2007 Dodge Durango

2007 ENGINE 3.7L - Service Information - Durango

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

CYLINDER COMPRESSION PRESSURE LEAKAGE

The results of a cylinder compression pressure test can be utilized to diagnose several engine malfunctions.

Ensure the battery is completely charged and the engine starter motor is in good operating condition.
Otherwise the indicated compression pressures may not be valid for diagnosis purposes.

1. Clean the spark plug recesses with compressed air.

2. Remove the spark plugs.
3. Secure the throttle in the wide-open position.
4. Disable the fuel system.
5. Remove the Automatic Shutdown (ASD) relay. Refer to REMOVAL .
6. Insert a compression pressure gauge and rotate the engine with the engine starter motor for three
revolutions.
7. Record the compression pressure on the 3rd revolution. Continue the test for the remaining cylinders.
8. See SPECIFICATIONS for the correct engine compression pressures.

CYLINDER COMBUSTION PRESSURE LEAKAGE

The combustion pressure leakage test provides an accurate means for determining engine condition.

Combustion pressure leakage testing will detect:

Exhaust and intake valve leaks (improper seating).

Leaks between adjacent cylinders or into water jacket.
Any causes for combustion/compression pressure loss.

1. Check the coolant level and fill as required. DO NOT install the radiator cap.
2. Start and operate the engine until it attains normal operating temperature, then turn the engine OFF.
3. Remove the spark plugs.
4. Remove the oil filler cap.
5. Remove the air cleaner hose.
6. Calibrate the tester according to the manufacturer's instructions. The shop air source for testing should
maintain 483 kPa (70 psi) minimum, 1,379 kPa (200 psi) maximum and 552 kPa (80 psi)
recommended.
7. Perform the test procedures on each cylinder according to the tester manufacturer's instructions. Set
piston of cylinder to be tested at TDC compression. While testing, listen for pressurized air escaping
through the throttle body, tailpipe and oil filler cap opening. Check for bubbles in the radiator coolant.

All gauge pressure indications should be equal, with no more than 25% leakage.

FOR EXAMPLE: At 552 kPa (80 psi) input pressure, a minimum of 414 kPa (60 psi) should be maintained
in the cylinder.

Refer to CYLINDER COMBUSTION PRESSURE LEAKAGE DIAGNOSIS CHART below.

19 марта 2019 г. 12:02:15

12:02:12 Page 1 © 2011 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
 2007 Dodge Durango
2007 ENGINE 3.7L - Service Information - Durango

CYLINDER COMBUSTION PRESSURE LEAKAGE DIAGNOSIS CHART

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
AIR ESCAPES THROUGH Intake valve bent, burnt, or not Inspect valve and valve seat.
THROTTLE BODY seated properly Reface or replace, as necessary.
Inspect valve springs. Replace as
necessary.
AIR ESCAPES THROUGH Exhaust valve bent, burnt, or not Inspect valve and valve seat.
TAILPIPE seated properly Reface or replace, as necessary.
Inspect valve springs. Replace as
necessary.
AIR ESCAPES THROUGH Head gasket leaking or cracked Remove cylinder head and
RADIATOR cylinder head or block inspect. Replace defective part
MORE THAN 50% LEAKAGE Head gasket leaking or crack in Remove cylinder head and
FROM ADJACENT cylinder head or block between inspect. Replace gasket, head, or
CYLINDERS adjacent cylinders block as necessary
MORE THAN 25% LEAKAGE Stuck or broken piston rings; Inspect for broken rings or
AND AIR ESCAPES cracked piston; worn rings and/or piston. Measure ring gap and
THROUGH OIL FILLER CAP cylinder wall cylinder diameter, taper and out-
OPENING ONLY of-round. Replace defective part
as necessary

ENGINE MECHANICAL DIAGNOSTIC CHART

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIONS

NOISY VALVES 1. High or low oil level in 1. See STANDARD
crankcase. PROCEDURE.
2. Thin or diluted oil. 2. Change oil and filter.
3. Low oil pressure. 3. Check oil pump, if OK, check
rod and main bearings for
excessive wear.
4. Dirt in lash adjusters. 4. Replace as necessary.
5. Worn rocker arms. 5. Replace as necessary.
6. Worn lash adjusters 6. Replace as necessary.
7. Worn valve guides. 7. See STANDARD
PROCEDURE.
8. Excessive runout of valve 8. See STANDARD
seats on valve faces. PROCEDURE.
CONNECTING ROD NOISE 1. Insufficient oil supply. 1. See STANDARD
PROCEDURE.
2. Low oil pressure. 2. Check oil pump, if OK, check
rod and main bearings for
excessive wear.
3. Thin or diluted oil. 3. Change oil and filter.
4. Excessive bearing clearance. 4. Replace as necessary.
5. Connecting rod journal out-of- 5. Service or replace crankshaft.
round.
6. Misaligned connecting rods. 6. Replace bent connecting rods.
MAIN BEARING NOISE 1. Insufficient oil supply. 1. See STANDARD

19 марта 2019 г. 12:02:13 Page 2 © 2011 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
 2007 Dodge Durango
2007 ENGINE 3.7L - Service Information - Durango

PROCEDURE.
2. Low oil pressure. 2. Check oil pump, if OK, check
rod and main bearings for
excessive wear.
3. Thin or diluted oil. 3. Change oil and filter.
4. Excessive bearing clearance. 4. Replace as necessary.
5. Excessive end play. 5. Check thrust washers for wear.
6. Crankshaft journal out-of 6. Service or replace crankshaft.
round.
7. Loose flywheel or torque 7. Tighten to correct torque
converter.

ENGINE PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSTIC CHART

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION

ENGINE WILL NOT START 1. Weak battery 1. Charge or replace as
necessary.
2. Corroded or loose battery 2. Clean and tighten battery
connections. connections. Apply a coat of
light mineral grease to the
terminals.
3. Faulty starter. 3. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING .
4. Faulty coil or control unit. 4. Refer to REMOVAL .
5. Incorrect spark plug gap. 5. Correct as necessary.
6. Incorrect right bank cam 6. Refer to VALVE TIMING .
timing.
7. Dirt or water in fuel system. 7. Clean system and replace fuel
filter.
8. Faulty fuel pump, relay or 8. Repair or replace as necessary.
wiring.
9. Faulty cam or crank sensor 9. Refer to IGNITION
SYSTEM - SERVICE
INFORMATION article .
ENGINE STALLS OR ROUGH 1. Vacuum leak. 1. Inspect intake manifold and
IDLE vacuum hoses, repair or replace
as necessary.
2. Faulty crank position sensor 2. Replace crank position sensor
3. Faulty coil. 3. Refer to REMOVAL .
4. Incorrect cam timing. 4. See STANDARD
PROCEDURE.
ENGINE LOSS OF POWER 1. Dirty or incorrectly gapped 1. Correct as necessary.
spark plugs.
2. Dirt or water in fuel system. 2. Clean system and replace fuel
filter.
3. Faulty fuel pump. 3. Refer to DESCRIPTION .
4. Blown cylinder head gasket. 4. Replace cylinder head gasket.
5. Low compression. 5. See CYLINDER

19 марта 2019 г. 12:02:13 Page 3 © 2011 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
 2007 Dodge Durango
2007 ENGINE 3.7L - Service Information - Durango

COMPRESSION PRESSURE
LEAKAGE and repair as
necessary.
6. Burned, warped or pitted 6. Replace as necessary.
valves.
7. Plugged or restricted exhaust 7. Inspect and replace as
system. necessary.
8. Faulty coil. 8. Refer to REMOVAL .
9. Incorrect cam timing. 9. Refer to VALVE TIMING .
ENGINE MISSES ON 1. Spark plugs dirty or 1. Correct as necessary.
ACCELERATION incorrectly gapped.
2. Dirt in fuel system. 2. Clean fuel system.
3. Burned, warped or pitted 3. Replace as necessary.
valves.
4. Faulty coil. 4. Refer to REMOVAL .
ENGINE MISSES AT HIGH 1. Spark plugs dirty or 1. Correct as necessary.
SPEED incorrectly gapped.
2. Faulty coil. 2. Refer to REMOVAL .
3. Dirt or water in fuel system. 3. Clean system and replace fuel
filter.

ENGINE LUBRICATION DIAGNOSTIC CHART

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION

OIL LEAKS 1. Gaskets and O-Rings. 1. Replace as necessary.
Misaligned or damaged.
(a) Loose fasteners, broken or (a) Tighten fasteners, Repair or
porous metal parts. replace metal parts.
2. Crankshaft rear seal 2. Replace as necessary. See
REMOVAL.
3. Crankshaft seal flange. 3. Polish or replace crankshaft.
Scratched, nicked or grooved.
4. Oil pan flange cracked. 4. Replace oil pan. See
REMOVAL.
5. Timing chain cover seal, 5. Replace seal. See
damaged or misaligned. REMOVAL.
6. Scratched or damaged 6. Polish or replace damper.
vibration damper hub.
OIL PRESSURE DROP 1. Low oil level. 1. Check and correct oil level.
2. Faulty oil pressure sending 2. Replace sending unit. See
unit. REMOVAL.
3. Low oil pressure. 3. Check oil pump and bearing
clearance.
4. Clogged oil filter. 4. Replace oil filter. See
REMOVAL.
5. Worn oil pump. 5. Replace oil pump. See
REMOVAL.
6. Thin or diluted oil. 6. Change oil and filter.

19 марта 2019 г. 12:02:13 Page 4 © 2011 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
 2007 Dodge Durango
2007 ENGINE 3.7L - Service Information - Durango

7. Excessive bearing clearance. 7. Replace as necessary.

8. Oil pump relief valve stuck. 8. Replace oil pump. See
REMOVAL.
9. Oil pick up tube loose, 9. Replace as necessary.
damaged or clogged.
OIL PUMPING AT RINGS; 1. Worn or damaged rings. 1. Hone cylinder bores and
SPARK PLUGS FOULING replace rings.
2. Carbon in oil ring slots. 2. Replace rings. See
STANDARD PROCEDURE.
3. Incorrect ring size installed. 3. Replace rings. See
STANDARD PROCEDURE.
4. Worn valve guides. 4. Ream guides and replace
valves. See REMOVAL.
5. Leaking valve guide seals. 5. Replace valve guide seals.

ENGINE DIAGNOSIS - INTRODUCTION

Engine diagnosis is helpful in determining the causes of malfunctions not detected and remedied by routine
maintenance.

These malfunctions may be classified as either performance (e.g, engine idles rough and stalls) or
mechanical (e.g, a strange noise).

See ENGINE PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSTIC CHART and ENGINE MECHANICAL

DIAGNOSTIC CHART for possible causes and corrections of malfunctions. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM
article for the fuel system diagnosis.

Additional tests and diagnostic procedures may be necessary for specific engine malfunctions that can not be
isolated with the Service Diagnosis charts. Information concerning additional tests and diagnosis is provided
within the following diagnosis:

Cylinder Compression Pressure Test. See CYLINDER COMPRESSION PRESSURE LEAKAGE.

Cylinder Combustion Pressure Leakage Test. See CYLINDER COMBUSTION PRESSURE
LEAKAGE.
Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Failure Diagnosis. See CYLINDER HEAD GASKET.
Intake Manifold Leakage Diagnosis. See INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKS.

19 марта 2019 г. 12:02:13 Page 5 © 2011 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.