JASPER Offers Aisin AS68RC Transmission for Dodge, Ram Diesel Chassis
Jasper Engines & Transmissions announces the release of the Aisin AS68RC automatic transmission. The available applications for this six-speed transmission include: Mid 2007-2010 Dodge, Ram 3500-5500 Cab-Chassis mounted behind the 6.7L Cummins Diesel engine.
Dodge Tech Tip: Jingle/Squeak from L/H Rear of Vehicle
The driver may experience a squeak and/or jingle from the left rear of the vehicle when driving over rough roads.
Pulling Codes: Intermittent Misfire/Idle/Stall on Dodge Stratus, Codes P0300, P0303 and P0171
This month’s column comes to us from Bill Fulton. He takes us through a Pulling Codes case of a 2004 Dodge Stratus with intermittent misfire/idle/stall using his symptom-to-system diagnostic strategies.
Tech Tip: Dodge Ram Transmission Weakpoint Leads to Converter Update
The main reason this occurs is that the piston is not properly centered on the turbine hub of the converter.
Tech Tip: Dodge Neon Sport Code P0340 Intermittently
Customer complains the vehicle bucks and misses intermittently while driving. Code P0340 is stored. This code may be caused by the camshaft position sensor.
Tech Tip: Dodge/Jeep Engine Misfire at Idle
This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 3.7L engine in which the customer may experience occasional engine misfire at idle. The malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate for single or multiple cylinder misfire.
Advance Auto Parts Awards New Dodge Challenger to Ohio Do-It-Yourselfer in Champion Spark Plugs ‘Tune Up Your Garage’ Sweepstakes
A retired Chrysler die maker from Twinsburg, OH, recently received a new 2011 Dodge Challenger as the grand prize in the Advance Auto Parts Champion spark plugs “Tune Up Your Garage” sweepstakes promotion.
New Airtex Vehicle Electronics Video Unlocks Secret to Intermittent Misfires on Dodge Caravan
The technical services team at Airtex Vehicle Electronics was recently presented with a confounding diagnostic challenge on a 2001 Dodge Caravan, and the troubleshooting process and ultimate solution have been captured in a fascinating new diagnostic video available on YouTube.
Brake Job: Dodge Magnum/Challenger/Charger
The 2005-current Chrysler rear-wheel-drive LX-Platform. The LX platform includes the 300, Magnum and Charger. In 2008, the platform was shortened for use in the LC-platform that was used in the Challenger platform. All have rear disc brakes with the parking/emergency brake mounted in the hat of the rear rotor.
Pennzoil to Award 2011 Penske Racing-Inspired Dodge Challenger SRT8 392
Pennzoil has announced the start of the “Join the Pursuit” sweepstakes, which provides consumers the opportunity to win a Penske Racing-inspired 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392, in addition to more than 150 other prizes.