Dodge Durango Emmissions
My 98 Durango V-8 failed emmissions test with only
35K. High NOx but low CO and HCO. Dealer wants to
do $1,000 + in maintenance everyting from tune-up
to AT and front and rear differential fluid change
before addressing the problem. (Get this -- 49.95
for tire rotation) Question: what usually causes
this high NOx condition. I would like to fix the
problem myself, get a free retest at the dealer and
then look elsewhere for honest 30K maintenance
quote. Also are warranty covered items possibly
responsible?
35K. High NOx but low CO and HCO. Dealer wants to
do $1,000 + in maintenance everyting from tune-up
to AT and front and rear differential fluid change
before addressing the problem. (Get this -- 49.95
for tire rotation) Question: what usually causes
this high NOx condition. I would like to fix the
problem myself, get a free retest at the dealer and
then look elsewhere for honest 30K maintenance
quote. Also are warranty covered items possibly
responsible?
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good luck
Robert
Before anything,run a can of injector cleaner through it,it can't hurt,maybe you have a little leak in an injector.Then,I would do a tuneup (yourself if possible).Change the plugs and wires if they have ANY "pencil marks" on them where they cross over each other,or touch metal.I don't remember if your motor has a distrbutor.If it does,change the cap and rotor,and coil wire,if there is one.
You might TRY,before testing again:
Take it out on the highway,drive it in 3rd gear(no OD)for an hour or so at 2500 or so rpm.When I was doing smog tests in Vegas,a LOT of cars would pass after you drove the hell out of them.We didn't test then for NoX,just CO and HC.There are so many ways to make a car pass them,you wouldn't believe it.I guess I'm too tired right now,but I can't remember what the NOX is reduced/controlled by.I think it was timing,but that doesn't apply to you...
Why would you allow a dealer to quote you work which isnt related at all to emmisions.
At 30K miles you may need plugs, tranny fluid and filter change, diff fluid change, PCV valve, coolant change.
You should rotate the tires every 5K with the goodyear AT's if you dont want road noise. Do yourself a favor and order a FSM and do the maintenance yourself. Also use synhtetics, Amsoil and redline are the best.
Go to the Durango owners club at www.durangoclub.com to get more useful info than Edmunds. Most people here (IMHO) dont know much about maintenance and spend more time bashing each other and domestic brands than any thing else.
PSC2 suggestion should also work well
I have 2000 Dodge Durango, bought early this year. After a month or less, I already had a problem.
First: there is a rattling sound on the back. They change the luggage rack, they assume that, that was the problem, but its not. After hearing it again. I brought it back to the dealer (They said they order some parts and its been a month now...the parts was the spring in back(that's what they said))
Second: Engine wont start after using it for maybe a mile or two (maybe when the engine is hot) I have to play with the gear shift or put it in "N" before It start. (any body know why?..coz the dealer cant figure the problem)
Third: The Cruise control died, and they recently change the new wiring...they said it got burnt.
now I think my window on driver side is acting up...please help....I need some advice..
Thank's
I have also looked for a good Dodge web site to ask questions and technical advice, opinions, etc. The best site I have found is www.moparchat.com This site is clearly the best in quality, with over 60,000 posts! Good luck either way Trevor!