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Oil Pressure and oil type

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I know the oil pressure sending units and readout are not the best in the 99 dodge rams.  Mine is fine when running but drops to 0 at idle.  The engine sounds perfect so I assume it's the sensor / sending unit. 

 

My question, does using fully synthetic affect this at all? I wouldn't think so but thought I'd ask. 

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  • Royal Squire
    Royal Squire

    I would check with mechanical gauge pronto 

  • Mopar1973Man
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    Synthetic oil are not required. Most of the big milestone guys are strictly petroleum oils.   I suggest you get the oil pressure tested.

  • Mopar1973Man
    Mopar1973Man

    Like an old TDR article... Designed at the time of the release of CJ-4 oils. TDR57_Oil.pdf   Then if you ask @cajflynn about oil changes on his 1.3 MILLION mile truck 2001 Dodge he was

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2 hours ago, Dmaney said:

I have heard their oil is pricy. Didn't realize it was that expensive. But I'd say your dad got his use outta his common rail. 

Yea he did. He keeps in touch with the new owner too. Still runs perfect with a little bow by at 475k. Now pa treated himself to a 2017 Laramie 6.7 

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