SPONSORED LINKS

Dodge Durango Oil Pressure

Tiny
JMAN21293
  • MEMBER
  • 2000 DODGE DURANGO
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
I have a 2000 Dodge Durango 4.7L V8. Yesterday I noticed that my oil pressure fluctuates. At idle it is around 35psi and when I'm driving it sits around 70-80 psi. I also noticed that under my oil filler cap there is a milky substance. I didn't know what to do so I took it to get the oil changed and the mechanics told me that it looks likes there is a slight oil leak. There reasoning was that the skid plate was covered in oil but that skid plate has been covered in oil since I got the car. Can someone tell me what is wrong and if I should be worried?
SPONSORED LINKS
Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 AT 2:57 PM

3 Replies

Tiny
JDL
  • MECHANIC
  • 16,098 POSTS
I'll double check, but, my info says oil pressure 4psi at idle. 25--80 psi @ 3000 rpms. Also, if you have a lot of crankcase pressure, that can force oil out just about anywhere.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+1
Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 AT 3:09 PM
Tiny
JDL
  • MECHANIC
  • 16,098 POSTS
Your oil pressure relief valve may have a problem? I usually use an analog gage in place of the oil sending unit, check pressure there.
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 AT 3:20 PM
Tiny
LEGITIMATE007
  • MECHANIC
  • 5,121 POSTS
Yes, agree with jdl, also if this vehicle is equipped with a pcv valve, change that also
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 AT 4:18 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Oil Leak Content

Engine Oil Leak
GUIDE
Engine Oil Leak
A car engine uses motor oil to lubricate the internal moving parts of the engine such as crankshaft, rod bearings, pistons and valve train. This oil is controlled from...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links