Over the course of the past week I did a ton of repairs and service on the old war horse. I finally hit 120k miles so had a bunch of stuff to do.
First, back in May @ the 118k mile mark, I had it into the dealer for the 5 year powertrain inspection (Yes, I still have the lifetime powertrain warranty and I'll keep this puppy until the wheels fall off). While with the dealer, I also had them do the 120k mile CVT fluid change. Big bucks for that, ouch! But it maintains my warranty so cheap in the long run. I also asked them to do the FCA notified subframe inspection, but they never heard of it, then told me only a dealer with an advanced autobody shop could do it. :| Then 1 week later the throttle body quit working, so had to install a new one of those as well.
But this past week was the lions share of service and repairs. Changed the RDU and PTU fluids, replaced the spark plugs, replaced both outer tie rod ends, both rear lower control arms, both rear swaybar endlinks, both rear toe links and front and rear brakes and rotors! :surprise:
Man is she riding nice and stopping smooth! :grin2: Although now that all of the creaks, groans and clunks are gone, I think I hear the passenger rear wheel bearing starting to make noise.
I also did my own subframe inspection (long story, but basically the dealer states MY 10 year extension expired last month) and all is good with just a little surface rust. So while I had each end in the air I wire brushed off the loose stuff and cleaned them, then liberally sprayed them with rustoleum rust converter spray. Next I'll fluid film the snot out of the insides of them in a few days and I should get an easy 10 more years out of them (or longer if I pay attention and repeat the above steps).
Also, sorry I haven't been very active lately, been dealing with a bunch of things and had to let some "hobbies" slip by the wayside. I promise to be more present moving forward though!
First, back in May @ the 118k mile mark, I had it into the dealer for the 5 year powertrain inspection (Yes, I still have the lifetime powertrain warranty and I'll keep this puppy until the wheels fall off). While with the dealer, I also had them do the 120k mile CVT fluid change. Big bucks for that, ouch! But it maintains my warranty so cheap in the long run. I also asked them to do the FCA notified subframe inspection, but they never heard of it, then told me only a dealer with an advanced autobody shop could do it. :| Then 1 week later the throttle body quit working, so had to install a new one of those as well.
But this past week was the lions share of service and repairs. Changed the RDU and PTU fluids, replaced the spark plugs, replaced both outer tie rod ends, both rear lower control arms, both rear swaybar endlinks, both rear toe links and front and rear brakes and rotors! :surprise:
Man is she riding nice and stopping smooth! :grin2: Although now that all of the creaks, groans and clunks are gone, I think I hear the passenger rear wheel bearing starting to make noise.
I also did my own subframe inspection (long story, but basically the dealer states MY 10 year extension expired last month) and all is good with just a little surface rust. So while I had each end in the air I wire brushed off the loose stuff and cleaned them, then liberally sprayed them with rustoleum rust converter spray. Next I'll fluid film the snot out of the insides of them in a few days and I should get an easy 10 more years out of them (or longer if I pay attention and repeat the above steps).
Also, sorry I haven't been very active lately, been dealing with a bunch of things and had to let some "hobbies" slip by the wayside. I promise to be more present moving forward though!
