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Maintenance Questions - 9/14/2007 9:17:34 PM    pebcak2000 Posts: 87 Joined: 7/24/2007 Status: offline I was and still planning on following maintenance schedula "A" in the owener's manual.  However I noticed on my dealerhip's service department website (I do most of my own maintenance and use a non dealer mechanic for the rest) the services suggested from the dealer include the following: 1.  Throttle Chamber Service - I have an idea what this is but do not see anything in the manual even close to this.  I know on carb and throttle body systems you take the can of carb cleaner and and clean eveything up.  The dealer was charging a hefty fee for this service. 2.  Automatic Transmission flush at 30,000 miles  - The owner's manul states that this should be done at 120,000 miles.....this seems like a loooong time to me.  Also, what is involved in flushing the tranny?  Is this something that I can do myself? 3.  Brake fluid flush - Again, this is something not mentioned in the owner's manual.  When if ever should the brake fluid be flushed? Other maintenance questions I have: 1.  Air Conditioning Filter - I am assuming this  is the HEPPA filter for the cabin area.  Where can one find an aftermarket filter and how much are they? 2.  Fuel Filter - when should they be replaced? 3.  Fuel Injectors - when should they be replaced or cleaned.  If clean, how often and how? 4.  Power Steering Flush - is this really needed and if yes, how often? I think this all for now anyways :) Thanks < Message edited by pebcak2000 -- 9/14/2007 11:55:29 PM > Post #: 1

RE: Maintenance Questions - 9/15/2007 6:07:48 AM    MangoInTX Pat & Amandas Wedding Fund Contributor Posts: 2727 Joined: 4/10/2006 Status: offline 1. Not sure beyond a general cleaning. 2. Dealer service since we don't have a dip stick <= rip off 3. Not sure. Other 1. Cabin filter - See this thread:  http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_664633/tm.htm 2. Hopefully never, I hear it's on top of the tank which is difficult to drop. 3. Not sure. 4. Not sure. Hopefully someone can fill in the blanks. (in reply to pebcak2000) Post #: 2

RE: Maintenance Questions - 9/15/2007 7:45:25 AM    MangoInTX Pat & Amandas Wedding Fund Contributor Posts: 2727 Joined: 4/10/2006 Status: offline I found a detailed maintenance schedule in the service manual but can't get it to my web site.  As soon as I can upload it I will post it up. (in reply to MangoInTX) Post #: 3

RE: Maintenance Questions - 9/15/2007 5:29:30 PM    pebcak2000 Posts: 87 Joined: 7/24/2007 Status: offline Thanks for the info.  Just want to make sure our babies (my charger and wifes magnum) are taken care of :) (in reply to MangoInTX) Post #: 4

RE: Maintenance Questions - 9/15/2007 9:00:37 PM    SrtHemi Posts: 262 Joined: 7/16/2007 Status: offline Ive wondered about this one: " 2. Dealer service since we don't have a dip stick <= rip off" There is no way to get around that? I mean lord forbid if it ever leaks and you need to add any? _____________________________ Pics of our pride and joy's are in my photo album. Thanks for looking!! -2007 Charger~2.7L -2005 Ram Daytona #06014 (in reply to pebcak2000) Post #: 5

RE: Maintenance Questions - 9/18/2007 7:20:49 AM    mnboy   Posts: 714 Joined: 1/27/2006 Status: offline My suggestion is this:  When it leaks, worry about it then...  MN (in reply to SrtHemi) Post #: 6

RE: Maintenance Questions - 9/29/2007 6:18:17 AM    MangoInTX Pat & Amandas Wedding Fund Contributor Posts: 2727 Joined: 4/10/2006 Status: offline Finally got it uploaded. http://home.tx.rr.com/rgd/MaintenanceSchedule.pdf (in reply to mnboy) Post #: 7

RE: Maintenance Questions - 9/29/2007 5:42:06 PM    pebcak2000 Posts: 87 Joined: 7/24/2007 Status: offline Thanks for the upload....that looks like the same schedule in my owners manual.  here is the rough schedule I adopted for my Charger & the Wife's Magnum: Interval Maintenance   Oil Change - Mobil 1 Synthetic 7 qts 3000 miles Oil Filter Change - K&N HP2004 3000 miles Rotate Tires 6000 miles Replace air conditioning filter - NAPA Part #4909 12000 miles Inspect Brakes / Rotors 12000 miles Replace the air cleaner filter 15000 miles Replace Fuel Filter 20000 miles Flush Engine Coolant 30000 Miles Fuel Injection / Throttle Body Service 30000 Miles Flush Transmission 30000 miles Power Steering Flush 30000 miles Check / Replace PCV Vavle 30000 miles Replace Spark Plugs - Champion Platinum 3570 30000 Miles Ignition System Innspection 30000 Miles Rear Axle Fluid Change 48000 Miles Wheel Bearing Serice 60000 Miles Did I miss anything? < Message edited by pebcak2000 -- 9/29/2007 5:45:05 PM > (in reply to MangoInTX) Post #: 8

RE: Maintenance Questions - 9/29/2007 7:05:08 PM    edge56   Posts: 12 Joined: 9/23/2007 Status: offline How do you know if your car is supposed to be equipped with the AC filter under the hood?  I have the Daytona Charger R/T and there is nothing in the compartment under the hood (in reply to pebcak2000) Post #: 9

RE: Maintenance Questions - 9/30/2007 8:44:01 AM    MangoInTX Pat & Amandas Wedding Fund Contributor Posts: 2727 Joined: 4/10/2006 Status: offline I'm not sure which  pkg had them and which did not but you did the right thing and just checked to see. (in reply to edge56) Post #: 10

RE: Maintenance Questions - 9/30/2007 8:53:31 AM    MangoInTX Pat & Amandas Wedding Fund Contributor Posts: 2727 Joined: 4/10/2006 Status: offline I hadn't checked but it is probably a copy of what's in the owners manual. (in reply to pebcak2000) Post #: 11

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