Yardbird
Senior Member
The aluminum blocks in those engines do not have liners in them. They are cast, then plasma sprayed into the cylinders, which is then honed to size.
Low tension rings are installed to reduce piston drag. These two things are the main reason for oil useage.
Some people love their 5.0, others don't. I've never owned one, just read many threads about them. I do know the 5.0 is the base engine that comes standard in the lower trims.
But, I also now own a base engine in my Ram, and for the short time I've owned it, I like it.
Low tension rings are installed to reduce piston drag. These two things are the main reason for oil useage.
Some people love their 5.0, others don't. I've never owned one, just read many threads about them. I do know the 5.0 is the base engine that comes standard in the lower trims.
But, I also now own a base engine in my Ram, and for the short time I've owned it, I like it.