Dodge Repair & Service
in Marietta, GA

Dodge’s current Marietta presence centers on Charger and Challenger sedans/coupes (in their final production years before the platform transitions to electric), Durango three-row SUVs, and older Caravan minivans still in active service. The Hemi V8 (5.7L and 6.4L) is the platform’s defining engine — durable when maintained, but with specific lifter and rocker arm patterns to watch for. The 3.6L Pentastar V6 (shared across the FCA / Stellantis lineup) has well-documented cooling system and rocker arm issues on certain model years. And the TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) failure on 2011-2014 Dodge / Chrysler / Jeep vehicles is a known electrical issue that can cause a wide range of symptoms.

In Marietta, the Charger and Challenger we see are split roughly between R/T owners (5.7L Hemi) and SXT owners (3.6L Pentastar V6). The Durango shares the same engine options. Each engine has its own maintenance considerations — Hemi MDS (Multi-Displacement System, similar to GM’s AFM) can cause lifter wear on high-mileage examples, while the Pentastar’s timing chain and rocker arm patterns benefit from staying ahead of oil change intervals. The 8HP70 / 8HP75 ZF-derived eight-speed automatic used across the lineup is one of the more reliable modern transmissions when serviced; service intervals of 60,000-80,000 miles are realistic with regular maintenance.

At Advantage Auto Service in Marietta, we’ve worked on the FCA / Stellantis platform across Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep lineups for twenty years. We know the Hemi MDS pattern, the Pentastar V6 quirks, the 8HP transmission service approach, and the TIPM failure patterns on affected model years. We use OEM, Mopar, or quality aftermarket parts and follow FCA-specific service procedures. Hemi engines respond well to attentive service; ignored, they show their issues earlier than they should.