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My ‘24 Silverado’s transmission has a drain bolt….what a bonus!!

Neat video, Marion! I just serviced the 68rfe that's in my 2012 with 36,000 miles for the first time. The fluid looked like-new, but my concern was if the spin-on filter was properly torqued from factory. There have been cases of under torques where the filter loosens up and also cases of over torques where the plastic filter coupler breaks. Also, with recommended service intervals I tend to cut them in half for the very first service of each fluid given the presence of "break-in" materials from manufacturing. The actual servicing went OK. Breaking the seal between the factory pan and case was a bit messy and worrisome. I refused to insert any sort of a wedge between the pan and the cast-aluminum case, so I hit the sides of the pan with a rubber mallet. Everything was nice and tight inside the transmission with very little material on the magnet and no signs of pressure-related damages/warps. I swapped both filters out with MOPAR filters. The sump filter has a metal seal ring that could be a challenge getting in. I found it easiest to place this seal in while the spin-on filter is off. I also installed XDP's filter clamp (using better hardware than what they supplied), a metal coupler for the spin-on filter, and a mag-hytec pan that uses a Duraprene fiber gasket and has a drain plug. Filling up the ATF+4 to the proper level can also be tricky. It provided me a good refresh lesson of temperatures/fluid expansion.

When its all said and done the Platinum is a better DEF for the DPF system, scr system, just better over all.

No problem on my end since I have a manual transmission on my 2017. Did change the fluid with Amsoil transmission fluid at 75,000 miles.

That white car behind you did not stop at that stop sign.

Must be the heat, I live in Northern Illinois and have never gotten less than 7 years out of an automotive battery. And my Kubota tractor's battery lasted 9 years. I use battery tenders on most of my batteries though....especially in the winter.

Scam. Just like electric cars with $12k batteries, charged with diesel, coal, or nuclear power, made from lithium stripped mined from the earth & bought from China installed in a vehicle mostly made of crude oil parts. While other industrialized countries don't play this stupid game and continue to pollute the air to no end. Like we're gonna save the earth because we breath air that's just reserved for the U.S. and the atmosphere is not shared all around the world. The rich get richer selling this ridiculous green new deal snake oil crap. So stupid. Who with a brain really believes this shit? Thank goodness I'm old.

That didn't work on a 2016 2500.

Hi Marion, how many times have you dropped your pan and changed your tranny fluid and filter…… and did you reuse your gasket ?

I have 2018 3500 w/68RFE had first fluid and filter change at 15k and at that time installed ATS bypass block. Had changed again at 34k and now just changed at 63.3k and tech at trans shop said its was the cleanest pan and magnet he had seen on 68RFE and fluid looked great, but I had it changed anyway I pull a 6k lb boat sometimes and a 20 ft HD equipt trailer. Smooth as a babies butt. Also just changed my brakes for 1st time at 63.5k and those I did my self as pads only the rotors were spotless was floored at Mopar parts with front pads 278.00 and same for rears so I was speaking to service tech in Rest Room he said its a rip off at dealer and 99% time they make you replace rotors also , he said Autozone Duralast Gold pads are as good or better than OEM for about 65.00. Was 100% correct towed boat 200 miles after brake install .. Stops on a dime and gives change. Just a heads up to Ram owners. Great video👍

GOOD Day Marion Blair, This is Robert Watkins and I told you I was going to get the 67A Emissions Recall done on my 2018 RAM 2500 6.7 turbo diesel 4x4 Tradesman short bed and get back with you on what's changed or no change. It's been three weeks since I've had the 67A recall done and been driving it around my area up to 250 miles and I've read some people noticed more use of DEF Fluid and or more fuel or engine power and here's what I found after 250 miles. There isn't any more use of DEF Fluid, the fuel mileage hasn't change still getting the same 18 to 22 miles per gallon running 60 to 70 MPH and the engine power is also the same. I'm fixing to take the 10,000lb 5th wheel on a 155 mile trip to the beach and I will see what the difference is with the extra weight. Everything is good so far. Have a great day Mr. Blair

I’m doing it, you convinced me.

Another great video. Let us know please.

I always believe an automatic transmissions life depends on how the driver treats it. Drive it like a drag race car and the parts will fail like a dragster. My 2016 has 80k on it and the fluid has been changed twice. Once for a recall and once because a cooler hose came loose and pumped alot of it out. Not while driving thankfully.

The first fluid change on my 2500 was when the trans failed at 49,xxx miles.

Change that stuff out Marion! You are really on top of your preventative maintenance. I recall you did a coolant change way prematurely so why not this? I had a valve body recall done around 15k miles so I got fresh fluid with that. I did a Revmax VB and deep pan at 30k so obviously did filters and fresh fluid then. Now I'll do it every 50k because it's easy, satisfying and I do believe it will give my 68 a fighting chance to live!

Marion- why did you choose Blackstone over s Speed diagnostixs? As detailed as you are, I’m sure you had researched the merits of each testing facility and made some decision based on the information you received.

Thank you! Let us know of your results when you can. I changed mine out at 60k but never had it analyzed. Just figured with mixture of towing and driving would be a good idea to do it

I send 4-6 samples each yr to Blackstone for various oil analysis- they lost 2 of my samples last year… I started sending via tracking and signature required! That info is vital to the health of the equipment. Thanks for the video Marion… hope you are enjoying the holiday weekend 🎉😊 Michella Payne

I've got a 2011 Ram 3500 with the 68RFE also, changed the fluid at 50,000 and 100,000 its got about 103, 000 on it now. i should have sent mine in at 100,000. So far all trouble free transmission wise (knock many times on wood)!!

My '17 started leaking at the pan gasket around 50k mi. I was very surprised at how much smoother the shifting felt with new fluid. I did it again a few months ago at 100k. I say just go ahead and change it out!

Was the fluid drained and refilled at 30k to remove the break in fluid? Or is it all original?

Thanks for the video, I’m looking forward to the results of your sample. Have you changed the fluid before or just been doing samples? I did a video a little while back changing my tranny fluid but never thought to send in a sample. I’ve done engine oil samples to black stone and will do a trans fluid sample before I change it the next time. Thanks!

I change mine every 60K filters every 120. At 10 years old, I dont see why you didnt already change it

My 2014 Ram 2500 6.7 now has 318,000 miles. I drop the pan fluid and change the two internal filters every 75,000 - 90,000 miles. No issues. Intermediate trailer towing.

Marion, good to hear from you, hoping you’re doing ok. Glad to see your getting all your fluids checked, so I will know what to do with my 2018, 48,000 miles on the speed o meter 🙃

How long till you make a video of the results?

Perfect timing. I just received my blackstone kit in the mail the other day. I'm going to do my sample tomorrow 👍🏻🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

Doing the same on my 2015 Cummins. Thank you for your Wisdom and educational videos for us. God bless you and your family sir. “Marion Blair for President!”2024

76,000 miles on 2014 , I’ve got a hundred thousand on you with no major repairs just maintained according to Manuel.

Sooo, I have a 2006 2500. Do you know if the joint spins regardless if it’s in 4x4 or not? Thanks for the video!!

Would it work with a 2021 ram any body knows?

I have a 2014 Ram 1500 with a 8.4 Uconnect radio and mine says it has 18.13.07 Sometimes the silly thing takes 5 mins for it to boot. So at times it has no backup camera the air does not work and the Navigation always shows me in the same spot and the compass just goes in circles. Anyone else have this problem and i wonder if I did a reset if it would help me?

FYI: you are chasing your tail. The premium DEF has formaldehyde added in a small percentage to prevent crystallization of the urea. it helps prevent crystals forming in the tank and at the injector spray nozzle.

Some car washes wouldn’t let my 2500 tradesman go through. The ones that did, I have a little damage done. The first one it hit the back of the bed pretty bad then the entire car wash shut down. The second one, the guys didn’t do any prep work so my mirrors nearly got took off, antenna was bent, custom hood fog lights got slapped off. It’s to the point I just started washing it myself.

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Does not work on my 01 electra glide

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Pretty shit

Huh, i don't have to worry about those failing

Its been 5 years since your video on the air intake, can you please buy a banks or some other quality cold air intake and test it against stock?

Mine failed and im having it replaced with a fleece cheetah.

Thank you!

Short answer: Use your common sense. Does it do/enable something the government mandates? (emissions/safety) NO. So why would the manufacturer spend MORE money to build the product (driving up the selling price) if it didn't ENHANCE the product? (reduce noise, improve performance/mileage/reliability)

That didn't bring up anything on my display at all it still has the clock

I have always used a water pump lubricant but I don't even know if they make it anymore. Did you run a cleaner through the system. I've also open slightly a threaded plug on top passenger side of the head to get air out.

Harley OEM VR's are made in Malaysia, so is their security system and the entire fuse box. Don't believe me spend a few hours taking off the parts and read the labels.

What people do not know is, CE has an electrical circuit board that properly regulates the Proper DC output to each module this is why you spend the extra hundred for a quality part. The Harley OEM VR puts full DC voltage to every component and is why Stock Harley electrical systems fail so often. This problem that millions of people have says Class action Law suit all over it, but people are loyal to their brand, which is sad when that brand doesn't use bearing grease when they screw you in the ass.

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