What causes engine failure in a Dodge Durango?

What causes engine failure in a Dodge Durango?

Engine failure is commonly caused by cracked cylinders or worn-out pistons. Serious defects tend to produce puffed exhaust smoke, oil leaks, emanating steam and engine knocks. Avoiding the damaging affects of heat build-up is much easier with performance engines for Dodge Durango from AutoZone.

What’s the engine for a 2002 Durango 4.7?

Does anyone know what engine is interchangeable with a 4.7 V8 in a 2002 Durango? Click to expand… Mechanic is misinformed. I have 342,000 on my 2001 4.7L, never opened up. I use good synthetic oil and mopar filters. I also change out the coolant at the recommended 100K/5yr interval and have made sure it has not overheated. That is key I believe.

Can you get a new engine in a Durango?

Going to the hemi requires upgrading all of the little items for smog such as vapor canister and sensors. It can be done, but is prohibitively expensive. You can get the proper engine in either rebuilt condition or much cheaper out of a wrecked Durango, both come with a guarantee but the new engine carries the best.

What kind of trans does a Durango 4.7 have?

The 4.7 with the 545RFE is a really good combo, both engine and trans have good reliability records. 4.7L, Fastman TB, Airaid CAI, Superchips 91 tune, Borla cat back exhaust, 180 T-stat, 1″ drop, Bilstein shocks, Hellwig rear sway, Mag-Hytec trans & rear diff covers, Energy Suspension Polyurethane Bushings.

Is the Durango 4.7 engine a good engine?

The 4.7 really is a good engine. Now, if you buy a reman engine, make SURE it’s a 99-02* engine. The asterix is because some 2002 Durangos had the newer engine control and it won’t work for your 2001. Whatever you get, make sure the reluctor rings on the cam and crank match what are in your truck.

What’s the milkshake in the filler cap on a Durango?

The 4.7 is no more susecptible than any other engine. If it were, there would be a ton more issues reported. That said, blwn318 IS incorrect saying that the ‘milkshake’ in the filler cap is sludge. It’s simply oil mist and water condensation. If this gets down to the oil pan, the moisture simply cooks out of it.

How many teeth does a Dakota Durango have?

The 2000-2001 Durangos have 16 teeth. At some point in 2002, the Durango went to 32 teeth. These would be the trucks with the four plug PCM. The ones with the separate TCM/PCM (with three plugs) still have 16 teeth. From 2003 onward Dakotas and Durangos (and probably Jeep GC) have 32 teeth.