stevesrt8

Thanks for the response. I have gone through enough threads and but couldn't find a definitive lead. have also seen your posts on some threads on the same issue. in one post you have indicated that it could be a EVAP /solenoid canister issue, wts this part? (sorry for my ignorance)
Unfortunately, we lack good mechanics especially technitians here in my city. most of them go for "hit and try" approach :S. i went to one today morning who works on chrysler only and he told me it could be plugs, fuel injectors or fuel pump. he didnt want to diagnose the real problem rather asked me to change the plugs and clean the injectors first! i am going to try another and lets see if he checks the o2 sensors and diagnose the real culprit.
Beside, i have read many posts inidcating this a PCM issue!

Don't waste time on the plugs. They are top quality NGK Iridium and good to 100k miles plus!

O2 sensors can be individually tested for voltage range by any mechanic with the equipment. I have yet to hear of a PCM failing ever.

You need better diagnostics before you start replacing parts!

Hi Steve, saw ur profile and feels like u might be able to help m out with ur experience.
i've csrt8 2006 with 60k km on it. the issue is it stalls and rough idles with engine light on. sometime engine light goes off and it stops stalling n then after a day or 2 it comes ON again along same stalling. I live in Saudia n the dealer here really sucks...
But since had no option, took it to the stealership & they asked me to change;

Batteryspark, plugs, PCM, all o2 sensors, catlytic converters, fuel package
And the error codes in the report were only p0032, p0058, p0038,p0052 & b210d

As per them all the above things r not working or r in bad condition! And the car is still running..woww...wt a miracle!
I changed the battery & cleaned the throttle body (everything on the car is stock)
is there anything you can point out to? im planing to change the spark plugs this weekend anyway, but shall i check the coils too?
interesting, huh?
Any help wud b much appreciated.

Without question go to Discount Tire Direct and order on line. They are tough on pricing!

Hey Steve would you know where i can get a good deal on 245/45/20 f and rear 275/40 currently running the parada?

ooops! How'd I miss you? Apologies.

I guess you don't have an owners manual? Brakes takes 2 small containers to flush thoroughly, The rear end doesn't even take a whole quart. Same with PSF.

Steve..I'm going to get the Mopar fluids from dealer for rear diff, power steering and brakes. I just have NO CLUE on how much to get? Will the dealer be able to assist me this?

thanks Steve..OK..I'm going to have the dealer do the transmission change. This shop around my house that works on my wife's car has always told me whenever I need anything done they'd do for me. I want to have them do this

rear axle fluid - what kind of fluid and where can I get
gravity bleed brakes - what kind of fluids and where can I get
break pads - I'm providing them with pads from our sponsor
power steering change - what kind of fluids and where can I get
coolant flush - what kind of fluids

Sorry for all the questions..just trying to save money by having shop do whatever they can instead of dealer.

Nice list, seems like you've got most of it. I'd be considering a coolant flush as well. Don't forget to gravity bleed the brakes and thus get new fluid into that system as well.

The rear end is very simple to do yourself if you have access to a lift.

Hey Steve...I always go to you when I have questions that I can't find posted and hope you don't mind. I truely value your expertise more than most. Car is coming up on 60k miles and wanted your thoughts on what I should have looked at other than what I have below? Also I found a decent shop around here that I want to do the work to save some money from dealer cost. From what I read I really should have the dealer do the rear axle and transmission fluid change correct? I should be ok with the SHOP doing the other changes?

change rear axle fluid
replace ac filter (never done this yet)
replace air cleaner filter (never done yet)
change power steering fluid
change transmission fluid and filter
I've already checked PCV valve
Replacing break pads (2nd time..last was at 30k)