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I am trying to deceide if I want to spend the money for a new Town and Country or keep mine awhile longer. Can anyone with miles tell me what to expect. I have the 3.8 LXI and have maintained it as required by the maint. book. I have also used synthetic oil and changed it and the filter every 6000 miles. What problems can I expect to see in the next 40 to 50,000 miles and what are the costs. |
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Replying to: erof (Jul 25, 2006 11:36 am) |
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Replying to: erof (Jul 25, 2006 11:36 am) The only reason why I can justify buying a new T&C, is if your current vechicle is not meeting all of your family needs and hasn't been very reliable. We have an 01 DCG EX with the same 3.8L engine and trans. with over 78K that we bought used in Sep. 03 with only 37K at that time. Our van has been very reliable with only a few small non maintence issues that were covered under warrenty. I believe your van can easily make it to over 200K if properly maintained. Cars are built a whole lot better today, then in the past, and should very easily make it over 200K. Of course with replacement of worn parts over time and use. 
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Replying to: masterpaul1 (Jul 25, 2006 10:20 pm)  C owners what went out at what mileage and the costs involved. For instance I have heard that around 75000 miles many owners have transmission trouble. So I am interested in any and all problems that have occured in vehicles with mileage greater than mine. 150 k would be okay with me. What do you base your 200k figure on?
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Replying to: erof (Jul 26, 2006 3:38 am) Since we are talking about the 3.8L engine and trans., which by the way are the same, in both the 01 DGC and your 03 T&C. The only differences between your T&C and our DGC is the year, which ours is the first year makeover since 1996 I believe, and T&C has more luxery styling. The mechanics in both are the same as well as parts. So I am interested in any and all problems that have occurred in vehicles with mileage greater than mine. Even though we don't own a 03 T&C, I will tell you what problems we have had as well as regular wear and tear. (Remember that ours is a first year makeover. So some problems will happen and should be expected on all first year models). 1) Both front driver and passenger power window motors and regulators needed to be replaced. (Warranty) 2) Replaced gas cap. Seal went bad and made check engine light come on. (Warranty) 3) Replaced battery after about 4 yrs old. (Non-warranty) 4) Front suspension work on sway bar links, etc. (Warranty) 5) Replaced both outer tire rods (Warranty) 6) Replaced one power steering hose. TCB (No charge) 7) Replaced clamps on power steering cooler. Was leaking. (No charge) 8) Trans. has been flushed once. It's had a filter and fluid change too. 9) Regular oil changes. 10) Every year replace all wipers, cabin and air filter. 11) Replaced rear lift gate latch and had computer software updated. TCB according to receipt. (Warrenty). 12) Had both front and back rotors turned and brake pads replaced. 13) Have replaced one tire after blow out. Soon to replace two other tires that have over 78K on them. *Most of these repairs were done during routine maintence visits. 150 k would be okay with me. What do you base your 200k figure on? I have heard people going well over 150K on the original trans. and motor from earlier makes. Right now, we have the most reliable engine and trans. that Daimlerchrysler makes. Since they redesigned under the hood to allow for more space around the engine and trans., this allows the heat to escape which was one of the problems in premature trans. failure on the earlier model vans. Also, a lot of people were putting in the wrong trans. fluid which resulted in premature trans. failure. Only Daimlerchrysler dealers have the correct fluid for your trans.
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Just replaced the front disk pads on my 2004 T&C 3.3L van. The calipers are retained by two short bolts within a rubber boots. I have been unable to learn the exact torque in foot pounds for these bolts. My last van 1998 called for 35 ft/lbs. Does anyone have a Chrysler manual - I torqued the bolts to 32 but would like to know what the manual calls for. Tnanks for any assistance Frank
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Replying to: fdm2000 (Jul 28, 2006 11:34 am) It seems a low value to me(!?)Do it common sense: Don't overtighten those things, but don't leave them to loose either!!! Willem
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Replying to: willem (Jul 30, 2006 7:00 pm) Frank |
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Replying to: erof (Jul 25, 2006 11:36 am) m
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Replying to: arndt (Aug 01, 2006 11:53 am)
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