What does it mean when your oil pressure is high?
What does it mean when your oil pressure is high?
High oil pressure is an indicator that the oil is not able to properly pass through the bores and reach all parts of the engine effectively. An engine that is not lubricated correctly can face (sometimes instant) wear through friction, damage to its components, and in extreme cases, it can lead to engine failure.
What to do if you have overfilled your engine oil?
When you drive long distances and the engine becomes hot, this fuel will evaporate out from the engine oil. This can be solved by taking your car out for a long drive. If it is very much above the max-sign, I do recommend an oil change instead. Sometimes you do not know if you or the mechanic have overfilled your engine oil.
How often does a Chrylser Hemi Challenger burn oil?
I have a 2009 Challenger with the 5.7L Hemi V8, around 124K miles. It burns about a quart of oil (5W-20 synthetic) every 6000 miles or so. I think I’d take yours to an independent mechanic, myself. Get another opinion. Seems to me if you have a brand new oil pump, that ought to solve pretty much any low oil pressure issue.
What to do if your oil pressure is low?
A guy I used to work with changed oil pumps on Fords all the time to cure (?) low oil pressure problems. Not once did it ever work. It always led back to worn main and rod bearings. The only way of knowing this is to drop the oil pan and remove some of the main and rod caps on the end of the engine fartherest away from the oil pump.
When to drain excess oil from your engine?
Sometimes you do not know if you or the mechanic have overfilled your engine oil. But if you have some of these symptoms, there might be a risk that your engine oil is overfilled. Now that you know that the engine is filled with extra oil, it is time to drain the excess oil.
How to prevent oil sludge in a Chrysler 2.7L engine?
Do not wait until 5,000 miles to change your oil. This is an engine that has a history of oil sludge problems, and extra care should be taken to prevent it. That means changing your oil every 3,000 miles or every 3 months, whichever comes first. Switch to synthetic oil. It is important to use a true synthetic oil, such as Castol or Mobile One.
Can a Chrysler Concorde engine get oil sludge?
The engine, which was used in the Chrysler Concorde and the Dodge Intrepid, among other models, was notorious for catastrophic engine failure as a result of oil sludge. Having an engine failure is no laughing matter, especially when it can usually be avoided with preventative maintenance. Change your thinking about car maintenance.
When you drive long distances and the engine becomes hot, this fuel will evaporate out from the engine oil. This can be solved by taking your car out for a long drive. If it is very much above the max-sign, I do recommend an oil change instead. Sometimes you do not know if you or the mechanic have overfilled your engine oil.
Why do you need to flush your car with Amsoil oil?
In these cases, a potent, detergent-based flush can help prepare the engine for new oil, loosening sticky valves or rings and helping remove harmful sludge. While not a required step when switching to AMSOIL synthetic motor oil, we do recommend flushing your engine if you want to give your vehicle a fresh start. 1. Prepares your engine for new oil
