How Do You Prevent Oil Sludge In A Dodge Intrepid?
The Dodge Intrepid models from 1998 to 2002 gained a reputation for catastrophic engine failure. The culprit of this premature engine failure was a build up of oil sludge, most commonly caused by engine coolant leaking into the oil supply. Although a large percentage of these engines continue to suffer from problems related to oil sludge, there are some simple preventative steps that can be taken to make sure this doesn’t happen to your car. Understand that preventative maintenance is the key to winning the battle against sludge. You will need to change the mentality of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Waiting until there is a problem can be waiting too long, because engine failure happens with virtually no warning. Taking care of problems in advance is very important. Use high grade gasoline in your car. When you use a higher grade of petroleum, fewer impurities and pollutants enter your engine. Over time, this reduces the amount of carbon build up and other grime in your engine, wh
