Engine Oil Leaking problems of the 1999 Dodge RAM

Two problems related to engine oil leaking have been reported for the 1999 Dodge RAM. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2003

The vehicles engine bolt loosened and a screeching noise was produced. The dealer was notified. All 20 valve cover bolts had loosened. They loosened an additional two times after properly torqued. Loosened valve cover bolts caused oil to leak out of engine.

2 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 05/26/2001

While driving 65 mph and without prior notice engine started knocking. Then, vehicle stalled. Towed dealer who found there was hardly any oil in engine, and it had seized. Dealer stated there were 103 consumers on list for an engine of this type. Oil light had not come on, not did consumer notice a prior leak. Please add additional information.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1999 Dodge RAM

Gasoline Engine problems	6
Engine problems	6
Engine Cooling System problems	5
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	3
Engine Oil Leaking problems	2
Engine Exhaust System problems	2
Car Stall problems	2
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	2
Crankcase (pcv) problems	1
Engine Knocking Noise problems	1
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	1
Check Engine Light On problems	1

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