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#46 of 59 2006 Charger R/T (Daytona: 5.7L, 350 HP V-8) by rainysunshine Oct 21, 2008 (10:06 am)
This morning, my lovely Charger stalled while turning into a parking lot at about 5 to 10 miles per hour. I cranked it and it started right away. I drove to the dealership and it did not stall again. The dealerships' service department thinks I need a tune-up and an intake & throttle body cleaning. I would rather not spend the $$$ right now... I asked around and some people say it sounds like bad gas, so my next plan is to replace the air filter, then add fuel injection cleaner with a tank of premium gas. Does anyone have any other suggestions???? 2006 Charger R/T (Daytona: 5.7L, 350 HP V-8) with 43,000 miles so far. Replies to this message: discgolfer99 (Oct 24, 2008 3:12 pm) rainysunshine (Oct 30, 2008 9:49 am) discgolfer99 (Nov 14, 2008 3:57 pm)
#47 of 59 Re: 2006 Charger R/T (Daytona: 5.7L, 350 HP V-8) [rainysunshine] by discgolfer99 Oct 24, 2008 (3:12 pm)
Replying to: rainysunshine (Oct 21, 2008 10:06 am) Rainysunshine, FWIW, I have a 2006 SXT (3.5L HO, 250HP V-6). I experienced that same thing, twice. The first time was about 2 years ago, I pulled out of a gas station, after just filling up, went about 200 feet and then turned into another driveway, and the car stalled. It started right back up and all was well after that. I did attribute it to the gas at that time. The next time was about 3 or 4 months later (i forget the circumstances, but it was NOT just after getting gas). Anyway, I told myself that if it happened again, it was going into the dealer (still in warranty). It never did happen again. Now have 44,000 miles. STILL LOVING THIS CAR!! Replies to this message: rainysunshine (Oct 30, 2008 9:49 am) discgolfer99 (Nov 14, 2008 3:57 pm)
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#49 of 59 Re: 2006 Charger R/T (Daytona: 5.7L, 350 HP V-8) [discgolfer99] by rainysunshine Oct 30, 2008 (9:49 am)
Replying to: discgolfer99 (Oct 24, 2008 3:12 pm) Update on stalling Charger.... I changed the air filter, put premium gas and fuel injection cleaner and she's running smoothly again. During my investigation, I found out that my friend who has a 2006 Jeep Liberty had the same issue and was fooled into spending $300 by the same dealership... in the end and after she had taken her Jeep up there 5 times in 2 weeks, it ended up being bad gas... They tried the same gig with me, but I decided to research it instead of just taking their money hungry advise from the beginning.... I am soooooo glad I decided to join the forums and investigate myself and I STILL LOVE MY CHARGER! Replies to this message: discgolfer99 (Nov 14, 2008 3:57 pm)
#51 of 59 Re: 2006 Charger R/T (Daytona: 5.7L, 350 HP V-8) [rainysunshine] by discgolfer99 Nov 14, 2008 (3:57 pm)
Replying to: rainysunshine (Oct 30, 2008 9:49 am) That is good news, rainysunshine...   There has not been another car to come out since April 05' that I would consider buying over my Charger. Best looking sedan on the market, hands down !!   By the way, check out these pics of the Navigation system I installed into my dash. It is a Garmin Nuvi 660, and fit in quite nicely...   http://www.carspace.com/discgolfer99
#52 of 59 30000 mile maintenance on 2006 Charger RT by lifeisgood2 Jan 21, 2009 (6:14 pm)
I understand i need to replace the spark plugs, but is there anything that i should be concern about before doing this? is there a recommended brand/make of spark plugs? is there anything else i should know before starting this task? Replies to this message: autotech20 (May 19, 2009 7:25 am)
#53 of 59 THERMOSTAT by dbo1 Feb 11, 2009 (1:55 pm)
I TOOK MY 06 CHARGE 3.5 INTO MY LOCAL DODGE. THEY ADVISED ME THAT MY THERMOSTAT WAS BAD. THEY REPLACED IT FOR $350. THIS WAS MARCH OF 07. SINCE THEN MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS CAME ON 4 DIFFERENT TIMES. ON THE 4TH TIME THEY ADVISED ME THAT BECUZ I HAVE SIZE 22 INCH TIRES IS WHY MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. I HAVE ASKED SEVERAL DIFFERENT PEOPLE INCLUDED ANOTHER CHRYSLER SERVICE TECH AND NO ONE CAN UNDERSTAND THERE REASONING. CAN ANYONE GIVE ME SOME ADVISE? THANKS!
#54 of 59 by Lunagirl Feb 17, 2009 (12:10 pm)
I have an 06 Charger and I've had different people say the Charger can't handle the 22s. I have had 22s on it for two years. I did take them off for a very long road trip in snow. The economy will predict when I can get some new tires. Of course there is a different feel but it seems to me its easier for the mechanic to to say "oh its the big tires" than to find out whats really wrong. I too have experienced the car stalling, it did start up right away though. The only other probelm is its a summer car. When the temp drops below 32 it won't go in reverse until the engine warms up. I got screwed on this deal because the gear shift had broken before when it was jerked and then glued. I had to replace the whole thing. But it is funny when people think I'm a state trooper while on the highway or they are waving at me. I love driving it.
#55 of 59 Re: 30000 mile maintenance on 2006 Charger RT [lifeisgood2] by autotech20 May 19, 2009 (7:25 am)
Replying to: lifeisgood2 (Jan 21, 2009 6:14 pm) The spark plugs that came factory on this car should have never been installed in this engine. The factory plugs are copper tip rather than iridium or platinum tip that is normally used in high voltage ignition systems. I would suggest using the double platinum (champion #7570), as to replacing the plug wires and coil boots, you might get by without having to do so. I would at least use dielectric grease on the plug ends of the boots and wires. This upgrade should get more mileage before your next tune-up also.

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