Chrysler oil filters

[wirelessF]

Originally Posted By: OVERK1LL
Originally Posted By: wirelessF


I read it in a magazine about a Dodge hemi engine that had bent push rods. Now that I checked it again, it had bent push rods dues to valve float from running high RPM's. The article did mention about the high viscosity overfilling the hydralic lifters causing a no start situation, but not bent pushrods.

This was from MOTOR Magazine by the way.


Sounds like junk valve springs to me. Good springs would have prevented both problems

The article also mentioned about a TSB for the weak valve springs in these engines. Did you get to check out the magazine, it's pretty interesting. There is a free digital version http://digital.motormagazine.com/(S(4z1ecjre4tlimius2um0wbq5))/default.aspx?bhcp=1

 

[widman]

I did not tear the engines down. I was talking with the national service manager about the Chrysler recommendations and his need for 5W-20. He told me he had just rebuilt two engines. The factory told him that it was the 15w40 oil. And the Manual clearly states there will be problems with the multi-cylinder system.

He started ordering the 5W-20.