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Old 02-20-2008, 11:31 AM
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Ok, my wifes 2005 GCSXT 3.8L has 53Kmi. Her oil light came on her way home last night. Checked it when she got home, and oil level was fine. I just changed the oil 1kmi ago. Started it up and the light stayed off. Tried it again this morning and stayed off also. I only use synthetic oil so there shouldn't be much in the way of sludge. Could it be the sending unit flaking out? It was about 0 degress last night. Thanks guys.
 
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its possible when did the light come on? at idle while it was going down the road
 
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My wife said from the time she started it at workto when she shut it off at home. I checked with her today, and it hasnt come back at all yet
 
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Old 02-20-2008, 11:18 PM
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With colder weather you may want to use lighter oil, maybe 5/20 or 0/40 oil.
 
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there is a rrt for a new oil filter adapter bolt so the sender grounds out better call your dodge dealer for more info-free
 
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Old 02-22-2008, 03:57 PM
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Interesting, I'll give 'em a call and see if they know what I'm talking about. I searched online and found an article on this. It says the part number is 06101793 a grey colored bolt. I'll see if thats right.
 



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