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I would like to change over to Synthetic Oil at some point in my 4.7l but would appreciate some input from the members. I live in New Jersey where it does get hot and cold but not to the extremes that some of you experience. Given that DC is recommending 5w30 oil and my impression of synthetics is that they are thinner, should I go with 10w30 or stick with 5w30? Also, I was thinking of Mobil1 and was curious as to what the model # of the Mobil1 filter is. Thanks for any input.
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| Sashley23 - While at the service dept in the past I was told that the Dakota has 2 different size rear coil springs. I wonder if the taller spring was put on the wrong side in your case. | |
| I pulled the right front wheel off and inspected the brake assembly. There seems to be a whole lot of play in the rotor (at least an inch) to me and back toward the engine! the caliper of course moves with the rotor. Is this right??? Just for comparison I looked at the left front assembly and it had some but no where's near as much as the right. I feel the rotors have not been put back on correctly when the pads were replaced by TIRE KINGDOM. There's just to much inboard/outboard movement it seems. Could this be the 'CHIRPING' noise? It does seem louder on the right then the left when driving down the road. -Peg | |
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| If you have 2 wheel drive there is definitely a problem with any discernible movement of the rotor, it would indicate that the wheel bearings are not adjusted correctly. Though with the amount of play that you described you would also have horrendous "wobble" when you drove. If you have 4 wheel drive there would be play without the wheel on as the wheel holds the rotor on the hub and without the wheel on there would be nothing to keep the rotor from moving, some small clips on the wheel lugs possibly. But if the tire shop removed the rotors when they replaced your brake pads they may have neglected to put them back on. More than likely your "chirping" is cause by the rotors being out of round or they have hard spots caused by overheated brakes. An other source is that your pads are glazed - again caused by overheated brakes. Lifetime pads should last considerably longer than 14K mi. Look for a sticking or dragging caliper or possibly riding the brake, often caused by left foot braking. | |
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I remember the tranny dipstick not seating properly being discussed in other older topics but was not able to find it. I to have that problem. Took it to the dealer and they have ordered a new tube. Wondering if anyone else had solved the problem and what fix they implemented. |
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On post# 6 "Rotondim" asked the same Questions that I was interested in.Comming up on 3000 miles (2970)I'd like to know,the manual says 5w-30 is "preferred" on the 4.7L only,better gas mileage.But that weight is only temperature ranged to 100 degrees.Although it doesn't get to that X-trem here in up state ny,it does get hot,90+. By the way I am going to go with Mobil 1.Is the filter out(Mobil) for the 4.7L 2000 Quad yet?What is the #? Allen- Allen- |
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| I just picked up for the 4.7L 2000 Quad is marked M1-204. | |
My truck is just over a month old. Last Monday I was doing a coffee run for the office and a large ice coffee (black with sugar) tipped over from one of those cardboard carry trays.  Every day this week I've tried different cleaners to remove the stain from my rear floor carpet. I've been able to lighten the stain, but not remove it yet.With my constant cleaning, the spot has not fully dried yet since Monday. So far here's what I've done/used: Bissel carpet cleaner/extractor with Bissel Cleaning products Tough Stuff Carpet cleaner Baking soda and water 1Lifter carpet cleaner Resolve carpet cleaner One of those "As seen on TV" Spot Removers I've also taken it to a Car Wash/Deatailer and they used an extraction unit and some citris smelling Orange stuff. So far, Resolve has worked the best. It fully removed the stain from the rear floor mat, but I soaked the mat in my tub with diluted Resolve overnight. It has also done most of the lightening on the stain that remains on my floor. Any suggestions would be appreciated. So far, I've had two recommendations from the car wash/detailer: Try an oxidizing cleaner (can't find one in the local stores, yet), or take to a full service detailer that is equipped to dye the rug if necessary. I've also called a few residential carpet cleaners to see if they would try to remove the coffee stain, but none was willing to do such a small job.
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| Try to use a product called Spot Shot. It is in a blue silver and orange can. My wife loves this stuff. We have light beige carpet in our house and one day some grape juice found its way to the floor. Well she grabbed the Spot Shot and it came right up with a little scrubbing. Since then I have used it in my truck to take out grease and mud (Georgia redclay) stains. I hope this help. | |
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First off don't beat me up to bad.. Does the 4.7L take the FULL 6 quarts with the filter change?...Be nice.. Allen- |
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