Chrysler Other Repair Question
Mileage: No information provided.
2.7 engine
Even read stories about those who changed the oil with synthetic every 3,000 miles and they still had a ruined engine anywhere from 50,000 to 65,000 miles.
Does anyone know of a 2.7 engine that lasted 100,000 + miles without it shucking out?
If so, what was their oil changing routine.
I have read that Chrysler corrected the sludge problem with the 2003 and newer engines. However, there are websites that say the problem still exists. Mine is a 2004.
Any info. would be appreciated.
Asked by bernsaxAnswer
they may have fixed the problem now , ive seen some of the 2.7 go over 100k , what ive noticed and have been told by Chrysler reps is they had two castings they were using for the blocks , which the block is actually the beginning of the sludge deal but even with routine oil changes those certain blocks which i was told was a very large number would breed sludge ,the company is still being sued autosafety.org just keep your eye on things
Thanks for the reply.
The mechanic I visited with suggested using Amsoil engine flush periodically at oil changes. Would you advise this?
There are other engine flushes on the market. Would you recommend any of them?
no i have to say i dont trust anything in the crank case except oil
thanks
I have a 2001 Chrysler Sebring LXi 2.7L 6cyl with 120,000 miles. I change the oil every 3000 miles with Castrol 10-40. Okay I admit, sometimes I have gone a little over to about 4000 miles between oil changes.