2004 Dodge Dakota engine

Tiny
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  • 2004 DODGE DAKOTA
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  • 2WD
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  • 73,000 MILES
When I started my 2004 dodge dakota this morning there was (and still is) a loud "lawn mower type motor" noise coming from the engine near the belt. It is significantly loud and was very alarming. I'm not the most vehicle savvy person. Wish I was. FYI- I am in a definite need of an oil change. Pretty black oil. Transmission fluid is nice a red. Thanks for the help
Sunday, April 27th, 2008 AT 10:53 PM

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Tiny
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Did you check the oil level
you need to do so and add if needed

also you need to have truck checked
i wouldn't drive much with out having it checked
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Monday, April 28th, 2008 AT 6:22 AM
Tiny
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After changing the oil and playing with the accelerator a bit, the oil pressure level normalized. Bad fuel pump I think.
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Monday, April 28th, 2008 AT 2:39 PM
Tiny
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Fuel pump is in the fuel tank
bad fuel pump will cause a no start
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Monday, April 28th, 2008 AT 4:57 PM
Tiny
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I apologize. I meant to type OIL PUMP.
Truck seems to be running normal now. The engine isn't knocking anymore, oil pressure is normal.I'm going to keep a close eye on my oil pressure. Thanks for catching that.
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Monday, April 28th, 2008 AT 8:18 PM

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