Hey Stefan!
What is your idle RPM's? I've seen some 3.9's idle around 500, which is low
resulting in low oil pressure. Mine idles around 750-800 and my gauge does
show some pressure, it is significantly lower than while driving.
Just a thought.
Sean
'92 RC Sport 3.9L 5spd - 256,000mi!
'01 CC SLT+ 4.7L 5spd 3.92 LSD Mobil-1 - 65,700mi!
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-----Original Message-----
From: Stefan Bartels [mailto:stebel@web.de]
Sent: Monday, December 16, 2002 9:36 AM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: Re: RE: DML: Help needed
Hi,
I have installed a Fram oil filter.
That the pressure goes down on idle is normal, I know. But my pressure is
going down that the needle at the guage is hitting the ground on the left
side.
I will go to Chrysler today and try to get an original oil filter for the
dodge.
I am using 10W40 Oil.
Thanks for your help so far, hope it is the oil filter, but I canīt believe
it. Lets see waht happens.
Stefan
dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net schrieb am 16.12.02 15:26:05:
> Agree with Jon
> Rascal
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Jon N.
> Benignus
> Sent: Monday, December 16, 2002 8:46 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Help needed
>
>
> > When I start driving the pressure is ok, but at the next traffic light
> the
> > pressure goes down again.
> Sounds normal to me. Lower pressure at idle, higher pressure at higher
> rpm.
> The pressure shouldn't stay high all the time. Are you using anything
> thinner than 10W40? if so, that could cause low pressure at idle.
> Now, if the pressure drops WAY low, then you may have a problem. Are you
> using a Fram filter? If so, CHUCK IT and install a Wix, Purolator or
> Motorcraft. MUCH better quality. Frams are junk.
> Last week a friend was complaining about his Ferd Ranger being suddenly
> noisy. He was getting his oil changed at the local quick lube. I
> suggested
> he change the filter, his may be defective. He did, problem solved.
> You may also have a bad sending unit if there is nothing wrong with the
> engine.
> The pressure on my 92 V6 will fluctuate from idle to cruise, then higher
> if
> I downshift.
> Keep us posted on any results.
> HTH
> Jon
> STL MO
>
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