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#5 of 23 from Allpar.com by smithed Oct 09, 2007 (7:07 am)
This passage comes from a box in the Allpar.com site about the 2.7 liter V6:   "The 2.7 liter engine had a tendency to generate sludge which caused engine failure. Similar problems have been appearing on Toyota and Volkswagen engines. We were told that, shortly after the first reported cases, Chrysler isolated the problem to the crankcase ventilation system; hydrocarbons were entering the oil and breaking down the additives. This problem has been solved (around 2002-2004), and the number of engine failures appears to be small. However, if you have an engine that might have this problem, frequent (4,000 mile) oil changes, vigilance, and crankcase ventilation system maintenance (or replacement with newer parts?) may be an answer."   So, as with most engines, maintenance is the key to longevity.
#6 of 23 Crankcase ventillation... by andre1969 Oct 09, 2007 (8:20 am)
would that be the pcv valve that mainly controls that? I forget what the service interval is for the pcv valve, but I always changed mine roughly every 15,000 miles. I'd do it at the same time that I changed the air filter. Replies to this message: smithed (Oct 11, 2007 6:54 am)
#7 of 23 Re: Crankcase ventillation... [andre1969] by smithed Oct 11, 2007 (6:54 am)
Replying to: andre1969 (Oct 09, 2007 8:20 am) Yes, I think they meant the PCV. Sounds like your engine should be like a new one.   Ed
#8 of 23 Faulty charging system by softbaljack Oct 11, 2007 (2:52 pm)
2000 Intrepid ES, 3.2 liter V-6, 47K miles Door/and or dome lights go on at night when car is parked. Sentry system is off and there is still a drain on battery. Car is only driven 2 or 3 times a week and sits for 3 days at a time without being started. Florida temps are in 90's...could heat effect the battery? Battery has been replaced within the last year. Alternator checked out fine. Anyone had problems with recharging system, any clues to what my problem could be? Replies to this message: smithed (Oct 12, 2007 11:58 am)
#9 of 23 Re: Faulty charging system [softbaljack] by smithed Oct 12, 2007 (11:58 am)
Replying to: softbaljack (Oct 11, 2007 2:52 pm) It must be the battery if the alternator is putting out 12.5 to 14 volts. Just because a battery is less than a year old, doesn't mean it doesn't have a bad cell. Heat can affect batteries, as can cold. I live in SC, where it is just as hot and the original battery in my 1999 ES lasted 7+ years. If the 2 to 3 times per week drives are short, you may not have enough time to fully charge the battery. Take a long drive to charge things up and see what happens before you go to the trouble of changing the battery. They are in a bad place in our cars.
#10 of 23 engine noise 2.7 Ltr intrepid by stanman818 Jan 29, 2008 (6:09 pm)
Have a 2000 intrepid with a tapping noise on drivers side of engine near oil cap ,any ideas
#11 of 23 2001 Dodge Intrepid w/ high miles by neko1 Apr 27, 2008 (7:22 am)
#12 of 23 2001 Dodge Intrepid w/ high miles by neko1 Apr 27, 2008 (7:26 am)
I just recently purchased a 2001 Dodge Intrepid Se w/ 225k on it, the car had only 1 owner and that was a company, the maintainance on it seems to be very up to par, the body,engine,tranny all seem to be smooth, i just wander what i should be looking for as far as issues?
#13 of 23 Recently purchased a 1996 Intrepid by lorib43 Apr 29, 2008 (2:28 pm)
We have our vehicle for at least about two to three months. I know it is a used vehicle but we are having problems with it starting up. The Rack and Pinion went out last month and at least about three weeks later the car is not starting up. Is there a recall on the vehicle in the past that we don't know about? Replies to this message: yellowvette (Jun 07, 2008 12:57 am)
#14 of 23 disposable by smithed May 09, 2008 (7:54 am)
All cars are disposable! It all depends on how much money one is willing to spend to keep it maintained in running order.

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