would it shut down if no oil,

Asked by Stinger_71 Feb 27, 2017 at 03:19 PM about the Dodge RAM 1500

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drove it a little ways and it shut down found thatthere was no oil

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F_O_R answered 7 years ago

If there is no oil the engine will seize up. If the engine seized then you will need a full engine rebuild.

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Paul answered 7 years ago

OPPS, no good, looks like you will need a new engine or a new truck

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beatupchevy answered 7 years ago

put in some oil and see if it runs , let us know what happens

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Bob answered 7 years ago

No oil on the dipstick does not necessarily mean there is no oil. Just means it is between low and out.

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