$99 buck oil change

So just as off topic......since were already there.
Why on earth, unless you have directional tires would you break the tires and swap them to keep the rotation the same?
I mean yeah sometimes that’s What’s called for based on wear patterns, but more often than not, some of the wear is induced by the direction it’s rotaing. Most notably tread feathering.
By changing the rotation direction, this indices wear in the opposite direction, correcting the previous wear issue rather than exaggerating it.

Tvov wrote:
If you have someone do a tire rotation, mark the tires so you can be sure it was actually done. Same with oil filter - if you can reach it, mark it somehow so you know if a new one is put on.

Last time I had the dealer do a tire rotation (car was in for recall work, so I figured why not), I was suspicious that they didn't actually rotate the tires... but I hadn't marked them, so I wasn't sure.

Sometimes, based on current ideas about tire position, the correct thing to do may be to leave them where they were, based solely on tread depth. If they move them at all, they may put the tires with the most tread remaining on the rear drive axle. For the same reason they will insist on putting a pair of new tires on the rear. It's nonsense in my opinion, but it is what they currently teach. All it really does is ensure you end up buying tires sooner than you should have.

Either way, they have to come off to be balanced. You can always tell if that happened.

If I feel like getting involved, I will tell them exactly where I want my tires relocated, and as you said, mark them to be sure that is what they do. But if a set is wearing nicely overall, I just let them do their thing and try not to over think it.

I get a pretty good deal on oil changes at my dealer by buying them in bulk. Last time I paid about $400 for 6 (Hemi/gasser). The supplies to do it myself cost around $50 so for the $20 or so I figure why not drink free coffee and let them roll around under my truck? It also keeps the warranty gods happy since they are the only ones to touch the truck.

They've been pretty good about not pushing things on my so far.

"What is the correct process for a tire rotation on a DRW pickup?"

PROPERLY INFLATE your tires based on your load!!!

Now that's out of the way. Leave the rears where they are. The fronts rotate side to side. That requires separating the tire from the wheel so the rotation stays the same.

RAM Dually guys save your self a lot of tire wear right out of the box and have the front end aligned to 1/32-1/64" toe. The spec of 1/4" is too much and causes outside front tire stepping.

My tires wear perfectly and the truck tracks straight.

If you have someone do a tire rotation, mark the tires so you can be sure it was actually done. Same with oil filter - if you can reach it, mark it somehow so you know if a new one is put on.

Last time I had the dealer do a tire rotation (car was in for recall work, so I figured why not), I was suspicious that they didn't actually rotate the tires... but I hadn't marked them, so I wasn't sure.

Old-Biscuit wrote:
Local DODGE Dealership ----12 quarts Rotella, filter---$49.99 while I sit in waiting room drinking coffee/eating donuts and passing the bull with others getting their vehicles serviced.

Works for me. No muss/no fuss.

Afterwards I go across the street to Discount Tire and have tires rotated for FREE.

I had that deal also, 4 diesel oil changes for $200 within 24 months. The dealership changed hands and that was the end of that. The new guys did honor the remaining change at that price however.
Now where did I put that old 5 gallon bucket?

ORbiker wrote:

Charlie D. wrote:
Hmmm. My 2018 Chevy D/A came with 2 free oil changes, tire rotation and multi point inspections Dealer I bought from added an additional 2 years.

The catch is that the OLM must be down to 20% or one full year.

What is the correct process for a tire rotation on a DRW pickup?

Thanks, KEN

Ford says that the rear wheels get swapped side to side and same w/ the fronts.

Charlie D. wrote:
Hmmm. My 2018 Chevy D/A came with 2 free oil changes, tire rotation and multi point inspections Dealer I bought from added an additional 2 years.

The catch is that the OLM must be down to 20% or one full year.

What is the correct process for a tire rotation on a DRW pickup?

Thanks, KEN

ACZL wrote:
... 'cept I don't think I'll rack up 700 miles before next oil change is due/coupon expires.

Just go get it changed now.

Local DODGE Dealership ----12 quarts Rotella, filter---$49.99 while I sit in waiting room drinking coffee/eating donuts and passing the bull with others getting their vehicles serviced.

Works for me. No muss/no fuss.

Afterwards I go across the street to Discount Tire and have tires rotated for FREE.