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Old 08 Dec 2008, 11:42 pm
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Default Got a used 06 PTC - what to do next :) ?

36K miles, dont know much about previous maintenance - it was a rental car so i suppose they followed some schedule

the car dealer did some inspection on it, changed oil, not sure what else, its got a smog inspection sticker. tires look good.

i think the extra warranty i bought needs that i do maintenance, so what should i do next?
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Old 09 Dec 2008, 07:53 am
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Default Re: Got a used 06 PTC - what to do next :) ?

Try to find out exactly what was done. No since doing something twice. How is it running? Smooth, no hesitation, rough idle? Can you sit at idle with the air conditioning on and not have it overheat? The Cold/Hot guage should always stay around the mid point.
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Old 09 Dec 2008, 10:40 am
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Default Re: Got a used 06 PTC - what to do next :) ?

pretty much what was said,if its running good just keep up with maintenance, if it starts idealing rough change the plugs and wires, as a rental I'm pretty sure that wasn't done, keep the oil changed, check and replace the air filter , check the fount end bushings---really not a lot more to do but enjoy the ride
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Have a/your dealer run the VIN to see if any recalls need to be don. With that maybe you can get a idea of what & when service has been done.
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Old 05 Jan 2009, 09:54 pm
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Default Re: Got a used 06 PTC - what to do next :) ?

(there is a whine noise when starting the car in the morning (after its been off for a day), the loudness is not constant, but it does go louder while pressing on the gas pedal. it goes away in about 5 minutes of driving.)

for now as i cant find yet whats been done to the car,

where should i take it for maintenance? (my own first car, sorry silly question)
the Chrysler dealer?
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