Tricks when doing an oil change on the 5.7L Hemi

[Sean McGillicuddy]

What crafty ideas are you using to catch the oil coming from the oil filter ?
My 2017 ram 1500 will need and oil change soon.
What oil is being used..

 

[bhonshell37]

I placed a plastic bag around the oil filter to catch as much excess oil

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[indept]

Best trick is to relocate the filter, no mess at all.

 

[Sean McGillicuddy]

I would think that would be warm ..having brought the engine up to temp..

 

[ram1500rsm]

I don’t use anything special other than the bucket I put underneath to catch the oil. Cleaning the steering rack is not bad afterwards. Don’t overthink to much just place a plastic cover big enough in the ground to prevent any oil spilling and use a container to catch the oil from the pan and filter. If you like beer enjoy 3-4 while doing the job.

 

[tap4154]

Swap your Hemi for a Pentastar. Filter cartridge on top, easy-peezy, no mess.

 

[ram1500rsm]

Swap your Hemi for a Pentastar. Filter cartridge on top, easy-peezy, no mess.

And what happens when you have to take the cartridge out and lift ? i used to place a plastic bag to avoid making a splash in the area which was always full of dirt (13 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited), not counting how hard i used to pray the damn little coil spring in the assembly didn't breake. i had a spare just in case

 

[tap4154]

And what happens when you have to take the cartridge out and lift ? i used to place a plastic bag to avoid making a splash in the area which was always full of dirt (13 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited), not counting how hard i used to pray the damn little coil spring in the assembly didn't breake. i had a spare just in case

What coil spring? I didn't see one in the 2018 version. I lay a rag down, but really the filter is dry when you remove the housing. I can imagine in a Jeep that area could get caked with mud, but not an issue with an on-road truck.

 

[crazykid1994]

Plus 1 relocate. I love this. So damn quick and easy. Also have a quick drain valve on the oil pan

 

[kurek]

I've done 2 oil changes myself so far (previous ones done by dealer while under warranty) - First change was just a mess, second time I took somebody's advice to cover the steering rack with foil and bag the filter.. still a mess.

I think if you're going to own the truck a while and diy more than a couple changes it's worth the $60 or so that a remote kit costs.

 

[Tim Garceau]

Just use a large funnel with long hose to let the oil from the filter/plate run down into your pan catch while you're waiting for that to completely drain.

Relocation kits are just an expensive future headache.

Edit- They also make a custom funnel to route 30" but they're $30 and i don't think that would be enough to get around everything.
https://formafunnel.com/

 

[ram1500rsm]

What coil spring? I didn't see one in the 2018 version. I lay a rag down, but really the filter is dry when you remove the housing. I can imagine in a Jeep that area could get caked with mud, but not an issue with an on-road truck.

I see you have a 2018 model , you should be fine then as what i'm talking about applies to 2011-2013 for what i see in the Motor city mechanic youtube page. I still have that doorman part somewhere in my garage even though i sold the Jeep couple of years ago.


I never did mud cause i hate that crap with passion so only rocks and dirt , it wasn't that bad just had to be aware that there might be a lot of dirt around the area so i tried to blow it all up with compressed air making sure i had a couple of rags around covering the alternator just in case. Easier to change the filter that way compared to the Hemi.

 

[22hemi13]

I don’t use anything special other than the bucket I put underneath to catch the oil. Cleaning the steering rack is not bad afterwards. Don’t overthink to much just place a plastic cover big enough in the ground to prevent any oil spilling and use a container to catch the oil from the pan and filter. If you like beer enjoy 3-4 while doing the job.

Right. I change it and wipe up excess oil. Keeps things shiny lol

 

[smoothee]

Last time I used a plastic quart paint container and it worked perfect. Was a bit tricky getting it out, lol. But didn't spill a drop

 

[tap4154]

I see you have a 2018 model , you should be fine then as what i'm talking about applies to 2011-2013 for what i see in the Motor city mechanic youtube page. I still have that doorman part somewhere in my garage even though i sold the Jeep couple of years ago.


I never did mud cause i hate that crap with passion so only rocks and dirt , it wasn't that bad just had to be aware that there might be a lot of dirt around the area so i tried to blow it all up with compressed air making sure i had a couple of rags around covering the alternator just in case. Easier to change the filter that way compared to the Hemi.

Ah, I'm glad they changed it.

 

[indept]

I don’t use anything special other than the bucket I put underneath to catch the oil. Cleaning the steering rack is not bad afterwards. Don’t overthink to much just place a plastic cover big enough in the ground to prevent any oil spilling and use a container to catch the oil from the pan and filter. If you like beer enjoy 3-4 while doing the job.

I do. With my filter relocated, its not easy to drink 3-4 beers in 10 minutes but sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta do...

 

[meedom]

Has anyone ever figured out a way to spin the filter better after it gets super slippery with oil all over it when removing it lol!!

 

[Pull Ya]

Just buy some kitty litter for the floor and GoJo for your hands, arms and arm pits when your done. LOL
Jay

 

[ram1500rsm]

Has anyone ever figured out a way to spin the filter better after it gets super slippery with oil all over it when removing it lol!!

Lol, just wipe and spin, repeat until your fingers can have enough grip so you can keep rotating the thing until is free from the assembly, grab it good though making sure is not going to slip from your hands and splash your face and eyes with oil. lol is proabably a good idea to wear safety glasses just in case. that's where the beer helps, It gives you confidence so you don't need thats stuff.. i swear my beer never slips from my hands no matter what damn it i call sure grip

 

[jmd4100]

Swap your Hemi for a Pentastar. Filter cartridge on top, easy-peezy, no mess.

I don't know any ******* who would do that[emoji23]

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