2013 Dodge Charger
Asked by CherylBlod Jun 24, 2019 at 12:01 PM about the 2013 Dodge Charger R/T RWD
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
My hemi engine was acting up at 106,000 miles. I just took it in and they said I
need a new engine. Oil pump is shot. Why did my engine only last 100,000?
Did oil changes regularly and used the best oil.
5 Answers
Just in case, if its running have another shop look at it. But if it is bad did u use the exact oil prescribed by manufacturer? That's very important.. How do u know the oil pump is shot?
CherylBlod answered 5 years ago
That is just what the mechanic said it sounds like. Yes on the oil. The stuff that was prescribed. I am just wondering if this is normal.
Not normal for most cars but this is a Dodge. Were you doing a lot of stop light drag racing?
CherylBlod answered 5 years ago
No drag racing. Did not know dodge engines did not last long. Thank you for the assist!
U need to rake it to a good mechanic. They cant just tell u by word of mouth. Needs some basic tests. Its still running correct? Most engines if taken care of, etc go past well past 100000 mies. I have been driving cars for 50 yrs. None, including Dodge have blown a engine. Got chevy 140000, A Honda 250000, Dodge 180000. Some minor issues but blown engine...none. Uness u did something to exacerbate it.
