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Although I haven't heard of anyone on the forum losing much oil? When mine went bad it was only about a quart every 4+ weeks.
My brother in law had a 2000 Ram with a 5.2 and he lost a lot of oil. He had the oil changed by a "lubepro" type of place and checked it after a week of driving it was low. Figured they just didn't get enough in so he filled it. After driving for a week or two he was talking about it and I told him to check his oil again just because of reported problems of bad gaskets. Sure enough it didn't even touch the dipstick, he put in 3quarts?

Moral keep a real good eye on it till you get it fixed most aren't real bad but you never know.

Todd

 

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98durango :

If you're thinking about the M-1 I'd seriously ask Dan Acrand about it. AKA Fastman at thefastman.com If you have a stock D especially with a 5.2 you may experience a low end torque loss. I have noticed a torque loss especially when towing. It doesn't bother me as I don't tow too much. The power at 2500rpm + is much improved. I however don't have headers or a decent exhaust either which would help a lot.

I honestly don't see a problem with the Hughes aluminum cover. I haven't heard anything bad about them.

Todd