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[dodge dude94]

I say valve guide seals or possibly a bad PCV valve.

 

[Tolson93]

How much would those repairs run at a shop?


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[RonJon '06]

I just had my heads done.....

Valve seals- $45
6.1L Valve springs- $145
Labor- $180

Also, $90 to have the heads resurfaced but it looks like you just had that done. I dropped my heads off at the shop so your labor cost would probably be higher if you leave the truck.

I would probably fix the rear main seal first if that's what is leaking in the pic, then you'll know exactly how much oil you might be burning.

 

[Tolson93]

Yeah I'm just not sure what exactly it is couldn't it be also gasket on oil pan leaking maybe ?


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[Redtruck-VA]

Maybe pressure clean or at least brake cleaner blast the oily area to see where the leak is.

 

[NYCruiser]

If 4 quarts of oil leaked out you would notice. I say top it off and monitor it if it seems to run ok. Maybe it wasn't topped off last change as mentioned. When was the last time u checked it?


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[Tolson93]

It's been awhile since I checked and I'm right at the 3000 mile mark due for another oil change.


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[dodge dude94]

Change it yourself this time.

 

[Tolson93]

I am it seems so easy


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[dodge dude94]

I **** you not, the hardest part is busting the drain bolt and filter loose because the grease monkeys put them on too hard.

All ya need is a filter wrench and a crescent wrench. That's it.

 

[Tolson93]

Yeah I saw that when I was under there.. Should I change it since I just added 4 quarts ?


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[dodge dude94]

Uh, yeah. Doesn't matter if you added oil, it needs to be changed when it needs to be changed. Otherwise that's a good way to make sludge.

 

[Tolson93]

Yeah should I maybe try and switch to synthetic? Been using semi synthetic recently


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[dodge dude94]

Use straight dino oil. You might have found a leak by using the semi-synthetic since it like to slip past the leaks that are there.

 

[Tolson93]

Okay. 5w 30 fine? Or you think any other weight to use?


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[dodge dude94]

The Hemis use either 5W20 or 5W30....I'm thinking the 03-06 uses 5W30. Either way, it'll say on your fill cap. Use whatever is spec'd for it.




Granted, one would think I'd abide by my own advice but I don't.


*edit*
Wooo 8400!!

 

[Tolson93]

Yeah will do. Now I just need to fix my sled back up so I have room to pull my truck in the garage to work on that haha. I'm a procrastinator.


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[dodge dude94]

Just use the driveway?

Must be cold up there still. 80s down here.

 

[Tolson93]

Were finally warming up to the 50s feels amazing to me , I don't care for 80 degree weather that much too warm


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[dodge dude94]

haha at least I don't have salt.

Either way, get it done. lol