Blog - Page 8 of 33 - Dunn Ram Trucks

A loaded Grand Cherokee or the step up to a Grand Wagoneer? What the Grand Wagoneer premium buys in size, third row, towing and power, where a Grand Cherokee already covers it, and the Grand Cherokee L in between. From a Portage la Prairie Jeep dealer.

The Tahoe is the bigger box with the bigger third row, and the Durango is the one with a HEMI V8, standard all wheel drive in Canada and up to 8,700 lb of towing. An honest three row cross shop for a Manitoba family that tows. From a Portage la Prairie Dodge dealer.

The Wrangler Sport S and the Sahara are the two trims most Manitoba buyers actually weigh. What the Sahara adds in comfort, wheels and equipment, what a well optioned Sport S covers for less, and the honest read for a gravel road commute rather than a trail rig. From a Portage la Prairie Jeep dealer.

The Ram 1500 Big Horn and the Canada only Sport look close from across the lot, but the engine, the screens and the camera setup are not. What each trim includes, where the Big Horn puts your money instead, and which one fits a Manitoba buyer. From a Portage la Prairie Ram dealer.

How the exhaust brake on a Ram Heavy Duty with the Cummins actually slows a loaded truck, the difference between Full and Smart modes, why it pairs with Tow/Haul, when to leave it on in town, and the one time you should always switch it off. From a Portage la Prairie Ram dealer.

Which oil your Ram 1500 takes depends on the engine under the hood. The grade for the V6 eTorque, the HEMI and both Hurricane sixes, why 0W20 and 5W20 are not interchangeable, how to get the fill right, and what a Manitoba cold snap does to a heavier oil.

Backup camera blurry, black or missing on your Ram or Jeep? What to try in order, from a lens caked in winter road film to a tailgate harness or a fuse, and the point where it needs a scan tool. From a Portage la Prairie service department.

A clunk into gear, a flare between shifts, a shudder at light throttle. What each transmission symptom points to, why a torque converter shudder gets blamed on the whole transmission, and why towing and gravel shorten the clock. From a Portage la Prairie shop.

A HEMI misfire feels different at idle than it does pulling a trailer. What each version of the stumble points to, the honest order of causes, why a flashing check engine light means stop, and what a scan tool really tells us. From a Portage la Prairie Ram dealer.

Load range C, D and E, load index numbers, why a half ton and a three quarter ton wear different tires, and why the door jamb placard sets your pressure, not the sidewall. A plain guide from a Manitoba parts and service desk.