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3.7L OIL FILTER - 12/17/2007 11:45:22 AM    NITRO LADY   Posts: 2 Joined: 12/15/2007 Status: offline   HAS ANYONE BEEN ABLE TO GET AT THE OIL FILTER FAIRLY EASILY? THIS LOOKS TO BE A NIGHTMARE - VERY AWKWARD. ANY GOOD IDEAS? OR IS IT WORTH THE $40 BUCKS TO GET IT DONE BY DODGE? REGARDS, Post #: 1

RE: 3.7L OIL FILTER - 12/18/2007 8:42:56 AM    tdmopar59 HD Hemi Man Posts: 5746 Joined: 2/9/2007 From: Warminster, PA Status: offline from what i know about the new hemi's dodge changed their threads to metric making it harder to find the filters... they are not in the catalouges yet... give it time they will be readily available like other filters... for now get one from dodge or just have them do it... its your choice... _____________________________ DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE REGIONAL SECTION!! http://www.dodgeforum.com/forumid_135/tt.htm Thank you to all of those who served: All gave some, Some gave all. (in reply to NITRO LADY) Post #: 2

RE: 3.7L OIL FILTER - 12/19/2007 10:15:51 PM    turbot_bird Posts: 1873 Joined: 12/15/2005 From: Winter Garden, Fl Status: offline I think they are talking about geting to it on the motor not finding a new filter _____________________________ AMSOIL Dealer www.Notnormalmotorsports.com www.McKinleyPhotos.PhotoReflect.com (in reply to tdmopar59) Post #: 3

RE: 3.7L OIL FILTER - 12/21/2007 8:50:59 AM    Jr. Mechanic Posts: 4012 Joined: 1/10/2007 From: Lima, Ohio Status: offline If it is anything like my Dakota (which it is), then yes the first change will be a major PITA. From the factory the filters are put on so tight it is almost impossible to get off. I ended up using channel locks and completely destroying the filter before I got it off. The next oil change was easy as it wasnt torqued on there. Like TD said, they changed the threads on the filters. I found that out the hard way with STP oil filters. Even though most people dont like them, just get a fram because I know that they work, that is what I used so I didnt end up having the wrong one again. _____________________________ ~Garret quote: By batman13 Convicted cokeheads are allowed to drive more than me. (in reply to turbot_bird) Post #: 4

RE: 3.7L OIL FILTER - 1/3/2008 8:02:24 PM    onephatcracka   Posts: 55 Joined: 12/24/2007 Status: offline to get to it you need to position your self the right way. standing at the left tire facing the right tire. use your left arm in front of the sway bar and reach up there. if it is too tight you need to get one of those spider oil filter wrench's and put it over the sway bar and a long extention and ratchet and put it between the hoses. I've done a few and you will have to kind get the handle of it. Its kinda like the Jeep liberty. but they are a PITA if you don't position yourself right. (in reply to Jr. Mechanic) Post #: 5

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