2001 Other Jeep Models Engine Rattling

2001 JEEP
159,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GRANDCHEROKEE
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I have a 2001 Grand Cherokee Limited V8 with 159000 miles there is a rattling on my engine when i start it up then it goes off. when i rev up the engine to 3000 rpm the engine starts to rattle. a friend of mine told me it might be that i put bad quality of gas so he recommend me to put a fuel system cleaner but didnt work. another friend told me it was the oil pump since i was losing oil pressure. the oil i used is 10w30 high milage but my friend told to use 5w30. im confused right now im afraid to use my truck cause i might break down the engine/
Jul 27, 2008 at 11:39 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

The first thing to do is get the oil pressure tested with a master gauge, this will give you a true indication as to the engine oil pressure, have the reading done hot idle, cold idle and hot @ 1500 RPM and report back the readings or ask your mechanic to advise you.

Mark (mhpautos)
Jul 28, 2008 at 1:56 AM