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    2016RT got a reaction from Shawn855 in Factory fill level of 62TE transmission seems high   
    I found mine was too high also. I found I also had a small leak on the filter pan. After research and talking to Mechs, they could not decide which RTV was best. So I went to Dodge and got the sealant they use. Changed filter/fluid and sealed pan, no issues. As I said, I did capture and measure the fluid that came out. Once I filled to proper level, I found it was over filled.
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    2016RT reacted to rossco in I am going to THROTTLE someBODY   
    My advise on this topic as a mechanic by trade would be to never just replace a sensor because a code comes up. 
     
    A decent hand held scanner/diagnostic unit can show you live data in which you can see with your own eyes on the screen what percentage of open throttle  is being reported to the ecu from that sensor. Whilst observing this push the gas slowly down to the floor and watch to see if the open throttle percentage climbs as your foot goes down toward the floor. This will confirm or deny the sensors actual operation. 
     
    The fact is ecus can throw codes at times just because of a momentary brain fart lol and puts the light on. Sometimes a reset is all that's required.
     
    On the subject of parts im well with using breaker yard parts over aftermarket as 95% of the time you'll get a manufacturers original part from a car breaker and they do work better/last longer.
     
    Always do some investigating before buying anything unless its diagnostic gear lol 
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    2016RT got a reaction from jkeaton in Chrysler Pentastar engine family tell me more please   
    In the U.S. the EPA has made it law that ALL octane fuel will contain additives, as a dirty engine creates more HC. The extra money you pay for higher octane fuel is in effect a waste, and has been proven. In fact one test on a dyno and emission test showed that the 91 octane actually had more unburnt fuel as a result of all the additives and there gave worse emissions. 
     
    As far as fuel additives goes I would be very careful. Actually I now use none. Having had several Dodge trucks, I used various engine cleaners and additives and the result was a plugged up EGR every time. I don't have the pics any longer but the EGR valve piston was sealed shut with black, burnt debris. 
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    2016RT got a reaction from 2late4u in Chrysler Pentastar engine family tell me more please   
    In the U.S. the EPA has made it law that ALL octane fuel will contain additives, as a dirty engine creates more HC. The extra money you pay for higher octane fuel is in effect a waste, and has been proven. In fact one test on a dyno and emission test showed that the 91 octane actually had more unburnt fuel as a result of all the additives and there gave worse emissions. 
     
    As far as fuel additives goes I would be very careful. Actually I now use none. Having had several Dodge trucks, I used various engine cleaners and additives and the result was a plugged up EGR every time. I don't have the pics any longer but the EGR valve piston was sealed shut with black, burnt debris. 
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    2016RT got a reaction from OhareFred in Chrysler Pentastar engine family tell me more please   
    In the U.S. the EPA has made it law that ALL octane fuel will contain additives, as a dirty engine creates more HC. The extra money you pay for higher octane fuel is in effect a waste, and has been proven. In fact one test on a dyno and emission test showed that the 91 octane actually had more unburnt fuel as a result of all the additives and there gave worse emissions. 
     
    As far as fuel additives goes I would be very careful. Actually I now use none. Having had several Dodge trucks, I used various engine cleaners and additives and the result was a plugged up EGR every time. I don't have the pics any longer but the EGR valve piston was sealed shut with black, burnt debris. 
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