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PaulFarkas
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2018 RAM 2500 Limited not titled until May 2020 w/171 miles
Extended warranty
New Yokohama 285/60R20 Geolander A/T
22K Miles on the truck
Using Tow/Haul & exhaust brake driving 70 mph or less
Currently on a 3500 mile trip towing about a 4200 lb bumper pull.
The Service 4wd light came on & after researching & speaking with my retired RAM mechanic back home, my nerves kinda calmed down. Going to the store yesterday 1/2 mile away not going over 25 mph I noticed a slight roaring noise like I had big mud grips. The roar changes with speed changes.
I left this morning to visit Mount Rushmore & the Service 4wd light had stopped displaying, but returned & the roaring started again. This is at interstate speeds. Stop at the dealership in Rapid City SD. I was told they were booked into November, but if I could leave it for several days, they would “try” to work me in.
No loaners or rentals available. Leaving the dealership the roaring is still there even at low speeds. Driving the 30 miles back to Sturgis, the roaring stopped. While the roaring is going on, I’ve tried the left & right back & forth to see if it may be a wheel bearing. It doesn’t seem to make a difference. Leaving the exit for Sturgis the roaring started again. I pulled over to check the temperature of the the front wheels. Both were about 105 degrees (braking getting off the interstate I assume)
I have a supposedly reputable local shop that can look at it Friday morning for any obvious issues. Another dealership about 30 miles north can take it in Tuesday morning. The campground we are in closes for the season Sunday, so we have to move a few miles if the Friday visit doesn’t shed light on this roaring.
There is no vibration. Oil change right before we left. Fluid levels are ok except I added about 1/2 cup distilled water to the coolant to bring it to max level. I have visually inspected the tires & ran my hand along the driving surface. No apparent irregularities found. Crawled under the truck, Nothing obvious.
Using the onboard assist service was useless.
Looking for any input on what may be going on so I can safely head back to Louisiana.
I hope this post is in the correct place.
Extended warranty
New Yokohama 285/60R20 Geolander A/T
22K Miles on the truck
Using Tow/Haul & exhaust brake driving 70 mph or less
Currently on a 3500 mile trip towing about a 4200 lb bumper pull.
The Service 4wd light came on & after researching & speaking with my retired RAM mechanic back home, my nerves kinda calmed down. Going to the store yesterday 1/2 mile away not going over 25 mph I noticed a slight roaring noise like I had big mud grips. The roar changes with speed changes.
I left this morning to visit Mount Rushmore & the Service 4wd light had stopped displaying, but returned & the roaring started again. This is at interstate speeds. Stop at the dealership in Rapid City SD. I was told they were booked into November, but if I could leave it for several days, they would “try” to work me in.
No loaners or rentals available. Leaving the dealership the roaring is still there even at low speeds. Driving the 30 miles back to Sturgis, the roaring stopped. While the roaring is going on, I’ve tried the left & right back & forth to see if it may be a wheel bearing. It doesn’t seem to make a difference. Leaving the exit for Sturgis the roaring started again. I pulled over to check the temperature of the the front wheels. Both were about 105 degrees (braking getting off the interstate I assume)
I have a supposedly reputable local shop that can look at it Friday morning for any obvious issues. Another dealership about 30 miles north can take it in Tuesday morning. The campground we are in closes for the season Sunday, so we have to move a few miles if the Friday visit doesn’t shed light on this roaring.
There is no vibration. Oil change right before we left. Fluid levels are ok except I added about 1/2 cup distilled water to the coolant to bring it to max level. I have visually inspected the tires & ran my hand along the driving surface. No apparent irregularities found. Crawled under the truck, Nothing obvious.
Using the onboard assist service was useless.
Looking for any input on what may be going on so I can safely head back to Louisiana.
I hope this post is in the correct place.
