Updated September 30, 2009, 4:43 pm

I have a 2000 Chrysler Concorde. When i brake hard or just stop at a stop light the oil light comes on.?

Question 1
I have a 2000 Chrysler Concorde. When i brake hard or just stop at a stop light the oil light comes on.?...  I just got my oil changed and everything. what would cause it?

Answers
1)   check your oil, if it's fine, i would take your car to an auto shop. - H.D

2)   ooooooh

either your oil level is dangerously low

and sucking air in the pump.

or your main engine bearings are worn from high mileage.

the light ......means zero oil pressure!

have that looked at very very soon.....and quit driving it till then.

Do Not Drive That Engine even to the shop with out making sure the oil level is at least correct.

That oil light is a very bad warning sign - "Not today, Zurg!"

3)   First check the oil level. The shop might not have added enough oil.

Second, the oil filter might be leaking and that would cause the light to come on.

Third, it could be a defective oil pressure sensor. I had to replace one on my Jeep.

Hopefully it will be an easy fix. - mindbender - seeker of truth

4)   if oil is full then most likely oil pressure switch or what many call oil sending unit cheap easy to replace - kelly_f_1999

5)   We had a lot of issues with these back then when they got around 50,000 miles and over. First off, there is a bulletin on the wiring going to the oil pressure sending unit which requires you to have a wiring 'pig tail' attached to the original one on the car for that problem. Second, that motor has an aluminum block with the catalytic converters running underneath both sides of the motor and causes the oil in the motor to run hotter than most. The combination of both causes the oil to sludge quicker than most motors. Changing the oil regularly at around 3 to 4 thousand miles keeps sludge at a minimum. You need to take it in to a Chrysler dealer and check for sludge build up on the oil pick-up screen and/or problems with the oil pressure sending unit wiring. - Jackolantern

6)   If it just started after the oil change, then check your oil level. The light could flicker if your idle speed is too low, from a dirty throttle body or shot tuneup components (spark plugs/wires).
Also, if the engine has alot of miles, it could just be losing compression. This would not be a sudden thing. - GTCturboII


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Question 2
what causes excessive oil consumption in my air box on a 1989 chrysler lebaron 2.5 engine non turbo?...  

Answers
1)   Oil consumption in your air box? Sorry, I think you're in over your head. - Robot

2)   turbo needs rework leaking/oil line for cooling and turbo bearings need to be redone - ken k

3)   Plugged pcv valve,worn piston rings or valve seats but more likely to much crank case pressure or pcv means positive crank case ventilation. - Scott W

4)   do you mean oil is coming into the air filter? if it is then check the pcv valve. - bandit_60

5)   This problem was quite common on these cars with the 2.0 and 2.5 engines. The crank case has to breath in and out or it will build up pressure and blow a seal or gasket. So to keep dirt out of the engine, it breathes through a polyester mesh filter in the air filter box and down through a tube attached to the air filter box. The 'blow by' of the piston rings forces crank case vapors to go to the air cleaner box and collect. The more blow by in the engine via the rings, the more oil collected. Make sure the vacuum hose at the PVC valve isn't partially stopped up. This hose also sucks blow by out of the crank case. Ok? - Jackolantern

6)   The most common problem would be blow by due to worn out rings in one or more cylinders. If you check you compression you will find that one or more cylinders is reading in the 60-70 PSI range rather than the normal 120PSI range. At this point I would guess you have about 135K miles on your 2.5 engine and it is due for a rebuild or replacement. I just went through this with my wife's Reliant wagon, although we had the 2.2L engine rather than the 2.5. I replaced it with a 2.5L though and am really glad I did! If you are short on money try using 20-50 oil unless you live up north in the snow zone. The 50 weight racing oil is also an alternative - both being thicker oils they will not run past the rings so fast, but won't stop nor cure it. I run 50 weight in my Jeep with leaking rear main bearing and it helps, I only have to add a quart every 700 miles with the 50Wt whereas with 10-30 I was going through a quart a week.

Start looking for another engine is my advice. - howard


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Question 3
Mopar 318 rebuild questions?...  Several questions. the first is, there's some very small rust pits on the inside of the third and fourth cylinders, maybe .005 or .007 deep. they're deep enough to feel, but honing didn't take care of them. if i got a .020 bore and a hone, can i still use the stock pistons and rings? (ones that are coming with the rebuild kit, of course, not going to reuse the old ones ^_^.)

Also, looking at doing a roller cam conversion. What all goes into that? I'm aware of the new cam and roller lifters, but would I have to do anything on the top end, I.E. new/different valve springs, pushrods, etc?

and one last question, any idea how much an acid bath costs? the engine is a bit dirty and the last guy to have the engine used water as coolant (engine came from a demo car), and i need to clean out the coolant journals. Also a deck mill to level the deck out, and probably a mill on the bottom side of the heads as well to keep it level.

10 points to the best answer, let em roll! :D



more info:
Engine is 318 cid, from a 1988 plymouth gran fury police interceptor.
i've got it torn down to the block already
what parts of the engine can be reused?

Answers
1)   If you bore the block .020 oversize you will need .020 oversize pistons and rings! With the roller cam and lifters I'd also use roller rockers and the cam I'd use will require stouter springs than stock. Stock push-rods will probably be ok but they must be absolutely straight. I believe it cost about 50 bucks to boil the block. I would check the block and heads to see if they are flat or if they need milled. You do realize that milling will reduce the size of the combustion chambers therefore doing so will raise the compression some. Parts to be reused are: heads, block, crank, valves, connecting rods. The valves need to be reground though. And possably the pushrods. Everything else should be new including the oil pump and pickup tube, cam bearings, rod and main bearings, freeze plugs, valve seals+locks, cam, lifters, etc...I hope you marked which rod and main caps go where and each one must be installed the way it came off because they are assembled before final boring. Properly rebuilding an engine cost quite a bit of money especially if you are upgrading like with the roller cam. If this engine is for a common street driver You may just want to put it together with the stock size pistons if the rust pitts are as you say very small and if the cam is not worn out. Like I said properly rebuilding an engine especially if you want more horsepower cost more $$$$$$$$ Hope you enjoy rebuilding your 1st engine. I'm sure it is your 1st or you should have known you can't have someone bore the block .020 over then use stock size pistons. - Jimbob

2)   It sounds like you ought to look into a rebuilt engine from a rebuilding company like Jasper. Or a crate engine from Mopar. You will get more power, spend less money and get a warranty to boot. - Samboe

3)   Eko,
yes you need to bore the engine and go with the .020 pistons with the .020 bore
And yes you can go roller, but you will need to go with heaver valve springs since a HYD. cam valve springs you could run into valve float problems.
And as far as cleaning your blocks water rust you are almost on the right track, you need a shop that still is licensed to have the caustic dip in its tanks to clean the block, you dont want the hot water with chemical wash, that a lot of shops do now to stay EPA compliant. And if you want to get it all perfect, look in to extrude hone to see if they can do the job so your water passages are perfect. And the decking you are talking about is called square. The block is decked so that it is "square" to the center line of your crank shaft.
And before you go to far I suggest you see if you can still get the 9th edition of the Mopar Engines and the Mopar Magnum engines books
If you go to a dodge dealer that sales these or see if Amazon sales then you will be miles ahead.
the part numbers for the books are P524970 and 4876668. Now I paid $25.00 for each book and well worth it, but it may be more now - rick b

4)   As an alternative to Jimbob's comment about new pistons and rings (accurate), you could try cylinder sleeves. The cost of 8 of them might be cheaper than buying 8 new pistons.

Have you given thought to just buying a performance crate engine from Mopar? Sometimes, after you spend money here and there and everywhere on a rebuild, it comes out to be more expensive than a new engine. - Thundercat


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Question 4
my pt cruiser's wheel jiggles @40-60 mph i have changed the rim &all tires balanced the whole 9 need help?...  now i hear a(metal) grinding noise when turning wheels ,the axle on that side (frt. pass)

Answers
1)   the axle shafts have cv joints and they can be loose or the car may have a bad brake caliper and that can cause it - ken k

2)   I suspect you have a bad axle. Check the joints at each axle, may be loose or worn. - C-Tech

3)   *pukes that you bought a PT*

Regardless of what the problem is, there's most likely a fairly cheap fix.
Get yourself an alignment, and if that doesn't fix it ask your mechanic.

If he/she can't help you, then you learned your lesson. :) - Steve

4)   alot of times, especially on the pt cruisers, the front hub bearings will go out causing a vibration and noise, get those looked at and also the cv shaft, but most likely the hub bearings will take care of your problem. - Brian H


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Question 5
I have a 1991 chrysler new yorker fifth ave..?...  I have a 91' chrysler new yorker and in the transmission still woks in reverse neutral and everything else it just sticks in second gear.. Any ideas??
Do you know which fender wall it would be on?

Answers
1)   the transmission is stuck in "limp mode" this is because you lost power to the transmission module "TCM" so check fuses and for power to the module it will be the smaller silver box on the fender wall the other one is the PCM "engine control module" it will be electrical because this transmission is a 4 speed trans and its electronic. without a wire diagram your in trouble a little so try ALLDATA to hopefully get some pics wish I could help more sorry. - JUNIOR B

2)   Big or small 5th?
My guess is either or. a car that old its time to rebuild the trans and if small, then what JR said about limp in mode, yup, but I still would rebuild - rick b

3)   You may find some answers here http://www.allpar.com/fix/index.html, just scroll dow the page. - Don't know everything !


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what causes excessive oil consumption in my air box on a 1989 chrysler lebaron 2.5 engine non turbo?

Question 1
what causes excessive oil consumption in my air box on a 1989 chrysler lebaron 2.5 engine non turbo?...  

Answers
1)   Oil consumption in your air box? Sorry, I think you're in over your head. - Robot

2)   turbo needs rework leaking/oil line for cooling and turbo bearings need to be redone - ken k

3)   Plugged pcv valve,worn piston rings or valve seats but more likely to much crank case pressure or pcv means positive crank case ventilation. - Scott W

4)   do you mean oil is coming into the air filter? if it is then check the pcv valve. - bandit_60

5)   This problem was quite common on these cars with the 2.0 and 2.5 engines. The crank case has to breath in and out or it will build up pressure and blow a seal or gasket. So to keep dirt out of the engine, it breathes through a polyester mesh filter in the air filter box and down through a tube attached to the air filter box. The 'blow by' of the piston rings forces crank case vapors to go to the air cleaner box and collect. The more blow by in the engine via the rings, the more oil collected. Make sure the vacuum hose at the PVC valve isn't partially stopped up. This hose also sucks blow by out of the crank case. Ok? - Jackolantern

6)   The most common problem would be blow by due to worn out rings in one or more cylinders. If you check you compression you will find that one or more cylinders is reading in the 60-70 PSI range rather than the normal 120PSI range. At this point I would guess you have about 135K miles on your 2.5 engine and it is due for a rebuild or replacement. I just went through this with my wife's Reliant wagon, although we had the 2.2L engine rather than the 2.5. I replaced it with a 2.5L though and am really glad I did! If you are short on money try using 20-50 oil unless you live up north in the snow zone. The 50 weight racing oil is also an alternative - both being thicker oils they will not run past the rings so fast, but won't stop nor cure it. I run 50 weight in my Jeep with leaking rear main bearing and it helps, I only have to add a quart every 700 miles with the 50Wt whereas with 10-30 I was going through a quart a week.

Start looking for another engine is my advice. - howard


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Question 2
I have a 2000 Chrysler Concorde. When i brake hard or just stop at a stop light the oil light comes on.?...  I just got my oil changed and everything. what would cause it?

Answers
1)   check your oil, if it's fine, i would take your car to an auto shop. - H.D

2)   ooooooh

either your oil level is dangerously low

and sucking air in the pump.

or your main engine bearings are worn from high mileage.

the light ......means zero oil pressure!

have that looked at very very soon.....and quit driving it till then.

Do Not Drive That Engine even to the shop with out making sure the oil level is at least correct.

That oil light is a very bad warning sign - "Not today, Zurg!"

3)   First check the oil level. The shop might not have added enough oil.

Second, the oil filter might be leaking and that would cause the light to come on.

Third, it could be a defective oil pressure sensor. I had to replace one on my Jeep.

Hopefully it will be an easy fix. - mindbender - seeker of truth

4)   if oil is full then most likely oil pressure switch or what many call oil sending unit cheap easy to replace - kelly_f_1999

5)   We had a lot of issues with these back then when they got around 50,000 miles and over. First off, there is a bulletin on the wiring going to the oil pressure sending unit which requires you to have a wiring 'pig tail' attached to the original one on the car for that problem. Second, that motor has an aluminum block with the catalytic converters running underneath both sides of the motor and causes the oil in the motor to run hotter than most. The combination of both causes the oil to sludge quicker than most motors. Changing the oil regularly at around 3 to 4 thousand miles keeps sludge at a minimum. You need to take it in to a Chrysler dealer and check for sludge build up on the oil pick-up screen and/or problems with the oil pressure sending unit wiring. - Jackolantern


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Question 3
Can you put vertical doors on a convertible?...  

Answers
1)   Yep. Have you seen 2 Fast 2 Furious? There are Lambo doors on the Spyder Eclipse... I think... - p2000camaro

2)   only if you want it to have a ridiculously looking goofy cage to support the doors when they go up then yea you can XD - nightwalker ^,..,^

3)   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMsJSa5qoMc


YES LOL - sync

4)   roof line shouldn't interfere with lambo. style doors,but i've never seen them on a convertible. - ramcharger

5)   yeah you can that's why a lot of the vertical door packages say universal and say can fit most any car and the doors shouldn't hurt the convertible any it's the same shape and size of the hardtop - rp37@ymail.com


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Question 4
does the 2006 pt cruiser have to be running tocheck transmission fluid?...  

Answers
1)   yes, running after warmed up and in park - Randy F

2)   drive your car around for a little to get the fuild to warm up and then with the engine run and the E brake on put it in neutral, and then check it - rovsmine

3)   Running warm and in park. - Mike J

4)   It's stamped on the dip stick. - Jackolantern


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Question 5
Mopar 318 rebuild questions?...  Several questions. the first is, there's some very small rust pits on the inside of the third and fourth cylinders, maybe .005 or .007 deep. they're deep enough to feel, but honing didn't take care of them. if i got a .020 bore and a hone, can i still use the stock pistons and rings? (ones that are coming with the rebuild kit, of course, not going to reuse the old ones ^_^.)

Also, looking at doing a roller cam conversion. What all goes into that? I'm aware of the new cam and roller lifters, but would I have to do anything on the top end, I.E. new/different valve springs, pushrods, etc?

and one last question, any idea how much an acid bath costs? the engine is a bit dirty and the last guy to have the engine used water as coolant (engine came from a demo car), and i need to clean out the coolant journals. Also a deck mill to level the deck out, and probably a mill on the bottom side of the heads as well to keep it level.

10 points to the best answer, let em roll! :D



more info:
Engine is 318 cid, from a 1988 plymouth gran fury police interceptor.
i've got it torn down to the block already
what parts of the engine can be reused?

Answers
1)   If you bore the block .020 oversize you will need .020 oversize pistons and rings! With the roller cam and lifters I'd also use roller rockers and the cam I'd use will require stouter springs than stock. Stock push-rods will probably be ok but they must be absolutely straight. I believe it cost about 50 bucks to boil the block. I would check the block and heads to see if they are flat or if they need milled. You do realize that milling will reduce the size of the combustion chambers therefore doing so will raise the compression some. Parts to be reused are: heads, block, crank, valves, connecting rods. The valves need to be reground though. And possably the pushrods. Everything else should be new including the oil pump and pickup tube, cam bearings, rod and main bearings, freeze plugs, valve seals+locks, cam, lifters, etc...I hope you marked which rod and main caps go where and each one must be installed the way it came off because they are assembled before final boring. Properly rebuilding an engine cost quite a bit of money especially if you are upgrading like with the roller cam. If this engine is for a common street driver You may just want to put it together with the stock size pistons if the rust pitts are as you say very small and if the cam is not worn out. Like I said properly rebuilding an engine especially if you want more horsepower cost more $$$$$$$$ Hope you enjoy rebuilding your 1st engine. I'm sure it is your 1st or you should have known you can't have someone bore the block .020 over then use stock size pistons. - Jimbob

2)   It sounds like you ought to look into a rebuilt engine from a rebuilding company like Jasper. Or a crate engine from Mopar. You will get more power, spend less money and get a warranty to boot. - Samboe

3)   Eko,
yes you need to bore the engine and go with the .020 pistons with the .020 bore
And yes you can go roller, but you will need to go with heaver valve springs since a HYD. cam valve springs you could run into valve float problems.
And as far as cleaning your blocks water rust you are almost on the right track, you need a shop that still is licensed to have the caustic dip in its tanks to clean the block, you dont want the hot water with chemical wash, that a lot of shops do now to stay EPA compliant. And if you want to get it all perfect, look in to extrude hone to see if they can do the job so your water passages are perfect. And the decking you are talking about is called square. The block is decked so that it is "square" to the center line of your crank shaft.
And before you go to far I suggest you see if you can still get the 9th edition of the Mopar Engines and the Mopar Magnum engines books
If you go to a dodge dealer that sales these or see if Amazon sales then you will be miles ahead.
the part numbers for the books are P524970 and 4876668. Now I paid $25.00 for each book and well worth it, but it may be more now - rick b

4)   As an alternative to Jimbob's comment about new pistons and rings (accurate), you could try cylinder sleeves. The cost of 8 of them might be cheaper than buying 8 new pistons.

Have you given thought to just buying a performance crate engine from Mopar? Sometimes, after you spend money here and there and everywhere on a rebuild, it comes out to be more expensive than a new engine. - Thundercat


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Is a 2000 Chrysler 300 with 96000 miles a good buy for $3400?

Question 1
Is a 2000 Chrysler 300 with 96000 miles a good buy for $3400?...  

Answers
1)   That's your call.

It's no different than buying a shirt, or a movie, or anything else.

It's your money, your decision, our opinion doesn't matter in the slightest. - Vipassana

2)   Basically, you might as well asked "Is a 40 year old male, a good person?

You didn't list condition.

Location.

Options.

96,000 miles is basically worthless info, so all you stated, is the year of the car, and a price tag.

Hey, I'm looking at a house, and it's 150,000$. Is it a good buy? - Jack

3)   no see what a trans cost, becouse they go out alot in chryslers - charles

4)   only you know the overall condition of car. rust,paint ,drive train., tires, interior,etc....edmunds used cars .com would be a good place to get a price guideline. - ramcharger

5)   You should also consider that such a car may be expensive to insure. Check your insurance rates before buying one, for example here - carquotes.sinfree.net - William


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Question 2
Can you put vertical doors on a convertible?...  

Answers
1)   Yep. Have you seen 2 Fast 2 Furious? There are Lambo doors on the Spyder Eclipse... I think... - p2000camaro

2)   only if you want it to have a ridiculously looking goofy cage to support the doors when they go up then yea you can XD - nightwalker ^,..,^

3)   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMsJSa5qoMc


YES LOL - sync

4)   roof line shouldn't interfere with lambo. style doors,but i've never seen them on a convertible. - ramcharger

5)   yeah you can that's why a lot of the vertical door packages say universal and say can fit most any car and the doors shouldn't hurt the convertible any it's the same shape and size of the hardtop - rp37@ymail.com


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Question 3
does the 2006 pt cruiser have to be running tocheck transmission fluid?...  

Answers
1)   yes, running after warmed up and in park - Randy F

2)   drive your car around for a little to get the fuild to warm up and then with the engine run and the E brake on put it in neutral, and then check it - rovsmine

3)   Running warm and in park. - Mike J

4)   It's stamped on the dip stick. - Jackolantern


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Question 4
how long does the engine on a 1984 Plymouth Reliant last?...  How many miles until it craps out? 67,000?

Answers
1)   not the miles you look at but what shape ones in its aall about car care and how well its done

67,000 is nothing for a car but when you say Plymouth well ive never had one to last long id wouldnt have one - kelly_f_1999

2)   Mopar 4-bangers will generally start to *crap out* around 95K. The cause of death will be gasket related, especially if you have a lead foot. Keep the RPM's down below 3000, and change the head gasket set around 80K, if they even bothered to make a replacement set for your vehicle...which I doubt...sorry...Plymouth, really? - mykeboy01

3)   longer than a 75 pinto or 76 vega, but not as long as a 83 chrysler le baron. - sugaree


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Question 5
I have a 1991 chrysler new yorker fifth ave..?...  I have a 91' chrysler new yorker and in the transmission still woks in reverse neutral and everything else it just sticks in second gear.. Any ideas??
Do you know which fender wall it would be on?

Answers
1)   the transmission is stuck in "limp mode" this is because you lost power to the transmission module "TCM" so check fuses and for power to the module it will be the smaller silver box on the fender wall the other one is the PCM "engine control module" it will be electrical because this transmission is a 4 speed trans and its electronic. without a wire diagram your in trouble a little so try ALLDATA to hopefully get some pics wish I could help more sorry. - JUNIOR B

2)   Big or small 5th?
My guess is either or. a car that old its time to rebuild the trans and if small, then what JR said about limp in mode, yup, but I still would rebuild - rick b

3)   You may find some answers here http://www.allpar.com/fix/index.html, just scroll dow the page. - Don't know everything !


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Can you put vertical doors on a convertible?

Question 1
Can you put vertical doors on a convertible?...  

Answers
1)   Yep. Have you seen 2 Fast 2 Furious? There are Lambo doors on the Spyder Eclipse... I think... - p2000camaro

2)   only if you want it to have a ridiculously looking goofy cage to support the doors when they go up then yea you can XD - nightwalker ^,..,^

3)   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMsJSa5qoMc


YES LOL - sync

4)   roof line shouldn't interfere with lambo. style doors,but i've never seen them on a convertible. - ramcharger

5)   yeah you can that's why a lot of the vertical door packages say universal and say can fit most any car and the doors shouldn't hurt the convertible any it's the same shape and size of the hardtop - rp37@ymail.com


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Question 2
Is a 2000 Chrysler 300 with 96000 miles a good buy for $3400?...  

Answers
1)   That's your call.

It's no different than buying a shirt, or a movie, or anything else.

It's your money, your decision, our opinion doesn't matter in the slightest. - Vipassana

2)   Basically, you might as well asked "Is a 40 year old male, a good person?

You didn't list condition.

Location.

Options.

96,000 miles is basically worthless info, so all you stated, is the year of the car, and a price tag.

Hey, I'm looking at a house, and it's 150,000$. Is it a good buy? - Jack

3)   no see what a trans cost, becouse they go out alot in chryslers - charles

4)   only you know the overall condition of car. rust,paint ,drive train., tires, interior,etc....edmunds used cars .com would be a good place to get a price guideline. - ramcharger


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Question 3
How do I get a code on my PT Cruiser?...  I asked another question in car maint. bc my 2002 PT cruiser had a bucking problem twice last week. Sitting in my garage with it in Drive, it makes a clanking noise. I does not buck anymore. I read that someone gave an answer a year ago to some lady , she asked
" My 2001 PT Cruiser transmission. is slipping....." The guy answered and said she could get the code by "cycle the key on and off three times, ending with it on (on, off, on, off, on-with on being run, not start) I did that and got no code. Anyways, I suppose I'll have to take it back to the dealer where they serviced it back in July.
Thanks both. My husband used to always work on our cars but then new ones , most of it he can't. Since I bought my PT at the dealer in 2002, they always do the inspection and we don't think we ever got screwed. Yea, I know that the dealers charge more and we don't take our other vehicles to dealers. thanks again.
Oh, these were all good answers, don't know whick one to pick, but have to pick one. Thanks to all.

Answers
1)   I've heard of some cars that provide codes with using a key, but I always though those were the pre 1996 cars. But anyways, Auto Zone, Advanced Auto parts and most auto parts store will fetch the codes for free. They have a handheld device that plugs into a port under the steering wheel and it reads the codes. Write them down. Codes look something like P0000143

You can look up what the codes mean on sites like http://www.obd-codes.com/

Post the codes in another question, maybe someone can help you out better before you take it to the shop. At least be armed with the knowledge of what it likely is so they dont try to claim all kinds of things is wrong. I avoid dealer repair shops like the plague. They almost always cost 2-3 times then what a good reputable mechanic charges. - SharpGuy

2)   Its called a flash code and that went out back in '99 on most models. And even if you did get a flash it would start out with 12 and end with 55 in a certain pattern, best for you is to have a shop with a read out box that can plug into your data connector and get the codes. some shops will do it for free just to get your business for the repair, but dont fall into that because you can get screwed with the wrong job and out of money, make sure you take it to a good qualified shop - rick b

3)   Actually, OBD II was mandatory starting on vehicles built in 1996, but most were already using the new system by that time. So the old 2 digit codes were gone several years before 1999.

Most Chrysler vehicles can use the key cycle method to show some general codes, even newer than '02 vehicles (though I have seen some that it just won't work on), the codes will show in the digital odometer display, usually as a P with 4 numbers. For example, a P0300 is a random misfire code (it may just show the numbers, and eliminate the zero before the code, such as 300). The key cycling has to be done within about 5 seconds in order to show the codes.

If no codes are stored, it should display either a code P1684 (memory cleared within last 50 starts -- which basically means no problems stored), or "done".

If no codes are displayed, it will have to be diagnosed to find the problem. Some codes that are exclusive to Chrysler products just won't display on a code reader or aftermarket diagnostic reader. Of course, the factory diagnostic reader the dealer has will show all codes. - Mark B


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Question 4
does the 2006 pt cruiser have to be running tocheck transmission fluid?...  

Answers
1)   yes, running after warmed up and in park - Randy F

2)   drive your car around for a little to get the fuild to warm up and then with the engine run and the E brake on put it in neutral, and then check it - rovsmine


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Question 5
Where is the OBDII input for the 2001 sebring convertible.?...  Looked in the fuse on the side panel and took off panel under the steering column and I cant find where to plug my reader in. HELP!

Answers
1)   Below the dash on the drivers side. - Dave

2)   just above and to the right of the hood release. And by EPA law all data link connectors (your plug) has to be with in 18 inches of the driver door opening, its there, if not someone has messed with it, you may have to remove your knee bolster - rick b


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what does MOPAR stand for?

Question 1
what does MOPAR stand for?...  It has sumthing to do with the chrysler corp

Answers
1)   MOVE OVER PARTS ARE RUSTING! - bigtymeron32s

2)   from "motor parts"

MOtor PARts - chevypride0310

3)   its the name brand of non original parts from chrysler - Roger

4)   The chevy dude is correct, but there are plenty of slang answers. My Old Pig Aint Runnin, Mostly old Parts And Rust, Move Over Power Approaching Rapidly, the list goes on. - done wrenching

5)   I kind of like the Move over power approaching rapidly one myself!!! - Johnny Rotten


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Question 2
is the dodge grand careavan the same thing as the chrysler town and country?...  

Answers
1)   Yes. They're the exact same thing. They share the exact same engine, transmission, and body. The only difference is probably the front grill or interior options. - Don

2)   Subtle difference, but yes they are twins. - jdlr46

3)   They are essentially the same van. The Dodge is the 'sportier' version, while the T&C is aimed more at the luxury end. - Audi 90Q

4)   They are basically the same, with different trim and options, - C-Tech


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Question 3
How do I get a code on my PT Cruiser?...  I asked another question in car maint. bc my 2002 PT cruiser had a bucking problem twice last week. Sitting in my garage with it in Drive, it makes a clanking noise. I does not buck anymore. I read that someone gave an answer a year ago to some lady , she asked
" My 2001 PT Cruiser transmission. is slipping....." The guy answered and said she could get the code by "cycle the key on and off three times, ending with it on (on, off, on, off, on-with on being run, not start) I did that and got no code. Anyways, I suppose I'll have to take it back to the dealer where they serviced it back in July.
Thanks both. My husband used to always work on our cars but then new ones , most of it he can't. Since I bought my PT at the dealer in 2002, they always do the inspection and we don't think we ever got screwed. Yea, I know that the dealers charge more and we don't take our other vehicles to dealers. thanks again.
Oh, these were all good answers, don't know whick one to pick, but have to pick one. Thanks to all.

Answers
1)   I've heard of some cars that provide codes with using a key, but I always though those were the pre 1996 cars. But anyways, Auto Zone, Advanced Auto parts and most auto parts store will fetch the codes for free. They have a handheld device that plugs into a port under the steering wheel and it reads the codes. Write them down. Codes look something like P0000143

You can look up what the codes mean on sites like http://www.obd-codes.com/

Post the codes in another question, maybe someone can help you out better before you take it to the shop. At least be armed with the knowledge of what it likely is so they dont try to claim all kinds of things is wrong. I avoid dealer repair shops like the plague. They almost always cost 2-3 times then what a good reputable mechanic charges. - SharpGuy

2)   Its called a flash code and that went out back in '99 on most models. And even if you did get a flash it would start out with 12 and end with 55 in a certain pattern, best for you is to have a shop with a read out box that can plug into your data connector and get the codes. some shops will do it for free just to get your business for the repair, but dont fall into that because you can get screwed with the wrong job and out of money, make sure you take it to a good qualified shop - rick b

3)   Actually, OBD II was mandatory starting on vehicles built in 1996, but most were already using the new system by that time. So the old 2 digit codes were gone several years before 1999.

Most Chrysler vehicles can use the key cycle method to show some general codes, even newer than '02 vehicles (though I have seen some that it just won't work on), the codes will show in the digital odometer display, usually as a P with 4 numbers. For example, a P0300 is a random misfire code (it may just show the numbers, and eliminate the zero before the code, such as 300). The key cycling has to be done within about 5 seconds in order to show the codes.

If no codes are stored, it should display either a code P1684 (memory cleared within last 50 starts -- which basically means no problems stored), or "done".

If no codes are displayed, it will have to be diagnosed to find the problem. Some codes that are exclusive to Chrysler products just won't display on a code reader or aftermarket diagnostic reader. Of course, the factory diagnostic reader the dealer has will show all codes. - Mark B


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Question 4
what are the chrysler brands?...  I heard chrysler gave each of it's brands a CEO after Marchionne took over. what are the names of the brands?

Answers
1)   ENVI - division for creating electric-drive vehicles and related advanced-propulsion technologies.
Mopar — Replacement parts for Chrysler-built vehicles. Also comprises Mopar Performance, a subdivision providing performance aftermarket parts for Chrysler-built vehicles.
Chrysler Financial — Financial services for Chrysler customers and dealers
[edit] Vehicle brands
Chrysler — Passenger cars, minivans and SUVs
Dodge — Passenger cars, minivans, trucks and SUVs
Jeep — SUVs
Global Electric Motorcars (GEMCAR) — Battery electric low-speed vehicles - "/ J()€

2)   Dodge & Jeep

If you mean Chrysler models:
300
300C SRT8
PT Cruiser
Sebring
Town & Country - Michele


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Question 5
My chrysler concorde 95 still over heat.?...  I had change my thermostat, thermo sensor and water pump. And still my car evaporate everytime I drove it for 15 minutes and stop. What may cause this?

Answers
1)   probably your radiator is block you have to flush it - Roger

2)   You may have a bad headgasket. - C-Tech


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Electrical problems with 2001 Town and Country.?

Question 1
Electrical problems with 2001 Town and Country.?...  When we drive for a while, about half and hour or so, the battery dashboard light comes on. And just today my wife claims the dashboard brake light and ABS light flashed and then most of the other dashboard lights came on. Plus the needles on the dials were moving back and forth sporadically. Not really sure what I should check first.

Answers
1)   Sounds like the dash is going bad it has a mother board and over time they go bad from heat and time.You make end up having to put a new dash in as it will go out in time and who knows when that will be. - Scott W

2)   Get it checked. Its most likely the dash.. - ☆LOLツ☆

3)   2001... dude get a new car!!!! im jk
idk much bout cars im 16(idont drive) im say its cuz its old.... get newer parts maybe itll help...
good luck


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love! - Football with ur feet!

4)   A failing alternator can cause those symptoms.
Have a shop or parts store do a starting/charging system analysis.
Most big chain parts stores will do this for free but make sure you ask for the manager. Some of the counter help at those stores are less than knowledgable.
Best of Luck. - Dave

5)   it might be alternator problem have it tested if not you have a bad computer problem - Roger


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Question 2
What is the average life span of a 2001 Plymouth Neon?...  My neon is approaching 180,000 miles already.

Answers
1)   Holy Crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You've got 180K on a neon???????

You've done well !

No offense intended, but we consider those the bic lighter of automobiles. They usually have some kind of major mechanical failure between 80K and 120K which makes repair costs more than the vehicle is actually worth so poeple just junk em.

Be kind to your car sir! It has served you well and does not owe you a thing. Congradulations. - Dave

2)   About 3 years in the past I would have guessed. - doane_nut

3)   You don't say what engine you have in yours. I have recently from from a junk yard in my are looking for a replacement radio for my 1999 Neon with 171K miles on it. While I was there I saw several Neons with very high mileages on them, between 135K and 155K. So my take away is that they are pretty long-lived and that you and I are taking pretty good care of our cars. I think the key is replacing the timing belt in 60K intervals like they recommend and changing the oil every 3K miles. - howard

4)   don`t beat it to much they are not very durable the engine is weak treat it good with t.l.c. and oil change maybe you`l be good for another 100,000 klm - Roger


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Question 3
where are the spark plugs located in a chrysler 300?...  

Answers
1)   In the cylinder head - Chopdog

2)   Under the engine shroud. ;-) - Stephen M

3)   What year? - done wrenching

4)   Hi, you car likely has the HO 3.5.. The spark plugs are fired by individual coils that sit on top of the plugs.. Open you hood.. You will see 6 squares.. There are 3 on either side, just inside the black plastic that covers the top of you engine.. Each square is held on by 2 torx bolts, these are little star shaped bolts.. To chance the plugs, you have to unplug each coil wiring clip, do them on at a time for ease if correct order replacement.. After taking the 2 star shaped bolt out, lift up on coil pack and set assembly aside.. You can themn remove the spark, plu. You will need an extension to get your socket to reach the plug which is about 5-6 inches down in the hole, a true pain, but normally you only have to do it one time as long as ya own the car.. - lil_pengwen


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Question 4
I have a 1996 Chry. cirrus lx and it wont start. It will turn over but wont run. HELP?...  

Answers
1)   Alot of possibilities. You'd need to do some testing and narrow things down a bit for anyone to be any real help. Here are some of the most likely causes.
Crankshaft sensor
Camshaft sensor
Ignition module.
Ignition coil pack.
Fuel pump
Powertrain control module.

All of these and more can cause a no start on that model.

If you have the tools and ability to do some basic ignition system and fuel supply and delivery system tests then re-post with the results (and engine size, probably the 2.7L). If not you need a mechanic's help.
Best of Luck! - Dave

2)   Step 1. Listen to Dave above. Unfortunately, the Cirrus and it's cousins are notorious for their electrical system gremlins. - Bryan

3)   First thing to check is if there is spark. The coil packs on these were notorious for failing. IF there is spark then you have a fuel delivery problem, so in that case check the fuel pump to see if it is running. - howard

4)   is it a 4 cylinders if its is those are no good don`t put to much money on it chrysler as a bad problem in the wiring that gos from the fuse box from the engine compartment for the fuel pump there is corrosion - Roger


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Question 5
is the dodge grand careavan the same thing as the chrysler town and country?...  

Answers
1)   Yes. They're the exact same thing. They share the exact same engine, transmission, and body. The only difference is probably the front grill or interior options. - Don

2)   Subtle difference, but yes they are twins. - jdlr46

3)   They are essentially the same van. The Dodge is the 'sportier' version, while the T&C is aimed more at the luxury end. - Audi 90Q

4)   They are basically the same, with different trim and options, - C-Tech


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Updated September 23, 2009, 4:41 pm

is it bad to use regular 87 gas in my pt cruiser gt turbo?

Question 1
is it bad to use regular 87 gas in my pt cruiser gt turbo?...  or should I use 89
i dont have an owners manual
well I just bought it and I dont wont to start putting in the wrong gas...it says in the gas tank premium recommended but I wanna know is it necessary

Answers
1)   look in your owner's manual, it will have a recommendation for you for that - bmwrider001

2)   If you put 87 in it and your engine doesn't knock or ping then it's perfectly fine. Chances are you will have no problems running 87. - El Duderino

3)   its use what gets you the best mileage with not the price not the octane but what gets you best mileage way one checks is say going away from house place you like to stop most fill with best or highest octane set mileage write it down drive til one needs to refill at same place use next lower octane and one that gets you the best mileage right one to use at that place then go to another place do same thing then you do same thing with two places coming home then you know two types two places where to buy what you car needs its like this say
my nissan gets great mileage with shell high octane but gets same mileage with mobil regular
its what you get the best mileage with and whats recommended is just that a recommended octane doesn't mean that's what you use or not since each driver and fuels are different one needs to test and decide which one gets the best mileage.
i know my car runs best with shell high octane
my truck runs better with mobil regular than shell high octane
my bike gets great mileage with chevron

up to driver to know which fuel gets the best mileage with common higher the octane better the mileage doesnt mean its works

bad no really but should know what gets you the best mileage with that wil save your money not what it cost is its what mileage you get by using it
cheaper is not always better or highest price not always better that everyone needs to know is what gets you the best mileage not what brand or octane or price that 2 cents you save on cheap fuel mighty cost you 5 miles or more to use it thus costing you more to go less miles and higher octane that doesnt get you better mileage just a waste of money its what brand or octane that gets the best mileage with you test a few brands and a few octanes you wil know whats your car needs not what you want to use or pay for - kelly_f_1999

4)   I would say it depends on how hard you are going to drive it. It's usually best to use what's recommended. As far as the owners manual, go to a Dodge or Chrysler dealer and order one. - badbill1941

5)   Once in awhile is no big deal but I wouldn't do it all the time.

FI (turbo and supercharged) engines almost always require premium gas because the compression will cause detonation (knocking) which is bad for the engine.

A few say recommended and they just pull the timing to compensate. This will cut your power and its not really a great thing for your car long term since its not designed to do this forever just once in awhile. Also I assume you bought the turbo model because you wanted the power. - emiller1998

6)   The computer will compensate for the lower octane fuel.
You may lose a little power and mileage but it wont hurt anything.
Might actually be less expensive mpg wise to go ahead a run the 89 or 91 though.
best of luck! - Dave

7)   i woudlnt recommend that, simply put, a pt cruiser gt has the SRT 4 motor which i believe REQUIRES premium gas

i own a plain nissan altima 2.5 s and its not required but nissan recommends premium gas, so thats what i buy, sure its 20 cents more, but it helps my car realize its potential

premium fuel is worth it - David A


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Question 2
How much will insurance be for me per month for a used CHRYSLER 300C yr 2005-2006?(full coverage)?...  I have a bad drivers record no DUIs or accidents but pretty bad, and no tickets in last 2 years. How much can I expect to pay for insurance for a used (45k to 65k miles) chrysler 300c hemi?

Answers
1)   call an insurance agent. how would anyone here know what you'll pay? - misterwizard

2)   You will more likely pay more by the price of the car.Your Car is pretty new, how ever u have a bad drivers record as u stated so your premium average would more likely be $1000 or more annually. - maplesky86

3)   Since there are 50 states in the US it would be a good guess since insurance in california is different in NY, insurance company;s figure their rates by zip code which is graded on number of claims filed and how those accidents are rated. call around or go online to get a current rate - rick b

4)   Help yourself - you can check your quotes in internet, for example here - autoinsurance.bebto.com - Jack

5)   Its hard to tell you because it depends on a lot of factors, try this site

http://ginsurance.notlong.com

here you can get quotes from different companies. - Orus


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Question 3
How much is the used chrysler 300c?...  Hi, im 17 years old and gonna buy chrysler 300c used one.
on www.cars.com, I found it 40000miles and 2005 year and $13000.
I think it is too cheap. because it is a big car.
anyway, how is it that I buy that car?

Answers
1)   10-13k seams about right. It may be a larger car but its a chrysler and does not hold its value well. - squishy

2)   If the car is moderately well equiped and in good condition with no body damage that's a pretty good price.
I always recomend taking any used car to a reputable mechanic for a pre-purchase inspection before commiting to anything.
You will really like the 300 They are very nice cars. - Dave

3)   oh how i ENVY YOU!

$13000 seems reasonable for a 2005 chrysler 300 actually

the miles are suspiciously low though, most 05 chrysler 300s have about 100k on them, people really beat the hell outta those cars.

if you are lucky enough to get a SRT 8, consider yourself the luckiest 17 yr old on earth, sure it gets 13 mpg but the speed and power make it all worth it, plus girls love a pimp daddy who drives a 300, lol especially if its a SRT 8 - David A

4)   Go to Kelley Blue Book to see how much a vehicle is in your area. Best of luck. - kb9pvj

5)   Go to Kelly's Blue Book and fill out all the information on the car in questioner and it will give you the value in 'owners selling and dealer selling. Don't go much higher than the book allows. And if you show the print out of the car to the individual it may also help if he is way higher than the blue book. - Jackolantern


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Question 4
where are the spark plugs located in a chrysler 300?...  

Answers
1)   In the cylinder head - Chopdog

2)   Under the engine shroud. ;-) - Stephen M

3)   What year? - done wrenching

4)   Hi, you car likely has the HO 3.5.. The spark plugs are fired by individual coils that sit on top of the plugs.. Open you hood.. You will see 6 squares.. There are 3 on either side, just inside the black plastic that covers the top of you engine.. Each square is held on by 2 torx bolts, these are little star shaped bolts.. To chance the plugs, you have to unplug each coil wiring clip, do them on at a time for ease if correct order replacement.. After taking the 2 star shaped bolt out, lift up on coil pack and set assembly aside.. You can themn remove the spark, plu. You will need an extension to get your socket to reach the plug which is about 5-6 inches down in the hole, a true pain, but normally you only have to do it one time as long as ya own the car.. - lil_pengwen


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Question 5
Electrical problems with 2001 Town and Country.?...  When we drive for a while, about half and hour or so, the battery dashboard light comes on. And just today my wife claims the dashboard brake light and ABS light flashed and then most of the other dashboard lights came on. Plus the needles on the dials were moving back and forth sporadically. Not really sure what I should check first.

Answers
1)   Sounds like the dash is going bad it has a mother board and over time they go bad from heat and time.You make end up having to put a new dash in as it will go out in time and who knows when that will be. - Scott W

2)   Get it checked. Its most likely the dash.. - ☆LOLツ☆

3)   2001... dude get a new car!!!! im jk
idk much bout cars im 16(idont drive) im say its cuz its old.... get newer parts maybe itll help...
good luck


=)
love! - Football with ur feet!


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is it bad to use regular 87 gas in my pt cruiser gt turbo?

Question 1
is it bad to use regular 87 gas in my pt cruiser gt turbo?...  or should I use 89
i dont have an owners manual
well I just bought it and I dont wont to start putting in the wrong gas...it says in the gas tank premium recommended but I wanna know is it necessary

Answers
1)   look in your owner's manual, it will have a recommendation for you for that - bmwrider001

2)   If you put 87 in it and your engine doesn't knock or ping then it's perfectly fine. Chances are you will have no problems running 87. - El Duderino

3)   its use what gets you the best mileage with not the price not the octane but what gets you best mileage way one checks is say going away from house place you like to stop most fill with best or highest octane set mileage write it down drive til one needs to refill at same place use next lower octane and one that gets you the best mileage right one to use at that place then go to another place do same thing then you do same thing with two places coming home then you know two types two places where to buy what you car needs its like this say
my nissan gets great mileage with shell high octane but gets same mileage with mobil regular
its what you get the best mileage with and whats recommended is just that a recommended octane doesn't mean that's what you use or not since each driver and fuels are different one needs to test and decide which one gets the best mileage.
i know my car runs best with shell high octane
my truck runs better with mobil regular than shell high octane
my bike gets great mileage with chevron

up to driver to know which fuel gets the best mileage with common higher the octane better the mileage doesnt mean its works

bad no really but should know what gets you the best mileage with that wil save your money not what it cost is its what mileage you get by using it
cheaper is not always better or highest price not always better that everyone needs to know is what gets you the best mileage not what brand or octane or price that 2 cents you save on cheap fuel mighty cost you 5 miles or more to use it thus costing you more to go less miles and higher octane that doesnt get you better mileage just a waste of money its what brand or octane that gets the best mileage with you test a few brands and a few octanes you wil know whats your car needs not what you want to use or pay for - kelly_f_1999

4)   I would say it depends on how hard you are going to drive it. It's usually best to use what's recommended. As far as the owners manual, go to a Dodge or Chrysler dealer and order one. - badbill1941

5)   Once in awhile is no big deal but I wouldn't do it all the time.

FI (turbo and supercharged) engines almost always require premium gas because the compression will cause detonation (knocking) which is bad for the engine.

A few say recommended and they just pull the timing to compensate. This will cut your power and its not really a great thing for your car long term since its not designed to do this forever just once in awhile. Also I assume you bought the turbo model because you wanted the power. - emiller1998

6)   The computer will compensate for the lower octane fuel.
You may lose a little power and mileage but it wont hurt anything.
Might actually be less expensive mpg wise to go ahead a run the 89 or 91 though.
best of luck! - Dave

7)   i woudlnt recommend that, simply put, a pt cruiser gt has the SRT 4 motor which i believe REQUIRES premium gas

i own a plain nissan altima 2.5 s and its not required but nissan recommends premium gas, so thats what i buy, sure its 20 cents more, but it helps my car realize its potential

premium fuel is worth it - David A


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Question 2
How much is the used chrysler 300c?...  Hi, im 17 years old and gonna buy chrysler 300c used one.
on www.cars.com, I found it 40000miles and 2005 year and $13000.
I think it is too cheap. because it is a big car.
anyway, how is it that I buy that car?

Answers
1)   10-13k seams about right. It may be a larger car but its a chrysler and does not hold its value well. - squishy

2)   If the car is moderately well equiped and in good condition with no body damage that's a pretty good price.
I always recomend taking any used car to a reputable mechanic for a pre-purchase inspection before commiting to anything.
You will really like the 300 They are very nice cars. - Dave

3)   oh how i ENVY YOU!

$13000 seems reasonable for a 2005 chrysler 300 actually

the miles are suspiciously low though, most 05 chrysler 300s have about 100k on them, people really beat the hell outta those cars.

if you are lucky enough to get a SRT 8, consider yourself the luckiest 17 yr old on earth, sure it gets 13 mpg but the speed and power make it all worth it, plus girls love a pimp daddy who drives a 300, lol especially if its a SRT 8 - David A

4)   Go to Kelley Blue Book to see how much a vehicle is in your area. Best of luck. - kb9pvj

5)   Go to Kelly's Blue Book and fill out all the information on the car in questioner and it will give you the value in 'owners selling and dealer selling. Don't go much higher than the book allows. And if you show the print out of the car to the individual it may also help if he is way higher than the blue book. - Jackolantern


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Question 3
How much will insurance be for me per month for a used CHRYSLER 300C yr 2005-2006?(full coverage)?...  I have a bad drivers record no DUIs or accidents but pretty bad, and no tickets in last 2 years. How much can I expect to pay for insurance for a used (45k to 65k miles) chrysler 300c hemi?

Answers
1)   call an insurance agent. how would anyone here know what you'll pay? - misterwizard

2)   You will more likely pay more by the price of the car.Your Car is pretty new, how ever u have a bad drivers record as u stated so your premium average would more likely be $1000 or more annually. - maplesky86

3)   Since there are 50 states in the US it would be a good guess since insurance in california is different in NY, insurance company;s figure their rates by zip code which is graded on number of claims filed and how those accidents are rated. call around or go online to get a current rate - rick b

4)   Help yourself - you can check your quotes in internet, for example here - autoinsurance.bebto.com - Jack

5)   YOu are not the only one who met this problem,I have met this type of problem before.I have good experience here

http://www.CarInsuranceTip.info

to solve my similiar problem. - Sandra R


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Question 4
1 bbl oil of indian liter?...  

Answers
1)   If bbl is barrel, then 1 barrel = 158.987 liters. - dhadkan

2)   1 bbl = 115.6271 L (dry volume)

Here is the complete conversion list.

http://www.unitcalc.com/c2any.php?mode=volume&from=litre - Debasis Das

3)   4 liver pushrod of russian knuckle? - Dave


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Question 5
What is wrong with my Sebring?...  My 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible (2.7 liter with almost 90,000 mi) engine (I think) is going crazy! It suddenly started loosing power one day coming home from work as I'm trying to get on the interstate - the engine appeared to be missing terribly (to the point of shaking the entire car) and would only go 20 mph tops. I stopped, had my husband pick me up so we could let it cool (hoping this would help) - came back 3 hours later in the evening and had problems starting it & keeping it running. The engine was still missing and jerking the car - it would only go 10 mph at this point (max) and was VERY JUMPY in it's accelleration, then would act like it was going to die. We left it in the driveway over night - the next day my husband started it & it idled fine. I didn't want to take a chance so I left it home for another day - I know, ignoring the problem doesn't make it go away!

Another day or 2 later, my husband tried to start it again and it sounded/ran fine - until you try to drive it somewhere. Then it misses a lot - if you push too quickly on the gas it sputters and misses more. There have been no back-fires. We've had it run on 2 diagnostic machines and gotten some codes for what might be wrong, but I don't want to (and can't really afford) to change out everything the codes are telling us (bad cam &/or crank sensors, leaking fuel line [which I've seen no evidence of], and a couple of other things).

Has anyone else had something similar happen with their Sebring (or other Chrysler)? I'm afraid I have to start looking for a 'new' car, but can't really afford it right now - we need to keep this one running for a while (if it's worth the effort).

Answers
1)   repl battery/its going in to the tubes and cant supply enough juice to inj sys and all other works - ken k

2)   The Chrysler Sebring was just recently rated the worst used car to buy, because it has such a history of repair issues. I would dump it fast if you can and get something that will not give you endless headaches. - Alice

3)   I wish you had listed all the codes retrieved. many times the actual problem will set additional codes which can be ignored by an experienced tech who knows which codes to address first.
Having said that i can tell you that there are no codes associated directly with leaking fuel lines. And since you see no evidence of that you can pretty much rule it out.
There are several codes you may have retrieved associated with cam & crank sensors and virtually all of them can cause the symptom you described so thats probably where you will find your problem.
If I knew exactly which P-code you had I could be alot more specific.
But i can tell you a cam or crank sensor is not an expensive fix. Dont give up on your car yet. The repair will probably be very minor.
If you wrote down the codes you had read please feel free to re-submit with that info and I'll try to nail it down for you.
Best of Luck! - Dave


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is it bad to use regular 87 gas in my pt cruiser gt turbo?

Question 1
is it bad to use regular 87 gas in my pt cruiser gt turbo?...  or should I use 89
i dont have an owners manual
well I just bought it and I dont wont to start putting in the wrong gas...it says in the gas tank premium recommended but I wanna know is it necessary

Answers
1)   look in your owner's manual, it will have a recommendation for you for that - bmwrider001

2)   If you put 87 in it and your engine doesn't knock or ping then it's perfectly fine. Chances are you will have no problems running 87. - El Duderino

3)   its use what gets you the best mileage with not the price not the octane but what gets you best mileage way one checks is say going away from house place you like to stop most fill with best or highest octane set mileage write it down drive til one needs to refill at same place use next lower octane and one that gets you the best mileage right one to use at that place then go to another place do same thing then you do same thing with two places coming home then you know two types two places where to buy what you car needs its like this say
my nissan gets great mileage with shell high octane but gets same mileage with mobil regular
its what you get the best mileage with and whats recommended is just that a recommended octane doesn't mean that's what you use or not since each driver and fuels are different one needs to test and decide which one gets the best mileage.
i know my car runs best with shell high octane
my truck runs better with mobil regular than shell high octane
my bike gets great mileage with chevron

up to driver to know which fuel gets the best mileage with common higher the octane better the mileage doesnt mean its works

bad no really but should know what gets you the best mileage with that wil save your money not what it cost is its what mileage you get by using it
cheaper is not always better or highest price not always better that everyone needs to know is what gets you the best mileage not what brand or octane or price that 2 cents you save on cheap fuel mighty cost you 5 miles or more to use it thus costing you more to go less miles and higher octane that doesnt get you better mileage just a waste of money its what brand or octane that gets the best mileage with you test a few brands and a few octanes you wil know whats your car needs not what you want to use or pay for - kelly_f_1999

4)   I would say it depends on how hard you are going to drive it. It's usually best to use what's recommended. As far as the owners manual, go to a Dodge or Chrysler dealer and order one. - badbill1941

5)   Once in awhile is no big deal but I wouldn't do it all the time.

FI (turbo and supercharged) engines almost always require premium gas because the compression will cause detonation (knocking) which is bad for the engine.

A few say recommended and they just pull the timing to compensate. This will cut your power and its not really a great thing for your car long term since its not designed to do this forever just once in awhile. Also I assume you bought the turbo model because you wanted the power. - emiller1998

6)   The computer will compensate for the lower octane fuel.
You may lose a little power and mileage but it wont hurt anything.
Might actually be less expensive mpg wise to go ahead a run the 89 or 91 though.
best of luck! - Dave


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Question 2
What is wrong with my Sebring?...  My 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible (2.7 liter with almost 90,000 mi) engine (I think) is going crazy! It suddenly started loosing power one day coming home from work as I'm trying to get on the interstate - the engine appeared to be missing terribly (to the point of shaking the entire car) and would only go 20 mph tops. I stopped, had my husband pick me up so we could let it cool (hoping this would help) - came back 3 hours later in the evening and had problems starting it & keeping it running. The engine was still missing and jerking the car - it would only go 10 mph at this point (max) and was VERY JUMPY in it's accelleration, then would act like it was going to die. We left it in the driveway over night - the next day my husband started it & it idled fine. I didn't want to take a chance so I left it home for another day - I know, ignoring the problem doesn't make it go away!

Another day or 2 later, my husband tried to start it again and it sounded/ran fine - until you try to drive it somewhere. Then it misses a lot - if you push too quickly on the gas it sputters and misses more. There have been no back-fires. We've had it run on 2 diagnostic machines and gotten some codes for what might be wrong, but I don't want to (and can't really afford) to change out everything the codes are telling us (bad cam &/or crank sensors, leaking fuel line [which I've seen no evidence of], and a couple of other things).

Has anyone else had something similar happen with their Sebring (or other Chrysler)? I'm afraid I have to start looking for a 'new' car, but can't really afford it right now - we need to keep this one running for a while (if it's worth the effort).

Answers
1)   repl battery/its going in to the tubes and cant supply enough juice to inj sys and all other works - ken k

2)   The Chrysler Sebring was just recently rated the worst used car to buy, because it has such a history of repair issues. I would dump it fast if you can and get something that will not give you endless headaches. - Alice

3)   I wish you had listed all the codes retrieved. many times the actual problem will set additional codes which can be ignored by an experienced tech who knows which codes to address first.
Having said that i can tell you that there are no codes associated directly with leaking fuel lines. And since you see no evidence of that you can pretty much rule it out.
There are several codes you may have retrieved associated with cam & crank sensors and virtually all of them can cause the symptom you described so thats probably where you will find your problem.
If I knew exactly which P-code you had I could be alot more specific.
But i can tell you a cam or crank sensor is not an expensive fix. Dont give up on your car yet. The repair will probably be very minor.
If you wrote down the codes you had read please feel free to re-submit with that info and I'll try to nail it down for you.
Best of Luck! - Dave


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Question 3
2008 chrysler 300 it will not start. when key is turned to acc no lights in dash and no horn?...  its something to do with my gps to ignition

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1)   couple of thing dead battrey? trunck key? or cut new key if so they have to have computer chip in them and programed to work. - Daniel B

2)   ok don' flip out there are three thing for certain that is wrong
1).the distributer is bad
2).the batter isn't holding charge (go to an auto zone they only charge you bout $5 to switch them out
3).you have a bad alternater

i work at a napa garage and we see these symtoms two of three times - John H

3)   We've seen a rash of failing Wireless Control Module's lately. It's the module that controls security and other features mounted on the key cylinder and it will cause exactly that symptom..
Try This.
Remove the IOD fuse, It's the fuse enclosed in a black or clear holder in the fuse block in the trunk. It wont come all the way out, just squeeze the tabs on the sides and lift it up about 1/4 inch to disengage it. (if you are confused you can find detailed info on the location of the IOD fuse in your owners manual)
Wait about a minute and push the fuse back in.
If the car starts after doing this call your dealer on Monday and tell them you have a bad WCM. They'll know what you mean.
Best of luck ! - Dave


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Question 4
1 bbl oil of indian liter?...  

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1)   If bbl is barrel, then 1 barrel = 158.987 liters. - dhadkan

2)   1 bbl = 115.6271 L (dry volume)

Here is the complete conversion list.

http://www.unitcalc.com/c2any.php?mode=volume&from=litre - Debasis Das

3)   4 liver pushrod of russian knuckle? - Dave


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Question 5
!992 Chrysler Labaron Just stopped?...  I have a 1992 Chrysler Laberon and i was driving down the street and it just died. All it does now is just turn. Thought that it may be the timing took it to a mechanic and he told me that it was not the timing. Anyone got any ideas what the problem may be. Really Need the help

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1)   Buy a new Vechiles you wont have this kind of problem , Old car repair shop are a thing of thje past ! Buy a new Dodge Durango with warranty! - Timothy.Carter

2)   Your timing belt broke.Have it replaced. - Johnny C


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how much would it cost to repair a 'small' leak on the torque converter of a 2000 chrysler sebring convertible?

Question 1
how much would it cost to repair a 'small' leak on the torque converter of a 2000 chrysler sebring convertible?...  the guys at valvoline said there is a small leak of trans fluid on the torque converter. how much would this cost? thanks

Answers
1)   More than likely, it's the front pump seal - if it's truly only a "small leak" or perhaps seepage over a long period of time, I wouldn't be too concerned with it. Just keep an eye on the ground where you generally park it and check the level occasionally.
It's a relatively expensive repair to remove the transmission to replace this seal. - LeAnne

2)   Sounds like the front pump seal. Not a small job.
It's about 7 hours labor plus the price of the seal ($15 bucks or so) and 6 to 8 quarts of fluid ($30 bucks or so).
Depending on the labor rate of your local shops or dealerships an estimate of $650.00 to $700.00 plus tax and shop supplies would be normal.
If you decide to have it done I strongly recomend either a dealer or a reputable transmission shop for this repair. It's the kind of job that if it were done by someone not qualified they could easily do more harm than good.
Best of Luck! - Dave

3)   the converter dosent leak unless its cracked. Its probably a seal and time to change to a qualified mechanic that would know a torque converter doesnt leak - rick b


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Question 2
2008 chrysler 300 it will not start. when key is turned to acc no lights in dash and no horn?...  its something to do with my gps to ignition

Answers
1)   couple of thing dead battrey? trunck key? or cut new key if so they have to have computer chip in them and programed to work. - Daniel B

2)   ok don' flip out there are three thing for certain that is wrong
1).the distributer is bad
2).the batter isn't holding charge (go to an auto zone they only charge you bout $5 to switch them out
3).you have a bad alternater

i work at a napa garage and we see these symtoms two of three times - John H

3)   We've seen a rash of failing Wireless Control Module's lately. It's the module that controls security and other features mounted on the key cylinder and it will cause exactly that symptom..
Try This.
Remove the IOD fuse, It's the fuse enclosed in a black or clear holder in the fuse block in the trunk. It wont come all the way out, just squeeze the tabs on the sides and lift it up about 1/4 inch to disengage it. (if you are confused you can find detailed info on the location of the IOD fuse in your owners manual)
Wait about a minute and push the fuse back in.
If the car starts after doing this call your dealer on Monday and tell them you have a bad WCM. They'll know what you mean.
Best of luck ! - Dave


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Question 3
My daughter has a 1999 Chrysler LHS, one minute the a/c was blowing cold air, the next minutes its blowing hot?...  Could it be as simple as a fuse?

Answers
1)   check ur radiator fluid/engine coolant fluid levels. if they are full, u have something wrong with ur radiator or sometin. - Joey

2)   it could be a fuse, or a low pressure switch or something as simple as low freon. the first thing you need to find out is when the a/c is on is the clutch engaged(turning) if not then the compressor isn't working and so no cool air. if it is turning then the low freon may be the problem. if its not turning it could be a fuse or low pressure switch on the dryer. or could be a bad compressor. and mechanic will have to look at it to know for sure. but you can check the fuse panel and see if you can find a air cond fuse, if so check it out, you prob have 2 of them, one inside the car and one outside in the engine compartment - jayt

3)   When your a/c is on the radiator cooling fan should be on. You need air flow across the condenser for the a/c to work properly. If your A/C seems to work fine while your car is in movement for a period of time but stops working or working well will you are not moving or moving very little then that could be a good indicator of this problem. Check to swee if your cooling fan is on, if not have it checked out. - iblooking4it


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Question 4
2002 chrysler 3.3 code p0455 large leak detected?...  getting code p0455 large leak detected ,what part do i need to replace to fix this problem

Answers
1)   Vacuum lines and or fittings. - yes_its_me

2)   That's a code for the evaporate system in the fuel tank and vapor lines associated with the fuel system. The first thing I check with this code is the gas cap. If it's not tight or has an off brand installed it will not hold pressure and will give a code. The next thing is to have the cap tested with a special pump that the dealer has and maybe the parts store. If it is ok then check all the vapor lines in the system for a crack in the rubber connections or one disconnected. There are 2 codes that are associated with that condition. One is 'a small leak detected' and the second is 'a large leak detected'. - Jackolantern

3)   Like stated, a bad or loose gas cap is the most obvious. However 9 out of 10 times one or more of the rubber hoses for that system has dried, got hard and split open.
I see it ALL the time on Chrysler's. - Frankie Coletta


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Question 5
Chrysler T&C has a strange idle?...  My van has 50k miles on it and has a little rumble when it idles. I have given it 2 gas treatments this summer and also had a tune up with no change. Any other ideas what may be causing it? It happens with & without the a/c on. I have never had vehicle do this and need some direction. Thanks for your time!

Answers
1)   A model year and engine size would also be helpful, but here's some general info.

When you say it has a rumble, do you mean the vehicle shakes? Or, do you mean it is actually making a noise?

If it's shaking, it could need new spark plugs, maybe spark plug wires, or possibly even both.

Could be a sensor that's gone bad, or a number of other things.

If it's a noise, the most likely cause is an exhaust leak, but could also be other things like a bearing on one of the pulleys or something.

At any rate, the best thing to do is to take it to your trusted (and well qualified) repair shop and have them diagnose it for you. They should be able to hook it up to get codes and find what's causing it to have problems, or find anything that might be causing a noise.

Replacing parts before having it properly diagnosed is most often just throwing money away. - Mark B

2)   Its probably a lean burn miss, normal - rick b

3)   If the check engine light isn't on, then there shouldn't be any trouble codes on the computer. The word "tune up" worries me: your van shouldn't need a "tune up". It might have a bad motor mount. Does it idle rough if you shift into neutral? Does the rough idle happen after the engine has warmed up? - Ryan M


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Do all Plymouth vans from the 90's have grindy transmissions?

Question 1
Do all Plymouth vans from the 90's have grindy transmissions?...  I have a 1998 Plymouth Grand VoyagerV6, 3.3 liter, such a great vehicle, good for towing, having 6 other passengers and drives pretty nice. I treat it like a baby, just installed new sway bar links, new inner tie rods, gonna get new tires, alignment and want to actually wire brush and paint the underneath(lots of axel rust and rack and pinion rust) One great flaw is whenever it switches gear(it's automatic), it seems to make a slight clicking/grinding sound that lasts about a second. It will do it twice when I come to a stop. I know it's the transmission and that will be something to fix. I live about a mile from a transmission shop, but I really can't afford it for now. I know a mechanic that gets me parts for very cheap. Perhaps he could get it done for a little over $1500, let's say(he gets parts at half price).

Can anyone tell me if all Plymouth vans do this as I notice vans(plymouth, dodge and Chrystler) seem to make that same sound when they come to a stop.

Answers
1)   nope they dont. - idontgivafork

2)   Chrysler vans (and cars for that matter) typically have weaker transmissions. Being only a mile away from a shop I say drive it until it dies, but start budgeting for a replacement. - Daddy365

3)   Coming to a stop or putting the trans in park that click or gind kind of noise is normal. Depending on the mileage you would consider a rebuild, but if your trans guy cant tell that noise could be normal, its time to look for a better qualified chrysler trans mechanic.
Next time you see a same year model mini van ask the owner to shift the van from drive to park when the engine is hot and you will see it makes the same noise. It gets louder if the sound damper is removed - rick b

4)   Yes, that noise you're hearing is a pump in the transmission that is working like it's supposed to. - Ryan M

5)   you have an A- 604 transmission, the noise you hear is the solonid packs this is normal for this trans, make sure the rubber cover is on the solonoid pack, the was used as a silencer - columbusmopar


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Question 2
Do U Recommend Chrysler In General Like Neon And Intrepid ..Etc?...  Ok like i know they r not the best not like we are talking about civic or something but for my budget whiich is around 2.500 $ we can get a nice 2000 neon or interpid so are they good cars , good enough ?

Cz I have 96 sunfire and i got it 5 months ago and yesterday it broke down and i had to change the fuel pump around 300 $ so they are not really good stuff .

Answers
1)   Keep the Sunfire, unless it has the quad four engine, 2.2 is good. I sell auto parts on the weekend and few cars need more parts than Chrysler cars(except maybe a Probe or old mini van) - Mark

2)   for 2,500 dollars I would try to invest in something a little more reliable. Both dodge neons and intrepids have their share of problems. Intrepids are known to have electical and transmission problems in the higher miles, and the older neons had head gasket issues. I would try for a subaru, honda, or toyota. Even an older one would prove to be more reliable than a newer neon or intrepid. I bought a 1993 subaru legacy four years ago for 1,100 dollars. At the time it had 128,016 miles on it. I now have 217,000 miles on it and I haven't had to do any major work to the engine yet. just preventative maintanence. good luck!!! - maksad2000

3)   Absolutely. My mom bought a brand new Chrysler Town & Country in 1997. It now has about 170k miles, and it's been an excellent vehicle. There was one morning this summer when it wouldn't start and needed a vacuum transducer replaced, and another time it didn't start because the battery went bad. It's really held up well though: the power windows, door latches, engine, transmission... it all still works just as nice as when it was new. It doesn't feel at all like it's wearing out. If you're considering the Intrepid, check out the Chrysler LHS; the seats are supremely comfortable! - Ryan M

4)   DUUDE i missed you soooooo much but iv been really busyy i'll be online SOOOOON XXXX ITS ME SHARPAYYY - StarStrukkkk R.I.P MICHEAL!!!


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Question 3
My daughter has a 1999 Chrysler LHS, one minute the a/c was blowing cold air, the next minutes its blowing hot?...  Could it be as simple as a fuse?

Answers
1)   check ur radiator fluid/engine coolant fluid levels. if they are full, u have something wrong with ur radiator or sometin. - Joey

2)   it could be a fuse, or a low pressure switch or something as simple as low freon. the first thing you need to find out is when the a/c is on is the clutch engaged(turning) if not then the compressor isn't working and so no cool air. if it is turning then the low freon may be the problem. if its not turning it could be a fuse or low pressure switch on the dryer. or could be a bad compressor. and mechanic will have to look at it to know for sure. but you can check the fuse panel and see if you can find a air cond fuse, if so check it out, you prob have 2 of them, one inside the car and one outside in the engine compartment - jayt

3)   When your a/c is on the radiator cooling fan should be on. You need air flow across the condenser for the a/c to work properly. If your A/C seems to work fine while your car is in movement for a period of time but stops working or working well will you are not moving or moving very little then that could be a good indicator of this problem. Check to swee if your cooling fan is on, if not have it checked out. - iblooking4it


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Question 4
Chrysler T&C has a strange idle?...  My van has 50k miles on it and has a little rumble when it idles. I have given it 2 gas treatments this summer and also had a tune up with no change. Any other ideas what may be causing it? It happens with & without the a/c on. I have never had vehicle do this and need some direction. Thanks for your time!

Answers
1)   A model year and engine size would also be helpful, but here's some general info.

When you say it has a rumble, do you mean the vehicle shakes? Or, do you mean it is actually making a noise?

If it's shaking, it could need new spark plugs, maybe spark plug wires, or possibly even both.

Could be a sensor that's gone bad, or a number of other things.

If it's a noise, the most likely cause is an exhaust leak, but could also be other things like a bearing on one of the pulleys or something.

At any rate, the best thing to do is to take it to your trusted (and well qualified) repair shop and have them diagnose it for you. They should be able to hook it up to get codes and find what's causing it to have problems, or find anything that might be causing a noise.

Replacing parts before having it properly diagnosed is most often just throwing money away. - Mark B

2)   Its probably a lean burn miss, normal - rick b

3)   If the check engine light isn't on, then there shouldn't be any trouble codes on the computer. The word "tune up" worries me: your van shouldn't need a "tune up". It might have a bad motor mount. Does it idle rough if you shift into neutral? Does the rough idle happen after the engine has warmed up? - Ryan M


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Question 5
Is it really worth the money to soup up a 3.5L V6 2009 Chrysler 300?...  Id love to make my new AWD 300 perform a little better, add ons that ive seen that may or may not help are... a magflow dual exhaust system, headers and cold air... by my math it is gonna cost me around 2k after installation...

im not a car guy by any means... i like nice stuff and want my nice stuff to perform well...

any ideas would be appreciated

Answers
1)   I've customized many of the cars I owned as a teen and young adult. I poured thousands of dollars into my rides. From engine swaps and upgrades to countless sets of wheel and tire combinations. Paint jobs to stereo systems. All I can say is that it feels great to drive and show off your custom ride. However, customizing any vehicle is not a wise investment, unless you have disposable income! It does not add any resale value and when it's all said and done you will be wondering what you received in return for all of the money you spent! My advise is that you save your money and invest it wisely...like real estate.

But if you're going to do it anyway...start with a nice set of wheels and tires, a suspension upgrade and an exhaust system. The header and intake can come later. Might as well turn some heads while you come up with the funds to continue with the customization. - jakemm02

2)   What Jake said...but also...why didn't you just go for a HEMI, even if you had to buy a 2008 slightly used? You'll never get to the point where a hemi is stock, and you'll have way worse gas mileage since you'll have a modded V6 vs a V8 that can go down to 4cyls.

Free breathing is great, but I think all that would be 20hp tops. Gotta get into cams, computer cals, ect to get real hp out of a modern engine. - JohnB

3)   Depends on what you are looking for. Your're car is at 250hp now. 2k is a lot to pay for 15-20hp. You can spend about 400 bucks on a Diablosport Predator Tuner, install the 93 octane tune that comes with it, and get the same amount of HP. Plus your gas mileage will increase, at least mine did. Get the U7316 Predator for your car and motor. Get an S&B CAI for another 10hp for around 200 bucks, and you'll have bumped up your horsepower to about 275-280 for 600 bucks. Best part is you can do all this yourself and not pay all that labor. - chris731@att.net


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