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  1. Tranny Fluid Drain

    in Engine & Transmission

    Posted

    from the owner's manual

    100000 Km

    60000 Miles

    60 Months Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.

    Rotate tires.

    Replace the engine air cleaner filter.

    Replace the spark plugs (2.4L Engine).

    Inspect the brake linings, and replace if necessary.

    Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped).

    Change Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) fluid.

    Change Power Transfer Case (PTU) fluid.

    Change the automatic transmission fluid and external filter.

    Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.

    Thank FleshWound.

    Anyone know the location of the external filter. Would be very cool if it's a spin on, like an oil filter.

  2. Tranny Fluid Drain

    in Engine & Transmission

    Posted

    It is my understanding that it is a sealed trans. If it is a 2009, don't mess with it because it might void your lifetime warrenty.

    It's a 2010 but by sealed, do you mean no pan either? No filter to replace?

    I know that there are completely sealed transmissions out there, my Jetta had a sealed lifetime unit,

    which was the most ridiculous this I have ever seen. The second the warranty ran out the transmission failed.

    I hope the dodge 4 speed is not like that, unless dodge found a way to defy the laws of physics.

    thanks again,

  6. Dodge Journey Brake Problems

    in Brake, Chassis & Suspension

    Posted

    I agree with email4walker.

    The second I noticed vibration (around 8000km) I went out and purchased high grade rotors and did the swap.

    Didn't even bother with the dealer knowing they would just swap out with the same garbage rotors. Not worth the time.

    Any of the online stores carry rotors for the Journey, $40-$60 for good quality. Pads even less.

    It takes about 15 minutes per side to do the work. Remember, every time you get warranty work done, the dealer get paid by

    Chrysler, in this case they're getting paid to put faulty parts on your car.

    my 2 cents

  8. What Jobs do you all do ?

    in Lounge

    Posted

    39 yrs old male, married, 2 year old daughter, 1 more on the way...

    Have been working at a university in North Vancouver BC Canada as a network administrator for the last 13 years...

    2010 DJ SE Canada Value Package 5 seat. Pretty good, cheap ($), transportation.

  13. Fuel Milage

    in Fuel Mileage

    Posted

    2010 Journey SE 2.4l getting 22mpg around town and 30-34mpg on the highway. I purchased an Autometer Ecometer guage that plugs into my

    obd2 port and gives me instant mpg, average mpg (car did not come with the information display). The car only has 6000km on the odo, so mpg should only get better. I do have to say that i'm a very easy driver and usually stick to the speed limit.

    Very happy with the vehicle so far.. no problems...I did however change out the front rotors as I did notice a vibration starting to develop...

    So for all those who wondered about the rotor issues still haunting the 2010s, yes it's still an issue. FYI, i put on Raybestos professional grade

    rotors, about $50 each from rockauto. The weight difference between the originals and the Raybestos is quite significant.

  15. ECO Mode

    in Audio, Infotainment Navigation, MyGig, UConnect, etc.

    Posted

    I just checked. Once I put it into ECO mode, it stays there, even after turning the engine off and restarting.

    I'm not sure if you have the same system as I do, but on mine, "ECO" is displayed in place of the trip odometer reading under the tachometer. You have to repeatedly push the right button under the speedometer to cycle through the two trip odometers, the regular odometer and eventually, the "ECO" mode.

    thanks for the time dp360,

    that was my understanding as well but for some reason it won't display ECO with the engine on...maybe it has to be enabled as part of Freight/PDI and

    they forgot...considering my tire pressure at day of pickup was 45psi in each tire

    I will check with service next time the car is in

  16. ECO Mode

    in Audio, Infotainment Navigation, MyGig, UConnect, etc.

    Posted

    From owners manual:

    ECO / ECO-on (Fuel Saver Indicator) — If Equipped

    The ECO-on indicator will illuminate when you are

    driving in a fuel efficient manner and can be used to

    modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy.

    The ECO display will toggle between ECO and ECO-on

    depending on driving habits and vehicle usage. Press the

    Odometer / Trip Odometer / ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator)

    button to change the display from odometer to either of

    the two trip odometer settings or the “ECO” display.

    When i turn the key to the on position (engine not on), i can switch to the ECO mode in the display..

    However... when I turn the engine on, the option is no longer there

    Anyone figure out how to turn this on ?

    Another issue... the express window down feature (press and hold second click (unlock) on remote to open front windows).

    Is this a standard feature on all models... I have the SE Canada Value Package and can't seem to get this to work.

    thanks

  17. High tire pressure

    in Brake, Chassis & Suspension

    Posted

    I was checking the tire pressure in my truck and went over the the Journey to check the tires since I had the hose out.

    My front (driver's side) tire was close to 50 psi.

    There are a ton of threads on tire pressure and in my case the door sticker specifies 34 psi (max on the tire I believe is 44 psi).

    I dropped the pressure on this tire to 40 psi. I checked all the other tires and they were all around 40 psi (so I topped/vented them to all match the 40 psi).

    I may go back and lower all of them to 34 psi in the future.

    What are others seeing?

    After getting my new purchase, 2010 Journey SE, home I decided to check the tire pressure...

    All 4 tires were at 45PSI, the door sticker states 32PSI.

    Nice to see that my Freight/PDI (Pre Delivery Inspection) which cost $1200 is being put to good use... lazy, lazy, lazy.. dealer didn't even bother to check tire pressure.

    I tend to run a bit over what is stated since 90% of my driving is highway. (35-38PSI)

  18. Rear Cargo Cover

    in Interior

    Posted

    do you have the 5 or 7 seat, as in the UK 7 seaters do not have attachemnt points for a cover and so 7 seaters do not get it listed as an option, where as (from what i've been told, 5 seat options HAVE the fixing points , so is an option....

    I have the 5 seater with the attachment points in place... I called the parts department and they

    have verified that the cargo cover is not an accessory but a replacement part... only $400cdn...lol.

  20. Hard downshift in the morning

    in Engine & Transmission

    Posted

    The last couple of days the car has developed a hard downshift. This only happens 1 time in the morning when i pull out of my garage. It upshifts fine to 3rd or 4th but at the first red light when coasting to a stop there is a very

    noticeable, hard, downshift at about 20-30km/h. I assume it's downshifting to 2nd? The car is brand new with just under 500km on the odo.

    Any thoughts? Should I be worried or do you think I should give it a bit of time. Since it's so new maybe the

    computer is still learning driving patterns.

    PS. It's a 2010 2.4L with the 4 speed auto. Transmission fluid is right on the money.

    thanks

    poz

  21. Rear Cargo Cover

    in Interior

    Posted

    Does anyone have one of the sliding rear cargo covers they wish to part with. My Journey did not come with one and I can't seem to find one anywhere online. It's not even listed as a Mopar accessory, which is odd.

    thanks

    poz

  22. Hello From RSA

    in Welcome!

    Posted

    Welcome Wayne,

    I just got back from SA 3 weeks ago... spend a little time in Margate, Cape Town and Honeydew (west of Joberg). Did a side trip to Ai Ais in South West, way too hot, 48 in the shade, lasted 2 days. The whole time I was there I did not see one Journey on the road. Nice to see you getting the ball rolling.

    poz

  23. 4 cyl Journey experience

    in Articles, News & Reviews

    Posted

    I agree with Sam. I have the 2.4L and it does the job, just, for me and 2 passangers (daughter, wife)

    I would not buy the vehicle with the 4 cyl. if you are planning on seating 7 passangers or do a lot

    of mountain driving, you will regret it. Fuel consumption is pretty much bang on to the Energuide figures,

    11-13L / 100km city and 8L / 100km highway.

    I did drive the V6 and there is a big difference, it definitely has grunt, but you will pay for it in fuel, especially

    in the city. 15 - 18L /100km i'm guessing.

    poz

  24. Hello from Vancouver

    in Welcome!

    Posted

    Welcome to the forum Poz, I myself is going to test drive the 2.4 with the Canada value packge. My only concern is if the engine is powerfull enough.

    Another thing maybe we can compare prices. I will let you know my details later

    I think the list price was $19995 with $500 loyalty bonus (traded in a 07 Caliber) and $750 consumer cash.

    $18,745 got an extra $500 knocked off - $18,245 + freight/pdi +tax

    so just over $22000 (never pay the document fee or any other bull$#!t fee they spring on you).

    Most of my driving is highway, no major hills, by myself. I have a 1.5 year old and my wife is 130lbs, so the 2.4L

    does the job. I would say max 2 adults, 2 kids, stroller, luggage. The seven seater I would not even try with the 4cyl,

    it would be a chore.

    poz

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