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Murphy's Law does work both ways. Since August of this year, I've been getting a check engine light every 100 miles like clock work. The code is always the same. P0456 (EVAP system small leak detected). I've changed the gas cap and had it to the dealership twice (no trouble found). Got the GD code again last week. ENOUGH is ENOUGH! Back to the dealer! Explained the problem in detail to the service writer and advised him that my extended warranty is up on January 18, 2018. I was very polite and told him I didn't care if my car (2010 Challenger R/T) had to be shipped back to FCA in Canada, I wanted it repaired once and for all.
After approx: two hours, I was told that the technician kept getting failure codes but couldn't isolate the leak. They would need me to leave my car for a few days. I agreed and was given a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica as a loaner. This was on Monday Nov. 27th. I get a voice mail this morning (Friday) stating my car is fixed and can be picked up. I arrived at the dealer, turned in my loaner (excellent mini van) and spoke with the technician. He found a pin hole leak on top of the gas tank next to one of the fuel pump locking rings.
Repairs as follows:
New fuel tank, two fuel pump o-rings, two fuel pump lock rings and five labor hours. Add the $140.00 car rental and $136.60 in taxes, total bill came to $2,538.70!
I paid my $100.00 portion of the bill and left ONE HAPPY CAMPER! Lots or pros and cons about extended warranties, but in my case, I paid $570.00 for the MOPAR 7/60 Maximum Care extended warranty ($100.00 deductible).
Murphy's Law does work both ways!....Best of all, Code: P0456 is gone!
After approx: two hours, I was told that the technician kept getting failure codes but couldn't isolate the leak. They would need me to leave my car for a few days. I agreed and was given a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica as a loaner. This was on Monday Nov. 27th. I get a voice mail this morning (Friday) stating my car is fixed and can be picked up. I arrived at the dealer, turned in my loaner (excellent mini van) and spoke with the technician. He found a pin hole leak on top of the gas tank next to one of the fuel pump locking rings.
Repairs as follows:
New fuel tank, two fuel pump o-rings, two fuel pump lock rings and five labor hours. Add the $140.00 car rental and $136.60 in taxes, total bill came to $2,538.70!
I paid my $100.00 portion of the bill and left ONE HAPPY CAMPER! Lots or pros and cons about extended warranties, but in my case, I paid $570.00 for the MOPAR 7/60 Maximum Care extended warranty ($100.00 deductible). Murphy's Law does work both ways!
....Best of all, Code: P0456 is gone! 
