Is it worthy to buy an used 2002 Chrysler sebring 92k miles for $3900?

Question 1
Is it worthy to buy an used 2002 Chrysler sebring 92k miles for $3900?...  I am looking to buy an used car 2002 Chrysler Sebring with 92k miles, Please let me know if there are any major issues that can rise with this car?

Answers
1)   Nothing wrong with that car, but I think the price is a little high. Try to get the seller down under $3K and you will have a good deal. - Barry White

2)   They are a pretty reliable car but as far as the price that might be a little high. Check with Kelly Blue Book at KBB.com and input the cars info as far as price and reviews go and also try NADA.com as both will tell you expected price and reviews. And as always try to get a carfax report on the veichle. - ctrnavy

3)   Do not buy any Chrysler Sebring, especially with the 2.7L V6.

Go to www.carcomplaints.com and read the horror stories of the Sebring. Just punch "Chrysler Products". - Joe

4)   You should also consider that such a car may be expensive to insure. Check your insurance rates before buying one, for example here - carinsurance.deep-ice.com - Victor

5)   No. Not unless it is a cream puff that has been taken extremely good care of. Then maybe. Look it up in the Blue Book. - Jackolantern


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Question 2
What do people think of PT Cruisers, and owners of them?...  Do females think a guy who owns them are worthless losers?
Do guys think that guys who own them are homos?

Or are they ok?

Answers
1)   I don't judge people by the car they drive, and no one who's smart does. They seem to mainly be driven by older guys for some reason, at least around here. - D

2)   PT Cruisers are decent cars, much better than the HHR. They even have a considerable aftermarket support. - Oli

3)   PT cruisers are a failed attempt to make a fairly modern car look classic. - Reed Osell

4)   Well, they're anemic and a tad out dated. Instant indication of being branded as a family guy. Married, kids, etc. Unless you plan on street rodding it? Then you still have the chance to be branded as a family man. But, a much Cooler family guy.

Guy/Gals pretty much brand one another the same way Regarding cars. Now a guy driving a new Beetle or one of those lil faddy squished looking euro cars? Ok, now you'd be branded a homo. - DFTR

5)   We rented one for a trip. Not a bad driver but really underpowered with the stock 4 cyl.

If you are looking to buy, get one with the Turbo 5 Speed - roadrunner426440


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Question 3
Is a '99 Chrysler Sebring for $2,995 worth it (110,000) miles worth it?...  New York, v6 engine. Jxi.
I know it depends on what the mechanics say and I plan to get it checked and all but I'm just wondering what everyone thinks about from the description.

Answers
1)   Not sure about the price as I have left US 4 years ago, but I would consider 3 points:

1 - Even new Chryslers are not considered standards of reliability, so I would be wary of a 99 one. Having said that I once bought a 5-year old Grand Cherokee with 62K miles that worked flawlessly for 2 years, so be really sure you have a good mechanic with you.

2 - Unless you're looking at the convertible Sebring, I would consider looking at Japanese models (even smaller ones) or even some Ford ones, as they are more reliable.

3 - Although a V6 is better than a four cylinder, facts is Chrysler V6s were never that potent so you might find a Jap four banger that works almost as well as this Sebring in terms of driving and power, especially the Hondas. - robertodemoraes

2)   I bought a 97 with on 90,000 on it and had lots of engine troubles. The engines are made by Mitsubishi and the parts are expensive. My car stopped sending spark to the plugs and a new distributor cost almost $400 bucks! That still never solved the problem. I was told the computer burned out and that was waaaaaaaaaay more than I wanted to spend. - tjsnfrd

3)   The car is decent, but I wouldn't pay that much for it. - Barry White


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Question 4
Cold air intake on a 95 chrysler lebaron (please help!)?...  I just installed a cold air intake. and now I hear air blowing like a air leak but louder. its in the air box. i opened the air box and underneath the filter on the bottom of the box their is a hole like a hose or something is supposed to go in it. I'm thinking that that's what the sound is. it didn't make the sound until i installed the cai.

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1)   Of course it does! A cold air intake will pull more air than a normal intake. Your fine- it means its working. Better fuel mileage and slight increase in HP - Dylan Bravo

2)   Duct tape the opening, drive the car and see if it still sucks air. If all is quiet you have found the "air leak". Now you must decide what goes into the opening. I'm betting it is an emissions hose from somewhere on the engine.

Somewhere in the directions of your new system, there must have been an indication of what to do for that opening. - Don't know everything !


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Question 5
Both headlights on my 2000 town & country are out.?...  I changed the fuses and the swapped the relays. I changed the bulbs also. Only the headlights are not working anyone have any ideas?

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1)   Switch could be bad! - BOULOS

2)   bulbs do go busted same time..

check the relays, get a tester with light

be sure there is power going to the bulb

or check you headlight switch. in your steering wheel - olinad


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What do people think of PT Cruisers, and owners of them?

Question 1
What do people think of PT Cruisers, and owners of them?...  Do females think a guy who owns them are worthless losers?
Do guys think that guys who own them are homos?

Or are they ok?

Answers
1)   I don't judge people by the car they drive, and no one who's smart does. They seem to mainly be driven by older guys for some reason, at least around here. - D

2)   PT Cruisers are decent cars, much better than the HHR. They even have a considerable aftermarket support. - Oli

3)   PT cruisers are a failed attempt to make a fairly modern car look classic. - Reed Osell

4)   Well, they're anemic and a tad out dated. Instant indication of being branded as a family guy. Married, kids, etc. Unless you plan on street rodding it? Then you still have the chance to be branded as a family man. But, a much Cooler family guy.

Guy/Gals pretty much brand one another the same way Regarding cars. Now a guy driving a new Beetle or one of those lil faddy squished looking euro cars? Ok, now you'd be branded a homo. - DFTR

5)   We rented one for a trip. Not a bad driver but really underpowered with the stock 4 cyl.

If you are looking to buy, get one with the Turbo 5 Speed - roadrunner426440


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Question 2
Is it worthy to buy an used 2002 Chrysler sebring 92k miles for $3900?...  I am looking to buy an used car 2002 Chrysler Sebring with 92k miles, Please let me know if there are any major issues that can rise with this car?

Answers
1)   Nothing wrong with that car, but I think the price is a little high. Try to get the seller down under $3K and you will have a good deal. - Barry White

2)   They are a pretty reliable car but as far as the price that might be a little high. Check with Kelly Blue Book at KBB.com and input the cars info as far as price and reviews go and also try NADA.com as both will tell you expected price and reviews. And as always try to get a carfax report on the veichle. - ctrnavy

3)   Do not buy any Chrysler Sebring, especially with the 2.7L V6.

Go to www.carcomplaints.com and read the horror stories of the Sebring. Just punch "Chrysler Products". - Joe

4)   You should also consider that such a car may be expensive to insure. Check your insurance rates before buying one, for example here - carinsurance.deep-ice.com - Victor

5)   No. Not unless it is a cream puff that has been taken extremely good care of. Then maybe. Look it up in the Blue Book. - Jackolantern


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Question 3
whyd the pilgrims come to plymouth?...  i know they came for religeous freedom but what was the king of england at the time and was there a final event or something before the left?

Answers
1)   to see the kennedy's - the dude

2)   they left Europe due to the taxes and unfair treatment that they were getting. they also were not intending to get to Plymouth. they were actually looking for a short cut, where to escapes me but still. - mdk68gto, ase certified m tech

3)   The pilgrims came to Plymouth to get a discount on a minivan. Do your own homework. - C-Tech

4)   They were not looking for any shortcut, they were just a little of course since there was no GPS service in 1620 They were headed for Virginia, but stayed in Plymouth as winter was coming. - doane_nut


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Question 4
Is a '99 Chrysler Sebring for $2,995 worth it (110,000) miles worth it?...  New York, v6 engine. Jxi.
I know it depends on what the mechanics say and I plan to get it checked and all but I'm just wondering what everyone thinks about from the description.

Answers
1)   Not sure about the price as I have left US 4 years ago, but I would consider 3 points:

1 - Even new Chryslers are not considered standards of reliability, so I would be wary of a 99 one. Having said that I once bought a 5-year old Grand Cherokee with 62K miles that worked flawlessly for 2 years, so be really sure you have a good mechanic with you.

2 - Unless you're looking at the convertible Sebring, I would consider looking at Japanese models (even smaller ones) or even some Ford ones, as they are more reliable.

3 - Although a V6 is better than a four cylinder, facts is Chrysler V6s were never that potent so you might find a Jap four banger that works almost as well as this Sebring in terms of driving and power, especially the Hondas. - robertodemoraes

2)   I bought a 97 with on 90,000 on it and had lots of engine troubles. The engines are made by Mitsubishi and the parts are expensive. My car stopped sending spark to the plugs and a new distributor cost almost $400 bucks! That still never solved the problem. I was told the computer burned out and that was waaaaaaaaaay more than I wanted to spend. - tjsnfrd

3)   The car is decent, but I wouldn't pay that much for it. - Barry White


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Question 5
2001 chrysler sebring 2.7 liter?...  on this car does the engine get removed with the transmission and does the engine have to be removed from the bottom of the car where on the internet will it show me

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1)   You can remove the engine from above without removing the trans. Get a manual for more details. - C-Tech

2)   Don't know why you are having your engine removed, but being a 2001 Sebring with the 2.7 liter engine, I can guess why.

I suggest you go to www.carcomplaints.com and punch in Chrysler products. You will see that the 2001 Sebring is probably the worst car built, and that the 2.7 liter engine is a "defective" engine, with most complaints being engine failure due to oil sludge.

I would try and find another engine to drop in besides rebuilding the 2.7 liter. - Joe

3)   The engine and trans. were installed together from underneath bolted to the front cradle and front wheel assembly at the factory. You can remove the engine from the top separate from the trans. It should tell you how at O Raleigh auto repair on the net. - Jackolantern


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Have to talk to a boy about cars...mopar?

Question 1
Have to talk to a boy about cars...mopar?...  How can I tell if a car is a hemi? And if the tailights are square, what year would that be? Any help appreciated!
thanks everybody!

Answers
1)   if you got a hemi the spark plugs will be right in the middle of the valve cover. search google, you may be able to see some pictures. I don't know classic cars so I couldn't tell you years or body cues. - James

2)   well... mopar stands for:
Massively
Over
Powered
And
Respected.

tell him this and 'mopar or no car' and you can't really go wrong. :p - Nathan Ferguson

3)   mopar,
Move Over Pontiac Approaching Rapidly,
Moments Of Power Are rare.
a hemi will usually have the spark plug wire going into the valve cover really.
as for the tail lights, i dont have that information. - mdk68gto, ase certified m tech

4)   Tail lights? Maybe head lights. Headlights were round on all cars from day one until about 1975 for some models, and definitely by 1977 for all. By then all cars had rectangular headlights... - Delamothe

5)   First visit http://www.allpar.com/ and do a little research.

The Hemi is on its third generation so you're probably going to be discussing the current generation of 5.7 and/or 6.1 Hemi engines, or possibly the second generation (1964-1971) which was the 426 cubic engine Hemi.

Usually a car equipped a hemi engine will be badged as such, either on the door, hood, or front fender. Examples of this can be found at the above site. Click cars, click Dodge cars and minivans, scroll the menu until you find Dodge Charger, Challenger, or Coronet all were equipped with the hemi at some point. You may also want to check Plymouth cars and later model Dodge trucks. - Don't know everything !


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Question 2
98 town and Country that won't start but doesn't appear to be the starter?...  I have a 98 Town and Country that ran fine yesterday, but when I tried to start it today, it ran for a few seconds, then stopped. I tried again, and it did the same thing, twice. After I tried the 4th time, it did nothing, doesn't turn over, no clicking, but the battery seems to be working fine as the lights and fan start. What could be wrong? I need to get to work tomorrow!

Answers
1)   If your ignition key has a grey plastic head, then it is a security chipped key (called a SKIM key). If the key stops sending a signal to the receiver in the van, it will not allow the computer to start the engine. A quick way to check is to try to start the van and see if the red security light stays on. If it does, try using your spare key, or have another one made. Some locksmiths have the equipment to cut and program these keys. - C-Tech

2)   It sounds like the Sentry key is malfunctioning and the security system kicked in and shut it down completely.

When starting it, it will look for the correct chip key to be in the ignition (the chip is under the grey plastic cover on the key), if it doesn't find it, it will shut down after a few seconds. If this process is repeated three times, it will completely lock the car down for a few hours preventing it from even trying to start. This is done to prevent the car from being stolen using a copied key or shaved key that isn't programmed to the car.

If you have a spare key that's programmed to it, try using it after a few hours and see if that works. If that doesn't work, or you have no other extra keys programmed to it, it'll need to be checked out at the shop to find the problem (dealership repair center would be best for this type of repair). If you have no extra keys, you could try again in a few hours, but it will lock down again after three failed attempts.

Unfortunately, it will have to be towed to the shop since it won't start, hopefully you have insurance or an auto club or something that will cover your towing charges (even some cell phone plans have this coverage). - Mark B

3)   just give the dashboard a whack - pretty common issue with these vans. There is a small circuit board behind the gage cluster that probably has some broken solder joints. whacking it will make it worse long term (so you should probably fix it), but it should get you running for now. - yerffej89

4)   The Town and Country didn't have a SKIM until after 2000, so squash that Idea.
The PCM needs to see the BCM on the bus in a non theft state for the vehicle to start and run normally, either the RKE or the door lock cylinder switch needs to tell the BCM it is ok to run.
The bus needs to be active and operating normally as well, I have seen a faulty air bag module take down the bus (in this type of instance you will have a bus fault set), other people have seen bad solder connections in the instrument cluster take the bus down, again this will set a bus fault.
If the bus is down, the PCM will Never get the BCM message, therefore a theft state is triggered.
I would have it scanned with a DRB3 to determine if it is a bus fault or a theft state because of a bad switch, hopefully it is a bad switch because a bus fault always turns out to be guess work at your expense, hence squash the SKIM idea. - buddy_236


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Question 3
whyd the pilgrims come to plymouth?...  i know they came for religeous freedom but what was the king of england at the time and was there a final event or something before the left?

Answers
1)   to see the kennedy's - the dude

2)   they left Europe due to the taxes and unfair treatment that they were getting. they also were not intending to get to Plymouth. they were actually looking for a short cut, where to escapes me but still. - mdk68gto, ase certified m tech

3)   The pilgrims came to Plymouth to get a discount on a minivan. Do your own homework. - C-Tech

4)   They were not looking for any shortcut, they were just a little of course since there was no GPS service in 1620 They were headed for Virginia, but stayed in Plymouth as winter was coming. - doane_nut


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Question 4
Is it worthy to buy an used 2002 Chrysler sebring 92k miles for $3900?...  I am looking to buy an used car 2002 Chrysler Sebring with 92k miles, Please let me know if there are any major issues that can rise with this car?

Answers
1)   Nothing wrong with that car, but I think the price is a little high. Try to get the seller down under $3K and you will have a good deal. - Barry White

2)   They are a pretty reliable car but as far as the price that might be a little high. Check with Kelly Blue Book at KBB.com and input the cars info as far as price and reviews go and also try NADA.com as both will tell you expected price and reviews. And as always try to get a carfax report on the veichle. - ctrnavy

3)   Do not buy any Chrysler Sebring, especially with the 2.7L V6.

Go to www.carcomplaints.com and read the horror stories of the Sebring. Just punch "Chrysler Products". - Joe

4)   You should also consider that such a car may be expensive to insure. Check your insurance rates before buying one, for example here - carinsurance.deep-ice.com - Victor


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Question 5
Is a '99 Chrysler Sebring for $2,995 worth it (110,000) miles worth it?...  New York, v6 engine. Jxi.
I know it depends on what the mechanics say and I plan to get it checked and all but I'm just wondering what everyone thinks about from the description.

Answers
1)   Not sure about the price as I have left US 4 years ago, but I would consider 3 points:

1 - Even new Chryslers are not considered standards of reliability, so I would be wary of a 99 one. Having said that I once bought a 5-year old Grand Cherokee with 62K miles that worked flawlessly for 2 years, so be really sure you have a good mechanic with you.

2 - Unless you're looking at the convertible Sebring, I would consider looking at Japanese models (even smaller ones) or even some Ford ones, as they are more reliable.

3 - Although a V6 is better than a four cylinder, facts is Chrysler V6s were never that potent so you might find a Jap four banger that works almost as well as this Sebring in terms of driving and power, especially the Hondas. - robertodemoraes

2)   I bought a 97 with on 90,000 on it and had lots of engine troubles. The engines are made by Mitsubishi and the parts are expensive. My car stopped sending spark to the plugs and a new distributor cost almost $400 bucks! That still never solved the problem. I was told the computer burned out and that was waaaaaaaaaay more than I wanted to spend. - tjsnfrd

3)   The car is decent, but I wouldn't pay that much for it. - Barry White


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Have to talk to a boy about cars...mopar?

Question 1
Have to talk to a boy about cars...mopar?...  How can I tell if a car is a hemi? And if the tailights are square, what year would that be? Any help appreciated!
thanks everybody!

Answers
1)   if you got a hemi the spark plugs will be right in the middle of the valve cover. search google, you may be able to see some pictures. I don't know classic cars so I couldn't tell you years or body cues. - James

2)   well... mopar stands for:
Massively
Over
Powered
And
Respected.

tell him this and 'mopar or no car' and you can't really go wrong. :p - Nathan Ferguson

3)   mopar,
Move Over Pontiac Approaching Rapidly,
Moments Of Power Are rare.
a hemi will usually have the spark plug wire going into the valve cover really.
as for the tail lights, i dont have that information. - mdk68gto, ase certified m tech

4)   Tail lights? Maybe head lights. Headlights were round on all cars from day one until about 1975 for some models, and definitely by 1977 for all. By then all cars had rectangular headlights... - Delamothe

5)   First visit http://www.allpar.com/ and do a little research.

The Hemi is on its third generation so you're probably going to be discussing the current generation of 5.7 and/or 6.1 Hemi engines, or possibly the second generation (1964-1971) which was the 426 cubic engine Hemi.

Usually a car equipped a hemi engine will be badged as such, either on the door, hood, or front fender. Examples of this can be found at the above site. Click cars, click Dodge cars and minivans, scroll the menu until you find Dodge Charger, Challenger, or Coronet all were equipped with the hemi at some point. You may also want to check Plymouth cars and later model Dodge trucks. - Don't know everything !


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Question 2
Plymouth 1971 should i?...  My uncle might sell it to me but it might need work is it worth it? its truely a amazing car

Answers
1)   Yes, do it! You deserve a truly amazing car. - Gabe

2)   Plymouths from that period were highly dependable, especially the slant 6 engine which was bullet proof. Therefore it has the potential. But everything depends on the condition and how much work you are willing and able to do. - Richard D

3)   You need to elaborate your question, what kind of 71 Plymouth are you referring to? Barracuda, Fury, Satellite, Valiant, Trailduster(SUV), Duster, Roadrunner. Whatever model you have, it's going to be very expensive & difficult to find parts for; so I hope your rich. - Rustynail

4)   If it is a two door model it will have a fair amount of value and sheet metal is much easier to find for the two doors, a lot is actually being reproduced today. Mechanically the engine, transmission and rear differential (or third member) were used for a number of years and repair parts are easier to find then sheet metal.

If a four door model, the value is not as great and sheet metal is harder to find but the "four door" crowd is growing rapidly. And the mechanical pieces are virtually the same across the lines of Chryslers (C-bodys), Dodges and Plymouths (A, B, and C-bodys).

Visit http://www.allpar.com/ for information on various Chrysler products. Good luck and I hope good fortune comes your way. - Don't know everything !


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Question 3
whyd the pilgrims come to plymouth?...  i know they came for religeous freedom but what was the king of england at the time and was there a final event or something before the left?

Answers
1)   to see the kennedy's - the dude

2)   they left Europe due to the taxes and unfair treatment that they were getting. they also were not intending to get to Plymouth. they were actually looking for a short cut, where to escapes me but still. - mdk68gto, ase certified m tech

3)   The pilgrims came to Plymouth to get a discount on a minivan. Do your own homework. - C-Tech

4)   They were not looking for any shortcut, they were just a little of course since there was no GPS service in 1620 They were headed for Virginia, but stayed in Plymouth as winter was coming. - doane_nut


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Question 4
98 town and Country that won't start but doesn't appear to be the starter?...  I have a 98 Town and Country that ran fine yesterday, but when I tried to start it today, it ran for a few seconds, then stopped. I tried again, and it did the same thing, twice. After I tried the 4th time, it did nothing, doesn't turn over, no clicking, but the battery seems to be working fine as the lights and fan start. What could be wrong? I need to get to work tomorrow!

Answers
1)   If your ignition key has a grey plastic head, then it is a security chipped key (called a SKIM key). If the key stops sending a signal to the receiver in the van, it will not allow the computer to start the engine. A quick way to check is to try to start the van and see if the red security light stays on. If it does, try using your spare key, or have another one made. Some locksmiths have the equipment to cut and program these keys. - C-Tech

2)   It sounds like the Sentry key is malfunctioning and the security system kicked in and shut it down completely.

When starting it, it will look for the correct chip key to be in the ignition (the chip is under the grey plastic cover on the key), if it doesn't find it, it will shut down after a few seconds. If this process is repeated three times, it will completely lock the car down for a few hours preventing it from even trying to start. This is done to prevent the car from being stolen using a copied key or shaved key that isn't programmed to the car.

If you have a spare key that's programmed to it, try using it after a few hours and see if that works. If that doesn't work, or you have no other extra keys programmed to it, it'll need to be checked out at the shop to find the problem (dealership repair center would be best for this type of repair). If you have no extra keys, you could try again in a few hours, but it will lock down again after three failed attempts.

Unfortunately, it will have to be towed to the shop since it won't start, hopefully you have insurance or an auto club or something that will cover your towing charges (even some cell phone plans have this coverage). - Mark B

3)   just give the dashboard a whack - pretty common issue with these vans. There is a small circuit board behind the gage cluster that probably has some broken solder joints. whacking it will make it worse long term (so you should probably fix it), but it should get you running for now. - yerffej89

4)   The Town and Country didn't have a SKIM until after 2000, so squash that Idea.
The PCM needs to see the BCM on the bus in a non theft state for the vehicle to start and run normally, either the RKE or the door lock cylinder switch needs to tell the BCM it is ok to run.
The bus needs to be active and operating normally as well, I have seen a faulty air bag module take down the bus (in this type of instance you will have a bus fault set), other people have seen bad solder connections in the instrument cluster take the bus down, again this will set a bus fault.
If the bus is down, the PCM will Never get the BCM message, therefore a theft state is triggered.
I would have it scanned with a DRB3 to determine if it is a bus fault or a theft state because of a bad switch, hopefully it is a bad switch because a bus fault always turns out to be guess work at your expense, hence squash the SKIM idea. - buddy_236


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Question 5
Where is the oil filter in a 2001 chrysler intrepid?? Is it underneath the car?...  I'm trying to replace the oil sending unit myself and I'm having a hard time finding it

Answers
1)   yep it,s under the car. probably on the passenger side. - bandit_60

2)   Under the car on the drivers side next to the oil pan. - Henderx

3)   Yes, drivers side in the same vicinity as oil pressure sender. Straight under alternator, if that helps. - done wrenching


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Have to talk to a boy about cars...mopar?

Question 1
Have to talk to a boy about cars...mopar?...  How can I tell if a car is a hemi? And if the tailights are square, what year would that be? Any help appreciated!

Answers
1)   if you got a hemi the spark plugs will be right in the middle of the valve cover. search google, you may be able to see some pictures. I don't know classic cars so I couldn't tell you years or body cues. - James

2)   well... mopar stands for:
Massively
Over
Powered
And
Respected.

tell him this and 'mopar or no car' and you can't really go wrong. :p - Nathan Ferguson

3)   mopar,
Move Over Pontiac Approaching Rapidly,
Moments Of Power Are rare.
a hemi will usually have the spark plug wire going into the valve cover really.
as for the tail lights, i dont have that information. - mdk68gto, ase certified m tech

4)   Tail lights? Maybe head lights. Headlights were round on all cars from day one until about 1975 for some models, and definitely by 1977 for all. By then all cars had rectangular headlights... - Delamothe

5)   First visit http://www.allpar.com/ and do a little research.

The Hemi is on its third generation so you're probably going to be discussing the current generation of 5.7 and/or 6.1 Hemi engines, or possibly the second generation (1964-1971) which was the 426 cubic engine Hemi.

Usually a car equipped a hemi engine will be badged as such, either on the door, hood, or front fender. Examples of this can be found at the above site. Click cars, click Dodge cars and minivans, scroll the menu until you find Dodge Charger, Challenger, or Coronet all were equipped with the hemi at some point. You may also want to check Plymouth cars and later model Dodge trucks. - Don't know everything !


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Question 2
are 318 plymouth dusters fast or slow ?...  

Answers
1)   that depends on the rear gears, tire size, trans pack, and suspension,but the motor itself goes in my top 3 of all time,the slant 6 being first,the ford 302 being second and the 318 being third in my list.
tough as nails, almost bulletproof, and can be economical and yet mysteriously powerful - idontgivafork

2)   average that was one of the base engines their was also a six if you wanted to go fast the 340 was he ticket with a six pack three two barrel carburetors that was a cool car. brings back memories if you can find a duster with a 340 six pack four speed buy it - TIMOTHY

3)   Quick due to the light A body application. had a couple old 4x4 dodges with 318's that I towed an 8000 pound boat with, so I respect the little 318's. - done wrenching

4)   A 318 Duster was slow by todays standards. Chrysler had a 340 and a 360 also, The 1968 318 Duster weighed 3205 pounds had 230 hp @ 4400 RPM 0-60 in 8.2 sec. The 340 had 275 HP @4000 rpm did 0-60 in 6.2 sec. The 340 was the most popular. - Monty

5)   gearing and transmissions are really key

an automatic with the stock 2:76 gears are slow

a 4 speed with 3:55 gears are fast! - roadrunner426440


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Question 3
where can I find plymouth fury?...  where can I find a 1958 Plymouth fury aka Christine I cant seem to find one

Answers
1)   try www.autotraderclassics.com - jimanddottaylor

2)   the '58 Fury is an extremely rare car. less than 6,000 were made(which is a VERY low number for a mass-produced car), and few survive after 52 years. I saw a fully restored version on Ebay Motors a while back, it was fetching over $50k.

there are several other options. in 1958, virtually every model made by Plymouth had very similar styling. the 1958 Plymouth Fury, Belvedere, Savoy, and Plaza all had the same basic styling. the only differences were the roofline, options, trim, and engines/transmissions.

it's going to be A LOT cheaper and easier to find an old '58 Savoy or Belvedere than finding a Fury. any other '58 Plymouth will look almost exactly the same, but for 1/10 of the price of a Fury. your best option is to search Ebay Motors Collector, Hemmings, or Collector Car Trader.

here's a site with some more info on the 1957-58 Plymouth cars:
http://www.plymouthcentral.com/ - Sean Boswell

3)   a 52 year old car is gonna be hard to find - livinindasoobaby

4)   If you got lots of coin, go to Cuba. You wouldn't believe the old cars that are on the road there. - Donny


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Question 4
Plymouth 1971 should i?...  My uncle might sell it to me but it might need work is it worth it? its truely a amazing car

Answers
1)   Yes, do it! You deserve a truly amazing car. - Gabe

2)   Plymouths from that period were highly dependable, especially the slant 6 engine which was bullet proof. Therefore it has the potential. But everything depends on the condition and how much work you are willing and able to do. - Richard D

3)   You need to elaborate your question, what kind of 71 Plymouth are you referring to? Barracuda, Fury, Satellite, Valiant, Trailduster(SUV), Duster, Roadrunner. Whatever model you have, it's going to be very expensive & difficult to find parts for; so I hope your rich. - Rustynail

4)   If it is a two door model it will have a fair amount of value and sheet metal is much easier to find for the two doors, a lot is actually being reproduced today. Mechanically the engine, transmission and rear differential (or third member) were used for a number of years and repair parts are easier to find then sheet metal.

If a four door model, the value is not as great and sheet metal is harder to find but the "four door" crowd is growing rapidly. And the mechanical pieces are virtually the same across the lines of Chryslers (C-bodys), Dodges and Plymouths (A, B, and C-bodys).

Visit http://www.allpar.com/ for information on various Chrysler products. Good luck and I hope good fortune comes your way. - Don't know everything !


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Question 5
whyd the pilgrims come to plymouth?...  i know they came for religeous freedom but what was the king of england at the time and was there a final event or something before the left?

Answers
1)   to see the kennedy's - the dude

2)   they left Europe due to the taxes and unfair treatment that they were getting. they also were not intending to get to Plymouth. they were actually looking for a short cut, where to escapes me but still. - mdk68gto, ase certified m tech

3)   The pilgrims came to Plymouth to get a discount on a minivan. Do your own homework. - C-Tech

4)   They were not looking for any shortcut, they were just a little of course since there was no GPS service in 1620 They were headed for Virginia, but stayed in Plymouth as winter was coming. - doane_nut


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How can I make my '87 Chrystler New Yorker not so ugly? HELP!?

Question 1
How can I make my '87 Chrystler New Yorker not so ugly? HELP!?...  Well I have an '87 Chrystler New Yorker w/ a turbo. Its brown inside and out and has chrome. I bought it and it is in perfect shape, super comfortable etc. BUT the only problem is... Its ugly! I am 16 years old, female and not so sound conceited but I am good looking. I like the car but it "cramps my style".... what can I do to make it not so.... old manish and actually kinda tiiigghht? Any help and ideas is greatly appreciated! Thanks! <3
Stop leaving comments if you arent going to answer the question. I am not doing it for others, I am doing it for me. I would like to actually ENJOY driveing my own car. Thanks!

Answers
1)   You're going to need an exorcist.
LOL jk.

Just keep it how it is. If you're pretty, it doesn't matter how your car looks :D - Daniel

2)   leave it alone and one day it will become a vintage car and probably valuable. We have a friend with a black one and it is worth a lot of money now and car collectors love it.
If someone is only going to judge your worth based on your choice of car they may be the wrong person to try and attract. The attraction should be more about how you present and represent yourself, not the car so feel more confident in that. - Kate

3)   My brother had one. We called it Grandpa. I'd say, keep it spotless. A clean car always looks nice & all it takes is some soap, water & some wax. - Ultraworld

4)   At 16, this is simply a car that does not appeal to you. That is ok. Your best bet is to sell the car to someone who will appreciate it as it is and get a used car that you like. There probably is not anything simple and easy that will make the car more apppealing to you (maybe a super stereo system?) Good luck. - C-Tech

5)   Put a nice set of chrome wheels on it. They may cost a little bit of money, but it will make a big difference in how it looks.

Go to a few wheels stores and find out how much money they want for a set, and you could check ebay out, too.

Other than that, not much you can really do to it. - Mark B


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Question 2
I have a 2006 PT Cruiser that is overheating when idling?...  There is also a knock in the engine and the ac quits when the car is idling. There is plenty of coolant. What do i do? Any thoughts or ideas would be appreciated.

Answers
1)   Electric fan has went out. Good luck. - B

2)   It seems your radiator cooling fan has stopped working. Check the fuses first, if ok, then it is probably the fan that needs replacing. - C-Tech

3)   sounds like a true Chrysler to me. they have a well earned reputation for building among the worst cars in the history of the automobile.
check with consumer reports if you wish to confirm this. i also have seen a great number of Chrysler vehicles that were more than a few years old that had a number of problems like smoke coming out the exhaust pipe, rattling and clacking sounds from the engine area and everything else you can imagine.
stay away from Chrysler brands- they are a mechanic's wet dream. - Barancy Peloma

4)   Your radiator fan is definitely not working. - Love The Beast. Gas Tires Oil


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Question 3
What are the pros and cons of owning a PT Cruiser?...  details please... from price of the car, parts rather its fair, cheap or expensive, etc.

Answers
1)   cons:
1. They don't make it anymore
2. It looks retarded
3. they have weak engines
4. Small interior

Pros:
well there aren't any - Jim

2)   I thought they looked cool when they first came out, but I don't like the looks of them at all anymore.
Maybe there are just too many of them around. They came with a small gutless engine and the build quality is below average. Do some research on edmunds.com and read what other owners thing of them. - John E

3)   Pro's: its larger than the average subcompact for its price, the rear seats fold and are removeable so the interior is very versatile, price and parts are reasonable and readily availible with over a million sold, lots of accesories are availible, turbo and convertible models are availible.
Cons: Mileage is lower than other subcomacts because it is bigger and heavier, wide turning radius, front suspensions on used Pt's usually need bushings and wheel bearings, stock motor mounts usually wear out (because many had 7yr 70,000 mile powertrain warranties Chrysler may cover that), electric radiator fans wear out around 100,000 miles. - C-Tech


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Question 4
Whats the difference between a Chrysler 300c and a 300s?...  I am looking to get a new car and I was wondering what the difference was between a Chrysler 300 C and a Chrysler 300S. They both look the same on the outside.

Answers
1)   the 300c has the different engine/tranny options and is a little bit more expensive than the 300s - prato_1993

2)   The 300C has the 5.7L Multi-displacement Hemi engine and 5 speed automatic, plus nicer interior. The 300 touring has the nice interior, it has a 3.5L V6. The base 300 has a 2.7L V6 and 4 speed transmission. - C-Tech

3)   well the chrysler 300c are way better looking - Taylor Eisenbarth


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Question 5
How do i find out how much my 1972 plymouth valient is worth?...  130,00 original miles original paint all original

Answers
1)   Have a professional appraisal.

http://www.autoappraisal.com/ - doane_nut

2)   If you want a general guide to value, you should go to NADAGUIDES.COM. It will give you a high, medium, low pricing based upon condition. Just punch in the information regarding options, engine, etc.

Good luck - Jim

3)   It's value will be in the parts, as alot of the parts will fit dusters, darts demons etc, not getting into specifics. - done wrenching


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Looking at buying a 1995 Eagle Talon?

Question 1
Looking at buying a 1995 Eagle Talon?...  So I'm looking at buying a 1995 eagle talon. Has 95k miles.
Interior from 1-10 is about an 8.
Exterior is about an 8.
I went to see it today and he said on his way to show me the line for the turbo oil pick up got messed up.
He told me it should be around 60 dollars to get it replaced or he will replace it tomorrow.
I'm just wondering if these are good cars.
He's selling it for 2300.
It has the 4g63 engine.
Clean title.
And please I don't want to hear anything about insurance rates or about them being sports cars and dangerous.
This is going to be my third car.
I've already got him down four hundred dollars

Answers
1)   Give him 1800 and have it fixed yourself. - Gabisworld

2)   I just bought one yesterday. Needs about 200 dollars to be safetied. It is 5speed , 2.0L 16vavle DOHC...Interior is almost mint needs nothing. exterior is beautiful no rust. 1992 186ooo kilometers...I paid 400 dollars :) - Jimbostyle

3)   These aren't bad cars, but many common repairs are very expensive and at 95K miles you are just getting to the age where it's going to need some of those repairs. I wouldn't give more than $1500. - Barry White

4)   I hope it is a piece of crap and you cant get your money back - MISS Prissy

5)   no way in the world it will cost you 60.00. it needs a turbo i can assure you of that. worked on them for 20 years its not worth 500.00 - rich

6)   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 - Ben


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Question 2
do pt cruisers make a good first car?...  And is it expensive to ensure?

Answers
1)   I have read they they are discontinuing production this car. - Arlene

2)   A good enough car. Should be as affordable as any (unless you get the turbo) - jimanddottaylor

3)   cheap to buy - pickmefirstplz

4)   They are an out of production vehicle. At best, they are just OK. - Otto

5)   Yes. About a million were built, it shared parts with the Neon so parts are plentiful. The problems are known and documented so most mechanics can fix it, Insurance for the non-turbo models is medium to low depending on your circumstances. The better models were built from 2002-2004 (in my opinion). Improvements and interior changes were made for 2005 - 2010. - C-Tech

6)   Great first car. Good on gas, one of the cheapest cars to insure, reliable, simple. - DodgeDude


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Question 3
How can I make my '87 Chrystler New Yorker not so ugly? HELP!?...  Well I have an '87 Chrystler New Yorker w/ a turbo. Its brown inside and out and has chrome. I bought it and it is in perfect shape, super comfortable etc. BUT the only problem is... Its ugly! I am 16 years old, female and not so sound conceited but I am good looking. I like the car but it "cramps my style".... what can I do to make it not so.... old manish and actually kinda tiiigghht? Any help and ideas is greatly appreciated! Thanks! <3
Stop leaving comments if you arent going to answer the question. I am not doing it for others, I am doing it for me. I would like to actually ENJOY driveing my own car. Thanks!

Answers
1)   You're going to need an exorcist.
LOL jk.

Just keep it how it is. If you're pretty, it doesn't matter how your car looks :D - Daniel

2)   leave it alone and one day it will become a vintage car and probably valuable. We have a friend with a black one and it is worth a lot of money now and car collectors love it.
If someone is only going to judge your worth based on your choice of car they may be the wrong person to try and attract. The attraction should be more about how you present and represent yourself, not the car so feel more confident in that. - Kate

3)   My brother had one. We called it Grandpa. I'd say, keep it spotless. A clean car always looks nice & all it takes is some soap, water & some wax. - Ultraworld

4)   At 16, this is simply a car that does not appeal to you. That is ok. Your best bet is to sell the car to someone who will appreciate it as it is and get a used car that you like. There probably is not anything simple and easy that will make the car more apppealing to you (maybe a super stereo system?) Good luck. - C-Tech


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Question 4
2002 Cyr Concorde 3.5, after turning off the car, the coolant fills the reservore, why?...  I replaced the thermostat, and the reservoir, and the cooling system seems to do okay, hoever at times while running the car on the highway, I notice the temp does come up a bit, but then settles down... when I turn off the car... the coolant fills the reservore and pushed out due to pressure. Now the reservor I put in, is a after market, and think maybe that could be the problem, where it is not keeping the pressure and allowing the escape? OR do I just have low fluid... any ideas what to look at? How about the water pump????

Answers
1)   The resevoir is there to accept the overflow. When you turn the car off, the engine is still hot and forces the coolant into the resevoir. Wait a while and it should go back down. There should be a mark on the resevoir for how full it should be when cool. Do not overfill. - jimanddottaylor

2)   This is not abnormal behavior. - D

3)   Everything you are describing is pretty normal, the temp going up then settling, that's when the thermostat opens and allows the coolant to circulate through the radiator. The coolant filling the reservoir after the engine is stopped is normal because the water is no longer circulating and is still drawing heat from the engine, it expands and has to go somewhere so it goes into the reservoir.

Your only problem I see is the reservoir, it is either too small for the quantity of coolant required for your 3.5 or it is the correct size and you have overfilled your cooling system. The reservoir should have LOW and FULL markings on it (if it is a direct replacement for OEM) and it should be no higher than the FULL mark when the engine is "cold". If there are no markings be sure the radiator is full when cold and then fill the reservoir approximately halfway and see what happens. If the system is working properly and filled correctly, you should have no overflow from the reservoir when the engine is stopped. - Don't know everything !


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Question 5
putting a 215/65R16 instead of a 215/70R15 on a 2002 chrysler town & country do anything to the car?...  

Answers
1)   Wont do anything to the car in terms of vehicle/computer performance. You will only mess with the speedo and tranny settings if you do a major change in tire size, but those two sizes are almost identical in height and are identical in width. Your doing a bigger rim so there wont be any brake clearance issues either. - DodgeDude

2)   I agree. What you are proposing will not cause any problems. - Matt & Jenny H

3)   I agree with the other two, plus you will need new wheels. - badbill1941


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do pt cruisers make a good first car?

Question 1
do pt cruisers make a good first car?...  And is it expensive to ensure?

Answers
1)   I have read they they are discontinuing production this car. - Arlene

2)   A good enough car. Should be as affordable as any (unless you get the turbo) - jimanddottaylor

3)   cheap to buy - pickmefirstplz

4)   They are an out of production vehicle. At best, they are just OK. - Otto

5)   Yes. About a million were built, it shared parts with the Neon so parts are plentiful. The problems are known and documented so most mechanics can fix it, Insurance for the non-turbo models is medium to low depending on your circumstances. The better models were built from 2002-2004 (in my opinion). Improvements and interior changes were made for 2005 - 2010. - C-Tech

6)   Great first car. Good on gas, one of the cheapest cars to insure, reliable, simple. - DodgeDude


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Question 2
Looking at buying a 1995 Eagle Talon?...  So I'm looking at buying a 1995 eagle talon. Has 95k miles.
Interior from 1-10 is about an 8.
Exterior is about an 8.
I went to see it today and he said on his way to show me the line for the turbo oil pick up got messed up.
He told me it should be around 60 dollars to get it replaced or he will replace it tomorrow.
I'm just wondering if these are good cars.
He's selling it for 2300.
It has the 4g63 engine.
Clean title.
And please I don't want to hear anything about insurance rates or about them being sports cars and dangerous.
This is going to be my third car.
I've already got him down four hundred dollars

Answers
1)   Give him 1800 and have it fixed yourself. - Gabisworld

2)   I just bought one yesterday. Needs about 200 dollars to be safetied. It is 5speed , 2.0L 16vavle DOHC...Interior is almost mint needs nothing. exterior is beautiful no rust. 1992 186ooo kilometers...I paid 400 dollars :) - Jimbostyle

3)   These aren't bad cars, but many common repairs are very expensive and at 95K miles you are just getting to the age where it's going to need some of those repairs. I wouldn't give more than $1500. - Barry White

4)   I hope it is a piece of crap and you cant get your money back - MISS Prissy


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Question 3
putting a 215/65R16 instead of a 215/70R15 on a 2002 chrysler town & country do anything to the car?...  

Answers
1)   Wont do anything to the car in terms of vehicle/computer performance. You will only mess with the speedo and tranny settings if you do a major change in tire size, but those two sizes are almost identical in height and are identical in width. Your doing a bigger rim so there wont be any brake clearance issues either. - DodgeDude

2)   I agree. What you are proposing will not cause any problems. - Matt & Jenny H

3)   I agree with the other two, plus you will need new wheels. - badbill1941


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Question 4
2002 Cyr Concorde 3.5, after turning off the car, the coolant fills the reservore, why?...  I replaced the thermostat, and the reservoir, and the cooling system seems to do okay, hoever at times while running the car on the highway, I notice the temp does come up a bit, but then settles down... when I turn off the car... the coolant fills the reservore and pushed out due to pressure. Now the reservor I put in, is a after market, and think maybe that could be the problem, where it is not keeping the pressure and allowing the escape? OR do I just have low fluid... any ideas what to look at? How about the water pump????

Answers
1)   The resevoir is there to accept the overflow. When you turn the car off, the engine is still hot and forces the coolant into the resevoir. Wait a while and it should go back down. There should be a mark on the resevoir for how full it should be when cool. Do not overfill. - jimanddottaylor

2)   This is not abnormal behavior. - D

3)   Everything you are describing is pretty normal, the temp going up then settling, that's when the thermostat opens and allows the coolant to circulate through the radiator. The coolant filling the reservoir after the engine is stopped is normal because the water is no longer circulating and is still drawing heat from the engine, it expands and has to go somewhere so it goes into the reservoir.

Your only problem I see is the reservoir, it is either too small for the quantity of coolant required for your 3.5 or it is the correct size and you have overfilled your cooling system. The reservoir should have LOW and FULL markings on it (if it is a direct replacement for OEM) and it should be no higher than the FULL mark when the engine is "cold". If there are no markings be sure the radiator is full when cold and then fill the reservoir approximately halfway and see what happens. If the system is working properly and filled correctly, you should have no overflow from the reservoir when the engine is stopped. - Don't know everything !


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Question 5
why would ALL of my power windows stop working? 1999 Chrysler Concorde.....is there a fuse i can change?...  They all stopped working at once.....is it the wiring or a fuse?......any advice on something i could attempt to do on my own?.....ALL advice is greatly appreciated. Just spent 600 bucks fixing my car up and didn't want to throw in another expense if I could do it myself. Plus.....I'm out of money!.....lol

Answers
1)   Their is a fuse. It will be on the drivers side fuse box. - Boost Logic

2)   Check the fuses, if it is not a blown fuse then it may be a broken ground or power wire in the rubber boot which covers the wiring that runs into the driver's door for the power switches. I would check there first. - C-Tech

3)   If you just spent $600 doing repairs on a Chrysler Concorde you need to have your head examined. Not being rude, just honest. They are a genuine money pit. In regard to the current problem....check your fuses. If they are all good, its a switch gone bad. - Otto


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do pt cruisers make a good first car?

Question 1
do pt cruisers make a good first car?...  And is it expensive to ensure?

Answers
1)   I have read they they are discontinuing production this car. - Arlene

2)   A good enough car. Should be as affordable as any (unless you get the turbo) - jimanddottaylor

3)   cheap to buy - pickmefirstplz

4)   They are an out of production vehicle. At best, they are just OK. - Otto

5)   Yes. About a million were built, it shared parts with the Neon so parts are plentiful. The problems are known and documented so most mechanics can fix it, Insurance for the non-turbo models is medium to low depending on your circumstances. The better models were built from 2002-2004 (in my opinion). Improvements and interior changes were made for 2005 - 2010. - C-Tech

6)   Great first car. Good on gas, one of the cheapest cars to insure, reliable, simple. - DodgeDude


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Question 2
Can I upgrade the rims on my sebring at a dealer?...  I have a 2008 chrysler sebring. Would it be possible to upgrade to the rims on a more expensive version of the sebring for a discounted price at a chrysler dealer?

Answers
1)   The dealer would be the most expensive place to upgrade, but they will do it. - rick29148

2)   Dealerships always cost more.Period. They usually do a better job though because the technicians are specially trained for the make. For body work, go to a body shop with a good reputation for a reasonable price. - broombro1lb

3)   You can upgrade the rims, however most dealers will want full retail for the wheels. You might want to check some of the tire and wheel shops to see if they have some trade-in wheels (called take-offs). You may even want to check ebay. - C-Tech

4)   You can, either by buying new, or buying a set of take-offs.

Buying new will be expensive at the dealership, the manufacturers usually have a ridiculously high price on new wheels. They have some available in the accessory catalogs that are usually a bit less expensive, but still are generally much more than aftermarket wheels.

However, some dealers do get sets of take-off wheels, sometimes even wheels and tires. Take-offs are wheels that someone else bought a different wheel for their car, and either traded in or didn't want the original wheels. This is generally handled by the parts department, but some dealerships keep this in the sales department.

Usually, they know what the wheels are worth on the secondary market, and will price them accordingly, some will price them at a discount compared to the new price, but still out of reason compared to aftermarket or other sources for used wheels.

The easiest way to find out if they have any is to call the parts department at your local Chrysler and Dodge dealer(s) to see if they have any take-off wheel sets. If they do have them, they'll give you a price for them. But remember, it never hurts to ask if they can go any lower than the first price they give you, the answer may be no, but you'll never know if you don't ask.

You can also look in the yellow pages for hubcap and wheel stores and salvage yards in your area and call them and ask if they have any sets to sell. Another option is to check on ebay or Craigslist to see what's available there, even though they have to be shipped through ebay, it usually isn't that expensive to ship them (though some sellers do get crazy with their shipping charges). - Mark B


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Question 3
2002 Cyr Concorde 3.5, after turning off the car, the coolant fills the reservore, why?...  I replaced the thermostat, and the reservoir, and the cooling system seems to do okay, hoever at times while running the car on the highway, I notice the temp does come up a bit, but then settles down... when I turn off the car... the coolant fills the reservore and pushed out due to pressure. Now the reservor I put in, is a after market, and think maybe that could be the problem, where it is not keeping the pressure and allowing the escape? OR do I just have low fluid... any ideas what to look at? How about the water pump????

Answers
1)   The resevoir is there to accept the overflow. When you turn the car off, the engine is still hot and forces the coolant into the resevoir. Wait a while and it should go back down. There should be a mark on the resevoir for how full it should be when cool. Do not overfill. - jimanddottaylor

2)   This is not abnormal behavior. - D

3)   Everything you are describing is pretty normal, the temp going up then settling, that's when the thermostat opens and allows the coolant to circulate through the radiator. The coolant filling the reservoir after the engine is stopped is normal because the water is no longer circulating and is still drawing heat from the engine, it expands and has to go somewhere so it goes into the reservoir.

Your only problem I see is the reservoir, it is either too small for the quantity of coolant required for your 3.5 or it is the correct size and you have overfilled your cooling system. The reservoir should have LOW and FULL markings on it (if it is a direct replacement for OEM) and it should be no higher than the FULL mark when the engine is "cold". If there are no markings be sure the radiator is full when cold and then fill the reservoir approximately halfway and see what happens. If the system is working properly and filled correctly, you should have no overflow from the reservoir when the engine is stopped. - Don't know everything !


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Question 4
why would ALL of my power windows stop working? 1999 Chrysler Concorde.....is there a fuse i can change?...  They all stopped working at once.....is it the wiring or a fuse?......any advice on something i could attempt to do on my own?.....ALL advice is greatly appreciated. Just spent 600 bucks fixing my car up and didn't want to throw in another expense if I could do it myself. Plus.....I'm out of money!.....lol

Answers
1)   Their is a fuse. It will be on the drivers side fuse box. - Boost Logic

2)   Check the fuses, if it is not a blown fuse then it may be a broken ground or power wire in the rubber boot which covers the wiring that runs into the driver's door for the power switches. I would check there first. - C-Tech

3)   If you just spent $600 doing repairs on a Chrysler Concorde you need to have your head examined. Not being rude, just honest. They are a genuine money pit. In regard to the current problem....check your fuses. If they are all good, its a switch gone bad. - Otto


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Question 5
putting a 215/65R16 instead of a 215/70R15 on a 2002 chrysler town & country do anything to the car?...  

Answers
1)   Wont do anything to the car in terms of vehicle/computer performance. You will only mess with the speedo and tranny settings if you do a major change in tire size, but those two sizes are almost identical in height and are identical in width. Your doing a bigger rim so there wont be any brake clearance issues either. - DodgeDude

2)   I agree. What you are proposing will not cause any problems. - Matt & Jenny H

3)   I agree with the other two, plus you will need new wheels. - badbill1941


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Can I upgrade the rims on my sebring at a dealer?

Question 1
Can I upgrade the rims on my sebring at a dealer?...  I have a 2008 chrysler sebring. Would it be possible to upgrade to the rims on a more expensive version of the sebring for a discounted price at a chrysler dealer?

Answers
1)   The dealer would be the most expensive place to upgrade, but they will do it. - rick29148

2)   Dealerships always cost more.Period. They usually do a better job though because the technicians are specially trained for the make. For body work, go to a body shop with a good reputation for a reasonable price. - broombro1lb

3)   You can upgrade the rims, however most dealers will want full retail for the wheels. You might want to check some of the tire and wheel shops to see if they have some trade-in wheels (called take-offs). You may even want to check ebay. - C-Tech

4)   You can, either by buying new, or buying a set of take-offs.

Buying new will be expensive at the dealership, the manufacturers usually have a ridiculously high price on new wheels. They have some available in the accessory catalogs that are usually a bit less expensive, but still are generally much more than aftermarket wheels.

However, some dealers do get sets of take-off wheels, sometimes even wheels and tires. Take-offs are wheels that someone else bought a different wheel for their car, and either traded in or didn't want the original wheels. This is generally handled by the parts department, but some dealerships keep this in the sales department.

Usually, they know what the wheels are worth on the secondary market, and will price them accordingly, some will price them at a discount compared to the new price, but still out of reason compared to aftermarket or other sources for used wheels.

The easiest way to find out if they have any is to call the parts department at your local Chrysler and Dodge dealer(s) to see if they have any take-off wheel sets. If they do have them, they'll give you a price for them. But remember, it never hurts to ask if they can go any lower than the first price they give you, the answer may be no, but you'll never know if you don't ask.

You can also look in the yellow pages for hubcap and wheel stores and salvage yards in your area and call them and ask if they have any sets to sell. Another option is to check on ebay or Craigslist to see what's available there, even though they have to be shipped through ebay, it usually isn't that expensive to ship them (though some sellers do get crazy with their shipping charges). - Mark B


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Question 2
2006 PT Cruiser A/C and compression problem, please help?...  I have a 2006 PT Cruiser that I just bought in March with 27,400 miles on it. It now has 32,800 but recently, when the A/C is on when the car is idle, the engine jerks kind of forcefully every few seconds when the fan is no on. My grandfather put Freon in my car and there were a few times where the car/engine didn't jerk but it did start back up doing that again. I have called numerous places for a diagnostic price and I had one person tell me it is the compressor and that it would be about 700 dollars to repair, another even told me it might be the engine......Has anyone else had this problem and have you been able to find places to fix the problem for less than 700? I am starting to regret that I got this car since reading about it online and it seems a lot of people have had problems one way or anther with this model. Thanks in advance for any help..

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1)   It sounds like you may have a refrigerant leak somewhere in the system. When the level gets low, the compressor may cycle on and off too quickly. To check the system - professionally - should cost about $70-150. From there it can be determined what needs to be fixed, most likely for far less than $700. Good luck. - C-Tech

2)   C-tec may be right. While idling in park, turn the AC on and watch the compressor to see if it is cycling on and of fast which indicates it is low on refrigerant gas. - Jackolantern

3)   If your engine jerks intermittently ONLY when the a/c is on- you have an expansion valve stuck closed, causing pressure to jack up in your a/c system making the compressor harder to turn which will cause your engine to shake violently. The expansion valve is located in an a/c line (liquid line) between your condenser and evaporator. Just the liquid line will fix it, guarantee it. Have them add dye to the system to help locate future a/c leaks if they happen (shouldn't be any extra labor costs, just 15 bucks or so for the dye).


If you don't believe me, have a tech attach A/C gauges, i'll bet you your low side pressure is at/above 400 psi. - gearhead989


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Question 3
What is hapening with my Pt Cruiser?...  Hello, I have a PT CRUISER 2006 limited edition and the lights from the board where the mileage is turn on and then all the mileage is and the gas arrows move like crazy. I already took it back to McCune so they could fix it they actually put a new machine and computer, but it still happens. My car has turned off 3 times. The first time I had to call the insurance to send me a crane but the second one I tried turning it on and it worked. Can some one tell me what is wrong with it and if I should buy the new cables connected to the computer of my car. Oh i actually changed the computer and the alternator but it stills turns off in freeways and i am scared thanks if you could answer me as soon as possible thank you.

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1)   Most likely the computer whent bad! maybe fried and this happens when you turn your car on and drive it right away in freezing tempature!.. but really, if you took it to a mechanic and they still did not fix it then they were not good mechanics!! take it to the dealer ship. - Tazmanian Devil

2)   the electronic pick up in distribter is bad. after it gets hot, car quits, cools down restarts. - Larry

3)   I don't know what McCune is but it sounds like you have a problem with the electronic fuse box, the TIPM. Have them check that out. - C-Tech


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Question 4
If you own a Chrysler 300, How much do you pay for gas a month?...  I have an assignment for class and I was wondering if anybody can help me.

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1)   It can be nothing all the way up to a thousand dollars depending on how many miles you drive. - Doug W

2)   depends on how much gas u use, and how much u pay per gallon. - badbill1941

3)   I have a Chrysler 300m, 1999, and it takes about $20.00 CND a week. - Akash


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Question 5
Chrysler 300 2008 with 3.5v6 making whistles.?...  I have always heard a very quiet whistle while accelerating over 40mph at aroung 1.8-2.3 rmp since I bought it. Delearship said its nothing (of course), my mechanic agrees but said he has never heard of this before. Does anyone know of this, and why does it happen. Never had a problem otherwise for 3 yrs.

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1)   I have never heard of it, but if you haven't had a problem for three years and your mechanic says its ok I think that you shouldn't worry about it - D@ B!gg BosS

2)   At least go back and make them try TSB 18-036-08, computer reprogram for your purge solenoid whistling. - gearhead989


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i have a 1967 plymouth valiant and need help?

Question 1
i have a 1967 plymouth valiant and need help?...  i have a 1967 plymouth valiant and i would like to know any sites or places that would give me info on parts for this car, and i am really looking for a fiberglass cowl hood for it but all i can find are ones for a 1969. would it still fit good? and some engine info. i want a v8.

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1)   The hoods themselves should be the same. If you're looking for engines, try eBay, craigslist, or autotrader for a start. - D

2)   well you need to find some parts sounds like to me, personally, there is a online magazine called hemmings motor news, type www.hemmings.com this is where I would go first, if looking for the parts for what you have, I am not familiar with the mopars as much as I used to be, however I know a little bit about a lot of things, If you want the baddest mopar in town, that will still give you some kind of mpg, then stick a 340 with a 4 speed, I had a charger for awhile, it had a built 440 with the police interceptor headers, and the race cam, and this four barrel that was HUGE, LIKE SOME OVER SIZED DINNER PLATE. any how my friend called me up one day, and she want to give me a test ride in her new car, she showed up in a dodge dart gt (which I never heard of, until that day) and she SCARED THE PISS OUT ME, when she went through all four gears with the tires still smoking, that car was so fast it was scary, and at least she got gas mileage, my 440 got five miles per gallon around town. hers had a four barrel, but the 340 comes with a dual quad set up too!!!
I don't know what your money situation is, but hemmings motor news is where I would go first, You can order the online version, for a small fee, or get the hard copy mailed, but start digging around, they have many , many links to every kind of car part imaginable. If you want to make a nice 67 get it in your head finding the really good stuff, is not always cheap, and there are people who will try to sell junk, so be aware of what you want, and do all the research necessary to get the right parts, best of luck, have fun. - dick car guy

3)   The 69 hood will fit but not line up with the 67 and 68 grille. Check moparts for parts. I have a 67 also, I really do, and I am going to restore it because it's the rare "E" eng code 273 car. - done wrenching


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Question 2
2006 PT Cruiser A/C and compression problem, please help?...  I have a 2006 PT Cruiser that I just bought in March with 27,400 miles on it. It now has 32,800 but recently, when the A/C is on when the car is idle, the engine jerks kind of forcefully every few seconds when the fan is no on. My grandfather put Freon in my car and there were a few times where the car/engine didn't jerk but it did start back up doing that again. I have called numerous places for a diagnostic price and I had one person tell me it is the compressor and that it would be about 700 dollars to repair, another even told me it might be the engine......Has anyone else had this problem and have you been able to find places to fix the problem for less than 700? I am starting to regret that I got this car since reading about it online and it seems a lot of people have had problems one way or anther with this model. Thanks in advance for any help..

Answers
1)   It sounds like you may have a refrigerant leak somewhere in the system. When the level gets low, the compressor may cycle on and off too quickly. To check the system - professionally - should cost about $70-150. From there it can be determined what needs to be fixed, most likely for far less than $700. Good luck. - C-Tech

2)   C-tec may be right. While idling in park, turn the AC on and watch the compressor to see if it is cycling on and of fast which indicates it is low on refrigerant gas. - Jackolantern

3)   If your engine jerks intermittently ONLY when the a/c is on- you have an expansion valve stuck closed, causing pressure to jack up in your a/c system making the compressor harder to turn which will cause your engine to shake violently. The expansion valve is located in an a/c line (liquid line) between your condenser and evaporator. Just the liquid line will fix it, guarantee it. Have them add dye to the system to help locate future a/c leaks if they happen (shouldn't be any extra labor costs, just 15 bucks or so for the dye).


If you don't believe me, have a tech attach A/C gauges, i'll bet you your low side pressure is at/above 400 psi. - gearhead989


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Question 3
What is hapening with my Pt Cruiser?...  Hello, I have a PT CRUISER 2006 limited edition and the lights from the board where the mileage is turn on and then all the mileage is and the gas arrows move like crazy. I already took it back to McCune so they could fix it they actually put a new machine and computer, but it still happens. My car has turned off 3 times. The first time I had to call the insurance to send me a crane but the second one I tried turning it on and it worked. Can some one tell me what is wrong with it and if I should buy the new cables connected to the computer of my car. Oh i actually changed the computer and the alternator but it stills turns off in freeways and i am scared thanks if you could answer me as soon as possible thank you.

Answers
1)   Most likely the computer whent bad! maybe fried and this happens when you turn your car on and drive it right away in freezing tempature!.. but really, if you took it to a mechanic and they still did not fix it then they were not good mechanics!! take it to the dealer ship. - Tazmanian Devil

2)   the electronic pick up in distribter is bad. after it gets hot, car quits, cools down restarts. - Larry

3)   I don't know what McCune is but it sounds like you have a problem with the electronic fuse box, the TIPM. Have them check that out. - C-Tech


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Question 4
my 2001 pt cruise overheats when ac on or im on the hwy. why?...  ive changed radiator cap, did a flush, changed thermostat, and replaced catalytic converter thinking it was clogged, and sprayed both sides of radiator for blockage. the only time this does this is when the ac is on or im driving on the hwy otherwise it does not do this in stop and go traffic even if its 100dgs out im out of options please help

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1)   check the lead gasket, that may have a leak. If it does, replace it or you can actually ductape a piece of wood to it. If it is ur radiator that is blocked, drill 3 holes in the external lower intake. - Reid

2)   Now that you have spent all that money and have run out of ideas, take it to a RADIATOR SHOP and have it checked out. Sounds like you have a partially plugged radiator. No amount of flushing will help. - tronary

3)   Your PT Cruiser have a two speed fan. Try turning on the a/c and see if the fan goes to high speed. If it does not then you have a fan or a relay problem. Good luck. - C-Tech


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Question 5
If you own a Chrysler 300, How much do you pay for gas a month?...  I have an assignment for class and I was wondering if anybody can help me.

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1)   It can be nothing all the way up to a thousand dollars depending on how many miles you drive. - Doug W

2)   depends on how much gas u use, and how much u pay per gallon. - badbill1941

3)   I have a Chrysler 300m, 1999, and it takes about $20.00 CND a week. - Akash


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how to change water pump on a 4 cylinder 96 plymouth voyager?

Question 1
how to change water pump on a 4 cylinder 96 plymouth voyager?...  need to know how to change water pump of my plymouth voyager its a 96 and motor is a 4.

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1)   This is the 2.4L dual cam 4 cyl. The water pump is spun by the timing belt. Get a manual and follow the instructions to change the timing belt and pump. Plan on taking several hours. - C-Tech

2)   Ummm I kind of agree and disagree with C-tech. the 96 Voyager came in one of 3 four cylinder engines, 2.2.L 2.5L or , 2.5L turbo, I think the 2.6L was discontinued in the late 80's or around 91.
And the water pump is driven externally, Just look under the alternator and you will see it. So remove the alt, remove the bracket then unbolt the whole pump/pump housing assy, then unbolt the housing from the pump. Clean the surface where the o-ring seals the housing to the block, Run a bead of silicone on the cleaned housing to pump surface, bolt together (dont glob on the glue) Install the housing to the block with a new o-ring, and finish the assy.And to even make sure you have a 2.2 or 2.5 right where the thermostat goes, the head has a housing cast on the head there is a galley plug. Slightly tighten then remove the plug, pour in the coolant ( in the radiator)water mix (50-50) install plug then run engine, what for fan to kick in, then wait for fan to shut off, set your level in the reservoir and BAMM your done.
And where I do agree with C is when MBZ owned Chrysler and had the 2.4 installed, somewhere in the 00, but I dont know, I quite Chrysler in 99
And if its a 2.6 get a mechanic to do it - rick b

3)   Rick is usually spot on but he kiinda missed the boat on this one. The only 4 cyl available in a 96 Voyager was the 2.4L. There were 3 V-6 options but only one 4 cyl.

As C-tech said it is driven by the timing belt so I would recommend replacing the belt and tensioner while you are there. ALLDATA shows a labor time of 3.8 hours. Here's the procedure.
NOTE: If you've never set up a timing belt before find a helper who has or hire a mechanic. If done wrong you can destroy your valves.

Raise and support vehicle and remove right inner splash shield.
Remove accessory drive belts and power steering pump.
Drain cooling system.
Support engine from bottom and remove right engine mount.
Remove power steering pump bracket attaching bolts and set pump and bracket assembly aside. Power steering lines do not need to be disconnected.
Remove right engine mount bracket.
Remove timing belt.
Remove inner timing belt cover.
Remove water pump attaching bolts and the water pump.
Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
Install new O-ring gasket in water pump body O-ring groove.
Tighten bolts to specification.
Fill cooling system.

Best of Luck!!! - Fukkin Suspended


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Question 2
my 2001 pt cruise overheats when ac on or im on the hwy. why?...  ive changed radiator cap, did a flush, changed thermostat, and replaced catalytic converter thinking it was clogged, and sprayed both sides of radiator for blockage. the only time this does this is when the ac is on or im driving on the hwy otherwise it does not do this in stop and go traffic even if its 100dgs out im out of options please help

Answers
1)   check the lead gasket, that may have a leak. If it does, replace it or you can actually ductape a piece of wood to it. If it is ur radiator that is blocked, drill 3 holes in the external lower intake. - Reid

2)   Now that you have spent all that money and have run out of ideas, take it to a RADIATOR SHOP and have it checked out. Sounds like you have a partially plugged radiator. No amount of flushing will help. - tronary

3)   Your PT Cruiser have a two speed fan. Try turning on the a/c and see if the fan goes to high speed. If it does not then you have a fan or a relay problem. Good luck. - C-Tech


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Question 3
i have a 1967 plymouth valiant and need help?...  i have a 1967 plymouth valiant and i would like to know any sites or places that would give me info on parts for this car, and i am really looking for a fiberglass cowl hood for it but all i can find are ones for a 1969. would it still fit good? and some engine info. i want a v8.

Answers
1)   The hoods themselves should be the same. If you're looking for engines, try eBay, craigslist, or autotrader for a start. - D

2)   well you need to find some parts sounds like to me, personally, there is a online magazine called hemmings motor news, type www.hemmings.com this is where I would go first, if looking for the parts for what you have, I am not familiar with the mopars as much as I used to be, however I know a little bit about a lot of things, If you want the baddest mopar in town, that will still give you some kind of mpg, then stick a 340 with a 4 speed, I had a charger for awhile, it had a built 440 with the police interceptor headers, and the race cam, and this four barrel that was HUGE, LIKE SOME OVER SIZED DINNER PLATE. any how my friend called me up one day, and she want to give me a test ride in her new car, she showed up in a dodge dart gt (which I never heard of, until that day) and she SCARED THE PISS OUT ME, when she went through all four gears with the tires still smoking, that car was so fast it was scary, and at least she got gas mileage, my 440 got five miles per gallon around town. hers had a four barrel, but the 340 comes with a dual quad set up too!!!
I don't know what your money situation is, but hemmings motor news is where I would go first, You can order the online version, for a small fee, or get the hard copy mailed, but start digging around, they have many , many links to every kind of car part imaginable. If you want to make a nice 67 get it in your head finding the really good stuff, is not always cheap, and there are people who will try to sell junk, so be aware of what you want, and do all the research necessary to get the right parts, best of luck, have fun. - dick car guy

3)   The 69 hood will fit but not line up with the 67 and 68 grille. Check moparts for parts. I have a 67 also, I really do, and I am going to restore it because it's the rare "E" eng code 273 car. - done wrenching


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Question 4
how to unlock my 2006 chrysler sebring touring engine?...  Ok I was sold a car that we were told that the engine was locked so at the moment we have taken old spark plugs out then put oil in the cylinders then we put new spark plugs in except for one that the oil didn't go down the cylinder in. So now we are waiting for the oil to go down that one but we still couldn't turn the engine and it was sitting for two weeks or more. Now we are waiting again to try when the oil foes down the cylinder. Anyone can help in this situation?? I really need help tjis is my first car and I need to know what needs to be done.

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1)   If an engine is seized, it needs an overhaul and not some oil in the cylinders. Why did you buy a lemon for your first car? - AUS HSV

2)   If it's just seized from rust, try a 50-50 mix of acetone and transmission fluid instead of oil. If it's rust causing it to be seized, it will free the piston up. I've never seen one driven after doing this, so cannot vouch for how long the engine will last if it starts up after.

Of course, it's more likely that it is seized from something like overheating or lack of oil, in which case the rings are probably welded to the block and there's nothing to be done to save the engine.

I hope you got it cheap enough to justify the expense of buying a used engine to install in it, it's most likely going to need it. - Mark B

3)   You need a rebuilt engine, you did figure on that when you bought it right. - rich


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Question 5
If you own a Chrysler 300, How much do you pay for gas a month?...  I have an assignment for class and I was wondering if anybody can help me.

Answers
1)   It can be nothing all the way up to a thousand dollars depending on how many miles you drive. - Doug W

2)   depends on how much gas u use, and how much u pay per gallon. - badbill1941

3)   I have a Chrysler 300m, 1999, and it takes about $20.00 CND a week. - Akash


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