2006-09-13 13:02:04 · 8 answers · asked by scott s 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
use a heavier weight oil, like a 20-50 racing oil. Your engine is nearing the end of its life.
2006-09-13 13:10:19 · answer #1 · answered by waplambadoobatawhopbamboo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
High volume oil pump.
Its a well known fact that the 318 & 360 for 96-99 use oil and have low oil pressure due to the intake manifold gasket leaking internal causing the plenum to suck up oil in from the valley.
a simple vacuum test can be done to determine if this is the case
2006-09-13 20:39:18 · answer #2 · answered by nunofyobiznit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My '96 Dakota with 318 had a bad oil pressure sensor. Gauges showed little oil pressure. I replaced the sensor, and gauges showed normal. I was told that the '96 trucks had a problem with the sensor. Check it out.
2006-09-13 20:22:11 · answer #3 · answered by electron670 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try using a K&N oil filter but over all you really cant. Is the pressure down? you may have a cracked head leaking pressure out or maybe alot of gunk built up in the engine. Use some BG oil treatment that usually cleans up gunk
2006-09-13 20:11:03 · answer #4 · answered by DIRKDIGGLER 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have low oil pressure the cause could be from an oil pump failure or low oil level. the only way to get more pressure is to install a high flow/high pressure pump. if you have atleast 50psi i wouldn't change a thing. i am a technician and own a dodge ram myself. good luck!
2006-09-13 20:13:57 · answer #5 · answered by dodgehorns 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Replace the oil pump.
2006-09-13 20:09:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
use penzoil heavier weight than usual
penzoil cleans the engine and give it a new lease on life
2006-09-14 02:31:37 · answer #7 · answered by ate up 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PUT IN THICKER OIL SAE 50 SUPER HPO VALVOLINE WORKS.
2006-09-13 20:11:31 · answer #8 · answered by florida boy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋