Dodge Using Oil

[aplusmnt]

My sons 99 Dodge 1500 truck has the Magnum V8 motor in it. It only has 70,xxx miles on it and is using two quarts of oil a week.

Anyone else have problems with the Dodges using oil? Any ideas of a motor flaw that makes this a common problem?

I do not see any oil around valve covers. I need to park it over a sheet or something to see if it is leaking, but i have at this point never saw an oil leak.

Are they known for valve problems? never really noticed it smoking but one time I was lugging it and mashed down the gas and saw some blow.

 

[tom4018]

Make sure the PCV valve is not clogged and see if that engine has a crankcase filter. Not real familar with Dodge but if if can't breath pressures from normal blowby buildup in the crankcase and force it to use oil. Seen it many times.

 

[cfpinz]

A guy I used to work with had one with the 360 that the intake manifold gasket let loose on. Either using oil or antifreeze, just can't remember which, it's been a few years ago.

cfpinz

 

[Bullbuyer]

I'm willing to bet that Tom is right on the money with that PCV idea.

 

[DiamondSCattleCo]

As CF said, about the only common problem on the Magnum engine was the intake manifold gasket letting go, but at 2 quarts/week, I'd think you'd see it pretty plain. As was mentioned, check the PCV valve and make sure its not stuck, then do a compression test. Magnum engines aren't known for burning excessive amounts of oil, but you may have a dud.

Rod

 

[cfpinz]

..., but you may have a dud.

Rod

...or a Dudge! :lol: :lol: :lol:

I'm sorry, I couldn't resist.

cfpinz

 

[aplusmnt]

Make sure the PCV valve is not clogged and see if that engine has a crankcase filter. Not real familar with Dodge but if if can't breath pressures from normal blowby buildup in the crankcase and force it to use oil. Seen it many times.

Never would have thought of this! Thanks!

 

[Herefordcross]

Like a rock, I was strong as I could be, like a rock. Sorry Dodge and Chevy are the same to me: THEY AIN'T A FORD and that's what I had to say on the subject.

Honestly sounds like pcv or intake, we had one for a few years and the intake did the same thing as a million others did.