# \#charger **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/charger/752.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Oil changes for lightly driven car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-changes-for-lightly-driven-car/152595)
**Author:** [@ChuckZiolkowski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChuckZiolkowski)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-changes-for-lightly-driven-car/152595 "2019-11-13T23:19:54Z")
Hi Ray, I have a 6 cylinder 2017 Dodge Charger. As I am retired I just drive it about 3000 miles a year. I’m wandering about oil changes. Should I get one at least once a year or is every 2 years fine. I live in Pho… --- ## [Should I shut off my AC when driving up hills in the summer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-shut-off-my-ac-when-driving-up-hills-in-the-summer/136927)
**Author:** [@paul15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paul15)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-shut-off-my-ac-when-driving-up-hills-in-the-summer/136927 "2019-08-29T00:46:21Z")
Dear Car Talk When I drive up hills in the summer time I turn off the air conditioner to save gas and to release strain on the engine, my wife gets upset, she says it\`s not worth it.What is your opinion? --- ## [How do I test an alternator while the car is running?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-test-an-alternator-while-the-car-is-running/143313)
**Author:** [@Sandra05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sandra05)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2019, 3:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-test-an-alternator-while-the-car-is-running/143313 "2019-06-30T03:25:28Z")
Quick test for alternator while car is running --- ## [2014 Dodge Charger - known oil leaks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-charger-known-oil-leaks/142144)
**Author:** [@DawnCorvino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DawnCorvino)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-charger-known-oil-leaks/142144 "2019-06-13T15:14:57Z")
does anyone know if 2014 dodge chargers have a tendency to leak oil from oil housing. HELP! my car has a little less than 47,000 miles on it! Chrsyler dealer didnt want to help with cost to pay for it! so beside myself --- ## [No power from cigarette lighter to charge phones](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-from-cigarette-lighter-to-charge-phones/1030)
**Author:** [@Shelley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shelley)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2019, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-from-cigarette-lighter-to-charge-phones/1030 "2019-04-08T01:49:46Z")
I have a 2004 Toyota Highlander. In this day of cell phones and video games, and all of the power adapters/converters that we use to charge these items in our cars, I was recently surprised to learn that if the key is n… --- ## [2014 Dodge Charger is a death trap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-charger-is-a-death-trap/137064)
**Author:** [@james02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/james02)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-charger-is-a-death-trap/137064 "2019-03-25T14:37:19Z")
gone to pep boys on genway in cincinnati ohio, to get battery replace, they had open truck to replace battery, they aslo decied to cut wireing harness in front, to give the same error code with bad battery, so car refuse… --- ## [2012 Dodge Charger windshield wipers won't turn off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-charger-windshield-wipers-wont-turn-off/133838)
**Author:** [@Robert52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert52)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-charger-windshield-wipers-wont-turn-off/133838 "2019-02-02T21:52:00Z")
My windshield wipes will not turn off unless you turn the engine off, but the wiper switch will not turn it off or slow it down. Also the intermittent feature stopped working first before the switch totally stopped w… --- ## [2015 Dodge Charger shakes while braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-charger-shakes-while-braking/130998)
**Author:** [@Charlie45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charlie45)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2018, 11:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-charger-shakes-while-braking/130998 "2018-12-18T11:33:31Z")
When breaking at higher speed the car shakes, what is causing this and how should I address this issue? --- ## [Dodge charger 2007 Heater problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-charger-2007-heater-problem/83675)
**Author:** [@bee2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bee2)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2018, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-charger-2007-heater-problem/83675 "2018-12-15T17:05:04Z")
Hi there, my dodge charger 3.5L 2007 model have heater problem, The heat blows out cold air. can any one help me fix this problem? anyone faced similer issue. Thanks --- ## [2006 Dodge Charger - overheating causes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-charger-overheating-causes/123775)
**Author:** [@ric01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ric01)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-charger-overheating-causes/123775 "2018-08-27T14:15:55Z")
i’m looking to purchase a 2006 dodge charge v6…the owner says that it over heats. but there is no leaking that they know of. but they think it might be the thermostat, radiator clogged or clogged radiator hose. please he… --- ## [Loose Aux Port](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loose-aux-port/123641)
**Author:** [@Mat\_Eholzer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mat_Eholzer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loose-aux-port/123641 "2018-08-25T13:21:50Z")
I just recently bought a 2007 dodge charger, and it has an Aux port, problem I’m having is that the Port itself, it looks like it’s missing a rubbing ring or something on the interface of it, and cause of it the jack its… --- ## [2007 Dodge Charger reverse lights won’t come on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-charger-reverse-lights-won-t-come-on/121701)
**Author:** [@D\_AmicoThompson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D_AmicoThompson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-charger-reverse-lights-won-t-come-on/121701 "2018-07-26T02:03:36Z")
my reverse lights don’t come on when engaged. --- ## [P0300 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0300-code/117641)
**Author:** [@Ronan94](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ronan94)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0300-code/117641 "2018-05-22T02:05:01Z")
2006 Dodge Charger SXT 3.5L V6 Hello so one day I was on my way to work and my car was running fine got off the interstate to the stop sign and it started to shake really bad so I put my Bluetooth U-Scan in and it came … --- ## [Air Filter/Enginge hose question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-filter-enginge-hose-question/116927)
**Author:** [@Rob\_Folmar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rob_Folmar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-filter-enginge-hose-question/116927 "2018-05-07T20:52:09Z")
Can someone tell me what the name of this hose is? It’s cracked/split where it connects to the top of the engine and I want to replace it. Thanks in advance!!! \[20180507\_124734%5B364%5D\] --- ## [2015 Dodge Charger recalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-charger-recalls/115957)
**Author:** [@MichealSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichealSmith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2018, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-charger-recalls/115957 "2018-04-19T22:52:04Z")
Are there any currently recalls on 2015 Dodge Charger SE --- ## [Can't get radiator drain plug back in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-get-radiator-drain-plug-back-in/114487)
**Author:** [@John02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John02)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2018, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-get-radiator-drain-plug-back-in/114487 "2018-03-28T03:42:57Z")
I pulled the drain plug or petcock valve out of the radiator in my 2007 Charger so that it would drain faster. I can’t seem to get the threads to catch when I try screwing it back in. There’s no obvious damage. They feel… --- ## [Replacing thermostat in 2007 Dodge Charger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-thermostat-in-2007-dodge-charger/114297)
**Author:** [@John02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John02)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-thermostat-in-2007-dodge-charger/114297 "2018-03-27T00:34:43Z")
Is it ok to replace the original thermostat with a v-notch thermostat? Which is better for the engine? --- ## [2014 Dodge Charger AWD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-charger-awd/114172)
**Author:** [@MichaelPasley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelPasley)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2018, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-charger-awd/114172 "2018-03-22T14:23:12Z")
I own a 2014 charger rt/plus. having some issues with the awd. first and second gear whine and shudder. please help. dealerships don’t know and tell us to drive it till it breaks then they will fix it. --- ## [2012 Dodge Charger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-charger/113845)
**Author:** [@VirtoDoss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VirtoDoss)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2018, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-charger/113845 "2018-03-18T13:36:48Z")
noisy injectors sound likes valve seats or lifters. any one else with his problem or fix? --- ## [Fun Vanity Plate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fun-vanity-plate/111845)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2018, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fun-vanity-plate/111845 "2018-02-03T20:40:06Z")
I saw a Dodge Hellcat at afternoon drive time the other day. It had this vanity plate on it: HECKCAT I can well imagine that the state (Maryland) could have nixed the real name because it contained one of those words t… --- ## [Could a water pump cause low flow to my heater?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-a-water-pump-cause-low-flow-to-my-heater/110546)
**Author:** [@olemike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/olemike)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2017, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-a-water-pump-cause-low-flow-to-my-heater/110546 "2017-12-24T13:38:33Z")
I have flushed the entire coolant system. I replaced the oil cooler (it is in line with the heater core). I seem to have enough flow thru the heater core. The heat is good if I run the RPM up to 3K. Could the impelars… --- ## [Interchangeable partss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interchangeable-partss/109394)
**Author:** [@icecajun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/icecajun)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2017, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interchangeable-partss/109394 "2017-11-15T00:18:59Z")
Is there web site that can tell you if parts are interchangeable? --- ## [Heater problemm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-problemm/109288)
**Author:** [@icecajun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/icecajun)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2017, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-problemm/109288 "2017-11-11T15:53:10Z")
Can having air in the coolant system cause the heater not to blow hot air? --- ## [Electronic control and heater problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronic-control-and-heater-problems/109259)
**Author:** [@icecajun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/icecajun)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2017, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronic-control-and-heater-problems/109259 "2017-11-10T04:04:28Z")
I have a 2008 Dodge Charger V6 2.7L. When I was driving it the electronic throttle control light came on. I have changed the electronic throttle body but the light still comes on. Also the heater is blowing cold air. The… --- ## [TPMS sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-sensor/109164)
**Author:** [@icecajun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/icecajun)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2017, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-sensor/109164 "2017-11-06T19:32:14Z")
I have a 2008 dodge charger v6 2.7L engine. The tpms light is blinking. How can I find out which one is bad? --- ## [ABS Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-problem/108486)
**Author:** [@juzinote](https://community.cartalk.com/u/juzinote)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2017, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-problem/108486 "2017-10-11T00:56:16Z")
Hello, first time here. I have a 2007 dodge charger 3.5l. Was having a problem where the abs, esp, and traction control lights were on (no check engine light). Took my car into the mechanic to get scanned, and was told t… --- ## [2nd Alternator in 3 months](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2nd-alternator-in-3-months/108286)
**Author:** [@spannerspinner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spannerspinner)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2017, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2nd-alternator-in-3-months/108286 "2017-10-04T03:03:37Z")
Any suggestions as to why the bearing on the alternator I installed less than three months ago seems to be on its way out again? The first one may have legitimately worn out, the refurbished alternator (from Rock Auto) … --- ## [Ok to leave chargers plugged in all the time?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-to-leave-chargers-plugged-in-all-the-time/10262)
**Author:** [@philomorph](https://community.cartalk.com/u/philomorph)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2017, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-to-leave-chargers-plugged-in-all-the-time/10262 "2017-03-09T16:56:08Z")
My partner and I have a disagreement about phone chargers in the car. She leaves hers plugged into the lighter jack all the time, whether it's being used to charge the phone or not. I say she should only plug it in … --- ## [Turbo? On 2006 Dodge Charger r/t 5.7](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbo-on-2006-dodge-charger-r-t-5-7/98108)
**Author:** [@freeman48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/freeman48)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2017, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbo-on-2006-dodge-charger-r-t-5-7/98108 "2017-01-06T12:48:37Z")
I have a 06 Dodge charger rt 5.7 I have new valve's header intake manifold and other small upgrades but I was wondering how much work would it take to put a turbo in the vehicle I know superchargers are common but not a … --- ## [Temporary fix for a headlight unit?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temporary-fix-for-a-headlight-unit/95768)
**Author:** [@PaisleyW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaisleyW)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2016, 1:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temporary-fix-for-a-headlight-unit/95768 "2016-09-22T01:40:26Z")
So I recently got into a wreck while making a left hand turn at a green light that had a green arrow. The driver that hit me rolled through his red light for whatever reason and my insurance won't cover the damage he cau… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/charger/752.md?match_all_tags=true&tags%5B%5D=charger) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/charger/752.md?match_all_tags=true&page=2&tags%5B%5D=charger)