Tom Postma said:
Filter was 15.00 but they wanted 14.00 for the gasket goop,what else can
i use? also how many litres or quarts does it take to do a complete
change? Thanks Tom
You really want to use the Mopar-recommended sealant. Some people have
reported success with aftermarket brand stuff (got your ears on, Steve?) but
all in all, the $14 is well worth it, and one tube will do the job for
several changes.
On the other hand, there is a TSB out there for a *steel* pan gasket
available by special order at the dealer. You don't have to use any sealant
with this one. It's pricey at around $30, but it's reusable three times,
and once you go through the pain of cleaning the old RTV goop off the first
time, it makes the job much easier and quicker the second and third. I just
put one on my 42LE last summer, and it seals every bit as well as the RTV
goop. It took me some persuading to get the dealer to look up the TSB (they
typically seem to have the "I know everything and you don't" virus) but once
I did, they were able to get the part for me by the next day. If you want
the TSB number, I can find it for you in my garage at home, just email me.
--Geoff
