SRT Q&A Session: 5-16-2007

[miccar]

I live in RI and the coolant reaches temperatures of 230-235 when driving between 40-65 mph.

[GEN XER]

Originally Posted by SRTengineers

P/N 04692392AK is the latest release of TCM code... that should have been what was flashed per 21-020-06.

The only problem is when you tell the dealer that the most updated is AK they still say the AF is the most updated. The true problem with the former DCX to me was the dealers, the new problem with Chrysler Holding will probably be the dealers.

[SRTengineers]

Originally Posted by glhs837

Okay, so, is the recommended course of action if theres a reoccurance of solids a repeat of the flush and fill? Also, a lot of owners have reported that dealers are not able to get the recommended lube/protectant. Backordered. Any options/information for them?

I bought my own, but evidently, some places in the country, you just cant buy the Zerex stuff.

Yes lather, rinse, repeat. This should only be necessary if it was not flushed well the first time. Dealers should not be backordered... at last check there were several thousand units in stock. Ask them to call the STAR center if there are supply issues.

[BrilliantBlackHemi]

Originally Posted by SRTengineers

No. We have helped a local customer with this issue and found the front upper strut mounts needed to be replaced to get rid of the noise.

Well now, since I had to transfer those parts to my KW V2s to install them, I would still be clunking. Perhaps the install/reinstall is the answer.....I bet not. Sorry.

[miccar]

I see a pouring can in the digital display. This display is right after the oil pressure. Is this oil or coolant temperature? Thank you.

[SRTengineers]

Originally Posted by miccar

I see a pouring can in the digital display. This display is right after the oil pressure. Is this oil or coolant temperature? Thank you.

OIL-OIL-OIL-OIL-OIL

The coolant temp is in EVIC.

[SRTengineers]

Originally Posted by SRT-4owns

Hey SRT engineers. I currently own an SRT-4 and love the car! I was really looking forward to the next one. Unfortunately, information on that car is still very limited.


I know you somewhat discussed this last month, but something concerns me.

1. Why did you pull the horsepower numbers off the website of the Caliber SRT-4?

2. What competitor has a car that is even close to this one's price/capabilties that you are so worried about? It doesn't seem necessary (perhaps I don't know the entire situation) to be so secretive about this car.

I've never heard of a company pulling hp numbers away from a website like that before. What's going on? A lot of SRT owners are getting frustrated about the lack of information DCX is allowing us to have about this car, especially since it is being released within the next 4 months. Don't get me wrong; I imagine a lot of this isn't under your control, but many SRT-4 owners would like some more information about this. Thanks.

I'll start with the hp question. The truth of the matter is that we probably released the numbers originally way ahead of when we would normally. You guys all know our stance on discussing future products. That said, we are preparing for the SAE official rating runs and until those are complete we cannot officially state a power rating.

As to the competitive question, personally, we don't think there is anybody out there that will hold a candle to our car, but there are some new entries from some other countries that might try.

[immo]

Originally Posted by SRTengineers

DOOD... READ POST #101.

Thanks!!! You guys rock!

[immo]

Originally Posted by GEN XER

The only problem is when you tell the dealer that the most updated is AK they still say the AF is the most updated. The true problem with the former DCX to me was the dealers, the new problem with Chrysler Holding will probably be the dealers.

Ditto!!!

[SRTengineers]

Originally Posted by JMatt

Oil temp. Coolant temp is accessed via EVIC screens only.

Thanks JMatt!