I searched for info here but found only one person asking if these things were involved in a call back. Should have been from what a local mechanic told me. I noticed the passenger side (rubber?) mount is about half gone. The car is in good shape other other than that but I would suspect the cost...

The right front window on my 1998 Stratus no longer works. Is there a way to apply power directly to the motor to determine if it still works? Would a battery charger provide enough current to run the motor, or would I need an automobile battery to connect to the motor? Also, if it is a problem...

I live in England and we have the Gallon. I imported a US Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 2007, www.wheelchairdriver.com and its fuel computer is wrong! It thinks a gallon is about 3.something litres! Instead of 4.54 litres. Thats a US gallon of course! Our original Gallon is bigger. So... Since the...

Hi, Is there a resident expert on the wing cars, specifically the Superbird? I recently had a coworker claim that all Superbirds were painted Petty blue. I know this isn't correct and would like to find a source for a listing of Superbird factory colors. Thanks, Ken

I need to buy a battery to temporarily start and move a car so I might as well buy one that will fit my 300m. The battery that is currently in my '00 300m is the original battery (8 years old now) and although it seems fine now, it may not last through the winter. Anyways, I plan to hit a few...

Seems like a shock problem. There is a "clunking" sound in the frond end coming from the wheel area. It is noticeable on small bumps in the road and usually less on bigger bumps. I assume the shocks need to be replaced but it seems awfully early in it's life. I had an older T&C that seemed...

I understand that Dexron transmission fluid is not to be used in Chrysler front-wheel drive transmissions, and that the correct fluid to use is ATF+4. I¹ve also heard that wear and damage can result from using the wrong fluid. My ¹98 Town & Country transmission was recently overhauled by a...

Have a 1998 Grand Cherokee, with about 158,000 on it - practically still new. I replaced the radiator, top and bottom hose, water pump, thermostat and all gaskets - all new parts. Everything worked fine for about 8 months. Last couple weeks, starting running a bit hot, no fluid loss, no...

Handling a Downturn the Toyota Way http://images.businessweek.com/ss/08/10/1020_toyota/index.htm -- Civis Romanus Sum

Mine is the same 2003 T&C with a side van door that will not automatically open if left in the cold overnight. After the door or inside reach above 60F, no problems to be found. This, I assume, is something that will actually get worse over time, as opposed to better. Aside from locating a...

My 2002 Grand Cherokee needs new tires and a mechanic recommended I could save some money by using my spare and buying three new matching tires. The load index on my old tires is 104S and I noticed all of the new ones are 106S. Is there a problem mixing load indexes? My current tires are...

I have 150k miles on my '99 Concorde with 2.7L engine. Fuel mileage has been a pretty steady 25 to 28 mpg year round on my 80 mile daily commute, and driveability is good. I always use mid-grade (89 octane) name-brand fuel. I have never replaced my O2 sensors. Is O2 sensor longevity helped by...

My T&C 2003 van makes noise when I brake. I replaced the 2 rotors in the front. I am sure the noise is from the rear. I need to replace the rotor, or at least take it out, and find out what's going on inside it. I take all the wheel, caliper, brake pads, but the rotor just does not come out. ...

Can anyone recomend a replacement widshield wiper blade?? I put Anco on my PT and my wife's Alero. Within a couple of weeks they were making a terrible noise when wiping the windshield unless it was raining very hard. Hit the squirters, one silent pass and then the loud noise. It was caused by the...

Something for nothing: Part II By Thomas Sowell Published March 3, 2006 Government is not the only institution that promises something for nothing. The decline of General Motors is just one consequence of the idea labor unions can get their members something for nothing. Workers themselves...

I just got an email from Dodge about the new Caliber SRT4 and the Nitro. Man, what a couple of butt ugly vehicles! The rear view of the Caliber is especially ugly and the Nitro looks ugly from every angle. What is Chrysler thinking? At least the engine should be decent in the Caliber as I...

Chyrsler To Build Overseas and Toyota Builds In America - DCX Not American, Toyota Is Chrysler looks at building cars abroad http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060505/AUTO01/605050386/1148 DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group is in talks with other automakers about contracting out...

Hello All: The local Mom and Pop transmission shop that I used for years has changed hands, and I am not comfortable with the new owners (I think they might have sabotaged my wife's Impala on my last visit, but I'll spare you the details). Anyhow, I have been calling around town, and I cannot...

In the last few weeks, I've noticed Chrysler ads on TV, where the voiceover states "If you're dissatisfied with your new Chrysler, SIMPLY return it to the dealer within 30 days". While the graphic is on the screen (a full 2 1/2 seconds by my reckoning) there's a fine print paragraph which states...

I have a '95 Stratus with 186,000 miles and a very tired 2.0L coupled to a 5-speed. Anyone know how much of a hassel it would be to put a 2.4L in its place while keeping the 5-speed? This combo wasn't offered when I bought the car back in '95, but sure would be a lot more fun than the 2.0. I'm...