just got my d back from the dealer...

I've posted in another thread that I'm experiencing blue smoke at start up along with an oil usage problem (2 liters in 3500km)

well apparently there is a star case #s1418000028 that relates to my problem.

here's from my invoice:

cause:
Burning oil

correction:
remove intake manifold to pressure test PCV passage as per star case s1418000028. PCV passage leaks. Intake manifold requires replacement. re-install intake. Parts on order.

there is another line on my invoice that has my complaint about blue smoke... it just says to see above.

now... i'm trying to understand how the PCV passage leaking would add oil to the intake? the PCV is supposed to exit into the intake... idk...

wondering if anyone here has ever had there intake manifold off and could share some insight...

or maybe the leak is in a spot where there is allot of oil spray and it picks up more oil...

anyone have any thoughts?

 

Ok... After some thinking and googling... I've found out that the pcv valve is located on/in the intake manifold.

Which means the passage either leaks: before or after the pcv valve into the intake...

Man I hope this is the fix...

Edit:

Looks like there is a hose coming off the valve (thought it might be integral) ... Meaning it's a leak before the pcv valve.

 

2 liters in 3500km

That's a lot, hope it's just a simple leak

 

Ya it is allot... But just under what dodge considers acceptable.

Parts should show up early next week and I hope to have the repair done by the weekend or early next week.

Keeping my fingers crossed that this is going to be the fix...

Really like the D

Edit:

Dodge considers 1 liter per 1200km (I think it was 1200) to be acceptable...

 

Just wanted to update...

It's been just under a week since my intake has been replaced... To early to say if my oil consumption is down but I can say it is still smoking...

Talked to my dealer and he said he has several new ones on his lot that smoke a bit... He said at this point there is nothing that he can do. Chrysler considers this normal and will not look into the smoke issue until there is 10000 km's or more...

 

Looks like this... Makes me sad I really want to like this truck but this should not be happening on a 60,000 dollar vehicle...

 

Wow, and they say nothing is wrong? My R/T fortunately doesn't do this. But if I did; I would take it to a few independent mechanics and get reports of what they think might be wrong, then I would get a lawyer

 

if i remember right the experts will say blue smoke on start up. is valve stem seals. hope fully just stem seals will fix it. be sure and use Marvel Mystery Oil in the gas. 4 oz in 10 gal fuel, in the tank.

 

My biggest worry is reliability... And resale value... This was a big purchase for us...

I'm going to try to get Chrysler Canada involved... I don't want to fight... I Just want my truck fixed... Maybe if they promise to fix it after the 10000 km's then I'm not going to worry about it right now... But it's worrisome that there are so many with this problem... Including trucks right off the lot.

 

Are you still getting the free oil changes from the dealer? I had the same problem with my 2011 R/T. After I ran out of free oil changes I switched to Mobil one synthetic and the problem is all but gone. I still see it every once in a blue moon. Good luck with your fix.