2020 oil filter change

[JR]

I have been coinciding my tire rotations with oil changes. The fender liner is still part of the equation but it makes things a little easier with a 33" tire out of the way.

 

[SnoKing]

I think if I had a 2019+ I would just follow the first part of this video. She had the , intake tube, factory air box and air scoop out faster than I got the intake tube out of my 2015 for 5.5 years. So I would still be a "from the top guy"! Which to me was the easiest way to remove the filter with my strap wrench.

 

[skorski]

good info from Jim but I agree designers dont know how to change oil

 

[Topzide]

When I worked the mechanics counter, all I ever heard form the tech's, "why would they design something that can't be worked on!". This was coming from factory trained tech's with access to all the service tools needed to work on vehicles! Gives new meaning to make the engineers and designers service what they came up with!

 

[Cummins12V98]

Looked at a friends 19 2500 today. It’s even easier than my 15 to change the oil filter from the top.
Two band clamps and the intake tube is out. The filter is easy to access after that.

 

[gsbrockman]

Interesting observation I made in that picture.....the CCV vent hose is no longer attached to the ductwork; it attaches directly to the turbocharger inlet now. Removing that pesky clamp on a 2013 through 2018 is challenging at times.

It does indeed seem to be much easier than the 2013 through 2018’s.....unless one owns a 4500 or 5500 where the oil filter can be changed from the bottom anyway.

 

[Wiredawg]

Whether from the top, side, or bottom, I've not heard of anyone who couldn't get to and change the oil filter. Just look how stuffed the engine compartment is compared to a 1st Gen. Still gotta best trucks and engines.

Cheers, Ron

 

[Ltngdrvr]

Yeah, I hadn't looked at a 19+ truck.
Looks way easier to remove the intake tract, that would be the only way I would go for filter changes.

 

[Jim W]

I here what you are saying. But I bet ya that the ones that stated that it good be removed from the passenger side wheel well don't change there own oil if they even drive a Ram. They just made it harder for folks like me that are getting older.

Well, if you really want some fun go and change the fuel filter on an early 6.7L Cummins engine in the Dodge 4X4 truck. This takes me about 1-1/2 hours or so to change the filter every 15,000 miles. On the driver side I need to remove the wheel/tire, fender liner and then tackle the fuel filter on the side of the engine. If I try to remove from the bottom, I need to fight the 4X4 axle and the wiring plus what every hoses are routed in that area. It still takes over 1-1/2 hour to do this since my hands hardly fit in this area to unplug the electrical connections on the filter. Plus, my arm and clothes get soaked with diesel fuel every time from underneath the truck.

Just saying I rather change the oil filter on a newer truck than my fuel filter on my current truck!

The last time my fuel filter was changed, I was lazy during the month of Feb. with the day time temps being around 20F. So, I provided the filter to the service garage with this being just the labor charge of $183.00 to change the filter. I guess I will keep on changing my own filters but try and do this in the summer/late fall from now on.

 

[Cummins12V98]

I think anyone who changes their filter thru the fender on a 19 and newer is just being stubborn after seeing how darn easy it is now "From The Top".

As far as the CCV vent hose It really is not an issue as I have shown in my writeup on the subject. It's simply squeezing a hose spring clamp and removing a 10mm bolt.

The 19 and newer IMHO will be as easy as the second gen trucks were.

 

[lschultz]

I think anyone who changes their filter thru the fender on a 19 and newer is just being stubborn after seeing how darn easy it is now "From The Top".

As far as the CCV vent hose It really is not an issue as I have shown in my writeup on the subject. It's simply squeezing a hose spring clamp and removing a 10mm bolt.

The 19 and newer IMHO will be as easy as the second gen trucks were.

Is that the bolt on top of the filter?

 

[JR]

I bet ya that the ones that stated that it good be removed from the passenger side wheel well don't change there own oil if they even drive a Ram.

Not being argumentative, but going through the wheel well is just not that big of a deal...with or without the tire removed.

And yes, I change my own oil and yes, I drive a Ram

 

[Ltngdrvr]

Is that the bolt on top of the filter?

I don't know what "bolt" he's talking about either???
There is no bolt to remove to get the air intake tract out, or the oil filter afterward.
Two worm gear hose clamps, one on each end of the intake tract, and one spring clamp on the breather hose.

 

[SnoKing]

Interesting observation I made in that picture.....the CCV vent hose is no longer attached to the ductwork; it attaches directly to the turbocharger inlet now. Removing that pesky clamp on a 2013 through 2018 is challenging at times.

It does indeed seem to be much easier than the 2013 through 2018’s.....unless one owns a 4500 or 5500 where the oil filter can be changed from the bottom anyway.

Yes the CCV vent hose was a pain on the 2013-2018. As Captain Ron from the Top points out this a piece of cake.

 

[Ltngdrvr]

Yes the CCV vent hose was a pain on the 2013-2018. As Captain Ron from the Top points out this a piece of cake.

After you've disconnected that CCV hose 30 or more times, it's not so bad...

 

[SnoKing]

After you've disconnected that CCV hose 30 or more times, it's not so bad...

Only did it about 10 times.

 

[gsbrockman]

I don't know what "bolt" he's talking about either???

There is one bolt....IF one wanted to remove the ENTIRE air box assembly, but then one is just creating more work. At that juncture....one has to also disconnect the RAM Active Air wiring, too.

@Jim W
I previously owned a 2007.5 RAM 3500 MegaCab Laramie SRW. I remember the good old days.....the entire filter assembly, then the later replaceable filter within the shell. In any event.....not once did I ever remove the wheel nor the wheel well liner. I did all of mine from below, without issues, although it was sometimes a little cumbersome, but not NEAR as cumbersome as removing the tire and wheel assembly PLUS the wheel well liner.

 

[lschultz]

There is one bolt....IF one wanted to remove the ENTIRE air box assembly, but then one is just creating more work. At that juncture....one has to also disconnect the RAM Active Air wiring, too.

@Jim W
I previously owned a 2007.5 RAM 3500 MegaCab Laramie SRW. I remember the good old days.....the entire filter assembly, then the later replaceable filter within the shell. In any event.....not once did I ever remove the wheel nor the wheel well liner. I did all of mine from below, without issues, although it was sometimes a little cumbersome, but not NEAR as cumbersome as removing the tire and wheel assembly PLUS the wheel well liner.

Take a look around you my friend. The Good Ole Days Are Gone.

 

[gsbrockman]

Take a look around you my friend. The Good Ole Days Are Gone.

Well......I performed about 24 oil changes on my previous 2014 RAM 3500 Crew Cab DRW.....and about 24 dual fuel filter changes as well.

 

[Cummins12V98]

After you've disconnected that CCV hose 30 or more times, it's not so bad...

First time I did my service I had the let's see how darn hard this really is. It really is NOT. I remove one 10mm bolt and remove steel pipe from rubber hose with clamping spring clamp along with the two hose clamps.