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Sep 17, 2012 | 07:51 AM

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Dal

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DIY Mechanics?

Hi all,

Can I ask where you get your service parts from?

I want to do a full service including front and rear discs, belt, plugs, filters etc.

TIA

Dal

Sep 17, 2012 | 08:41 AM

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Re: DIY Mechanics?

Whoever has the best deal, but usually for me it's either local parts stores, rockauto.com, amazon.com or even eBay.

Sep 17, 2012 | 08:44 AM

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Dal

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Whoever has the best deal, but usually for me it's either local parts stores, rockauto.com, amazon.com or even eBay.

Thanks for the reply, but unfortunately I'm in the UK so rockauto wouldn't work for me and Amazon and eBay are options but i'd prefer to stick to one supplier rather than several.

Sep 17, 2012 | 08:54 AM

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I always avoid putting all my eggs in one basket...

Sep 17, 2012 | 11:11 AM

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All the parts you need are available from Chrysler if you have very deep pockets, Merc if you have deep pockets or any motor factors, ebay is as good a place as any

Sep 18, 2012 | 08:36 AM

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Dal

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All the parts you need are available from Chrysler if you have very deep pockets, Merc if you have deep pockets or any motor factors, ebay is as good a place as any

I do agree Mo, but I'd prefer to save on the shipping by using one supplier

Sep 19, 2012 | 12:24 PM

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I do agree Mo, but I'd prefer to save on the shipping by using one supplier

Yeah, makes sense

I don't have the problem anymore, don't do any work on them myself now

got a tame ex Chrysler main dealer mechanic who looks after both cars

Sep 24, 2012 | 12:17 PM

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Dal

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Re: DIY Mechanics?

Hi all,

I'm just trying to find out how much oil to order for my pending service. Does 8 litres sound correct? (seems a lot to me)

Sep 24, 2012 | 12:33 PM

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Re: DIY Mechanics?

I put in 8 US quarts, which translates to 7.5 Litres.

Our American-market owner's manual says 8.5 quarts which is 8 Litres, but if I put that much in, my high oil alarm goes off on hard curves.