Good news T John, here’s to keeping it running strong. What warranty was provided with the newly installed engine? Was it only the original vehicle powertrain, ie the remaining 23000 miles until you rolled over 100000? Or did you receive a new engine powertrain warranty based on the engine’s...
Indeed! Grateful to you for sharing your experienced viewpoint.
How might a mod improve oil flow to the bearings, machined flow channels of some sort? Is it at all cost effective, maybe for someone past the 100000 mi end of the powertrain warranty... for instance go in and replace those...
Ok thanks. I am hoping for a 2018 engine with some improvements, even (especially?) if it is just better quality control. I look forward to your follow up when you have time TC.
Agreed TC Diesel, and thank you very much for your reply. I’ve read your recommendations for oil analysis and plan to start doing the same (wish FCA would pay for that!). Somewhere between the designed tolerances, manufacturing methods, and quality control VMMotori is missing something big - I...
Good to hear t John, I hope my newly replaced ecodiesel engine treats me well also (yes, another blown engine):
2015 w/ 48,000 miles purchased last month as a certified preowned vehicle from Chrysler dealership.
Engine bearing failed, destroyed engine, waiting for new one to be installed next...
Many good news stories, vast majority probably, but there are enough bad news stories out there to be concerned. Until there are accurate failure rates we all have to go off what is available: anecdotal positive and negative reports online. I was optimistic with the engine as well, until my...