mojo
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Post by mojo on Jun 29, 2009 11:44:07 GMT -7
My wife was driving the charger and ran over something that punctured the sidewall of the rear tire. It's lucky I kept a couple of my take offs from when I had the new tire put on so I have a spare. While she had it over at Big-O getting the tire changed they informed her the tie-rod ends are shot. I guess that's to be expected at 30K miles on these cars. It sucks having to buy a new tire though.  |
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Post by RT722 on Jun 29, 2009 11:45:28 GMT -7
The tie rods I hear are a huge problem with these cars
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Post by 1sikcharger on Jun 29, 2009 12:06:52 GMT -7
They are I had to change mine at 35k
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Post by BENISASPUD on Jun 29, 2009 15:02:13 GMT -7
no problems with my tie-rods yet. *knock on wood*
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2009 17:32:08 GMT -7
That sucks  . I have not had a problem either, but I only have 19100 miles on mine. |
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mojo
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Post by mojo on Jun 30, 2009 11:20:40 GMT -7
So, I took the car into Brent Brown and they changed the right outer tie rod end and ordered a new steering wheel for me (the leather on mine is peeling on top). They also suggested the 30K mile service that includes changing the plugs. He seemed surprised when I told him that SRTs come with platinum plugs that don't need to be changed until 100K miles. I really hate dealerships.
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Post by Admin on Jun 30, 2009 11:45:40 GMT -7
yea, the last time I went to the dealer, they told me that if I didn't do the scheduled maintenance, it would void the warranty.......
I said, that's OK, the warranty expire 3 months ago, so....NO!
Happy to see ya got her fixed
J
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2009 12:28:02 GMT -7
You know thats where they make most of their money is in service and parts.
It also amazes me that the transmission dipstick is considard a tool on the SRT-8. I bet it will cost a $100. So I'm think what is the oil dipstick is considard and it comes with the car.
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Post by mojo on Jun 30, 2009 13:56:38 GMT -7
Yea, they wanted to do the plugs and PCV valve for $438.66 and a 30K mile service for $664.95  In the manual the 30K maintenance includes an oil and air filter change plus checking the brakes and PCV. It is amazing that they get people to pay for this crap. |
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Post by 440Gordy on Jun 30, 2009 18:47:33 GMT -7
Yea, they wanted to do the plugs and PCV valve for $438.66 and a 30K mile service for $664.95 In the manual the 30K maintenance includes an oil and air filter change plus checking the brakes and PCV. It is amazing that they get people to pay for this crap. That's why I never have my cars serviced by a dealer, other than for the warranty work. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2009 18:51:41 GMT -7
Yea, they wanted to do the plugs and PCV valve for $438.66 and a 30K mile service for $664.95 In the manual the 30K maintenance includes an oil and air filter change plus checking the brakes and PCV. It is amazing that they get people to pay for this crap. Drive fast away as possible... Dont look back! |
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You alone are gonna bring this country out of recession with the $ you are putting into her! LOL -Pogo
. I have not had a problem either, but I only have 19100 miles on mine.
