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If this is of any interest to anyone....I have a 2009 SXT AWD 7 passenger and the suspension is listed on the build sheet as "SDES Performance suspension" and under the options installed sheet it has "SBPP Performance steering" The vehicle has 19" wheels riding on Michelin 235/55/19 tires (approved upgrade). 2009 SXT AWD

I see you have a 2009 SXT as I do (Canadian model here), to set the temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit and vice versa press the left button in the dash below the speedometer #31 in the above diagram, whatever readout you are displaying will change to one temperature or the other by holding the button down until it changes then release, as you have noted all readouts will change to the new setting, metric all readings in metric, Fahrenheit all readings in U.S measurements. 2009 AWD SXT

I totally agree with this post.

I am sure glad the original owner of my 2009 Journey bought the chrome clad wheels and it sure didn't hurt when I was buying it to see the nice chrome looking wheels, there was a time not to long ago when the front grill on cars was chromed metal but now like the Journey they are chromed plastic but look nice and are durable. Years ago I had chrome steel wheels on a Dodge Ram I purchased new and they had to be changed out after the first winter because of rust, so I have no problem accepting plastic chrome clad wheels today. 2009 SXT AWD Stone White

The way I found the holes was to wipe off the bottom of the muffler and look to see where the water starts to seep out, the hole is flush drilled into the forward third of the muffler and would be hard to find if no water is present.

You are right all cold engines put out water through the tailpipe outlet (hot exhaust, cold pipes, condensation) and the water that does not make it out the pipe drains from the bottom of the muffler, if muffler drain is 99% blocked the water builds up in the muffler and the tip-off is a constant drip from it/them 24/7 leaving a small puddle on the ground.

Hi All, I bought my 2009 Journey AWD V6 used about 2 months ago and noticed from day one that there was water on the garage floor under the right muffler (looking from the rear). Today decided to go under the car and clean out the drain hole that is on the underside of muffler/s towards the front of the vehicle. Was I in for a surprise after using an awl to gently clear the small hole out on the muffler, a steady stream of water came out and was still draining "an hour" later, then took the Journey for a drive to warm up the engine/exhaust and then parked in the garage and it is still dripping out of that muffler, so how much water was in there? heaven knows. So if any of you have the dripping under the muffler try opening up the clogged drain hole, the other muffler (left side) was fine just wet around the drain hole. 2009 SXT AWD Stone White 63,000 k/m = 39,000 miles

The fuel tank capacity for 2013 models...FWD is 78 liters and for AWD it is 81 Liters, hope this helps you with the calculations.

From goodcarbadcar.org.....US sales of the Journey for February 2013 were- 7,530.......Canada 1,906 2009 SXT AWD Stone White

Hi biohazard, from what I have read by AWD tire specialists on the web, they say in the situation you have mentioned you do have to replace all the tires if the remaining 3 tires have less than 50% tread life left on them, that equates to...50% tread life = 5/32" of an inch this has to be measured with a proper tire depth gage, a new tire has 10/32" of an inch tread depth, if anyone has other information on this please inform us. 2009 SXT AWD Stone White

Hi again bramfrank, after what DennyB from Dodge Cares has said today...we do have an intelligent AWD system, so all the AWD Journey owners can sleep peacefully now.

Thank you DennyB, that is what I wanted to hear, to recap my understanding of it then, using the limited use spare wheel would trigger the AWD/ABS controller to disengage the electrical coupling at the rear differential assembly and that would shut down AWD system, staying disengaged until the problem of wheel size is corrected...excellent, thank you again. 2009 SXT AWD Stone White

Hi Windancer, Costco sales rep did ask me about the size upgrade and I explained it is about none availability in my area of the 225/55/19 tires size at least at the stores I had asked for them (Costco does not list that size either). I also directed them to this website if they needed confirmation on the upgrade size by a Chrysler representative at DodgeCares (Chris) who kindly posted the service advisory for the alternative tire size if needed. I have yet to have them installed as they are on order, if there is a problem at that time I have the information on a USB drive I can plug in to show them the information I have on the subject, the tires should be in this week. 2009 SXT AWD Stone White PS: Tires were installed today 235/55/19 Michelin Latitude HP on the 8th Mar-2013, no problems, ride and handling are great again.

Thanks again Chris for the information, I ordered the "Michelin Latitude Tour HP 235/55/19" today from Costco they will be in next week, Michelin is also giving a $70 rebate (0n four tires purchased) for April 1st-May 26th I say this incase anyone is also needing new tires and this is one option for you to consider.

Thank you for the information bramfrank, here is a thought I have on this... I wonder why...that when the computers for the AWD system do notice a mismatch for whatever reason it does not lock out the final drive clutch that is electronically controlled and illuminate the I/panel warning light till you correct the problem thus causing no damage to the system, this unit does not use a viscous coupling. The AWD as used on the Journey is a Borg Warner model: ITM 3e 2009 SXT AWD Stone White

Thank you for the information Chris, I will pass on the Hankook tires, the Michelin Pilot is a fine tire but very expensive here in Canada, so will go for the Michelin Latitude Tour HP in the 235/55/19 size and replace all four tires, thank you for your help and the tire size confirmation. 2009 SXT AWD Stone White

Hi everyone, my Kumho tires 225/55/19 are ready for replacement at 62,000 k/m 38,000 miles one has a belt problem and is oscillating the steering wheel and the wear bars are close to the surface. My question is has anyone who has upgraded to 235/55/19 tires had any issues with the AWD after installation of the new size? I am planning on installing Michelin Latitude Tour HP tires (4). Thanks for any information you have on this question. 2009 SXT AWD Stone White

Hi all, Does anyone know if the "space saver spare tire" that comes with the AWD vehicle is the same diameter as the (4) 19" wheels and tires that are on the vehicle. I was wondering as I had heard that it isn't and with AWD this is a no no, hope someone can shed some light on this. 2009 SXT AWD Stone White

Hi, I am not familiar with the 4 cylinder engine but normally serpentine belts are self adjusting by the way of a self adjusting tensioner pulley wheel assembly and to take it off you locate the "tensioner pulley" (this pulley will look different from the others with the attachment behind it) there should be a place to put a breaker bar or socket to turn the tensioner anticlockwise (normally) and while holding the tensioner in the loose position take the belt off the pulley, then release the tensioner gently, putting belt back on is the reverse of above. 2009 SXT AWD V6 Stone White

Daytime running lights use the high beam light with approximately 50% reduced power, using the high beam bulb is a good idea as most of us do not use high beams very often so now the bulb is in use constantly, Canada made DRLs mandatory in January 1st 1990 on all new passenger vehicles. The advantages are, being seen on a dull day, in the rain, in general and on hot days on the highway with heat haze, having mandatory DRLs compensates for those drivers who do not put on there headlights on the above. I would highly recommend you enable this feature on your U.S Journeys if possible. 2009 SXT AWD Stone White

A compass can be very handy, some years ago at night in the rain many miles from home I entered an expressway in Toronto and a few miles later noticed that I was going east instead of west to home, so I do see a need for a compass at times.

After reading this thread I can see all your frustrations regarding the brakes ongoing now for 3-4 years, why is this happening? the brake engineers know what size brakes for what weight vehicle have to be designed or used, this has to be a cost cost thing so they can sell a given vehicle at a lower price (very good when advertising the vehicle) the brake engineers know right now what needs to be done but would be restricted by the cost factor, this applies to all components of a vehicle. In my opinion it would be better to sell the vehicle for a few dollars more and to be rid of this issue and any other.....but then this is the automobile world and its all about competition and price. The above is my personal opinion after 30 years in Chrysler assembly plants (3) now retired. 2009 SXT AWD

As I just purchased an 2009 Journey SXT AWD I found this thread very interesting and informative, so I will now at every oil change (5,000 k/m) at the selling dealer have them look at ptu and rear diff, unit for any signs of a leak, there is still eighteen months left on the power train warranty and also have balance of the Gold plan warranty.

Hi all, I just purchased a used 2009 Journey SXT AWD only had it a week and so far very pleased with it, I traded a Grand Cherokee for it that was to much all wheel drive for me. Just found out that there is a replacement tire issue but with research I have resolved that with an service bulletin from Chrysler regarding substitute tires. Hoping to learn lots on the site from you all.....thank you.