Preparing Chrysler Voyager Exec CRD 2.8 Automatic for a long towing trip
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Preparing Chrysler Voyager Exec CRD 2.8 Automatic for a long towing trip
We are towing a 1,500 kg caravan to Spain and back this summer (~4000 miles). Is there anything else we should consider in addition to the normal servicing? Like better quality oil or automatic transmission fluid, etc? Changing brake pads even if they are still ok for normal usage?
Any towing tips from Chrysler Voyager current/former owners are really appreciated.
Also, does this 2007 model have an oil cooler fitted as a standard? If not, where can I find one in the UK and what would be the approximate damage to my pocket?
Many thanks,
Any towing tips from Chrysler Voyager current/former owners are really appreciated.
Also, does this 2007 model have an oil cooler fitted as a standard? If not, where can I find one in the UK and what would be the approximate damage to my pocket?
Many thanks,
Last edited by alexnz; 04-27-2012 at 02:03 AM.
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I've never towed with my 2.8 CRD. I imagine the high kerb weight and the high torque produced by the CRD make them an excellent tow car.
I wouldn't bother with any extra servicing. If you tow you should change the transmission fluid occasionally. (every 40,000 miles) But only ever use ATF 4 fluid.
There is both a transmission oil cooler (in front of the radiator...cooled by airflow) and an engine oil cooler (through a coolant heat exchanger arrangement at the oil filter) fitted as standard.
I'd be surprised of you suffered from any serious cooling issues, unless you happen to be towing up a steep mountain in very high ambient temperatures.
I wouldn't bother with any extra servicing. If you tow you should change the transmission fluid occasionally. (every 40,000 miles) But only ever use ATF 4 fluid.
There is both a transmission oil cooler (in front of the radiator...cooled by airflow) and an engine oil cooler (through a coolant heat exchanger arrangement at the oil filter) fitted as standard.
I'd be surprised of you suffered from any serious cooling issues, unless you happen to be towing up a steep mountain in very high ambient temperatures.
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I've never towed with my 2.8 CRD. I imagine the high kerb weight and the high torque produced by the CRD make them an excellent tow car.
I wouldn't bother with any extra servicing. If you tow you should change the transmission fluid occasionally. (every 40,000 miles) But only ever use ATF 4 fluid.
There is both a transmission oil cooler (in front of the radiator...cooled by airflow) and an engine oil cooler (through a coolant heat exchanger arrangement at the oil filter) fitted as standard.
I'd be surprised of you suffered from any serious cooling issues, unless you happen to be towing up a steep mountain in very high ambient temperatures.
I wouldn't bother with any extra servicing. If you tow you should change the transmission fluid occasionally. (every 40,000 miles) But only ever use ATF 4 fluid.
There is both a transmission oil cooler (in front of the radiator...cooled by airflow) and an engine oil cooler (through a coolant heat exchanger arrangement at the oil filter) fitted as standard.
I'd be surprised of you suffered from any serious cooling issues, unless you happen to be towing up a steep mountain in very high ambient temperatures.
What is the good engine oil to use for this model?
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