engine oil sludge

2002 DODGE RAM
78,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • MANUAL
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JSFANCH
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what is the easiest way to fix engine oil sludge? I have a 2002 dodge ran 1500 with a 4.7L v8. it has about 78k miles. I have recently switched from conventional oil to senthetic and it seems like i have lost a very large amount of top end horse power. i do not have any check engine lights on nor do i have any bad sounds or vibrations. i believe that the problem is from sludge and am looking for the best fix for the truck.
Jan 27, 2011 at 10:34 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Sludge shouldn't affect engine performance, at least not directly. It is more likely the sludge is a byproduct of something else that affects performance. I have two cars that have add-on filters that use a roll of toilet paper. You wouldn't believe how well they clean sludge. One trick you might try is adding about a half quart of automatic transmission fluid to the oil, then change the oil after a couple of days.

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Jan 28, 2011 at 6:25 AM