2001 Chrysler Sebring Sludge Worry

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LEWIS BROWN
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2001-Chrysler Sebrig Conv. 52000 miles
Checking with carfax for complaints, they show many engines blowing up. Claims made is because of Sludge build-up. Is there a maintence for this ? All complainence says they changed oil every 3000 miles as I do. Answer greatly appreciated. I love my car, but could not afford a new engine. Thank you very much,,Lewis
May 10, 2006 at 7:31 AM
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VANDRAGON
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you didn't say if you were having a problem or just worried. if you have been changing the oil every 3,000 with the proper weight oil and you don't have a problem don't worry.
May 12, 2006 at 3:25 AM
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LEWIS BROWN
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I guess just worried. When I was checking CarFax on what complants other people were having. It was about engines blowing up, because of Sludge biuld-up. That's why I'm concerned. Thought maybe there was a flushing that could be done. Thanks for past answer. Lewis B.
May 12, 2006 at 5:38 AM
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RIK_JAMES
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I just bought my 92 eagle talon TSI it has 184,000km
on it, it was running fine 3 days ago but now its blowing blue smoke out of the tailpipe i just got the valve gasket done and oil change but nothing is working do u know what it is???
May 18, 2006 at 4:09 PM
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Suggested Repair

No repair is indicated. If the correct oil weight has been changed every 3,000 miles and the engine has no symptoms, the expert advises not to worry and does not recommend additional service.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2001 Chrysler Sebring convertible with 52,000 miles is worried by Carfax reports of engines failing from sludge despite 3,000-mile oil changes, and asks whether a flush or other maintenance is needed. The expert says that with the proper oil weight on that interval and no current problem, there is no reason to worry. A later unrelated question about blue smoke from a 1992 Eagle Talon was not answered.

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