Common questions

What oil does a 97 Dodge 1500 take?

What oil does a 97 Dodge 1500 take?

Engine Oil

Viscosity: 10W-30 (Above -18) SAE 10W-30 is preferred. 5W-30 (Below 0)
Capacity: 5 quarts (with filter)After refill check oil level.
Torque: 25 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

When did the Valiant 318 engine come out?

The 318 (5.2 liters) was brought out in 1967; the main difference from the 273 was its larger 3.91” bore. The 318 was never used as a performance engine by Chrysler; the 273 four-barrel matched it in peak horsepower, and the more performance-oriented 340 was quickly released in 1968.

What kind of engine does a Dodge 318 have?

Electronic fuel injection finally came to the 318 (and the 3.9 V6 based on it) in the 1988 Dodge trucks (bu tnot cars). This was, in contrast to the Imperial’s system, quite conventional, with a single dual-injector unit in the throttle body (one injector for each bank). Power output rose by a much-needed 20% to 170 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque.

Which is the best motor oil for tappet cams?

Rotella T 15W-40 was the oil which Comp Cams originally recommended for use with their cams, when the whole “decreased zddp” issue surfaced many years ago. Their complete recommendation was “Shell Rotella T 15W-40 or full synthetic motor oil”. The Rotella 5W-40 covers both bases.

What are the names of the Valiant V8 engines?

Valiant V8 engines: 273, 318, 340, and 360 Valiant V8 engines: 273, 318, 340, and 360 courtesy of allpar.com| used by permission | this page © copyright 2001-2009 Allpar, LLC

What kind of engine did the Dodge 318 have?

The 318 was not just limited to Dodges, but also powered Plymouth and Chrysler cars as well. The engine was remarkably efficient, durable and proved to be Chrysler’s mainstay for many of its vehicles over the decades. Chrysler was known for its superiority in engine technology over Ford and General Motors.

What was the compression ratio of the Dodge 318?

Ultimately, virtually all Dodge cars were equipped with the optional 318. The 318 had a 3.91-inch bore and 3.312-inch stroke. Its compression ratio in 1968 was a hefty 9.1:1, but was reduced to 8.6:1 by 1973 in the interest of fuel economy.

What kind of lubricant does a Dodge Ram use?

ATF+4. The reason it doesnt take gear fluid is because if the seal between the transmission and transfer case starts to leak, the transmission wouldnt get contaminated by gear fluid, but instead ATF+4. 75W-140 Synthetic gear lubricant for heavy duty or trailer towing intended uses.

What kind of carburetor did the Chrysler 318 use?

It used hydraulic lifters and a two barrel carburetor for most of its production, though four-barrel Carter Thermo-Quad and Rochester Quadrajet carburetors were used in police applications starting in 1978. The 318 received roller lifters and a fast-burn cylinder head in 1985.

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