swine
Senior Member
So, having looked at how the oil filter was mounted on my 2015 and reading various posts about it being a PITA to change without making a mess, I decided to install a remote oil filter.
I purchased a Perma-Cool kit (10618) that uses a PH8A filter.
I ended up changing the remote mount to a side port (1711) because I was concerned about the bend in the oil lines.
Since I was changing the oil anyway I decided to add a Fumoto quick drain valve just to make things easier next time.
The remote filter install was fairly straight forward. I removed the old filter. I tried to use the ziplock bag method to keep from making a mess, but I still managed to spill some oil. My experience just reinforces my desire to put that filter somewhere more accessible.
I installed the two 1/2" NPT to 1/2" hose barbs in the filter adapter and spun it on in place of the filter. I did the same to the remote mount. I should point out that the remote mount that came with the kit used 3/8" NPT to 1/2" hose barbs, so I had to pick up two new 1/2" to 1/2" ones locally for the side port mount.
I mounted the remote filter on the passenger side frame rail as shown in the photo. I made a template to locate the three mounting holes and drilled the frame. I mounted it with the supplied screws.
Since the remote mount uses a 3/4x16 nipple I opted for a Mobil 1 filter that is the equivalent to the PH8A. Below is what it looks like mounted.
After refilling with oil I cranked it up and checked for leaks. Everything was good to go and pressure was the same as before. This should make future oil changes a breeze.
I purchased a Perma-Cool kit (10618) that uses a PH8A filter.
I ended up changing the remote mount to a side port (1711) because I was concerned about the bend in the oil lines.
Since I was changing the oil anyway I decided to add a Fumoto quick drain valve just to make things easier next time.
The remote filter install was fairly straight forward. I removed the old filter. I tried to use the ziplock bag method to keep from making a mess, but I still managed to spill some oil. My experience just reinforces my desire to put that filter somewhere more accessible.
I installed the two 1/2" NPT to 1/2" hose barbs in the filter adapter and spun it on in place of the filter. I did the same to the remote mount. I should point out that the remote mount that came with the kit used 3/8" NPT to 1/2" hose barbs, so I had to pick up two new 1/2" to 1/2" ones locally for the side port mount.
I mounted the remote filter on the passenger side frame rail as shown in the photo. I made a template to locate the three mounting holes and drilled the frame. I mounted it with the supplied screws.
Since the remote mount uses a 3/4x16 nipple I opted for a Mobil 1 filter that is the equivalent to the PH8A. Below is what it looks like mounted.
After refilling with oil I cranked it up and checked for leaks. Everything was good to go and pressure was the same as before. This should make future oil changes a breeze.