up to 5k intervals to be safe...
I ain't changing every 3k just for the heck of it... thats just too often!
btw... which K&N filter did you get? (where and how much too if'n ya don't mind) Did you see that much difference with it from the stock filter?
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2001. 5, QC, 2500, 2wd, long-bed, 3. 54, 4 disc, all the stuff, heated leather, patriot blue over silver, stock4now!
a real "country cadilac"
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How's it going? Was surprised we are both in the same place. I'll have to keep my eyes open for you. Is your rig, Blue? I think I might even have seen you? I'll be in a red quad with a big KSU wildcat license plate on the front, the tag might be shaken a little from the engine- might hafta BS with ya! Thanks! Mark
How's it going? Was surprised we are both in the same place. I'll have to keep my eyes open for you. Is your rig, Blue? I think I might even have seen you? I'll be in a red quad with a big KSU wildcat license plate on the front, the tag might be shaken a little from the engine- might hafta BS with ya! Thanks! Mark
Hey Dash congrats.
I plan on buying a 3500 4x4 in Feb of March. Live in SW Missouri so OK is not that far for me. What kind of deal did you get? What was the dealers name, #, Web site? Do they carry a good inventory or did you have to order? Sorry for all of the questions but the more I know the better the deal I hope to get.
Dennis
I plan on buying a 3500 4x4 in Feb of March. Live in SW Missouri so OK is not that far for me. What kind of deal did you get? What was the dealers name, #, Web site? Do they carry a good inventory or did you have to order? Sorry for all of the questions but the more I know the better the deal I hope to get.
Dennis
Congrats on the new truck. If you like the sound of the turbo whistle, you may want to consider removing the turbo silencer ring - sounds great, exspecially with the K&N filter. It is simple and quick to do, search past posts or previous TDR magazine article for additional info on this.
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Terry S. '98. 4 Bright White Quad Cab SLT, 2WD, 12 Valves & the BIG "P" Pump! 3. 54, AT, Trailer Tow PKG, Camper PKG, OEM Cab Lights, 4" Exhaust Turndown, K&N Air Filter, 5th W. Hitch, Pace Edwards Roll-Top, Tint, 265 Michelins and turbo silencer ring AWOL!
BOMB'n in the NW.
23,200 miles - 10/20/00 Coming real soon, EGT, Boost & Trans temp all mounted on A pillar.
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Terry S. '98. 4 Bright White Quad Cab SLT, 2WD, 12 Valves & the BIG "P" Pump! 3. 54, AT, Trailer Tow PKG, Camper PKG, OEM Cab Lights, 4" Exhaust Turndown, K&N Air Filter, 5th W. Hitch, Pace Edwards Roll-Top, Tint, 265 Michelins and turbo silencer ring AWOL!
BOMB'n in the NW.
23,200 miles - 10/20/00 Coming real soon, EGT, Boost & Trans temp all mounted on A pillar.
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