Dumb question, but just making sure.

[jjyergler]

I'm about to change the oil on my (new to me) 1500 5.7L. There are no tricks to worry about, are there? drains normally, filter off, replace, right?

 

[69GWC]

Yeap straight forward, the filter is kinda a pain to get off with out a big mess as its in a crappy spot.

 

[Ramnewbie]

Just make sure you get new filter on tight, many reported filter leaks due to loose filters.

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[averageguy]

Some guys loosen the filter then slide a freezer bag up over it to catch the oil that is going to go everywhere, some drill a hole in the bottom of the filter and drain it. Either way, I recommend brakekleen and some rags for clean up.

 

[jjyergler]

Thanks, guys (or gals, I guess). I got it done. I've been an F-150 driver for most of my adult life. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything.

I've done the freezer bag over the filter trick to keep a driveway clean and it works very well. I have to say, the Ram oil filter is pretty easily accessible, and it was pretty straightforward. I hope all required maintenance is as easy.

One thing I did use, is one of the K&N "wrench on" filters. It looks like it'll make things easy, as I couldn't get my old school filter wrench into position.

 

[Ramnewbie]

Thanks, guys (or gals, I guess). I got it done. I've been an F-150 driver for most of my adult life. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything.

I've done the freezer bag over the filter trick to keep a driveway clean and it works very well. I have to say, the Ram oil filter is pretty easily accessible, and it was pretty straightforward. I hope all required maintenance is as easy.

One thing I did use, is one of the K&N "wrench on" filters. It looks like it'll make things easy, as I couldn't get my old school filter wrench into position.

That nut that is spot-welded on the K&N filter is for removal, not installation. There have been cases where someone using that for installation has created leaks at the weld points.

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[jjyergler]

Thanks, Ramnewbie. I didn't ***** it on, I guess you're right, it's a "wrench off" filter. I think it'll make it easy to get off.

 

[Pull Ya]

There is currently a thread on oil filters in the engine section. You might take a look and see what oil filter is best suited for your truck. Interesting reading.
Jay

 

[Ramnewbie]

There is currently a thread on oil filters in the engine section. You might take a look and see what oil filter is best suited for your truck. Interesting reading.
Jay

Yeah, I'm not a big fan of k&n oil filters since I had one leak on me, threads weren't cut square with base plate so it wouldn't pull up square and seal. I used to use them alot but not anymore.

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