2000 Dodge Durango check gages light comes on

Tiny
SHELLY40SC
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  • 2000 DODGE DURANGO
  • V8
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 91,200 MILES
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?
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009 AT 8:57 AM

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Tiny
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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.
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Tuesday, May 5th, 2009 AT 11:37 AM
Tiny
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They say that its an bottom end engine problem. Rods or crank shaft.
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Thursday, May 7th, 2009 AT 9:55 AM
Tiny
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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.
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Friday, May 8th, 2009 AT 7:49 AM

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