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Chrysler Pacifica Oil Problems

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#1 of 106 Oil Problems by dcgnlmg Apr 09, 2007 (11:00 am)
We bought a 2005 Pacifica Touring Edition in December 2006. We noticed that the oil had to be consantly refilled. I took it to one dealership and they told me that it is natural for cars to burn oil. Then we took it to a different dealership and they did an oil consumption test. After 800 miles the oil went from the max line to the min. line. Talk about BAD! I took the car back this morning and just got called for them to tell me they don't know what is wrong with the car. They called Chrysler and they are closed for the day! UGH... Has anyone else had this problem? It is not normal for a car to burn oil like this. There are no leaks, the spark plugs don't have oil on them and there is no visible smoke coming from the tailpipe. Can anyone give any suggestions? Replies to this message: qbrozen (Apr 09, 2007 5:20 pm) gjwires (Apr 14, 2007 2:19 pm) dcgnlmg (Apr 14, 2007 7:58 pm) afauser (Apr 15, 2007 8:21 am) and 9 more... qbrozen (Apr 16, 2007 5:20 am) 04pac (Jan 07, 2009 5:24 pm)
#2 of 106 Re: Oil Problems [dcgnlmg] by qbrozen Apr 09, 2007 (5:20 pm)
Replying to: dcgnlmg (Apr 09, 2007 11:00 am) it sometimes happens. My mom had the same problem with her Trooper. Did the oil consumption test a few times and finally got isuzu to replace the engine.
#3 of 106 Re: Oil Problems [dcgnlmg] by gjwires Apr 14, 2007 (2:19 pm)
Replying to: dcgnlmg (Apr 09, 2007 11:00 am) I have the same problem with my 2005 Pacifica Touring Edition purchased in January 2006. My dealer said the same thing. What did Chrystler say? Replies to this message: dcgnlmg (Apr 14, 2007 7:58 pm) afauser (Apr 15, 2007 8:21 am) dcgnlmg (Apr 15, 2007 4:20 pm) carcode (Apr 17, 2007 2:29 pm) and 7 more... qbrozen (Apr 16, 2007 5:20 am)
#4 of 106 Re: Oil Problems [gjwires] by dcgnlmg Apr 14, 2007 (7:58 pm)
Replying to: gjwires (Apr 14, 2007 2:19 pm) Thanks for the post. My car is still at the dealership. I called again today for an update and they have not started work on it yet. They got the car last Monday. When the tech first called Chrysler the first person told him that oil burning was normal. The tech guy actually disagreed with him. They called a few more times and got ahold of someone else who said something about injectors, but not fuel related, it's something in the engine and there have been a few documented cases reported. When I talked to them today, my service rep. said that the tech did not feel right with Chryslers opinion on the problem. I don't know if I am getting jerked around or not. Luckily I bought the extended warranty because I am at 41K. It took a few trips to the dealership to get someone to actually take a look at the problem and take is seriously, but I didn't let up. Have you pursued it? If so, what have you been told? Replies to this message: afauser (Apr 15, 2007 8:21 am) dcgnlmg (Apr 15, 2007 4:20 pm) carcode (Apr 17, 2007 2:29 pm) qbrozen (Apr 17, 2007 4:53 pm) dcgnlmg (Apr 17, 2007 6:13 pm) and 5 more... qbrozen (Apr 16, 2007 5:20 am)
#5 of 106 Re: Oil Problems [dcgnlmg] by afauser Apr 15, 2007 (8:21 am)
Replying to: dcgnlmg (Apr 14, 2007 7:58 pm) I have a 2005 limited with the same problem that I just recently noticed in the last 6 months. Unfortunately I'm overseas with it and don't have a dealership in the area. If they figure out the problem please post their findings. Hopefully its not an engine replacement as stated in earlier replies. Thanks! Replies to this message: dcgnlmg (Apr 15, 2007 4:20 pm) carcode (Apr 17, 2007 2:29 pm) qbrozen (Apr 17, 2007 4:53 pm) dcgnlmg (Apr 17, 2007 6:13 pm) dcgnlmg (Apr 18, 2007 11:24 am) and 4 more...
#6 of 106 Re: Oil Problems [afauser] by dcgnlmg Apr 15, 2007 (4:20 pm)
Replying to: afauser (Apr 15, 2007 8:21 am) I am sorry to hear that! I will put up a post as soon I find out what is wrong with my car.
#7 of 106 Re: Oil Problems [dcgnlmg] by qbrozen Apr 16, 2007 (5:20 am)
Replying to: dcgnlmg (Apr 14, 2007 7:58 pm) Luckily I bought the extended warranty because I am at 41K. The '05s came with a 70k mile powertrain warranty. So you would have been covered regardless.
#8 of 106 Re: Oil Problems [afauser] by carcode Apr 17, 2007 (2:29 pm)
Replying to: afauser (Apr 15, 2007 8:21 am) I have an oil problem with a 2005 Pacifica as well. I burned over 2 quarts in 4000 miles and the dealer said it was OK. I am about to take it back in and it's continuing to burn at that rate. Interested to see any additional comments. Replies to this message: qbrozen (Apr 17, 2007 4:53 pm) dcgnlmg (Apr 17, 2007 6:13 pm) dcgnlmg (Apr 18, 2007 11:24 am) dcgnlmg (May 21, 2007 8:04 pm) and 3 more...
#9 of 106 Re: Oil Problems [carcode] by qbrozen Apr 17, 2007 (4:53 pm)
Replying to: carcode (Apr 17, 2007 2:29 pm) 1 quart every 2k miles is DEFINITELY not OK!
#10 of 106 Re: Oil Problems [carcode] by dcgnlmg Apr 17, 2007 (6:13 pm)
Replying to: carcode (Apr 17, 2007 2:29 pm) One dealership told me that 1 qt. every 1000 miles was acceptable. I disagree. I took the car to an actual Chrysler dealership and they finally told me that 1 qt. in 800 miles (5 qt. every 4000 Miles) was not okay, which is what my car is burning. When they called Chrysler last week, the first person they talked to said that was okay. Thankfully the dealership disagreed and kept calling until someone answered that had half a clue. My engine is torn apart and the mech. is still going part by part trying to find a problem. The problem is, he is not seeing any reason for the oil consumption. UGH. I will post when I know more, but you find anything out, please let me know because the guys here are stumped. Replies to this message: dcgnlmg (Apr 18, 2007 11:24 am) dcgnlmg (May 21, 2007 8:04 pm) joegto69 (Jun 18, 2007 2:09 pm) and 1 more... chetj (Apr 17, 2009 4:43 pm)

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