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Most modern cars now are using Iridium plugs which have a longer life span. The 3.6L uses them. The 2.4L uses copper core so has a change interval same as cars of the past. Compared to the 3.6, the plugs are easy to change.
 
You can try a more expensive plug. No harm but the cost.

Most modern cars now are using Iridium plugs which have a longer life span. The 3.6L uses them. The 2.4L uses copper core so has a change interval same as cars of the past. Compared to the 3.6, the plugs are easy to change.
 
You can try a more expensive plug. No harm but the cost.

Yeah,  'mericans are pretty dense.  Sadly, those 'mericans don't seem to have any trouble figuring out how to buy ammo to reload their 9mm guns...
LOL
 
Peace.

If your hose is the original, and from 2011, it may be time to change it. Pull the hose from the thermostat, inspect the hose for a small perforation from the clamp. Use a flashlight, and a magnifying tool if you have one, and inspect the thermostat housing for a small hairline crack. It may have been over tightened. Once done, reinstall the hose and put on a new, quality clamp. Make sure to everything is seated correctly. If the leak persists, then you can contemplate a new hose and/or housing.

I have been very happy with my 2016.
 
Good luck with yours and welcome to the forum.

I have heard direct horror stories of oil plugs not tightened and having come out. My own experience with the questionable (ie: fraudulent) upsell led me to avoid our quick change places.
 
My wife used the local dealer for a while and then transferred to a trusted mechanic. I use a dealership for my Journey. The cost, over a year's time, is not that much more but having it done right, including the additional free inspection, is worth it to me. My days of wrenching are mostly over, by choice.

Yeah, I checked all other seal and no leaks. Seems like very light seepage. I am going to check the vent as well (if possible, it's on the top)and make sure its clean to help lower the pressure when it's hot. Thanks for the advice. 

So, my Crossroad is about four and a half years old and, reading about electrical issues that seem to be triggered by dying batteries and given the extreme cold we suffer through each winter here I decided to be somewhat pro-active about the matter and have my battery replaced before anything really expensive happened.

I did a bit of digging.

The DJ uses a group 86 battery and the dealer wanted a lot of money to replace it - lots for the part they sell and a significant amount to install it.  (Yes, I could have installed it myself, but . . .)

In doing a bit of research I discovered that not everyone sells the battery for the DJ (Costco, for example doesn't have it nor do a few of the auto specialists I checked)  . . . . but, not only does Sam's Club stock the part, they install it for free - AND, until June 2, there is a $20 discount for the battery.

So, yesterday I paid US$103 and some change, tax included for a Duracell automotive battery rated at a full 690CCA that has a 3 year replacement warranty installed in my car.

At that price, and with the free installation, periodic battery replacement is almost completely painless (OK, I spent a lot of money in the store while they did the work) and, with a battery in good condition, the alternator and its related components aren't going to be stressed trying to charge a half-dead battery. 

If your vehicle has an older battery in it you might want to consider taking advantage of the sale.

https://www.samsclub.com/sams/duracell-automotive-battery-group-size-86/prod3590273.ip
 
 
 

Look under any car past a few years old and you are likely to see at least one point of a very minor leak. It is a fact of life and not related to any particular brand. As I usually buy a newer vehicle around 3 years old, this is one of the things that I look for. Even then, it is somewhat difficult to find a perfectly clean vehicle underneath.
 
As long as it is very minor, with no indication of even a drip on the floor, leave it IMO. If everything is operating correctly, just check the level, add any if necessary, and keep on driving. There is a very good chance that it is down barely at all. Consider it part of routine maintenance of an older vehicle to monitor any known leaks and address them when needed. You may never need too before the time comes to replace it. Just keep an eye on it periodically, depending on the amount of leakage.

Look under any car past a few years old and you are likely to see at least one point of a very minor leak. It is a fact of life and not related to any particular brand. As I usually buy a newer vehicle around 3 years old, this is one of the things that I look for. Even then, it is somewhat difficult to find a perfectly clean vehicle underneath.
 
As long as it is very minor, with no indication of even a drip on the floor, leave it IMO. If everything is operating correctly, just check the level, add any if necessary, and keep on driving. There is a very good chance that it is down barely at all. Consider it part of routine maintenance of an older vehicle to monitor any known leaks and address them when needed. You may never need too before the time comes to replace it. Just keep an eye on it periodically, depending on the amount of leakage.

If all of your stock speakers are working then we should be able to rule out the amp and the head unit. Now I would have to wonder about the wiring to and from the remote amp.
 
Can you post a detailed picture of the amp showing all of the wiring and connections? You state that you have power to the amp so I am assuming that you are measuring the voltage that powers the amp. I am not understanding the reference to no power from amp to subs. Not being familiar with the equipment in question I am just thinking of general wiring configurations. What are you actually measuring between the amp and the subs? DC voltage would be very low between an amp and speakers in an audio configuration. Measuring ohms, you can check continuity from point to point for wiring or connection problems. Also check any fuses with a meter as sometimes a fuse can blow but still appear okay.
 
Pictures may be helpful.

If your hose is the original, and from 2011, it may be time to change it. Pull the hose from the thermostat, inspect the hose for a small perforation from the clamp. Use a flashlight, and a magnifying tool if you have one, and inspect the thermostat housing for a small hairline crack. It may have been over tightened. Once done, reinstall the hose and put on a new, quality clamp. Make sure to everything is seated correctly. If the leak persists, then you can contemplate a new hose and/or housing.

Look under any car past a few years old and you are likely to see at least one point of a very minor leak. It is a fact of life and not related to any particular brand. As I usually buy a newer vehicle around 3 years old, this is one of the things that I look for. Even then, it is somewhat difficult to find a perfectly clean vehicle underneath.
 
As long as it is very minor, with no indication of even a drip on the floor, leave it IMO. If everything is operating correctly, just check the level, add any if necessary, and keep on driving. There is a very good chance that it is down barely at all. Consider it part of routine maintenance of an older vehicle to monitor any known leaks and address them when needed. You may never need too before the time comes to replace it. Just keep an eye on it periodically, depending on the amount of leakage.

if your rear tires are wearing on the inside or outside of the tires ( camber)then your rear upper control arm is out of adj and it is a NON adj part has to be replaced and then a 4 wheel alignment done, check out you tube and go with the aftermarket adj control arm that is what i did and it solved my problem.

If your hose is the original, and from 2011, it may be time to change it. Pull the hose from the thermostat, inspect the hose for a small perforation from the clamp. Use a flashlight, and a magnifying tool if you have one, and inspect the thermostat housing for a small hairline crack. It may have been over tightened. Once done, reinstall the hose and put on a new, quality clamp. Make sure to everything is seated correctly. If the leak persists, then you can contemplate a new hose and/or housing.

I went with the Kai Akarui LED bulbs. Came with decoders. Installed without any issues. Here's a quick night pic. I'll take a few pics of the beam pattern facing my garage tomorrow night for you guys. So far I'm happy with the outcome! Can't wait to actually take the DJ out on the street to see how big the difference is from stock. Hoping I don't have to adjust the headlights any but we'll see. I appreciate the advice guys. 

Didn’t realize you bought it at Carmax. When I saw 2018 I figured it was new and you took it to a Dodge dealer.  If you are under 36k miles it’s still under Dodge warranty.  Even so, any half-way decent mechanic should be able to figure this out.  That dealer sucks..

They did give me a rental but the way I look at it is I didn’t buy a car to have it sit in a repair shop. I’m thinking it’s something pretty simple that’s being overlooked, but we shall see.

Second flat tire logged in and history. At least it was a just a nice cold rain in Michigan rather than snow. It was also in the parking lot rather than the freeway.
It was also the older of the pair of Kumos and not a loss to replace.
 
Being between a rim and a hard place, I went with a set of Yocohamas. Full price   No sale.
 
We shall see.

Second flat tire logged in and history. At least it was a just a nice cold rain in Michigan rather than snow. It was also in the parking lot rather than the freeway.
It was also the older of the pair of Kumos and not a loss to replace.
 
Being between a rim and a hard place, I went with a set of Yocohamas. Full price   No sale.
 
We shall see.

They had better hope that the head gasket is not gone, or they are in for a big bill for that alone!
 
Let us know what it would have cost you without the warranty and what was required to fix it, if you don't mind.
 
Happy motoring.
 
mechanical-idiot
 
 

When might be today!

Second flat tire logged in and history. At least it was a just a nice cold rain in Michigan rather than snow. It was also in the parking lot rather than the freeway.
It was also the older of the pair of Kumos and not a loss to replace.
 
Being between a rim and a hard place, I went with a set of Yocohamas. Full price   No sale.
 
We shall see.