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Hi Guys, I own 2009 Journey SE 4-cyl, bought it in US and I did all my oil changes at colony tires. The oil cap says 5W20 so I'm guessing that what they were using. Now I'm in Europe and at the dealership I was told that I cannot use any other oil that mopar, because it my clog some stuff. Last time I used 5W30 which was mineral. Mopar oil is crazy expensive in EU for 5L I've paid $65 for just oil!. The car runs on petrol and LPG and has 55k miles. Couple of questions: 1. Is mopar 5W20 mineral? 2. Can I switch to synthetic like castrol edge 5W30 that is synthetic and meets SAE 5W-30 requirements (it's like half the price of mopar)? 3. Will I need a different oil filter for synthetic ? 4. Will there be any advantages/disadvantages of switching? Thanks !

It's not that easy to install the roof rack, I was thinking about getting it but you will have to drill holes in your roof... I have purchased universal telescopic roof rack kit from amazon. Brand name is highland, the set came in yesterday and for $35 it's worth it. Look those up, it's better than spending $600 at dealer.

I think I saw that note, I'm attaching it for everyone. Unfortunately is only for cars unsold and under warranty... if you have a different one please share it with us. I've just got my car from service. They said that it was a starter ... damage $90 for starter, $170 to replace it... The guy who work on it told me that model brakes a lot has many issues and even small repairs will cost a lot... I hope it will work fine now... wk_rapid_response_09-025.pdf

I went to dealership in VA, they run the diagnose and I was told that the WIN module doesn't recognize the key chip, which was very rare according to them. They said most of the time ( looks like dodge knows about the problem but doesn't give a shit it's WIN, starter o the whole communication board ). Had to get 2 new keys, i was so happy that it wasn't anything more serious ... a little bit to early... After several days the car didn't start neither with new or old key. I have waited 2 hours brought a spare set of keys (the second one made by them) and the car started... Looks like I have to go back and have them look at it again... Too bad the didn't do it right for the first time. I'm just hoping I can get it fixed and probably will try to sell it and never again buy another dodge, chrysler or chevy...

I had the same in my base SE model for a week then it stopped... The key has immobilizer build in it so it's either that or WIN module. If your car is still under warranty go to dealership and they will fix it for free, if not like my case I was told that new key with cutting and programming is $200, or to replace WIN module $600 with labor... But to be sure the have to run diagnose and that's $120... so much for after sale customer service - and my car is one year old...

I have 2009 Journey SE with 44000 miles. The car didn't start for the first time last night. The base model didn't come with key fob, so I have only regular key. Tried to start it couple times and nothing happened. All control lights light up, radio and lights worded fine, it just didn't want to start. It's not battery or starter, i have read that many owners have problem with WIN module but my question is if all trims are equipped with the same module? Like I said my model doesn't have that fancy key fob. After around an hour of left alone the car started right away so I was able to go back home. Today in the morning the same thing happened ... it started after couple minutes of trying and after it starts I'm able to turn it off and and start it up again without any problems... Now is that part of one of many recalls for this model ? Since my BtB warranty is over would I have to pay for replacing that module at the dealership ? How much may it cost ? I think that it is ridiculous that 1 year old car is starting to have issues mine...