[tbearenegade]

I've been changing my own oil for > 30 years but have had two leaks around the oil filter when I use the 113A Mobil 1 oil filter. Ended up replacing with Fram filter (not my favorite). It almost looks like the seal doesn't quite cover up the opening.

Guess I should start using the OEM filters moving forward.

 

[randyr5]

Wix 57060 - can't go wrong.

 

[Dodgetracker]

Same filter I’m using. No issues with Mobil 1 filter.

 

[tbearenegade]

Strange - never had any issues with a filter until now.

 

[Mrsig]

I only used the Mopar on ours.

 

[kryptkeeper2006]

I usually use K&N oil filters because I can get them in a bundle deal with Mobil1 Full Synthetic most of the time. Last weekend was in a hurry and didn't see my K&N filter so grabbed a Mobil1 filter instead. I couldn't even get far enough with it to tell you if there was any oil leak issue because it wouldn't thread on and when I took a good look at the filter the threads were stripped out of the box. Went to another store and got my K&N filter and all is good.

 

[UGH]

I use Baldwin or Napa Gold filters depending on who has them in stock. Wouldnt put a Fram on a beater.

 

[tbearenegade]

Yeah, only other brand Wally World had on a Sunday and other stores closed.

 

[tbearenegade]

I think there is something wrong with the adapter that it sits in. Put a OEM filter on it and it leaks all the way around. One of the holes actually comes out to halfway under the rubber gasket - almost like it's bent.

Looked up the oil filter adapter and it doesn't look like this part number that pops up. 5048039AA

 

[georgef]

I think there is something wrong with the adapter that it sits in. Put a OEM filter on it and it leaks all the way around. One of the holes actually comes out to halfway under the rubber gasket - almost like it's bent.

Looked up the oil filter adapter and it doesn't look like this part number that pops up. 5048039AA

Does your Renegade have an oil cooler? If it does the oil filter connects directly to the cooler, and the cooler connects to the adapter.

The cooler part number is 05048119AD.

 

[tbearenegade]

That's it, shot a picture of mine and it has the part number on it (although AA version). Any idea on degree of difficulty for replacement?

 

[georgef]

Here's a video that will give you a good idea on what needs to be done. They are working on an engines outside the vehicle so you may need to do things slightly different with the engine in place.

There's also written instructions and diagrams here (post #4): https://www.dodge-dart.org/threads/oil-cooler-leak.67848/#post-787687

 

[rsanges]

Great. I was wondering how the central shaft was secured/tightened. Nothing like a YT video to help the do-it-yourselfer.

 

[tbearenegade]

Thanks for the link. Guess I'll order the cooler after I see how difficult to access the coolant lines.

 

[georgef]

Thanks for the link. Guess I'll order the cooler after I see how difficult to access the coolant lines.

You're welcome.
I don't know how much slack there is in the coolant lines, but you might be able to drop the cooler first, then remove the lines (and possibly the heat shield). Please let us know how it works out for you.

 

[tbearenegade]

Will do, thanks.

 

[georgef]

Will do, thanks.

You're welcome.