Melling Performance 10342 oil pump for the 2005-2008 Chrysler 300 V8 5.7L, the 2005-2010 300 V8 6.1L and other vehicles is a standard volume, high pressure upgrade of the M342. The Melling Performance oil pump is a rotary, crankshaft-driven pump that circulates engine oil under pressure.
- Anodized hardcoat cast aluminum housing with a phosphate coated cast iron cover
- Adjustable by-pass pressure, with alternate pressure springs included
- Relief valve with a pressure adjustable screw-in plug instead of a cup plug
- Threaded fittings replace the cup plugs
- Each pump is individually tested for pressure and flow
Quick facts
- Part: Melling Performance 10342 oil pump
- Also called: engine oil pump
- Fits: the 2005-2008 Chrysler 300 V8 5.7L, the 2005-2010 300 V8 6.1L and other vehicles
- Material: Cast aluminum housing, cast iron cover
- Condition: New
A clogged pickup screen, a faulty oil pressure sender or worn engine bearings can be behind a low oil pressure reading or warning light, just as a worn pump can, so find the cause before replacing the pump. The engine takes one pump.
Fits
It also works as a Dodge Ram 1500 oil pump on the 2003-2008 V8 5.7L, and it fits the 2006-2007 Dodge Charger V8 5.7L and the 2006-2010 Charger V8 6.1L. If your vehicle isn't named here, look it up in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Drive type: Crankshaft
- Pickup tube and inlet diameter: 1.125 in (29 mm)
- Mounting holes: 4, each 0.380 in (10 mm) in diameter
Build and materials
- Type: Rotary, standard volume, high pressure
- Housing: Cast aluminum, anodized
- Cover: Cast iron, phosphate coated
- Rotor: Powdered metal
- Pressure: 50 PSI as made (yellow spring); alternate springs 60 PSI (red) and 65 PSI (pink)
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: United States
In the box
One oil pump with its cover, gasket, O-ring, screen mounting seal and alternate pressure springs. The pickup screen, bolts and other hardware, washers, bushing and timing cover are not included, so plan on new bolts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will the 10342 work as a Chrysler 300 oil pump on a 2005-2010 300 V8 6.1L?
Yes, Melling Performance 10342 fits the 2005-2010 Chrysler 300 V8 6.1L and the 2005-2008 300 V8 5.7L; for other vehicles, use the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Will it work as a Dodge Charger oil pump on the 2006-2010 Charger V8 6.1L?
Yes. Melling Performance 10342 fits the 2006-2010 Dodge Charger V8 6.1L and the 2006-2007 Charger V8 5.7L.
Does the 10342 come with the pickup screen or bolts?
No, the pickup screen, bolts, washers, bushing and timing cover are not included; this pump comes with its cover, gasket, O-ring, screen mounting seal and alternate pressure springs.
What by-pass pressures can this engine oil pump be set to?
This pump is made at 50 PSI (yellow spring), and the alternate springs give 60 PSI (red) or 65 PSI (pink). The relief valve has a pressure adjustable screw-in plug.
Is the Melling Performance 10342 a standard volume or high volume pump?
Standard volume with high pressure. Melling Performance 10342 adds no volume over stock and is a 15 PSI pressure upgrade of the M342.
