2011 Ram tune up advice

Spotted Ag

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2011 Ram 1500. 161K miles. In your opinion, what are the best options for helping to restore some of the lost performance due to mileage and age without having to open engine? Fuel system treatments? Spark plugs and boots?

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9:22a, 7/27/22

plugs & wires
check compression when changing plugs ????
pull and clean throttle body
BG44k through the tank
Air filter
Clean MAF

Non -engine

Check/Clean radiator & condenser (especially the space between them)

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In reply to 87IE • 10:02a, 7/27/22

87IE said:
plugs & wires
check compression when changing plugs ????
pull and clean throttle body
BG44k through the tank
Air filter
Clean MAF

Non -engine
Check/Clean radiator & condenser (especially the space between them)

This is a really good list. Also, since it's a 2011 ram... Replace the transmission as a preventative maintenance.

J/k, hopefully

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In reply to aggie_wes • 10:07a, 7/27/22

aggie_wes said:
87IE said:
plugs & wires
check compression when changing plugs ????
pull and clean throttle body
BG44k through the tank
Air filter
Clean MAF

Non -engine
Check/Clean radiator & condenser (especially the space between them)

This is a really good list. Also, since it's a 2011 ram... Replace the transmission as a preventative maintenance.

J/k, hopefully

Good point about the Trans....

Drop Trans pan and change filter and fluid... DO NOT FLUSH
Check and clean all ground points (including one behind the kick panel on the drivers side)

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1:37p, 7/27/22

Following, I'm up to 204k on my 2010, still getting 16 mpg combined

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In reply to FamousAgg • 8:20a, 7/28/22

BattleGrackle said:
Following, I'm up to 204k on my 2010, still getting 16 mpg combined

Hmmm, out on the hwy I'll get that but normal everyday is at 13.5 mpg.

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In reply to Spotted Ag • 8:27a, 7/28/22

I have the 3.7 v6

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In reply to FamousAgg • 1:19p, 7/28/22

BattleGrackle said:
I have the 3.7 v6

Ah, yes, the hemi drinks a bit more.

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In reply to Spotted Ag • 1:29p, 7/28/22

I think it's more of an issue that the v6 came with a 4 speed, vs 5 speed with the v8.

It's only maybe 1-2 mpg better with the v6. Edmonds webpage has them with the same mileage on paper. https://www.edmunds.com/dodge/ram-pickup-1500/2010/review/