who puts the oil filters on

[Tom C]

went to change the oil for the first time and I think they used lock-tite and a 100 ft. lb's to put the oil filter on. it took an oil filter wrench with a 4 foot board and 45 minutes of struggling to get the filter off #ad
. It skweeked the whole way off. not a drop of oil on the gasket!!!

does dodge or cummin put the filters on???


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[This message has been edited by Tom C (edited 05-13-2001). ]

 

[Powder Extreme]

Don't feel bad, mine was worse yet to get off. I'd assume since it's a Dodge filter on the truck, they put it on.

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2001 Quad Cab Dually, 6 speed ETH, SLT Plus, Isspro Pyro & 50lb Boost, Dual Fuel Pressure Guage, EZ Box, 275 injectors, Banks Power Pack, custom airbox, amsoil dual bypass, 4" DD exhaust, Horton fan, Ceramic clutch, Air Lift airbags.

'94 SLT 4x4 V-10, straight pipes and a K&N (can't find anything else

 

[24V-DSL]

A tech from Mother Cummins told me that they run the engine for about 10 min. and then remove the filter and drain the oil.

Motor is then packaged and shipped to DC for factory install. DC puts in the oil and installs the filter... . he didn't know what type of welder they used.....

That's why my oil came out at 750 miles.

 

[JJW_ND]

Im pretty sure the engines come with filters and oil from the Factory. At least the ones we seen being assemble at CMEP Columbus IN were.

They run each engine 2 minutes (I think) to check for leaks. Engine filters and all get painted and clear coated.

Fleetguard filters and Premium Blue oil. Over 1600 gallons of oil used per day.

jjw
ND

 

[EMDDIESEL]

I had to use a vice grip chain wrench to get mine off.

 

[DUBSTER]

Hello all
I changed my oil at about 500 miles and did not have any trouble getting it off. That was 10000 miles ago.
A trick I learned from this site is to slide a plastic bag over the filter (from the bottom) and kinda fold it down out of the way till you loosen the filter and then slide it up and remove the filter. This way the bag catches the oil that spills out when you have to tilt it to get it out. It works great. I have changed my fuel filter once and am getting close to doing it again and I hope I don't make a mess like I did the first time.
Love this truck.
See Ya
Chris


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2001. 5 2500 Intense Blue Sport 285-16 BFGs mounted on 8x16 Baja
6 speed 4:10 limited slip heavy duty everything, Cab lights, Xenon flares, Linexed Nerf bars, Linexed OTR bed, Brush/grill guard,
tow hooks,no heated seats or leather.

 

[Tom C]

I see i'm not the only one with the filter welded on. I think i'll write DC and copy Cummins that they need to use some lube on the gasket and throw the impact wrench away.


Dubster, I have found on my last truck and my current one that if I let the truck sit overnight that I don't have to use the bag trick. the oil will be about 1/2 inch lower than the top of the filter. since this was my first change on this truck I had the bag in place just in case but did not need it. I did have to re-route the battery cable to get it out of the way and I sure the skin will grow back on my hands.

 

[Mundgyver]

Don't feel too bad. I banged my knuckles up and was soooo gumpy that my wife decided it was time for her to go shopping. 1st time in 28 years she ever did that! I might go buy another truck just to see that happen again.

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Mundgyver : 2001 - 2500 QuadCab 4x4 139"WB, DK. Garnet Red Pearl Coat, Agate Inerior, Leather w/heat power adj both sides, 5. 9L HO 245Hp, 6 spd HD Manual, 3. 54 Axle, 21 Mpg Avg in town 24 Mpg Hw, OverHead Trip Computer/AntiTheft System, Mopar Tow Group Package. Add-on = EZ-Box=Haulin Butt, AMSOIL, PIAA SuperWhite 9004 HL's, Acrilic Black bug deflectors, Under Hood Full Radiator Bug&Gravel Screen, Cummins Exhaust Brake, Agate Dash Cover, AutoMeter SportComp Exhaust Gas/Boost/Oil Temp, Passport 7500 Detector, Garmen GPS III+, B&W Turnover Ball Model 1394R, LineX Bed Liner over the rails, Westin Step bars LineX coated. E-Mail at res02cke@gte.net -Working on the rest of the goodies as I can afford it.

 

[hammong]

My truck came new with a MOPAR filter, not a Fleetguard. I'm inclined to believe the other statement saying that Dodge put the filter on themselves. My truck was born in Mexico, so maybe there's some variation in procedure between plants/sources.

I used a 1. 5" nylon band-type filter wrench to take my filter off. It may have collapsed it a bit around the TOP and took both arms to wrench the thing loose - but it DID come loose! I don't see how the job would be possible using conventional filter wrenches.

Greg

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Y2K Dodge Cummins QC 2500 SLT Laramie 4x4 Long Bed, 4. 10/Auto, Forest Green/Driftwood, 265x75R16 Michelin LTX, 6 speaker CD, Camper/Tow/Plow Packages, Westin Black Nerfs, Mopar bedliner, Ultra bright diamondplate toolbox, K&N Filtercharger. Autometer EGT and Boost gauges with 2-gauge pillar coming soon!

http://www.rints.com/hammond for photos!

 

[Fireman Dave]

Don't feel bad, Tom. Mine took me the better part of a day to get it off the first time. #ad
My confidence as a man was in question for awhile during that operation.

They've all been much better since I'm the one installing them now. #ad


Dave

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2001 2500; SLT; 4x4; QC; LWB; Auto; 3. 54 LS; 265s; Camper; Tow; Sliding Rear Window; Travel Convenience Group; Cab Clearance Lamps; BedRug; Forest Green; Isspro Pyro, Boost, and Trans Temp Gauges; 27' TT

 

[Joe G.]

I understand that MOPAR filters are made by Fleetguard. It's just their lower grade filter, not the Stratapore.

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Joe George
Eureka, CA

'95 2500 CC auto 4X4,3. 54,Combo EGT/boost guage,custom switch panel,PacBrake,TST #5,DTT TC/VB,Automatic motorhome steps on both sides,Foldacover hard bed cover,Cummins chrome kit,Black steel grill guard,Front hitch receiver

 

[fj40charles]

TomC,

I'll bet you wished you had worn some gloves??? I've had my share of white knuckles while wrenching.....

Charles

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2000 QC 2500 4x4 LWB ETC/DEE, Anti-Spin, 3. 54, Trailer Tow, Camper Special, DD1's, PS boost module, PS high idle kit, PS steel idler pulley, Autometer boost and EGT gauges, Westin nerf bars, Rhino Liner
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My Toy

1969 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
350 TBI, Turbo 400, ARB lockers front/rear, 4 wheel power disk brakes, 4. 88 ring/pinion, 3 speed transfer case, full roll cage, Warn 8274, MRT 36 bolt beadlocks with Super Swamper Boggers (16x35x15), Saginaw Power steering, custom bumpers/fenders/nerf bars/skid plate, GM tilt steering column, 6 point roll cage, RCI racing seats with 5 point harness. Loves to be pulled behind the Dodge and pass the powerjokes going up hills.

 

[Mick2500]

Charles,
The knuckles are only white for a few seconds... ... just before the blood starts to flow. #ad
BTDT #ad

Mick

 

[Great White]

270LBS 6'3" 18" breaker bar w/strap wrench... . I won,,,,, barely...

 

[fj40charles]

Mick2500,

BTDT too. Don't you hate it when it is on the joint where the skin folds when you move you fingers? It takes forever to heal. :-(

Charles

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2000 QC 2500 4x4 LWB ETC/DEE, Anti-Spin, 3. 54, Trailer Tow, Camper Special, DD1's, PS boost module, PS high idle kit, PS steel idler pulley, Autometer boost and EGT gauges, Westin nerf bars, Rhino Liner
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My Toy

1969 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
350 TBI, Turbo 400, ARB lockers front/rear, 4 wheel power disk brakes, 4. 88 ring/pinion, 3 speed transfer case, full roll cage, Warn 8274, MRT 36 bolt beadlocks with Super Swamper Boggers (16x35x15), Saginaw Power steering, custom bumpers/fenders/nerf bars/skid plate, GM tilt steering column, 6 point roll cage, RCI racing seats with 5 point harness. Loves to be pulled behind the Dodge and pass the powerjokes going up hills.

 

[David Wheeler]

Gentlemen, if you do a search on "oil filter" and tight you will find numerous posts dating back well over a year. Thanks to this group I was able to anticipate the problem. My purchasing dealer offered my first oil change for free. Guess who had to fight that first filter #ad
Anywho, you are not alone. My truck was built in St. Screwloose and had the tight filter (as per the poor guy who had to remove mine #ad
) Mexican built trucks have the same problem. Advice: let your dealer do the first oil change... . money well spent and your nuckles will be clean enough to drive your new truck #ad


Cheers!!

David

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2001 3500 SLT, 4X4, ETH Cummins/DEE, LSD, 3. 54, Quad Cab, Long Bed, Agate, Camper Special Group, Towing Group, Additional Body Molding on Bed, Line-X bed-liner.

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