Hi guys,
So I have the infamous 2001 dodge intrepid, 2.7L engine. I have the issue of the engine oil pressure light coming on when the car is hot, in stop and go. I started to diagnosis the problem, installing a temporary mechanical gauge to the oil pressure. the result is that at cold startup i have 50 psi, idling. going down the road hot i have anywhere between 30 and 70 psi. idling hot, i have 5 psi. no knocks, no unusual sounds. just changed the oil. the only question in my mind is, it oil pump or engine sludge? should i just replace the pump first? which should answer the sludge question? any advice for dealing with sludge this late in the game? Thanks.
So I have the infamous 2001 dodge intrepid, 2.7L engine. I have the issue of the engine oil pressure light coming on when the car is hot, in stop and go. I started to diagnosis the problem, installing a temporary mechanical gauge to the oil pressure. the result is that at cold startup i have 50 psi, idling. going down the road hot i have anywhere between 30 and 70 psi. idling hot, i have 5 psi. no knocks, no unusual sounds. just changed the oil. the only question in my mind is, it oil pump or engine sludge? should i just replace the pump first? which should answer the sludge question? any advice for dealing with sludge this late in the game? Thanks.
Mar 22, 2010 at 11:03 AM