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  • Transmission and Oil Cooler Recommendations for 2008 Dodge Caliber
  • If your CVT transmission has lines that run from the transmission to the radiator (some do, some do not), you can install a transmission cooler. A transmission cooler is inexpensive insurance that would do a great job of extending the life of your transmission. If this is the case, a combination transmission/oil cooler would be a good choice. The Derale Combination Transmission and Engine Oil Cooler, part # D15902 might be a good choice for you. The Cooler Kit includes everything necessary...
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  • Will Derale Engine Oil Cooler #D15502 Fit on a 2007 Dodge Caliber R/T
  • Yes, the Derale Oil cooler part # D15502 that you referenced will fit and work well on your 2007 Dodge Caliber R/T. I looked up the thread size of your oil filter and it's 22 mm x 1.5 mm which is the same size as one of the fittings that comes with this kit.
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2007 Dodge Caliber
  • All of the available trailer hitches for your 2007 Dodge Caliber are Class I model hitches. Trailer hitch manufacturers will typically try to match the rating/capacity of a hitch to the particular vehicle it is designed to fit. This is likely why there aren't any higher class hitches available for your Dodge Caliber, as the vehicle itself does not have the capacity that a higher class unit would provide. I took a look at the online owner's manual for your vehicle and it does state that...
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  • Ball Mount and Ball Recommendations for Draw-Tite Class I Trailer Hitch on a 2011 Dodge Caliber
  • I checked to see which hitch you ordered for your 2011 Dodge Caliber and it was Draw-Tite hitch # 24769. For Class I trailer hitches like this you are supposed to use the ball mount recommended by the hitch manufacturer. In this case it is # 3591 and the hitch instructions indicate it should be used in the rise position only (with the ball platform on top). A hitch pin with clip is included. If the trailer you will be towing takes a 1-7/8 inch ball you can use ball # 19256. And if it requires...
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  • Is a Ball Mount Required to Tow Trailer with 2007 Dodge Caliber
  • Draw Bars are needed for towing. Another name for them, that to me makes more sense, is "ball mount" Basically this is the piece of metal that inserts into the hitch opening that holds the hitch ball for your trailer to connect to. If you want to tow with your 2007 Dodge Caliber you will need a ball mount. First you need a hitch installed though. For that the Draw Tite part # 24769 is the correct fit. And then for a ball mount/draw bar you'd want the part # 3591 which is what Draw Tite...
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  • Hitch Recommendation for a 2007 Dodge Caliber Towing a Jet Ski Trailer
  • It's very possible that you could tow a Jet Ski with your 2007 Dodge Caliber but you will need to check a few things first. You will need to know what the owners manual of the Caliber says is the towing capacity for the vehicle and you will need to know the weight of the trailer with the Jet Ski loaded on it. If the Jet Ski weighs less than the weight capacity for the vehicle you would be OK to tow with it. Now for a hitch you would want the Draw Tite hitch part # 24769. I attached an...
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  • Does Block Heater Install for 2007 Dodge Caliber Require Draining Coolant
  • For your 2007 Dodge Caliber with a 2.0 liter engine the Kat's Heater # KH11812 is a confirmed fit. It actually installs in a cartridge on the engine block so you would not have to drain any coolant or anything. It does not directly contact the coolant in any way. Essentially it heats an area of the block that is very close to a water jacket which then warms the coolant. The cartridge it installs in is in the front left position which is on the driver's of the block right in the middle...
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  • Trailer Hitch and Wiring Harness for 2007 Dodge Caliber R/T AWD
  • I apologize but at this time our manufacturers are only producing hitches for the SE and SXT models, not the R/T. The R/T is a performance minded model and due the differences between the R/T and SE/SXT models, a hitch cannot be safely attached to the frame.
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  • Trunk Mount Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2009 Dodge Caliber
  • We have several trunk mount bike racks listed as a fit for the 2009 Dodge Caliber. I have included a link to them for you. I personally own the OutWay 3-bike rack, # TH56BV, that you have referenced. This is the best trunk mount bike rack I have used. It has a plethora of features but my favorite is the the way in which it mounts. The OutWay uses 2 retractable cables instead of 6 straps like other racks. This makes installation/removal of the rack fast and easy. It also features anti-sway...
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  • Would a Transmission Cooler Help a 2009 Dodge Caliber that Whines After Warming Up on Hills
  • Transmission coolers do an excellent job keeping the transmission fluid cool to prevent damage from happening, but if your transmission already has problems it won't fix the issue. Your best option would be to take your vehicle to a qualified transmission repair shop and let them diagnose the noise your vehicle has. Once the problem is addressed I would then recommend installing a transmission cooler to prevent future problems as heat is the number one killer of transmissions. The part...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver and Wiring for 2008 Dodge Caliber
  • The Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # 24769 is the trailer hitch receiver I recommend for your 2008 Dodge Caliber. I've attached a video of this simple bolt on installation for you. All the installation hardware is included with the hitch. For your wiring, I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118552 which will connect behind your tail lights and give you a 4-way trailer connector. Once you've plugged...
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  • Scooter Carrying Options for 2011 Dodge Caliber
  • All of the hitches available for the Dodge Caliber are Class I hitches. A Class I hitch has a very limited tongue weight capacity of 200 lbs (tongue weight is the maximum amount of weight that can be hung from the hitch without damaging anything). We do not offer any scooter carriers that are compatible with a Class I hitches. The problem you will have is that the weight of the carrier plus the weight of the scooter will exceed the tongue weight capacity of the hitch, which leaves you...
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  • Trailer Wiring for 2007 Dodge Caliber
  • The Curt trailer wiring kit part # C55050 is a confirmed fit for your 2007 Dodge Caliber and was designed specifically for your taillight configuration so it would fit and function perfectly fine. The converter box allows the separate circuits to combine like trailer wiring needs.
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  • Inno Roof Rack for a 2009 Dodge Caliber SXT
  • The Inno Roof Rack that will fit on your 2009 Dodge Caliber SXT, with no existing rails or crossbars, will include the 50 inch Inno Square Crossbars, part # INB127, the Inno Feet for Square Crossbars, part # INSUT, and the Custom Fit Kit, part # INK555. The Inno Feet, part # INSU-K5 come with the locking hand knobs and includes 2 keys as well.
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  • Receiver Hitch, Wiring and Other Necessary Towing Accessories for 2007 Dodge Caliber
  • In order to tow a trailer, you will need a hitch, a draw bar and pin and clip, a trailer ball and a vehicle wiring harness. I would recommend the Draw-Tite Class I receiver, part # 24769. This receiver fits all Caliber Models EXCEPT for the R/T model. This hitch includes the pin and clip. If you have the R/T model, Curt Manufacturing offers a Class I receiver, part # C11006 that will fit all models except for the SRT-4. The draw bar and pin and clip are also included. The trailer rental...
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  • Trailer Hitch Fit Recommendation for 2007 Dodge Caliber
  • There's no way to fit a hitch for an Elantra to a Caliber. The vehicles are so different that the hitches are made totally different. You'd end up paying way more for a fabricator to Frankenstein you a solution using the old hitch than just to go with a new one that's designed and rated for your 2007 Dodge Caliber. For that you would want the Draw Tite hitch part # 24769 which is a confirmed fit and would work well. I attached an install video for you to check out as well.
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  • Towing Setup Recommendations for a 2007 Dodge Caliber SXT
  • This Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, part # 24769, has towing capacities of 2000 lbs total trailer weight and 200 lbs tongue weight. If your boat and trailer weighs less than that this hitch would be adequate for you. You should also consult the owners manual of your 2007 Dodge Caliber SXT for the towing capacity of your vehicle. You should always go with the lowest towing capacity of all the components of your towing setup when determining your overall towing capacity. If you determine that...
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2008 Dodge Caliber to Tow Small Trailer
  • For lighter duty vehicles like your 2008 Dodge Caliber there are only lighter duty hitches like the Draw Tite part # 27469 which would not be rated high enough for a power wheelchair and carrier so you'd need to use a small trailer with this hitch to carry a chair as heavy as yours. You'd also need trailer wiring which for that you'd need # 118552 and then for a ball mount # 3591 and hitch ball # 19256.
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2007 Dodge Caliber
  • For your 2007 Dodge Caliber the hitch I recommend is the Draw Tite part # 24769 because unlike the Curt it does not require a stabilizer strap when carrying a non-supported load like a bike rack. I attached an install video for this hitch for you to check out as well.
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  • Carrying a Mobility Scooter with 2008 Dodge Caliber
  • Although we don't have a carrier that would be compatible with any of the hitches available for your Caliber, we do have a solution that would allow you to transport your scooter. Your best bet for transporting the scooter with that vehicle would be to use a small utility trailer like # K2MMT5X7. To set your vehicle up for towing, you'd first need to install a hitch. As long as your Caliber isn't an SRT-4 model, you could use the Draw-Tite Class I hitch, part # 24769. The hitch does not...
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