Increased Oil Consumption Due to Intake Manifold Plenum Gasket Leak: Dodge Ram 1500 Engine & Powertrain

Problem overview

On 3.9L V6 and 5.9L V8 engines, the intake manifold gasket may leak and cause increased oil consumption and a spark knock during acceleration; the gasket should be replaced.

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Dodge Ram 1500 vehicles with this problem

10 model years affected

Average mileage: 125,605 miles

(18,600 - 253,000)

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Intake Manifold Gasket Replacement

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Increased Oil Consumption Due to Intake Manifold Plenum Gasket Leak on Dodge Ram 1500

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