If you’ve found oil on your Chrysler 300M’s spark plug, it should be a cause for concern. It doesn’t necessarily indicate a major engine problem. When there is oil on the spark plugs is usually caused by a bad valve cover gasket or O-Ring (overhead cam engines). There can be other causes as well. Any … Read more
If your Chrysler 300M is making a high pitched noise or hum, it could be a sign of a bad wheel bearing. There are several different vehicular components that can make a squeal or hum. That’s why it is important to know the other warning signs of a bad bearing before just going in and … Read more
Your Chrysler 300M’s braking system is the most important safety feature on the vehicle. If it does not work properly, it can put you in a situation where you can be injured or killed. There are quite a few different situations that can cause a caliper to stick. Chrysler 300M Brakes Sticking Symptoms Smell– … Read more
The ESP BAS light is a trouble indicator light that indicates that there is an issue with your Chrysler 300M’s Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and/or your Brake Assist Program (BAS). These systems are important to the safety of your 300M. Fixing them should be a top priority. We cover how to diagnose the ESP … Read more
Your Chrysler 300M‘s radiator fan has one of the most important jobs on the vehicle. It is the last line of defense between you and an overheating engine. If the radiator fan is not working, it’s a serious problem. Just because the radiator fan is not on does not mean that it is not working. … Read more
One of the most critical engine components in your Chrysler 300M is the alternator. If you suspect that you have alternator problems, it’s something that should be dealt with before you end up stranded somewhere. Your 300M’s battery will not be able to keep the accessories and engine systems running for long without a properly … Read more
If your Chrysler 300M is stuck in Park, the odds are that you’re not stranded. We’ve made this guide to quickly help you get back on the road if your car doesn’t shift into gear. Most vehicles with an automatic transmission have a linkage that connects the gear selector to the transmission. Recently, more vehicles … Read more
One of the most common issues your Chrysler 300M is likely to develop is a stalling problem. The most challenging part of diagnosing a stalling problem is reproducing the conditions that led to the stall in the first place. Stalls can happen at any time, and it can be incredibly jarring when it does happen. Before … Read more
It can be very jarring when your Chrysler 300M shakes when idle. If your 300M has this problem, many issues can cause it. We’ve lined out some of the most common causes below. The most common reasons a vehicle shakes when idling is a misfire or bad motor mount. Table of Contents Chrysler 300M Shaking … Read more
Your Chrysler 300M’s service engine soon light is there to let you know that some sort of problem has been detected with the vehicle. Any vehicles made in 1996 or newer use OBDII codes, which can easily be retrieved from a good code scanner. A flashing service engine soon light is telling you that something … Read more