big g this one is for you

  • trumar
    Rochester, Mn
    Posts: 5967
    #1608283

    This is the odometer reading on our 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan w/3.3 engine, The company I used to work for purchased this Van with approx 16,000 miles on it and used it as a cab which means it had atleast 20-25 different drivers weekly/monthly the last 7-8 years and was driven approximately 20-22 hours a day 7 days a week.This van still has the original engine but transmission has been rebuilt 2 times and the second time they tore the differential out of it. Both times happen during the winter getting stuck and knowing what to do !

    I personally did all the maintenance/repairs on this van for the last 5 1/2 years, it still runs great and only uses 1/2 quart of oil in 5,000 miles, ever since I have serviced it,it has had Shell 10/30 syn blend oil in it and syn blend transfluid w/additive in it.This van was driven approximately 5,000 miles every 28-30 days,we serviced them all at 5,000 miles.

    Now I am a DIEHARD Chevy truck guy, but when it comes to mini vans this is why one wants a Dodge mini van with a 3.3 in it.I have a bit of experience with the 3.6 engine and those engines will NEVER see the mileage this 3.3 has got on it.

    My wive has owned this van for the last few months now and the maintenance will still be done by me and we are shooting for another 100,000 miles !

    BTW..the body is still in very good shape also !it was washed and vacuumed at the end of every driver shift and interiors were shampooed every other week or so.

    Long story short I thought you would like to hear how good of a vehicle you represent !!

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    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22570
    #1608499

    WOW !! Nice job on maintaining ! bow You will need to post up the half a million miles odometer when she gets there ! woot We do have some 3.6’s running around at 200,000 plus already waytogo grin

    trumar
    Rochester, Mn
    Posts: 5967
    #1608512

    I will do my best to get that next 100,000 miles

    I treated her to a fresh oil change/service today grin

    mplspug
    Palmetto, Florida
    Posts: 25026
    #1608539

    I miss my Dodge beast. Now we need something to pull a boat before getting a boat. Looking at a Jeep Wrangler.

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