it seems that resale is low, but reviews are high
I imagine gas guzzler, but we live in NYC, do like 10k a year
2006-09-26 05:13:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Dodge
i get 19mpg on the highway with my 4.7. I think it is a great engine with better power to weight ratio (235hp/390tq to be exact) than the 5.9. the newer 4.8 is not as good. Furthermore with a cold air intake and exhaust you could expect to get over 20mpg if you can resist the temtation to gas it just to hear the exhaust.
My suggestion is to buy stock in Chevron and drive it like you stole it. Don't listen to these panzyazz's that drive Jap cars either!!!
I'm very pleased with my 2002 dodge Durango with 4.7 V8
2006-09-26 06:27:26 · answer #1 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I too have had great luck with a 4.7, decent mpg too. And I was able to change all the spark plugs while standing in front of the durango the entire time. I could not do that when changing the plugs on a f150 ford with a 4.6 because I had to keep picking up the wrenches that I THREW on the ground....
2006-09-29 03:14:46 · answer #2 · answered by done wrenching 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
once you've a blockage on your radiator it is going to bog down the flow of fluid, accordingly combating it from cooling. At more beneficial speeds what flow is occuring is getting extra airflow allowing it to relax extra. It probable isn't your thermostat for the reason that that would block all coolant flow and reason it to overheat at any speed. It overheats swifter at the same time as operating the AC because it somewhat is extra taxing on your engine turning out to be extra warmth to get rid of. Worse case challenge is that you've a blockage interior your motor, in which case you've a real problem. something you could do at abode for a short examine is at the same time as the motor is at idle and warm is to squeeze your hoses popping out of and going into the radiator, (use a rag over your hand, the hoses will be warm). If one is hard, I mean somewhat problematic, you've a blockage in it. understand that your decrease hose, commonly yet no longer continually, has a spring in it to stay away from it from collapsing from the suction from the water pump. for this reason it ought to have some supply to a pair extent. Blockages can happen from a boost of previous antifreeze or a deterioration of the copper interior. i'd start up with a intense stress radiator flush, it ought to reason your radiator to fail no matter if it really is corroded. in spite of the indisputable fact that it really is extra ideal for it to fail contained in the shop then on the area of the line. If that would not restore it then i'd have the mechanic evaluate it, in case you've self belief him, he shouldn't steer you incorrect.
2016-11-24 20:19:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure which of these models have the V8 but go to:
http://www.edmunds.com/used/2002/dodge/durango/index.html
Then click on "Research." You'll see a way to look at ratings.
2006-09-26 05:18:13 · answer #4 · answered by dontknow 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are not reliable at all. I had a 2000 and had the trans replaced 3 times and then a new engine at 75,000 miles. It only got about 10 miles to the gallon and was the most uncomfortable ride I have ever had.
2006-09-27 08:39:23 · answer #5 · answered by ezachowski 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Consumer reviews are not high.
Thats why they are selling it, too much gas also.
Dont forget that city driving kills a car, if the owner was a city driver the car is really in bad shape, thats why highway driven cars are very good mechanically.
2006-09-26 05:15:56 · answer #6 · answered by god knows and sees else Yahoo 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yeah, listen to kneedragon929rr, that is probably the best answer I have seen on yahoo in a long time.
2006-09-26 15:56:15 · answer #7 · answered by Cowboy Jacob 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋