1997 Dodge Ram Repair Question
Topics covered: Oil pressure, Engine, Crankshaft.
Mileage: 290,000 miles.
Mileage: 290,000 miles.
Asked on January 10, 2013
Dodge Ram Oil pressure Problem
Hey I was driving my truck one day and it was having trouble accelerating passed 60, the oil pressure kept dropping on the gauge, we replaced the oil pressure sending unit but the oil pressure didn't move on the gauge from 0
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Replied on January 11, 2013
You're supposed to stop the engine as soon as the oil pressure drops. Damage will occur within a few seconds. That is evidenced by the inability to maintain speed. If the engine still runs have the pressure checked with a mechanical gauge. If it's low, suspect it will need crankshaft and connecting rod bearings and a crankshaft, and most likely the pistons and cylinder walls are scuffed. The valves in the cylinder heads should have survived but the lower end will need to be rebuilt. The engine did good if it has 290,000 miles on it.