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Oil Sludge In Engine
2000 Dodge Durango (Page 2 of 3)
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Dodge dealer.
9.5
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $3,880
- Average Mileage:
- 96,400 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 46 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- engine replacement (18 reports)
- not sure (18 reports)
- engine flush with diesel fuel /add marvel mystery oil (2 reports)
- had to trade it in for a loss (2 reports)
- cleaned and replaced parts (1 reports)
- drive it through the window of the dealership (1 reports)
engine problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I had a severe engine knock. Was told the engine was bad. So I checked it for myself and found the timing chain tensioners were not pumping up due to oil sludge. The timing chains were slapping inside the engine creating the knocking sound. I removed the oil pan, tappet covers and timing chain cover. I replaced the timing chains, tensioners and guides. While in there I cleaned as much of the sludge from the top of the heads, timing chain area, crankcase and oil pump. I blew out the oil passages as much as I could with diesel fuel. Put it all back together. Filled with oil and ran it for 100 miles then switched over to a synthetic oil. I was told the synthetic would hold up better to the heat of that engine. It sounds and runs great and only cost me around $500.00 for parts. Now I am going to trade this sucker in as soon as possible before something else goes bad.
- Tim S., Illiopolis, IL, US