Oil Filter Cap

VCorleone · Oct 20, 2019

Hello all.

Did my first oil change on my new to me 2017 Ram 1500 Big Horn and would like to avoid using an adjustable wrench to remove the cap over the oil filter housing the next go around.

If a regular sprocket is good, what size? If not, what are you guys and gals using on your trucks?

chrisbh17 · Oct 20, 2019

Cap over the oil filter? Are you referring to an oil filter wrench?

O had the dealer do my first oil change because FCA hired a gorilla to install the filters from the factory. Since then, I do my own oil changes and only put the filter on hand tight. Warm up the truck enough and with a good grip (gloves) and some elbow grease I can start to remove the oil filter by hand, no wrench required.

I had a pliers type filter wrench hanging around and it does work if necessary, you just need to finagle it into place.

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likes2build · Oct 20, 2019

Looks like the OP has a Pentastar V6 and I use a 15/16" 6 point socket on a flexhead ratchet, it works perfect and you don't have to remove the shroud to get at it.

VCorleone · Oct 20, 2019

likes2build said:
Looks like the OP has a Pentastar V6 and I use a 15/16" 6 point socket on a flexhead ratchet, it works perfect and you don't have to remove the shroud to get at it.

Yes to the Pentastar. I'll give the 15/16 a try. Thanks.

Oops....I guess giving the specific engine specs would have been a good thing. Sorry about that.

crash68 · Oct 20, 2019

You can also use a 24mm for the oil filter cap.

Quyonmob · Oct 20, 2019

crash68 said:
You can also use a 24mm for the oil filter cap.

Yep. Spec is 24mm

likes2build · Oct 20, 2019

One or the other, just use a 6 point and be careful as some members have cracked theirs from over tightening.

Badger 13 · Oct 21, 2019

I use a Lisle 24mm socket,

Lisle 13310 Low Profile Filter Socket, 24mm

on our Wrangler with the 3.6 engine that works well, inexpensive and available in many stores, including amazon. There is also another "wrench" available for this is well. Do a search for a Jeep Wrangler oil filter wrench and you will find it. I wish the HEMI oil filter was that easy to change...

46RamMan · Oct 29, 2019

I have heard that a 15/16 socket will work also. Gonna try it this friday on our JKUR

ILLXJ · Oct 30, 2019

46RamMan said:
I have heard that a 15/16 socket will work also. Gonna try it this friday on our JKUR

That's what I use on mine.

JIM.

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