2000 Dodge Durango check gages light comes on

2000 DODGE DURANGO
91,200 MILES • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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SHELLY40SC
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I am trying to find out what could be the problem with my truck. The oil pressure dops the check gages light comes on and it will stll out if I do not keep it revedup. also the exsaust manfold bolt is broken on the passenger side, and I have had a couple of people take a look at it and all they do is listen to the engine & tell me that I need a new engine. Can you offer any suggestions?
Apr 29, 2009 at 1:57 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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At 91K, the engine should be fine unless you never maintained it. Chances are the oil pressure is fine but you have a bad oil sending unit. When they go bad, this can happen. Do you ever hear any knocking or ticking from the engine? NOTE: The sending unit is under 20 dollars.

Why are people saying you need a new engine? at 91K it is just broken in.
May 5, 2009 at 4:37 AM
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SHELLY40SC
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They say that its an bottom end engine problem. Rods or crank shaft.
May 7, 2009 at 2:55 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If the rods and mains need replaced, then have the engine rebuilt. But, I will say that isn't normal at that mileage.
May 8, 2009 at 12:49 AM
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