1998 Dodge Intrepid review from North America
"Worth the lower price you pay for a Dodge"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I bought the car real cheap from a guy I know.
The oil light was a problem when I got it. I checked the oil pressure and it was fine. I changed the sender and modified the harness. What I was told to do from a friend of mine (awesome automotive guy) was to take the wire harness connector at the sensor end and pull out the blank pin. The sensor is a single wire sensor, with a two wire connector. Take out the blank plug that seals the connector and replace it with a little plastic straw from a can of aerosol brake parts cleaner. This vents the connector. The end of the straw should be facing at least slightly down to prevent any water / debris from accumulating in it. This will only work if the oil pressure is OK. It sounds a little flaky but it worked.
Unfortunately it will not fix the blown engine problems. If you hear lifter rattling, you probably have toasted the engine and the oil light is telling the truth.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.7 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 112000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 122000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Suburban |
| Date of Entry | 1st April, 2009 |