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2024 Dodge and Ram Durango SRT Hellcat Plus
Engine Lubrication Diagnostic Table
2024 Dodge and Ram Durango SRT Hellcat PlusSECTION Engine Lubrication Diagnostic Table
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| CONDITION | POSSIBLE CAUSES | CORRECTION |
|---|---|---|
| OIL LEAKS | 1. Misaligned or damaged gaskets and O-Rings. | 1. Replace as necessary. |
| 2. Loose fasteners, broken or porous metal parts. | 2. Tighten fasteners, repair or replace metal parts. | |
| 3. Crankshaft rear oil seal. | 3. Replace rear crankshaft oil seal. Refer to: SEAL, CRANKSHAFT OIL, REAR . | |
| 4. Crankshaft rear oil seal surface. Scratched, nicked or grooved. | 4. Polish or replace crankshaft. | |
| 5. Oil pan flange cracked. | 5. Replace oil pan. Refer to: PAN, OIL, REMOVAL . | |
| 6. Damaged or misaligned crankshaft front oil seal. | 6. Replace front crankshaft oil seal. Refer to SEAL, CRANKSHAFT OIL, FRONT, REMOVAL . | |
| 7. Scratched or damaged vibration damper hub. | 7. Polish or replace vibration damper. | |
| OIL PRESSURE DROP | 1. Low oil level. | 1. Check and correct oil level. |
| 2. Faulty oil pressure sensor. | 2. Replace oil pressure sensor. Refer to SENSOR, OIL PRESSURE, REMOVAL . | |
| 3. Low oil pressure. | 3a. Check main bearing clearance. Refer to: CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING - FITTING . 3b. Check rod bearing clearance. Refer to: . |
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| 4. Clogged oil filter. | 4. Replace oil filter. Refer to FILTER, ENGINE OIL, REMOVAL . | |
| 5. Worn oil pump. | 5. Replace oil pump. Refer to PUMP, ENGINE OIL, REMOVAL . | |
| 6. Thin or diluted oil. | 6. Change oil and filter. Refer to: ENGINE OIL SERVICE . | |
| 7. Excessive bearing clearance. | 7a. Replace crankshaft bearings. Refer to: CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING - FITTING . 7b. Replace rod bearings. Refer to: . |
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| 8. Oil pump relief valve stuck. | 8. Replace oil pump. Refer to PUMP, ENGINE OIL, REMOVAL . | |
| 9. Oil pump pickup tube loose, damaged or clogged. | 9. Replace oil pump pick-up. Refer to: PICK-UP, OIL PUMP, REMOVAL . | |
| 10. Damaged piston cooling jet. | 10. Replace piston cooling jet. Refer to JET, PISTON OIL COOLER, REMOVAL . | |
| OIL PUMPING AT RINGS | 1. Worn or damaged rings. | 1. Hone cylinder bores and replace rings. Refer to: RING(S), Piston - STANDARD PROCEDURE . |
| 2. Carbon in oil ring slots. | 2. Replace rings. Refer to ROD, PISTON AND CONNECTING, REMOVAL . | |
| 3. Worn valve guides. | 3. Replace cylinder heads. Refer to: CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVAL . | |
| 4. Leaking valve guide seals. | 4. Replace valve guide seals. Refer to: . |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.