2012 Chrysler T&C Oil Temp and Pressure

[threeputtpar]

Originally Posted By: exman123
I have a 2008 T&C with the 3.3L. It has been an OK Van except for brakes...I looked at a used 2012 T&C Van this past week. The transmission was horrible..... It seemed like it wanted to shift way to quickly and it would get into OD at 35MPH. In my opinion, it is the worst transmission I have ever been behind. It seemed to be way too rushed to get into gear.
Unless you wan to deal with up/down shifting all of of the time, I would look to a Honda or a Toyota.


I agree about the Honda or Toyota, and would also toss the Kia Sedona in the mix if they still make it.

 

[KCJeep]

Originally Posted By: threeputtpar
Originally Posted By: exman123
I have a 2008 T&C with the 3.3L. It has been an OK Van except for brakes...I looked at a used 2012 T&C Van this past week. The transmission was horrible..... It seemed like it wanted to shift way to quickly and it would get into OD at 35MPH. In my opinion, it is the worst transmission I have ever been behind. It seemed to be way too rushed to get into gear.
Unless you wan to deal with up/down shifting all of of the time, I would look to a Honda or a Toyota.


I agree about the Honda or Toyota, and would also toss the Kia Sedona in the mix if they still make it.


The Sedona's have had an absolutely horrid reliability record just an FYI. We're shopping for a van too had to cross them off.

 

[mechtech2]

Its cold out in Wisconsin now. Oil temps will be lower than the normal in summertime.
170 oil is the low end of the ideal range - no problems there.
That 40 lbs @ 1750 will drop when summertime, and the oil is 200 or so.

 

[cptbarkey]

Originally Posted By: KCJeep
Originally Posted By: threeputtpar
Originally Posted By: exman123
I have a 2008 T&C with the 3.3L. It has been an OK Van except for brakes...I looked at a used 2012 T&C Van this past week. The transmission was horrible..... It seemed like it wanted to shift way to quickly and it would get into OD at 35MPH. In my opinion, it is the worst transmission I have ever been behind. It seemed to be way too rushed to get into gear.
Unless you wan to deal with up/down shifting all of of the time, I would look to a Honda or a Toyota.


I agree about the Honda or Toyota, and would also toss the Kia Sedona in the mix if they still make it.


The Sedona's have had an absolutely horrid reliability record just an FYI. We're shopping for a van too had to cross them off.


the 02-05 vintage of sedona yes does have bad reliability ratings. the 06-13 models are VERY reliable.

 

[KCJeep]

Originally Posted By: cptbarkey
Originally Posted By: KCJeep
Originally Posted By: threeputtpar
Originally Posted By: exman123
I have a 2008 T&C with the 3.3L. It has been an OK Van except for brakes...I looked at a used 2012 T&C Van this past week. The transmission was horrible..... It seemed like it wanted to shift way to quickly and it would get into OD at 35MPH. In my opinion, it is the worst transmission I have ever been behind. It seemed to be way too rushed to get into gear.
Unless you wan to deal with up/down shifting all of of the time, I would look to a Honda or a Toyota.


I agree about the Honda or Toyota, and would also toss the Kia Sedona in the mix if they still make it.


The Sedona's have had an absolutely horrid reliability record just an FYI. We're shopping for a van too had to cross them off.


the 02-05 vintage of sedona yes does have bad reliability ratings. the 06-13 models are VERY reliable.


Good to know because we bought a 2012 a few days after I posted that and we absolutely love it so far!

You just don't know how things will turn out sometimes, we got a deal we simply couldn't pass up now I own an import for the first time in over 20 years!