Infamous Auto Shutoff Relay Clicking Issue
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From: Indiana
Google Toyota, Saab, VW / Audi and others on the "sludge" issue.
I have owned a few of the "infamous 2.7L" engines that people claim sludge issues with.
I use Mobile 1 synthetic and never have had an issue. matter of fact I still have a 2000 Dodge Intrepid that I purchased in 2000 with 15,000 miles on it, The car now has over 180,000 miles and is running strong, only things I have had to change was upper radiator hose and a crank shaft sensor, would take the car anywhere on a trip and feel perfectly safe.
I personally feel people who have the sludge issue are people who do not maintain there vehicle, or the people who visit these quick lube places that uses cheap oil and notorious for under filling or over filling, not to mention 90% of these people don't even check to see if they quick lube place did the job correct, they just assume and drive on without ever checking. (stay away from those cheap oils such as Havoline and Quaker State such as these fast quick lube places use, they may meet SAE, but in my opinion they should not.)
If you stick with quality oil (preferably synthetic), change every 3000-3500 miles, I don't think you would see an issue with sludge, as I have not on several of my vehicles that others have claimed to have issues with.
I have owned a few of the "infamous 2.7L" engines that people claim sludge issues with.
I use Mobile 1 synthetic and never have had an issue. matter of fact I still have a 2000 Dodge Intrepid that I purchased in 2000 with 15,000 miles on it, The car now has over 180,000 miles and is running strong, only things I have had to change was upper radiator hose and a crank shaft sensor, would take the car anywhere on a trip and feel perfectly safe.
I personally feel people who have the sludge issue are people who do not maintain there vehicle, or the people who visit these quick lube places that uses cheap oil and notorious for under filling or over filling, not to mention 90% of these people don't even check to see if they quick lube place did the job correct, they just assume and drive on without ever checking. (stay away from those cheap oils such as Havoline and Quaker State such as these fast quick lube places use, they may meet SAE, but in my opinion they should not.)
If you stick with quality oil (preferably synthetic), change every 3000-3500 miles, I don't think you would see an issue with sludge, as I have not on several of my vehicles that others have claimed to have issues with.
Duranged408 was pulling our chains. He knows it is BS. He was ribbing us for hating on trolls. You are correct. Not a REAL issue on a maintained Durango.
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Im here to bring a lil laughter in the DF's... This board is not only for us "experienced" damage consultants to provide answers to people, so sit back, pop a cold one, and have a smile for once... Dont make me flower power up your rig xD
OMG leave my lady bumps alone you perv! 
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Problem Continues
Gents,
It's been almost a month since I started on this problem. I've cleaned battery terminals, replaced terminals, replaced the battery, replaced the computer, purchased new relays, and have tried to replace every wire that had corrosion and it's still shutting down on me. Any futher suggestions?
It's been almost a month since I started on this problem. I've cleaned battery terminals, replaced terminals, replaced the battery, replaced the computer, purchased new relays, and have tried to replace every wire that had corrosion and it's still shutting down on me. Any futher suggestions?