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From : aly

Q: hello i am seriously considering buying a 2000 dodge durango 75k mi from a private seller. assuming the test drive and mechanics inspection dont turn anything nasty up heres what i plan do do once i get it... ***ive done research on the net and have found that the biggest complaint about this vehicle is the sludge factory engine http//www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/dodgeduroil.html. since i dont know the oil changing regimine i have to assume the worst... i was hoping to counter this by trying *a* a severe treatment of auto rx http//www.auto-rx.com/pages/applications2.htm or *b* a classic kerosine flush http//forums.probetalk.com/archive/index.php/t-4052.html. i am really leaning towards the auto rx though i am sure someone is bound to call it snakes oil i figured that it looks legit and i have yet to read a negative comment so i figure it cant be so bad. obviously i would follow up with regular oil changes which should keep it clean and visually check the pan after 25k or so. ***these are the other things i would do myself. ******coolant flush ******tune up new plugs wires and pcv ******add some fuel system cleaner for the first few tanks ******replace belts though not timing ******a thorough detailing ***these are the things i would get the shop to do... ******tranny flush ******power steering flush ******replace brakes & fluid flush mainly for the warranty ******possibly timing belt if it looks the part i am pretty capable and have done my fair share of work on cars. has anyone got anything else that they think would be of benefit i am aware of the dangers of stirring up the sludge in the engine but i think its worth the benefit. same thing on the transmission i dont think it has enough miles to say the gunk is holding it together quite yet. any opinions adds subtracts warnings are greatly appreciated. thanks. .