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--- rv:ram_promaster [2019/06/17 08:35]
frater_secessus [known issues]
+++ rv:ram_promaster [2020/01/11 19:48]
frater_secessus [quirks]
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+> There is nothing, I repeat nothing, special or complicated or expensive or proprietary about the Promaster. The drivetrain, transmission, fuel system, cats, computer, hvac, braking, suspension, steering, etc are all almost EXACTLY the same as ANY Chrysler built from 2011 till today. As such, ANY decent mechanic can work on these things. There's nothing magical in there. -- Kip On Trucking((https://www.promasterforum.com/threads/cost-of-ownership-too-high.89658/post-691990))
 ====== Ram Promaster ======
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   * 2014 - Squealing brakes((http://www.promasterforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54593)).
   * 2014 - parking brakes sticking in freezing temperatures
-  * Headlight failures, possibly from heat in the headlight assembly.
+  * Headlight failures, possibly from heat in the headlight assembly.  Using the low beams as daytime running lights will exacerbate the issue.
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   * steering wheel adjustable for distance but not angle
   * rough ride when empty.
+  * 6th gear is very tall for MPG;  the van will downshift in headwinds and on hills.
+  * The transmission will downshift automatically on long descents for engine braking.
 ===== gas vs diesel =====
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     * 3.6L gas -- [[http://amzn.to/2jkoodG|EcoGuard]]((http://www.promasterforum.com/forum/showpost.php?p=233449&postcount=2)), WW Grainger p/n 34NN15((http://www.promasterforum.com/forum/showpost.php?p=310737&postcount=8))
+  * Coolant
+    * 3.6L gas -- FCA specifies coolant meeting [[https://amzn.to/2qCZr6z|MS-12106]]. Valvoline claims their [[https://amzn.to/2P8DLZK|Zerex Dex-Cool]] meets spec, and appear to [[https://www.wranglerforum.com/f274/mopar-oat-dexcool-believe-it-or-not-238028.html|manufacture the OEM coolant for FCA]].((note that thread is about Jeeps, not Promaster))
   * Oil Filter
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       * NAPA FIL 100058((http://www.promasterforum.com/forum/showpost.php?p=326106&postcount=3))
       * WIX WL10058((http://www.promasterforum.com/forum/showpost.php?p=326050&postcount=1))
-    * 3.6L gas
+    * 3.6L gas -- **Note:** the oil filter is a cartridge type located in a too-fragile.  Do not overtighten or the oil filter housing adapter it's attached to((part of)) can crack.  You may want to hold the cartridge housing still with one hand while snugging the cap.
       * Motorcraft FL2066((http://www.promasterforum.com/forum/showpost.php?p=171681&postcount=54))
       * Purolator L36296((http://www.promasterforum.com/forum/showpost.php?p=171681&postcount=54))

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