4.7L V8 Durango Problems

[Gary Bradshaw]

I have a 2006 Durango bought New in 06. No problem until now, oil light flickers at idle in gear, now it’s starting to flicker when going 35mph. It’s full of oil. What should I do? Put it in the shop and have the oil pump replaced or what? I’m 73 and this is my only vehicle? Thanks for all the help.

 

[Daves69]

I have a 2006 Durango bought New in 06. No problem until now, oil light flickers at idle in gear, now it’s starting to flicker when going 35mph. It’s full of oil. What should I do? Put it in the shop and have the oil pump replaced or what? I’m 73 and this is my only vehicle? Thanks for all the help.

Sounds like it's getting progressively worse.
* Is the engine running hotter as well?
* Verify you have the correct oil and filter.
* After running, maybe pull the dip stick and check the oil for signs of air bubbles/aeriated oil.
* Try cleaning connections for the sensor if at all possible.
* Change the oil filter.
Have the old one cut open to see what it has collected for clues.

You will likely get more eyes on your issue on Dodge forum....
2nd Gen Durango - DodgeForum.com

 

[65 sporty]

It could be a bad oil pressure sensor. You need to have the oil pressure checked with a mechanical gauge. If the oil pressure sensor connector is full of oil the sensor is bad

 

[Gary Bradshaw]

The sensor was bad.

 

[Cranky1]

Btw, welcome to the site!! After all, this is the forum where you introduce yourself

 

[Cranky1]

Sounds like it's getting progressively worse.
* Is the engine running hotter as well?
* Verify you have the correct oil and filter.
* After running, maybe pull the dip stick and check the oil for signs of air bubbles/aeriated oil.
* Try cleaning connections for the sensor if at all possible.
* Change the oil filter.
Have the old one cut open to see what it has collected for clues.

You will likely get more eyes on your issue on Dodge forum....
2nd Gen Durango - DodgeForum.com

Hey, we're trying to 'grow' this site and not ruduce it lol