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05-23-2016, 09:01 PM
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Rivet Master 
Tavares
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Portland OR for 2016 Dodge Ram 2500 First Service?
I am due for routine service soon on my 2016 Ram 2500 4x4 with the Cummins, and have a couple questions.
I'll be trying to get this done near Portland OR in the next couple weeks. Any good dealer suggestions in the Portland/Clackamas area appreciated.
I know from the Owners Manual I need an oil and filter change. Should I go ahead and have both fuel filters replaced? There are a bunch of inspections listed, as well as a 4x4 specific lube point, apparently. What are folks paying for all this at dealers?
Thanks a bunch!
Rich
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05-23-2016, 09:08 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1991 25' Excella
Stanfield
, Oregon
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Just follow the owners manual and you'll be fine. Should be an oil change and fill the def. Also wouldn't hurt to check all the other fluids t case, diff's etc.
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05-23-2016, 09:23 PM
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1994 30' Excella
alexandria
, Kentucky
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Your trucks fuel filter interval is 15k miles. The info screen should tell you how much life the fuel filter has left.
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1994 Classic 30'11" Excella - rear twin
2009 Dodge 2500, 6 Speed Auto, CTD, Quad Cab, Short Bed
Hensley Arrow hitch with adjustable stinger
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05-25-2016, 10:17 PM
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Full Time Adventurer
2007 27' International CCD FB
Nomadic
, USA
Join Date: Jul 2013
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Yeah my info screen also shows the life left on the oil change and how many miles have passed since the last one. Can't recommend a dealer though, sorry.
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05-26-2016, 12:11 PM
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Rivet Master
Tavares
, Florida
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Ended up having everything done at Findlay in Wilsonville OR.
All ok now. Thanks for the suggestions.
Rich
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“Character is doing the right thing when nobody’s looking. There are too many people who think that the only thing that’s right is to get by, and the only thing that’s wrong is to get caught.” - J.C. Watts Jr.
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05-27-2016, 01:17 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2016 30' Classic
Santa Rosa
, California
Join Date: Apr 2015
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Perfect timing for this post. We will be in Portland in July and I will also need first service on our 2016 RAM 2500/Cummins.
What color is your RAM?
Happy Trails,
Phil
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05-27-2016, 01:39 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 25' Classic
Full Time
, Texas
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I have a 2015 Ram 2500 CTD purchased last August, just turned 3000 miles. Guess I'll get my oil changed since its just about 9 months now. Garage queen.
Kelvin
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2008 Classic 25fb "Silver Mistress"
2015 Ram 2500 6.7L Cummins. Crew Cab, 4x4, Silver
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05-27-2016, 04:39 PM
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Rivet Master
Tavares
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Quote:
Originally Posted by phann
Perfect timing for this post. We will be in Portland in July and I will also need first service on our 2016 RAM 2500/Cummins.
What color is your RAM?
Happy Trails,
Phil
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Hey Phil. Glad to help. My truck is True Blue over silver.
Rich
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“Character is doing the right thing when nobody’s looking. There are too many people who think that the only thing that’s right is to get by, and the only thing that’s wrong is to get caught.” - J.C. Watts Jr.
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05-27-2016, 04:56 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
Portland
, Oregon
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KJRitchie
I have a 2015 Ram 2500 CTD purchased last August, just turned 3000 miles. Guess I'll get my oil changed since its just about 9 months now. Garage queen.
Kelvin
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FYI, oil change interval is every six months or 15,000 miles, whichever comes first.
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05-27-2016, 08:32 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2003 25' Safari
Riverside
, California
Join Date: Nov 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MacPDX
FYI, oil change interval is every six months or 15,000 miles, whichever comes first.
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Or the evic reminder tells you it is due,the warning is based on miles,engine hours an duty cycle
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2005 Ram 2500 4x4
1994 Ram 2500 4x4
2015 Toyota Tacoma trd 4x4
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05-27-2016, 10:52 PM
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Rivet Master Commercial Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Naples
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2005
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For Dodge service, try Tonkin Dodge in Gladstone, just a few miles south of Portland off I-205. I bought a then new Dodge badged Sprinter from them in 2004 and their service on that vehicle was very good.
If you are headed East from Portland, stop in at The Dalles (about 80 miles east of Portland on I-84) and see the great folks at Urness Motors. I had my then new '08 Dodge 2500 CTD serviced there regularly and they are very caring folks who do a great job.....especially if you are in a fix and need emergency repairs. 
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05-28-2016, 09:38 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2016 30' Classic
Santa Rosa
, California
Join Date: Apr 2015
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Llando88, thats a great color combo with your Airstream.
Happy Trails,
Phil
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05-28-2016, 10:31 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' Classic
Pleasanton
, California
Join Date: Jan 2015
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I let a dealer/garage do the oil change, since it's messy and the oil needs to be disposed of properly, however, the fuel filters are very manageable as a DIY project. Both filters can be purchased as a set on-line for about $120. Lots of YouTube videos walk you through the process.
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2015 30' Classic, "Chez Nu"
2014 RAM 2500 w/Cummins Diesel
ProPride Hitch, 400 W Solar
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05-28-2016, 01:09 PM
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Rivet Master
Tavares
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2015
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Quote:
Originally Posted by phann
Llando88, thats a great color combo with your Airstream.
Happy Trails,
Phil
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Thanks!
I had a pretty positive experience at Findlay.
They worked me in without an appointment. The truck was ready when they said, and all the work was done properly.
The outside of the dealership looks more like a nondescript warehouse. But all the customer facilities were first rate, new and very clean.
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