Oil issues

Asked by Brad Apr 01, 2018 at 07:05 PM about the 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 ST LB 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 today I was driving
it and my check gauges light came on and my oil
level went to zero I pulled over and turned my truck
off checked the oil and it was almost dry I put three
quarts of oil in it and fired it back up my engine is
making a clicking or banging noise now it’s no very
loud but noticeable and my oil gage goes up and
down can anyone tell me what is wrong with it
please

2 Answers

F_O_R answered 6 years ago

Waiting that long to add oil is hazardous to your engines health. The noises are not good news and may indicate that the engine is damaged. It is probably time for an engine rebuild.

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Jaytech5426 answered 6 years ago

You've more than likely ran it too dry and spun a rod but before check and see if it is a tapping noise and if so you probably need to add an additive to the oil to free up you lifters next place one foot on the brake and the other on the gas and see if it gets louder as you depress the gas pedal if so you've definitely spun a rod

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