Oli consumption
Hi all,
I have a 2000 5.2 durango. I'm going through a quart every 2 weeks. any ideas what this might be? I don't see any oil leaks on the ground, no smoke at idle or starting off a red light or anything. Thanks |
Check the antifreeze. Do you park outside and maybe pissed off neighbors are messing with you? :icon_mad:
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Coolant is brown, even though I replaced the thermostat and got most of the old brown water out and replaced it with 50/50 preston and water, and I do need to add from time to time. It's not as bad as the oil consumption.
Could be my neighbors. It's not easy being this awesome and driving a dodge. Haters are going to hate. |
coolant should be green . . .
if its turning brown you need to flush the system, a possibility is a bad headgasket causing coolant and oil to mix, does the coolant have an oily film on it? |
Originally Posted by shrpshtr325
(Post 3400269)
coolant should be green . .
This... ^^^ |
Originally Posted by shrpshtr325
(Post 3400269)
coolant should be green . . .
Originally Posted by shrpshtr325
(Post 3400269)
if its turning brown you need to flush the system, a possibility is a bad headgasket causing coolant and oil to mix, does the coolant have an oily film on it?
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There are plugs that screw into the bottom of the block, just above the oil pan rail, kinda in the middle of the block.
For the oil consumption, have a look down your throttle body. See oil on the bottom of the intake? That's where it's going. And the truck won't necessarily smoke either. |
Thanks, I'll drain it asap.
I have not looked down the TB yet. I'll take a good look and let you know. What's your thought process? |
Have you gotten under the truck and inspected the underside of the engine? That much oil has to show somewhere.
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Originally Posted by George Genovezos
(Post 3400654)
Thanks, I'll drain it asap.
I have not looked down the TB yet. I'll take a good look and let you know. What's your thought process? |
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