250,000 mile milestone will hit this summer on our 2016 Citadel Platinum

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I don't have much to report other than a few boring updates. The annual trip to take the grands to Panama City beach this summer, we will hit the 250k milestone. Looks like the Pennzoil Advance Synthetic from the dealer is paying off. She still gets very close to the same gas mileage on the highway since new. No oil burn, or loss. We had a small VVT hiccup @ one time, and spark plugs stuck coming out. Other than this she has been good to the wife. We just had our second water pump, and 2nd EVAP/fuel leakage. Other than that we've replaced the radiator. 1 ac compressor. 1 blower motor. 1 drivebelt, and idler. 1 set of full Akebono brakes, and Mopar rotors. 3 sets of Bridgestone Alenza plus. I have heard Bridgestone has got rid of Alenza, so I need to research another 85,000 mile tire. Other little small nuisance issues fixed. The gas fill door is still jacked, it will not open every time, the wife would put a plastic wedge in the door, and then taps the button. I've tried calling salvage yards. I will post the big 250k after the trip.

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Methodites

Discussion Starter · #21 · 2 mo ago

kevin512 said:
Adding another high mileage data point to this thread:

2014 AWD SXT+ (V6) just hit 164K miles

80% of miles are easy highway miles with a small amount of light towing (under 2,000 lbs.)

All preventive maintenance done on schedule. Full synthetic oil changes every 6K miles

Transmission never flushed

Issues to date covered under Mopar Lifetime warranty

Radiator leak -- radiator replaced.

Steering rack leak. Very minor leak -- replaced because it was covered by warranty. Not sure I would have done this on my nickel given how minor it was.

Oil pump replaced: Was stuck in high pressure mode

Racetrack light failure after water intrusion

I'm not certain what the above items would have cost out-of-pocket, but I'm guessing around $4K. Paid $2,095 for Mopar Lifetime warranty.

Issues not covered under warranty

Moisture in front headlight

Still runs and drives fantastic, but the original rear shocks need to be replaced. Load leveling shocks have serious sticker price shock. No plans to replace this vehicle anytime soon, especially with the Mopar lifetime warranty.

Considering the price of new cars now, and some used vehicles, If I were you I would not replace her. Especially since you have the lifetime warranty. I have heard a rumor from the dealer mill, @ some point you will reach a price point/work needing done, and Mama Mopar could buy you out. I am not certain on any of that, but we like the lifetime warranty package, and hope to keep our DD Citadel as long as possible. As long as a used one has not been totally beat on, I feel even a used DD can go for many miles. Keep good brakes, oil changes, and a decent set of tires, she'll run out good.

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Don Fox

· #22 · 2 mo ago

@kevin512:
Shocks and struts should be covered under your MaxCare plan. Have you had the dealer evaluate them for replacement under MC?

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kevin512

· #23 · 2 mo ago

Don Fox said:
@kevin512:
Shocks and struts should be covered under your MaxCare plan. Have you had the dealer evaluate them for replacement under MC?

Don

I assumed shocks and struts were wear items not covered by the MaxCare plan, but perhaps that was a bad assumption. Thanks for the tip, I will see if I can get them covered.

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Methodites

Discussion Starter · #24 · 2 mo ago

kevin512 said:
I assumed shocks and struts were wear items not covered by the MaxCare plan, but perhaps that was a bad assumption. Thanks for the tip, I will see if I can get them covered.

Thanks Don,
Without looking to see, I made the same assumption as well, they were not covered. I just figured they were like brakes. If the dealer mill talk is true about the buy out, I am not saying it is not if you cover too many things.

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Moose135

· #25 · 2 mo ago

Methodites said:
I have heard a rumor from the dealer mill, @ some point you will reach a price point/work needing done, and Mama Mopar could buy you out.

It's not a rumor, and it's not new. In the original warranty, it says that when the cost of the repair exceeds the value of the vehicle, they will pay you that amount, and the warranty will end.

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cambo

· #26 · 2 mo ago

Methodites said:
"So, with that I have not changed any of the fluids in the drive train", but yet I still stay concerned.
I'm more concerned about the tranny, so I bought a tranny pan/filter combo and Z fluid 3 years ago.

You bought a tranny pan/filter and fluid but did not use it ?
For the small expense to change the fluid I think your pushing your luck. On my 2014 the rear differential fluid was toast at 50K I do tow but not a crazy amount and the tranny fluid did not look great at 90K.

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Methodites

Discussion Starter · #27 · 2 mo ago

cambo,
1. Is this a service vehicle of any kind? (taxi, public service). No she is not
2. Are these highway miles, or all city miles? 75% highway
3. Have you had the fluid inspected by the dealer? Yes, and looks good. (1 hour for tranny, 1 for transfer)
Each call they say, there was no need. As long as it has not been used in water/mud, No maintenance is required.

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JC Hemi

· #28 · 2 d ago

Congratulations and keep on truckin!

My 05' DD Hemi had 297K when traded in... Bought off the showroom floor, she always ran strong and the key was proper routine maintenance and preventive repairs. I never waited for something to break and always upgrade to performance or better than factory replacement.

The biggest investment was the dual A/C and 545RFE Transmission rebuild. I keep my cars forever, so everyday that I drove her was money in the bank! I would have loved to have kept it, but other issues (electrical modules, leaky sunroof, etc.) and lack of replacement parts made it impractical to keep her running reliably. It was time for a new DD. I just hope my new R/T has the same longevity?

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