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I normally just read because others know so much more. But, now I have had the "good" fortune of having DTC codes appear. Quite the disappointment, because the last 11 years have been free of DTC. I used my Edge Insight to read the codes when I got the check engine light. I got P014C and...

A comment and a question. Changing the engine mounted fuel filter has become my most hated task because it is so difficult to get the cap off. I have put together a system that works. 48 inch long 3/4 inch drive breaker bar 3/4 inch drive extension(s) and universal joint 3/4 inch to 1/2 inch...

I have some time over the next month to get some maintenance done on my truck. Now has just over 70K miles. All seems to be working fine, so this is preventive maintenance. As so many others know so much more than I, input is requested. Truck is due to for coolant change. So, I thought I...

Good morning. I am working through ways in which I can support Ukraine. One way is through monetary donation. I realize this is not the Politics forum; this is not intended to be a political conversation; I have no desire to discuss the politics involved. I have been doing some research...

Good morning, all. Normally I just read because other on here know so much more. Looking for input today. First, keep the truck or get something newer? My 2012 has roughly 65K on the odometer. I have done regular maintenance items myself, all somewhat ahead of schedule. Truck is almost all...

Spent a while in Florida recently, looking at possible places to live in retirement or snowbird. Really enjoyed the Ocala area. Lots of public lands (i.e., not turned into housing developments and strip malls) with trails for hiking and biking. Many springs, ponds, lakes, and rivers for...

Looking forward to my upcoming retirement in February, I have found deciding exactly what I want more difficult than I would have thought. One thing I have firmly decided on is that I will be outside hiking (in the mountains, etc.) Unfortunately, my sets of replacement parts, patchwork of...

Being that it is winter where I am, my thoughts turn to future plans. I believe I will need a compact tractor going, and am trying to figure out the pros and cons. My lot is stated at 4.1 acres; I'd say 2.5 acres is heavily wooded. The open area is next to the road, the wooded area is in...

It is winter and I am trying to think through this. I am sure many members have been down this road, and welcome input. "Plan the work, work the plan." Use I have a travel trailer (assume 40 feet in length), a small power boat (assume 25 feet in length), small utility trailer, plan to have a...

If you are of a certain age (i.e., if you are at least 60 years old), you may grown up with an exposure and subsequent interest in space. At roughly 4PM eastern time today NASA's Perseverance Rover landed on the surface of Mars. The first image received: Great!

I have been reading in the news that winter has extended unusually far south, creating some headaches for folks. Just wondering what challenges this has created for those in areas where snowfall/ice is not typical. Winter is kind of business as usual here on the shore of Lake Erie. Cumulative...

Does anybody either know about doing excavation work or a good forum on excavation work. I am starting on developing my small lot of land and while I do not see myself doing the work, I'd like to understand enough to be able to converse and evaluate bids and the work. Thanks!

I have a 2012. I had the dealer install the Mopar Severe Duty Filter kit a number of years ago. This is, I believe, basically the frame-mounted fuel water separator on the more recent model years. I have had the dealer change the fuel filters in the past - primarily because the frame mounted...

I am just shy of 61K on 2012. Let me start off by saying I have thoroughly enjoyed this truck, and the only issues I have had have been caused by my persistent evil enemy: rust due to the mountains of salt used in the winter here. I pretty much only use the truck for a pure pleasure drive...

My 2012 has been stored and used little for the past two years. There is only about 2,500 miles on the fuel filters (I have engine mounted and the optional Mopar Severe Duty filter under the frame rail). The filters are about two years old. I am familiar with the 15,000 mile interval, but...

I have only been reading for quite a while now, as the good folks on this forum answered all my questions when I bought my 2012 and got set up with my travel trailer. Did all kinds of trips and camping. Older son is in third year at the University of Wyoming and younger son joined Air Force...

I picked up the travel trailer and took it to the place we store it in winter this morning before work. My wife asked how it went, and I said, "fine; easy, no problems". It really was easy. Backing up, hooking up, hauling the TT over in streets full of traffic, backing into the building...

I took a nice hike in the woods on Sunday afternoon with my wife, older son, and the dogs. We got home toward dusk as it started to snow. I said that was great - fresh snow for Christmas morning. The news stories say we have received 53 inches in thirty hours - an all-time record. Our annual...

I am about to re-assemble my rear trailing arm/brake backing plate/wheel hub and bearing assembly as part of my 2008 Jeep Patriot overhaul. I am planning to put anti-seize between each mating surface. Good idea? Bad idea? Where else should I consider use of anti-seize? Should I use...

In the general rule that nothing is easy, I cannot find a replacement part for my 2008 Jeep Patriot. I damaged one rear brake backing plate assembly trying to get the rear suspension components off in order to replace my rusted rear cross-member. I searched and searched on the internet and all I...