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Oil Light Comes On At Idle & Low RPMs
2002 Dodge Intrepid (Page 2 of 2)
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Dodge dealer.
CarComplaints.com Notes: The Dodge Intrepid, Stratus & other Chrysler sedans are infamous for oil sludge problems with the 2.7L V6 engine. If someone offers to sell you a 2.7L V6 model, it's only worth the price of the scrap metal it's going to shortly turn into.
NOTE: Only the 2.7L V6 has the oil sludge problem. Our "Avoid like the Plague" designation is ONLY for models with the 2.7L V6 engine. All other available engines are very reliable with no major problems.
Even with regular maintenance, the oil sludge defect eventually destroys the 2.7L engine typically around 80,000-100,000 miles. The only true fix we know about is to put in the larger 3.2L engine, which has a great reputation.
This issue was never deemed a safety defect by the Feds, so there was no recall. In the end, Chrysler got away with FOUR YEARS worth of defective 2.7L V6 engines in their sedans.
5.7
fairly significant- Typical Repair Cost:
- $450
- Average Mileage:
- 76,350 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 24 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (18 reports)
- Chysler TSB 88-36-99, install terminal/wire/vent (3 reports)
- replace engine block (2 reports)
- replace oil pump (1 reports)
engine problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
We started having the problem with the oil light coming on with when idling. Now it stays on until the car is at almost 2k RPM. Does anyone know what is causing this? I live on a tight budget and can't afford to have a bunch of things replaced when we don't know the cause. Thanks
- Suzie O., Britton, SD, US