How To: Easier Oil Filter Removal/Replace

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Date: Jan 7, 2009

How To: Easier Oil Filter Removal/Replace

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I can do an oil change on the Jeep in about 20 minutes or so, and the most difficult thing was getting the filter down around the charcoal canister, or whatever the big black thing is. It's hiding behind the AC lines.

Loosen this bolt a bit with a 3/8" socket.

It helped to move the washer juice tank for easier access. I also removed the radiator puke tank, so it's missing from the pictures.

Canister at as-installed height.

Lift the canister as high as it'll go (an inch and a half or so) and retighten.

You'll still have to push different hoses and cables out of the way a little bit, but this will/should make installing oil filters easier, without totally removing the canister (OBD2 probably wouldn't approve of that).

Specs for the stock recommended oil filter (wix)

Part Number:

51085

UPC Number:

765809510852

Principal Application:

Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep Vehicles (91-08), Mitsubishi Eclipse (95-99); Caterpillar 3 Series Excavators, 9 Series Loaders, Kubota

All Applications

Style:

Spin-On Lube Filter

Service:

Lube

Type:

Full Flow

Media:

Paper

Height:

3.790

Outer Diameter Top:

3.660

Outer Diameter Bottom:

Closed

Thread Size:

3/4-16

By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI:

8-11

Anti-Drain Back Valve:

Yes

Beta Ratio:

2/20=15/28

Burst Pressure-PSI:

290

Max Flow Rate:

7-9 GPM

Nominal Micron Rating:

Gasket Diameters
Number	O.D.	I.D.	Thk.
Attached	2.834	2.462	0.200

Specs for the "High Capacity" oil filter (wix brand). Don't forget to add about 1/4 to 1/2 quart extra oil if you use these.