Update;
The tranny rough "upshift" stopped today, 4 days after. So I will write it off to the computer re-learning. ricep55 --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "ricep55" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Greetings, > > My 98 ES (138K miles) just completed a 1100 mile journey while towing > a trailer. > > I just moved and the Trep did pretty good with about 300 pounds of > stuff in the back seat, about 300 pounds in the trunk and towing a > Kendon trailer with my 600 pound motorcycle on it. > > It rode a little low in the back, but no scraping or such. The only > issue of note is that because the hitch height was lower than usual, > the Kendon trailer would vibrate. We discovered that having a full > tank of gas was just enough to set it off, so I never had more than a > half tank of gas, an it did just fine from there. If I load the Trep > that heavy again, I would need to put some ballast on the Kendon it > appears. > > I had my Michelin HydroEdge tires rotated and balanced prior to the > trip. Costco put nitrogen in them (that seems to be a trend now) and > I couldn't notice any difference. > > My gas mileage averaged about 19-21mpg throughout. My average speed > was roughly 68-75 mph. I checked upon my arrival and it burned no oil > at all. In fact, since I have had this Trep, it hasn't lost any oil. > > The only quirk I can find is the same thing that happened after I > towed my motorcycle about 700 miles last year. When the tranny > downshifts coming up to a stop light, the 2nd to first upshift is a > little rough. The last time it eventually faded off, but it is back > again. It could be the computer "learning" at holding the downshift > longer due to the earlier towing and hasn't stopped yet. We will see > how long it lasts this time. > > The only noise my Trep makes is that squeaky roller for the > serpentine. It's been squeaky ever since they replaced the tension > spring 18 months ago. > > The brakes held up just fine and in fact, since I went to ceramic > pads, the brake issues have stopped. > > Finally, it appears the light bulb behind my temp gauge has burned > out. It went dark during the trip. > > ricep55 ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Yahoo! Autos. Everything you need to know about buying or selling a car. FREE Quotes, 360� Tours, Research, Blue Book, Compare Vehicles, Buy Used http://us.click.yahoo.com/kEZsdA/bwnGAA/YiGOAA/46t0lB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Web: <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dodge_intrepid> Subscribe: <mailto://[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribe: <mailto://[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Moderator: <mailto://[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dodge_intrepid/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
