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Hi... Will someone please inform whether or not DCX in general, or in this case Dodge in particular, requires a warranty deductible with their coverage? I've read conflicting things lately concerning Daimler/Chrysler warranties and, from what I gather, a deductble is necessary.  I would seriously consider the Caliber for purchase: the R/T AWD version, with ABS/electronic stability control/ and other goodies from the options sheet. Please inform. I'd appreciate it. What's the 4-1-1...?  Many thanx. Happy Holidays! Peace!!<- 
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How to make for attache a gate luggage on the roof of the sxt
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Replying to: bigtsr (Sep 23, 2006 5:55 am) You can't expect a car to have everything perfect, you may sacrifice one thing for another. In the Caliber's case one of those tit for tats is the blind spots for unusual design. If you adjust a little you can still drive this car without having a major safety issue. My previous car was gas mileage for fastness! lol |
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Replying to: aladdinsane (Dec 16, 2006 10:37 pm)
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Replying to: caliberchic (Dec 18, 2006 5:37 pm) Please inform, when U have the time... Looking forward- Happy Holidays to U... Peace!
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Replying to: aladdinsane (Dec 20, 2006 5:40 am) Hope that helps!
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Replying to: caliberchic (Dec 20, 2006 11:22 am)  Many thanx 4 your time. Again, Happy Holidays... Peace!
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I have read various opinions for how to properly break in a new car. Many say take it easy, others say drive it hard, WOT.  I read a page from someone telling about how to break in a motor cycle. He explained that the rings need to seat for optimal compression and thus power. I mentioned this to an ase certified mechanic who formally told me to baby it, and he said the article is correct, BUT it is extremely important to make sure the engine is fully warm before getting on it, but after it is warm use short bursts of WOT. With the CVT-2 telling the engine to redline when you apply some pressure to the gas peddle, I assume most caliber drivers are getting WOT new engine break-ins without realizing it. I also assume Dodge realizes this as well. Any ideas, suggestions, recommendations? What is everyone else doing to bread in their engine?
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Replying to: albert525 (Dec 29, 2006 8:42 am) 6000 rpm is not the redline on mine,it's more like 6500 to 7000. I have only hit 6000 once or twice by hitting the detent at the bottom of gas pedal travel,as far as breakin I drove the car the way I would be driving it everyday somtimes gently other times like I had just stolen it. Now at 6200 kilometers it deliver 26-29mpg city/37-40 mpg(CAN) highway and the pickup from dead stop is better then when new and acceptable for 2.0L/CVT. Your right everyone has an opinion on breakin you pay your money and take your chances.
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Replying to: albert525 (Dec 29, 2006 8:42 am) Every new car that I've owned has had instructions in the Owners Manual on how to best break in the engine. Every set of instructions has been a Little different. |
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