2005 Dodge Neon sxt routine maintenance
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Air filter, spark plugs, clean the idle air control valve. We don't have to tell you to change the oil. You could disconnect the battery for 10 minutes, this may reset the computer and find a better idle speed. Check transmission fluid level.
Maybe the 2005's still had copper plugs? My 95 did, and I never did replace the plug wires.
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Maybe the 2005's still had copper plugs? My 95 did, and I never did replace the plug wires.
they did. When I had mine I replaced the wires @60k mi, b/c the maintenance schedule said to... Copper plugs due every 30k mi.
Maybe the 2005's still had copper plugs? My 95 did, and I never did replace the plug wires.
they did. When I had mine I replaced the wires @60k mi, b/c the maintenance schedule said to... Copper plugs due every 30k mi.
The copper plugs are supposed to be replaced at 30K, but my son ran a set to 94K miles before the truck started running bad LOL. I thought they were long mileage plugs like GM used but I was wrong.
yes, use champ plugs, not some iridium or platinum, clean the TB, if doing the 41TE, use a Mopar filter, REdline C+ is an excellent fluid, also the PSfluid should be serviced same ATF, coolant is Zerex G5
these cars LCA suck, use Moog problem solvers if you have to do the bushings.
The 2.4 run great.
these cars LCA suck, use Moog problem solvers if you have to do the bushings.
The 2.4 run great.
For the spark plugs, I'd use NGK G-Power or Denso Platinum TT. Pair them with NGK wires, which are are a snazzy blue color, and they are numbered
Redline C+ is the best ATF to use in out-of-warranty ATF+4 applications. It uses the same Lubrizol add pack as licensed ATF+4, but with a Group V ester base stock. If that transmission doesn't have a drain plug, get the Dorman pan that does have one; this will make future ATF changes much easier.
Is the CEL on?
Redline C+ is the best ATF to use in out-of-warranty ATF+4 applications. It uses the same Lubrizol add pack as licensed ATF+4, but with a Group V ester base stock. If that transmission doesn't have a drain plug, get the Dorman pan that does have one; this will make future ATF changes much easier.
Is the CEL on?
not a mechanic, but worked for Chrysler and quite a few Neons in my family over the years. I'd check for engine codes first. plugs are easy to pull and inspect. lift the hood at night and check for wires leaking, sparks will be running up and down. lots of videos on youtube for different repairs.
If timing belt/water pump hasn't been changed, I always did that at 100,00 or so. It's an interference engine and major problems if it breaks. Motor mounts are prone to wear out/ break. had tranny go out on one at about 200,000 mi. that's the only major issue I ever had.
for me they were great, cheap, reliable cars. I'd buy another in a hearbeat if I could find one not completely worn out. Oh yeah, clearcoat is pretty weak on some models.
If timing belt/water pump hasn't been changed, I always did that at 100,00 or so. It's an interference engine and major problems if it breaks. Motor mounts are prone to wear out/ break. had tranny go out on one at about 200,000 mi. that's the only major issue I ever had.
for me they were great, cheap, reliable cars. I'd buy another in a hearbeat if I could find one not completely worn out. Oh yeah, clearcoat is pretty weak on some models.
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