2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Drove 10 Blocks Sputtering Way Engine Light Came On Drove

2002 DODGE RAM
114,000 MILES
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SACCONE
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Have a Dodge Ram 1500...drove it 10 blocks and it was sputtering all the way, then engine light came on. Drove it straight home and checked oil level which was fine but engine and even dip stick were blazing hot....any ideas? Thank you.... I have no idea
Feb 29, 2012 at 2:31 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Have the computer scanned for code/s -start here
Feb 29, 2012 at 2:34 PM
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SACCONE
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WOULD I BE RISKING FURTHER DAMAGE IF I DRIVE IT TO A SHOP WOULD YOU THINK?THANK YOU AGAIN...
Feb 29, 2012 at 2:48 PM
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RASMATAZ
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You can take it to the shop
Feb 29, 2012 at 2:49 PM
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