Author: Dick

Spammer!

I just returned last night from a hurricane dodging Florida vacation. It appears a character named Jeremy Gainy had fun spamming our forum 35 times. He is now banned and his posts were deleted. Sorry you guys had to put up with that crap.

Viper V-10 Rams

I often wonder how many Viper V-10 Rams are still on the road.

Headlights

I find the headlights on many new cars hideous and very distracting when they approach in the opposite lane.

Some are surrounded by those “necklaces” of light more suited to Christmas decorations.

They probably illuminate better than conventional headlights but I don’t like the way they look. …

Models Being Dropped

I read today that Chrysler is dropping the Chrysler 200 and the Dodge Dart. They are going to focus on crossover vehicles which seem to be what the public wants.

Remote Start Won’t!

I know this is not the PT Cruiser forum but it is the most read.

2006 PT Base with dealer installed Mopar remote start system. Has worked perfectly since 2006. Now, it won’t start. Push the remote once and get one beep and lights flash. Push the second time, when it should start, two beeps and…

Exhaust Manifold Studs

Well, my “Hemi Tick” has gotten progressively worse and startup in the morning sounds like parts are going to blow through the hood. It quiets down as it warms up. My dealer knew exactly what it was, broken exhaust manifold studs. I was told it is a common issue that they have experience with. …

“Hemi Tick” Has Gotten Worse

My 2006 Hemi Ram has had the tick which seems to be well known and documented as “nature of the beast.”

I have only 73,000 miles on it and Amsoil 5W20 and filter have been used since the first oil change.

I recently noticed the tick has worsened and startup after sitting overnight will result in…