Posted 2009-03-27 9:26 AM (#2442) Subject: 08 Dodge diesel
Posts: 22
I have an 08 Dodge diesel with 9,000 miles on it. It has been in the shop 2x for check engine light. This time they said that it had too much oil in it, well it is still on the same oil change that it had while it was in there last week. Are people having alot of problems with these trucks? I am tired of this truck and having to take it to the dealership every week.
Posted 2009-05-02 10:14 AM (#2447 - in reply to #2442) Subject: RE: 08 Dodge diesel
Location: Colorado
I can't help you specifically with your Dodge, but I can tell you engines don't make oil! Generally when your oil level goes up, it's a problem with or around the injectors- something that is letting diesel fuel get into your lubricating oil. There are O rings around your injectors, and most of the time you'll find an O-ring failure. The other thing that can raise your oil level is coolant, but your engine won't run long with coolant in the oil. And the most obvious sign that is happening is the oil will turn a milky color, or have milky streaks in it when you pull the dipstick. Good luck, and let us know what you find out.
Posted 2009-10-17 12:15 PM (#2532 - in reply to #2443) Subject: RE: 08 Dodge diesel
Posts: 176
sport565 - 2009-04-15 2:00 PM
Well, my truck has been in the shop again since this visit. The check engine light keeps coming on. What is wrong with these trucks?
Sorry I missed this post some how. But here goes, the egr and DPF on these trucks are worthless! I removed all of mine and installed a H&S delete kit along with a XRT programer. As of now with over 15-k on the new toys, the truck runs better than ever, better sound, better fuel mileage, can tow in regular drive with no troubles and NO CEL's!
The bad thing is I had to spend just over a $1000.00 to make this truck run like the factory should make them run.
08 Dodge diesel
