Void warranty, can anyone substantiate this?
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08-28-2007, 12:40 AM
RE: Void warranty, can anyone substantiate this?
I am a Warranty Adminstrator for Chrysler with over 20 years in the business and I can tell you from a
Warranty standpoint that if the water is not drained at each oil change, and the proper fuel used, it can
void the factory warranty on thatsystem and any related components. Inthe Dealerships it is required
that we report to the factory any systems that we find modified, or if we find that a vehicle has an
issue related to improper or negligent maintenance. This practice is not to be a pain in the customers
backside, but rather to prevent repairs being charged to Chrysler that are not their responsibility.
I personally own an 04 2500 quad cab 4x4 with the 5.9 Cummins, and have followed all the
recommended maintenance and have had absolutely no problems with the injectors. My truck
runs like a dream, gets approximately 17 miles to the gallon around town and 20 highway.
I do know that we have seen several trucks that the maintenance had obviously not been kept up
and we had to deny the warranty repairs. I definetely am not a mechanic or technician, but the
owners manual breaks down what needs to be done and when, following those guidlines will
keep the truck running just fine. There are times when there are issues with any vehicle and as
long as you have done your maintenance and can show the records the factory has no problem
standing behind their vehicles and covering the repairs under the warranty.
Hope this information helps,
While I am at it, I have a question about tires on my truck, I currently have 265/70R/17's and
want to go with a larger tire to fill more of the wheel well. I have made some inquiries at tire shops
and they are saying that a 285/70R/17 would be the largest I could go without having a rubbing
problem. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated, as I would like to replace the tires
before we get into winter--probably have another 5k on these tires, but don't want to let them
get too low.
Thanks for time and advice
Joanne
Warranty standpoint that if the water is not drained at each oil change, and the proper fuel used, it can
void the factory warranty on thatsystem and any related components. Inthe Dealerships it is required
that we report to the factory any systems that we find modified, or if we find that a vehicle has an
issue related to improper or negligent maintenance. This practice is not to be a pain in the customers
backside, but rather to prevent repairs being charged to Chrysler that are not their responsibility.
I personally own an 04 2500 quad cab 4x4 with the 5.9 Cummins, and have followed all the
recommended maintenance and have had absolutely no problems with the injectors. My truck
runs like a dream, gets approximately 17 miles to the gallon around town and 20 highway.
I do know that we have seen several trucks that the maintenance had obviously not been kept up
and we had to deny the warranty repairs. I definetely am not a mechanic or technician, but the
owners manual breaks down what needs to be done and when, following those guidlines will
keep the truck running just fine. There are times when there are issues with any vehicle and as
long as you have done your maintenance and can show the records the factory has no problem
standing behind their vehicles and covering the repairs under the warranty.
Hope this information helps,
While I am at it, I have a question about tires on my truck, I currently have 265/70R/17's and
want to go with a larger tire to fill more of the wheel well. I have made some inquiries at tire shops
and they are saying that a 285/70R/17 would be the largest I could go without having a rubbing
problem. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated, as I would like to replace the tires
before we get into winter--probably have another 5k on these tires, but don't want to let them
get too low.
Thanks for time and advice
Joanne
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08-28-2007, 01:01 AM
RE: Void warranty, can anyone substantiate this?
So to be safe drain it every fill-up....I get that. But what do you drain it into? The EPA (as well as the gas station) might have some issues with your truck marking its territory all over the ground.
For you diesel tech's out there, does PowerService (grey or white) have enough lubricants to take care of your injectors while running ULSD?
For you diesel tech's out there, does PowerService (grey or white) have enough lubricants to take care of your injectors while running ULSD?
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RE: Void warranty, can anyone substantiate this?
ORIGINAL: VOYAGER956
I am a Warranty Adminstrator for Chrysler with over 20 years in the business and I can tell you from a
Warranty standpoint that if the water is not drained at each oil change, and the proper fuel used, it can
void the factory warranty on thatsystem and any related components. Inthe Dealerships it is required
that we report to the factory any systems that we find modified, or if we find that a vehicle has an
issue related to improper or negligent maintenance. This practice is not to be a pain in the customers
backside, but rather to prevent repairs being charged to Chrysler that are not their responsibility.
I personally own an 04 2500 quad cab 4x4 with the 5.9 Cummins, and have followed all the
recommended maintenance and have had absolutely no problems with the injectors. My truck
runs like a dream, gets approximately 17 miles to the gallon around town and 20 highway.
I do know that we have seen several trucks that the maintenance had obviously not been kept up
and we had to deny the warranty repairs. I definetely am not a mechanic or technician, but the
owners manual breaks down what needs to be done and when, following those guidlines will
keep the truck running just fine. There are times when there are issues with any vehicle and as
long as you have done your maintenance and can show the records the factory has no problem
standing behind their vehicles and covering the repairs under the warranty.
Hope this information helps,
While I am at it, I have a question about tires on my truck, I currently have 265/70R/17's and
want to go with a larger tire to fill more of the wheel well. I have made some inquiries at tire shops
and they are saying that a 285/70R/17 would be the largest I could go without having a rubbing
problem. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated, as I would like to replace the tires
before we get into winter--probably have another 5k on these tires, but don't want to let them
get too low.
Thanks for time and advice
Joanne
I am a Warranty Adminstrator for Chrysler with over 20 years in the business and I can tell you from a
Warranty standpoint that if the water is not drained at each oil change, and the proper fuel used, it can
void the factory warranty on thatsystem and any related components. Inthe Dealerships it is required
that we report to the factory any systems that we find modified, or if we find that a vehicle has an
issue related to improper or negligent maintenance. This practice is not to be a pain in the customers
backside, but rather to prevent repairs being charged to Chrysler that are not their responsibility.
I personally own an 04 2500 quad cab 4x4 with the 5.9 Cummins, and have followed all the
recommended maintenance and have had absolutely no problems with the injectors. My truck
runs like a dream, gets approximately 17 miles to the gallon around town and 20 highway.
I do know that we have seen several trucks that the maintenance had obviously not been kept up
and we had to deny the warranty repairs. I definetely am not a mechanic or technician, but the
owners manual breaks down what needs to be done and when, following those guidlines will
keep the truck running just fine. There are times when there are issues with any vehicle and as
long as you have done your maintenance and can show the records the factory has no problem
standing behind their vehicles and covering the repairs under the warranty.
Hope this information helps,
While I am at it, I have a question about tires on my truck, I currently have 265/70R/17's and
want to go with a larger tire to fill more of the wheel well. I have made some inquiries at tire shops
and they are saying that a 285/70R/17 would be the largest I could go without having a rubbing
problem. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated, as I would like to replace the tires
before we get into winter--probably have another 5k on these tires, but don't want to let them
get too low.
Thanks for time and advice
Joanne
As for water in the fuel problem. I change my fuel filter every 10,000 miles and never had a problem. Never seen water in the fuel after I drain it. Not to say the one time I fill up and get a bad batch of fuel. By then it may be to late to realize it. The fuel filter is the only thing I change myself since the dealer wants $90 for a change when yourself can do it for $16. The dealer does the rest of my maintenance w/ the lifetime oil changes ($600) when I bought my truck new. Paid for itself already.
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RE: Void warranty, can anyone substantiate this?
Thanks guys, especially nice to hear from an authority with Dodge, Voyager. I'm still curious as to why so many Dodge CTD's are running through my brother's shop, but am more at ease over unloading mine. I maintain mine meticulously, so, good to go AND good feed back fellas.
Drain the filter at every OIL change, not fill up then. Got it!
ORIGINAL: VOYAGER956
I am a Warranty Adminstrator for Chrysler with over 20 years in the business and I can tell you from a
Warranty standpoint that if the water is not drained at each oil change, and the proper fuel used, it can
void the factory warranty on thatsystem and any related components.
I am a Warranty Adminstrator for Chrysler with over 20 years in the business and I can tell you from a
Warranty standpoint that if the water is not drained at each oil change, and the proper fuel used, it can
void the factory warranty on thatsystem and any related components.
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08-28-2007, 09:55 AM
RE: Void warranty, can anyone substantiate this?
Condensation (water) forms in mostly underground tanks, especially in tanks that go undistrubed for long periods of time.As the tempature during the day increases the tank and fuel withinwarms. At night when the tempature drops, moisture or condensation forms, when enough forms it drops down into the fuel. Best way to avoid condensation/water is to find like Drew mentioned is to find a fuel station whichsees a lot of traffic. In the lower eastern states they experience "mold" issues and the fuel is treated with conditioners to combat mold, due to the high moister content in the air. And in the northern climates we get anti gel componets. Diesel fuel also gets treated for parafin deposits and an anti-static product is injected into diesel production to help eliminate static chargesproduced when liquids flowthrough pipelines.
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08-28-2007, 10:48 AM
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RE: Void warranty, can anyone substantiate this?
ORIGINAL: bajafun
shouldnt have to worry about water in the fuel here in the desert. when we hold 110* months on end, water doesnt stand a chance!!
the dirt and concrete hold a constant temp of about 88* dang warm to the touch 3' down!!
shouldnt have to worry about water in the fuel here in the desert. when we hold 110* months on end, water doesnt stand a chance!!
the dirt and concrete hold a constant temp of about 88* dang warm to the touch 3' down!!