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I was and still planning on following maintenance schedula "A" in the owener's manual. However I noticed on my dealerhip's service department website (I do most of my own maintenance and use a non dealer mechanic for the rest) the services suggested from the dealer include the following:
1. Throttle Chamber Service - I have an idea what this is but do not see anything in the manual even close to this. I know on carb and throttle body systems you take the can of carb cleaner and and clean eveything up. The dealer was charging a hefty fee for this service.
2. Automatic Transmission flush at 30,000 miles - The owner's manul states that this should be done at 120,000 miles.....this seems like a loooong time to me. Also, what is involved in flushing the tranny? Is this something that I can do myself?
3. Brake fluid flush - Again, this is something not mentioned in the owner's manual. When if ever should the brake fluid be flushed?
Other maintenance questions I have:
1. Air Conditioning Filter - I am assuming this is the HEPPA filter for the cabin area. Where can one find an aftermarket filter and how much are they?
2. Fuel Filter - when should they be replaced?
3. Fuel Injectors - when should they be replaced or cleaned. If clean, how often and how?
4. Power Steering Flush - is this really needed and if yes, how often?
Most of this maintenance is for my wife's new/used car...2006 Dodge Magnum with 33K miles. It is good shape but I want to make sure it is properly maintained. Of course this maintenance will also apply to my Charger RT someday
I think this all for now anyways
Thanks
1. Throttle Chamber Service - I have an idea what this is but do not see anything in the manual even close to this. I know on carb and throttle body systems you take the can of carb cleaner and and clean eveything up. The dealer was charging a hefty fee for this service.
2. Automatic Transmission flush at 30,000 miles - The owner's manul states that this should be done at 120,000 miles.....this seems like a loooong time to me. Also, what is involved in flushing the tranny? Is this something that I can do myself?
3. Brake fluid flush - Again, this is something not mentioned in the owner's manual. When if ever should the brake fluid be flushed?
Other maintenance questions I have:
1. Air Conditioning Filter - I am assuming this is the HEPPA filter for the cabin area. Where can one find an aftermarket filter and how much are they?
2. Fuel Filter - when should they be replaced?
3. Fuel Injectors - when should they be replaced or cleaned. If clean, how often and how?
4. Power Steering Flush - is this really needed and if yes, how often?
Most of this maintenance is for my wife's new/used car...2006 Dodge Magnum with 33K miles. It is good shape but I want to make sure it is properly maintained. Of course this maintenance will also apply to my Charger RT someday
I think this all for now anyways
Thanks