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big earl
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2/11/2006
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wonder how long a 4.7 engine will last, i have 87k milies on my 2000 4*4. i keep up on the regular maintance. i have had no problems.
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Ms Scooter
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2/11/2006
19:00:58
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I have 96,500 on my '03 4.7 QC, no problems yet.
Regular maintainer here, too.
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jpkomm
Dodge Dakota
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2/12/2006
07:05:46
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A fellow co-worker of mine had over 150k on his before he traded it in. He never had a problem with it and towed his CJ up and down mountains on the weekend.
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Kowalski
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2/12/2006
08:19:17
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When it first came out I think Mopar was claiming the 97th percentile user would see 150k with no major problems.
Lead, follow, or get out of the way
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Spacinjason
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2/12/2006
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I have 78k on my '01 QC with the 4.7L. No major problems, just regular maintenance. I agree with Kowalski, I read somewhere that the 4.7L should run 150k with no major problems.
Spacinjason
'01 QC Sport 4x4
4.7L, 5sp., 3.55 LSD
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truck guy
Dodge Dakota
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2/12/2006
10:13:08
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Keep doin what your doin. IF your like me and check out whats going on under the hood once a week your motor will give you years of service. Don't skimp on parts, buy what you need when you need it so little things don't become big things. I have a 99 4x4 with the 5.2 (106000) miles and it's as strong today as it was when it left the showroom floor. I know thw 4.7 and 5.2 are different but how you keep them going isn't.
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txbugman
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2/26/2006
07:49:01
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I'm at 132K and still going........with no major problems. Been on synthetic oil since the first 5K mi.
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toolfan
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2/26/2006
10:24:36
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i have also heard the same with the 150k miles before anything goes wrong in most cases. the hemi engine is also design to give 150k miles with no problems. just hope there claim is true.
i wonder who here has the most miles on a 4.7?
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Rick T.
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2/26/2006
17:05:24
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Got 90k on mine ....good maint. now I have a burnt valve. About $1500 in coin. I am the second owner....who knows what he did. Sucks, I'm not that happy with Dodge. This is my first.
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james owen
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2/26/2006
18:59:07
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my 4x4 '97 5.2 has 144,000 starting to see possible oil pump problems.(slow to pick oil when starting)It has had the oil changed every 5000 mi,Castroil 10/30 then 10/40 as it got more mi.
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99DAK
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2/27/2006
01:51:45
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Did this start at some point AFTER you switched to 10w-40? Might be a correlation there...
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six8six
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2/27/2006
18:46:41
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I have 220,000 km on my 2000 4x4
runs fine except for the occasional stall on hot days. I love my truck
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tc
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2/27/2006
23:43:39
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I've got many relatives & friends who have put 200-300k on their 5.2's w/out problems. You really shouldn't use 10w40 - it contains more viscisity improvers which are known to cause engine deposits. Ford actually issued a TSB that their testing showed increased ring deposits. the 5.2 is a beefy engine that can tolerate a fair amount of abuse - but why treat it that way? mine has only seen synthetic oil w/regular changes. I fully expect at least 200k out of it.
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pauly
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2/28/2006
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o4 dakota q/c.no problems here. I usually take mine to the dealership for servicing.just so they have it on record,and its alot easier on me. I like to keep with the fluids and filters that are meant 4 the vehicle,but I will not run champion plugs.
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Jarrod
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3/02/2006
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I have a 2001 4.7l Dakota and it has 225,000 miles on it and it runs like new!!
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james o
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3/06/2006
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my 4x4 '97 5.2 has 144,000 starting to see possible oil pump problems.(slow to build oil pressure when starting)It has had the oil changed every 5000 mi,Castroil 10/30 then 10/40 as it got more mi.(100,000+) I think the gear in the oilpump maybe scared allowing the oil to siphon out of the filter. I guess I should have changed the oil more often. Someone said to get a filter with a antidrainback valve. I really need to change the pump even if the pressure is still good.
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toolfan
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3/06/2006
22:40:04
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got 155,093 miles on my 5.2L and it runs great! i have only put 10000miles on the truck but its never skipped a beat. i use castrol synthetic blend 10-30w every 2500 to 3500.
225,000 miles on the 4.7 with no problems?
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Jarrod
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3/08/2006
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Yeah not really it had general wear down on the ball joint on the tires but as far as the engine is concerned it runs awsome!!
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ObieWonDakota
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3/08/2006
13:48:52
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Holy Chit Jarrod, 225k on an '01? I'm guessing that is 90-95% highway miles.
I have an '01 4.7 with 92k and I thought I was pushing it. You go man! LOL.
Oh yeah, no engine probs for me either. Rotors and pads once, front hub assemblies, O2 sensor, Blower resistor and of course, the free ball joints. Other than that, sweeeeeet!
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Lucas
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3/08/2006
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Just hit 96,000 on my 99 5.2. The guy at the oil change place said to run 20w 50 in now because of the miles. it has a small leak that looks as if its coming out of the oil filter but the guy said vavle cover gasket, but it looks like the filter to me. What do you all think about running Castrol 20w 50 ? he said it would stop it from leaking?
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1993DAOKATA4X
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5/21/2006
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I have a 93 Kota 4X4, 303,454kms on it, just replaced the starter, few idle problems but minor runs well! 5.2L of course!
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