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2020 fuel additive
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I read somewhere that Ram now recommends and additive. Specifically Power Service I think. Not sure where I saw that or if it is correct information. I am sure someone here will know for sure. I would not think the additives impact warranty but I am not sure. After all it is a huge market and many use them. If they voided warranty then I suspect we would know. Plus I think Ram would have to prove the additive caused the issue? I have not looked yet myself, but I suspect there are threads here specifically on this topic.
Yes indeed there are:
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I will have to read them and others to see if I will use one once my order arrives.
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I will have to read them and others to see if I will use one once my order arrives.
H3LZSN1P3R
You're doing it wrong
Power service is the only additive approved by cummins idk if ram says the same but thats what i use
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Ram does not say to use an additive (they also don't say not to) except for extreme low temp weather to prevent fuel gelling.
Power Service is endorsed by Cummins and is likely just a lowest bidder money deal because the product is garbage and doesn't come close to the competition in any test the Internet has available.
Ram states that an additive is "not necessary" in the manual, but does not use the words "not recommended".
Hot Shot's Secret EDT/LX4 (LX4 was made specifically for the CP4 issue) and Optilube are the general favorites based upon HFRR Wear Scar rating tests.
Power Service is endorsed by Cummins and is likely just a lowest bidder money deal because the product is garbage and doesn't come close to the competition in any test the Internet has available.
Ram states that an additive is "not necessary" in the manual, but does not use the words "not recommended".
Hot Shot's Secret EDT/LX4 (LX4 was made specifically for the CP4 issue) and Optilube are the general favorites based upon HFRR Wear Scar rating tests.
How to you hold the "fuel flap" open so you can pour it in?
I'm trying tongue depressors. Not popsickle sticks but the bigger and stronger tongue depressors. They hold the flap open just enough to pour in the additive.
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what about using 2 stroke oil like in the old vp trucks..im still doing that in 2 of them i have
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When it is getting close to having to fill up I keep my mtn dew bottle around then I cut the top off
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Right finger slightly on the flap, left squeeze the bottle, dry finger. Takes one or two tries to get it down.
i just bought a 2020 2500 dodge diesel and it has no fuel cap or def cap, should it have come with these?
Dunner
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Should have a def cap but no fuel cap
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2019 to 2026 Ram Diesel Locking Fuel Cap
This anodized billet aluminum locking fuel cap is a simple design, a twist of the key lets you move the locking collar up to remove the fuel cap.
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Ram Turbo Diesel Locking DEF Cap
The DEF-Loc is the locking/tamper-resistant DEF cap for 2019 to 2026 Ram diesel trucks. Locking up your DEF prevents unwanted matter from being put into your DEF tank.
www.genosgarage.com
Dunner
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Those are nice but they told me 30 to 45 day backorder on the fuel cap.
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It was that way when I bought them. Took the 30 days they said it would.
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I put in a little bit of fuel to wet the filler neck, then put additive into end of pump nozzle then put in truck and let er rip!
H3LZSN1P3R
You're doing it wrong
Under passenger seat there is a funnel with the service jack thats what i use i have it in the back door pocket