2nd Gen Durango 2004 - 2009

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Old May 23, 2022 | 06:08 PM
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So my 08 Durango is losing oil and I can't find out where. It's going. Any ideas as to where it could be going?
 
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Old May 23, 2022 | 09:07 PM
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If you are not seeing any leaks underneath (puddles on the ground), you are probably burning it out the exhaust. Could be due to stuck rings. I was having this issue with my 08 Aspen when I got it. Would burn through a quart of Amsoil every 600-800 miles. Dealer tried to tell me this was normal. None of my other vehicles would loose oil at this rate and I drive them all hard. My 95' Ranger had over 330k miles on original motor and trans and never burned at this rate.

I switched to Castrol High Mileage oil with a bottle of STP treatment in the blue bottle and now get 1300-1500 before having to add any. Also be sure to use the recommended 5w-20 weight. Any thicker will cause issues with the MDS and any thinner will seep past rings and burn.
 
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Old May 23, 2022 | 09:13 PM
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Ok awesome! I mean when I got it, it had 25 miles on it. Its been a great vehicle. Just trying keep it maintained
 
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