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Thanks for the input on your DD. I suspected that would be a good choice for both towing, and somewhat better mpg than the 5.9 V-8 and 3.92 rear end gears. I think that is what I will end up going with, if I can find one here in Oregon. I searched 3 dealers over last weekend and not 1 to be found in over 50 DD's on their lots. A lot of 5.9's & 3.92. Most 4.7's have 3.55 gears, and SLT Plus and all the gooey options. I just want a plain Jane SLT, no leather, big tires, and wife and son want the rear air, Oh Well! |
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| The A/C on my 2000 SLT+, 5.9L, rear air option seems a little weak. Last week was the first time I really needed it. The outside temp was in the mid 90's and the A/C really didn't get very cold. I called the service tech when I got home. He said to measure the center air vent temperature with the fan and control on high. I should read "in the 40's" according to him. I used two thermometers-one said 51 degrees the other said 49. I had the rear A/C fan off at the time. I ran the engine at 1500 RPM for several minutes until the reading leveled out. That temperature seems high even for the newer (R134 ?) freon. I know this has been discussed before but wondered if anyone else has measured theirs. I read somewhere there was an A/C mod for the '99 but the 2000 had it from the factory. | |
| When I did the A/C test above the outside air was in the 70's. | |
| I picked up my new 4.7l SLT today. Drove it about 50 miles or so, (already had 250 miles on it) when I noticed that the check engine light was on. I called the dealership and they said not to worry, probably something minor like a sensor that needed re-calibration or something. Sure enough after driving for a while the light went off. Has anyone else experienced this and if so what was the remedy? | |
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Just a few comments, My brother in Law recently had one of his dodge vehicles in for service and they gave him a brand new Durango as a loaner, just 8 miles on the ODO. I like the styling, its roomy I'm 5 10 and fit in every seat, nice sound system, and lots of amenity's Power great power I was concerned however when I took a peek under the hood and found Oil dark dirty oil seeping from around the valvehead cover-nuts. Is there any issue of this with other durango's ? |
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Has anyone had an after-market retractable sunroof installed on their Durango or has anyone done any research ? If so, Can the information be shared to direct me Where to look ? Any help is appreciated ! |
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Dodge is advertising a $1500.00 rebate on durangos with 5.9 and 4x2. Question is, dose this apply to 4x4 also or only 4x2 I called dodge and they said its a regional rebate and they have no info other than the std. $1000 rebate |
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Erie Insurance lists the safest cars in its experience. Their criteria are listed at http://www.erie-insurance.com/carguide/2000cars2.html#Eight tough standards and include good records for death, injury, repair, and safety features as well as laboratory test results. Durango is shown on their "preferred" list at: http://www.erie-insurance.com/carguide/2000cars.html#Mid-range sport utility vehicles This information may be useful to those concerned about Durango's safety based only on laboratory crash test results. |
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| Just bought a new Durango with 4.7. It felt stronger than the 5.9 I drove plus hopefully will be better on gas. Both vehicles had the 3.92 rear gear. Has any one else made a comparison? | |
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fredly, You didn't mention what engine was in the Durango you looked at, but I have the 5.9 and replaced my valve covers with Mopar performance aluminum covers. When I did, I noticed that the stock gaskets are very good quality with reinforced rubber, and are not prone to leaking. Sounds like it might be a quality control lapse and someone forgot to torque them down properly. others, For info on A/C, sunroofs, etc., you might want to try the Durango Owners Forum. There is a good FAQ page on all things Durango, and lots of owners to query: http://www.durangoclub.com/ceilidh/ceilidh.html |
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