Well, I made my final payment last month, and I'm changing my oil today at 100500k while reflecting back on where she's been since mile 91 when I bought her new. I've recorded every item I've worked on. I'm also thinking that once I type this my car will die. I'm going to knock on wood. I also went through a period where I checked this site every day because I thought she would explode in a ball of fire... That hasn't happened yet but that may be soon after I post.

-I've changed the oil every 6-9k miles. Mobil 0W 40 every time.
-K&M air filter for 50K then regular since.
-I've used a fuel additive (power service) about 10% of the time.
-I've replaced the CAC hoses with samco about 40k ago.
-I've had the same torque converter but the F 37 at 30k
-Original fuel filter head, but I have the new one in the garage (never got around to the swap)
-I've had the GDE Eco tune since 80k and I love it. I just hit 30 mpg this month for the first time ever. In the summer I can get 27. The winter fuel and my short drives to work gets me 23-25 mpg.
-Original battery (after dealership replaced the red top when it wouldn't start on the lot back in 2005.
-Only changed the accesory belt once (oops. It needs to go again soon)
-One thermostat replaced
-One trans controler change under warranty
-2nd set of tires
-4 dif fluid changes and one TC fluid change.
-3rd set of pads and 2nd set of rotors.
-Rear hatch frame repainted due to rust around tail light and hinges.
-Cleaned the map sensor about five times until GDE Eco tune. I guess I should check it today.


THINGS I NEED TO DO.
-Timing belt needs to go
-I have been getting shudder on certain hills at 55-59 mph. I suspect the torque converter is going, and I've NEVER changed the trans fluid.
-There is oil dripping down the driver's side of the engine, can't tell yet where it's coming from but it doesn't hit the driveway.
-There is a little oil running down the return tube from the turbo... I'm a little worried about that.
-I have a little grime around the bottom driver's side intercooler. I'm afraid I have cracked it. I can hear more whistling and I had thought it was the turbo. I think it could be the intercooler.
-front drive shaft has a blown boot. It's had a hole for two years, and I just keep packing it with grease. I hope it can last a 2nd Michigan winter.



All in all, I say it's a good Jeep. I don't get to lay down black smoke anymore (GDE Eco tune), but I can still blow people off the line. I've never been stuck (until I hit submit) and it's not cost me too much money. My 04 Envoy has cost me a lot more, but I didn't buy it new. I'm glad that I've bought it. It's been fun, and I plan on keeping it for many many years.

I know that there are several more CRDs near me. I'm close to the Chrysler Tech Center. GDE is near here too. I drove to Keith's place to get the Eco tune. We could have quite the SE Michigan club.

Thanks painemann. I am looking to get the belt done. I bought the Jeep at Golling, and they quoted me $1400+ for the belt and water pump. They can't get me the euro TC though. I don't think I have the time to do the change myself. I guess I should really add up how much I would save and take a day off of work.

Ugh, youve never changed the trans fluid! Ive changed mine twice. Once at 34,000 and again at 70,000 miles. Sadly the auto trans is probably the most neglected important piece of equipment on our trucks today. Good luck.

Painemann, I like your list! Did you ever resolve the rear ABS issues.. I am having ABS light on with no odometer readings now.. Checked all wiring visually for pinches and scuffs and no luck. Any Ideas? Thanks

Smacker you may want to wait for a response from Painemann but based on other strings on the sensor type problem my bet would be on the single rear sensor on the 2005 model. There are several posts that indicate the wiring to that sensor is rather fragile and prone to invisible failure inside the insulation. What I don't, offhand, know is how to test for that failure.