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Old 03-10-2011, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by steak59
As for the Car pulls to the Right, I trust ur mechanic on this one if he say the brake is fine, and not dragging, you should be fine.
To verify the Tire pull, Swap the left and right front tire, see if that do anything.
New tires can develop a Pull too, hence Tire rotation every other oil change is recommended
These are pretty good Minivan, just take care of it.
I just changed the oil like two weeks ago.... and is it really? i see so many people complaining about the tranny dying that I'm getting nervous...
 
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Yep, transmissions are one of the most well known weak links in these vans. I don't hear much bad about the Import minivans having nearly as many issues.
 
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Yep, transmissions are one of the most well known weak links in these vans. I don't hear much bad about the Import minivans having nearly as many issues.
When do they usually start to go bad? What are signs of them going bad?
 
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I just changed the oil like two weeks ago.... and is it really? i see so many people complaining about the tranny dying that I'm getting nervous...
Go change the trans fluid and filter every 30K, it helps.
the pre-2000 Minivan trans Blows, we used to have 2 guys in the dealership JUST to rebuild trans everyday, especially the 3 speed trans. But the 4speed improved after 2000.

Common problems are Oil/fluid leaks heres and there (well, it is a Dodge), but since u have it checked out ok, you should be fine for now.
Don't expect it to be Bullet prove, but I see a lot of customer way over 150K. I know you got a trusted Mechanic, but when it comes to repair, use more quality parts, don't go to Autozone and buy the cheapest part u can find.
 
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oh like it doesn't shift, bad noises, delays engagement, stops moving, has weird feeling shifts, shutters.

They usually start to go bad the day they come off the assembly line. Just takes a random amount of time before you get stranded.
 
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Go change the trans fluid and filter every 30K, it helps.
the pre-2000 Minivan trans Blows, we used to have 2 guys in the dealership JUST to rebuild trans everyday, especially the 3 speed trans. But the 4speed improved after 2000.

Common problems are Oil/fluid leaks heres and there (well, it is a Dodge), but since u have it checked out ok, you should be fine for now.
Don't expect it to be Bullet prove, but I see a lot of customer way over 150K. I know you got a trusted Mechanic, but when it comes to repair, use more quality parts, don't go to Autozone and buy the cheapest part u can find.
he gets the parts and puts them on i don't think he gets the cheapest ones... he said the car is dry under no leaks at all
 
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oh like it doesn't shift, bad noises, delays engagement, stops moving, has weird feeling shifts, shutters.

They usually start to go bad the day they come off the assembly line. Just takes a random amount of time before you get stranded.
now ur just scaring me
 
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BTW.... here's a video i took of the wheel making the siren like sound.....

http://tinypic.com/r/2nbc704/7
 
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Doesn't work for me. Sorry.
 
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Originally Posted by shaq1991
now ur just scaring me
Go buy a AAA road side assistant then, they comes in handy, good insurance. They'll help u on Flat tire, dead battery, Tow, etc...

The Dodge Minivan is #1 selling minivan for a reason. Safety on those Van are good too. My Co-worker rolled over his Van down the ditch on the Highway once, and his whole familty walked away...

Uh, can u tell wether those sounds are from ur steering Coloum or Under the Hood? Maybe there are some spots u just need to Lube up in the steering coloum.
Or just turn up the radio.
 


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