2016 CTD, cant' get oil filter out!

Get a filter end fitting that attaches to a ratchet, drop the filter into a ziploc and pull it through. Maybe there's some variance with different trucks but on mine it's not difficult at all to drop it in a sack and pull it through the fender.

Ramp Digger wrote:

Old-Biscuit wrote:

donn0128 wrote:
For the first oil filter change, jack the RF wheel up, take the wheel off and unscrew the numberous screws holding the inner flap in. This is by far the best way. The factoriy filter is on really really tight. I have a very large pair of water pump plyers that I was able to use. Lacking that, take a large screw driver and drive it through the filter and unscrew it.

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x2 This is how I remove my filter every oil change. I just remove the wheel well liner and usually not the wheel. Plenty of room to work over the tire by just turning the wheels to far right. My truck is a 2005 and may be some different.

Ok, that explains it. The OP has a '16 Cummins like ours. When Ram changed the frame on the 3500 in 2013 and 2500 in 2014 that's when the wheel well vs. "through the top" debate started. In any case, there's no need to mess with the plastic wheel well liner with the latest generation Ram Cummins.

On the 2010-2013 2500 and 2010-2012 3500 Ram Cummins I believe you could access the oil filter from the bottom of the truck. Not familiar with the pre-2010 Rams.

Old-Biscuit wrote:

donn0128 wrote:
For the first oil filter change, jack the RF wheel up, take the wheel off and unscrew the numberous screws holding the inner flap in. This is by far the best way. The factoriy filter is on really really tight. I have a very large pair of water pump plyers that I was able to use. Lacking that, take a large screw driver and drive it through the filter and unscrew it.

See BOLD highlighted text^^^^^^

x2 This is how I remove my filter every oil change. I just remove the wheel well liner and usually not the wheel. Plenty of room to work over the tire by just turning the wheels to far right. My truck is a 2005 and may be some different.

Old-Biscuit wrote:

donn0128 wrote:
For the first oil filter change, jack the RF wheel up, take the wheel off and unscrew the numberous screws holding the inner flap in. This is by far the best way. The factoriy filter is on really really tight. I have a very large pair of water pump plyers that I was able to use. Lacking that, take a large screw driver and drive it through the filter and unscrew it.

See BOLD highlighted text^^^^^^

Little confused. Removing the tire certainly helps; however, on my '16 Cummins, the plastic "inner flap" or wheel well is 1-2" outside the access area where the tranny lines are located. My hands and arms rarely touch the plastic "inner flap" or wheel well when I'm removing the oil filter.

Thanks for all the info; finally got it out but it was really tight on the adjacent lines. Filled her up with oil and back on the road?

The OE filter was on pretty tight like others had mentioned but I used a 3/8 drive long torque wrench with the fluted cap that grabs the filter at the bottom and was able to get it off pretty easily but it was a slow process moving the filter about 1/8" at a time with the ratchet util it was loose enough to spin off by hand. Dropped it into the gallon zip lock bag but tore the bag getting the filter through the hole and spilled a little bit of oil. Live and learn!

Thanks again for all the help.

donn0128 wrote:
For the first oil filter change, jack the RF wheel up, take the wheel off and unscrew the numberous screws holding the inner flap in. This is by far the best way. The factoriy filter is on really really tight. I have a very large pair of water pump plyers that I was able to use. Lacking that, take a large screw driver and drive it through the filter and unscrew it.

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Sometimes it does require a bit of force to slip the oil filter between the lines. It's definitely beneficial to keep oil completely off the outside of the filter for a much better grip. Although I've been able to remove the oil filter on my truck using thicker, freezer zip-lock bags, for some the Geno's oil filter cap is a necessity to keep oil from spilling down and around the filter. If there's a "trick" here, IMO, it's knowing when you're about to bend the lines. At that point you have no choice but to stop, and just go through the "top".

If you're having trouble removing the oil filter I've found it's best to use the Lisle #61580 oil filter wrench along a very long, short-stroke 3/8" ratchet (for leverage). The space between the lines limits the amount of movement so you need a short-stroke ratchet. Make sure you're turning it the right way---easy to get confused.

Good luck!

Some claim going through the top is an easy process and many on the Cummins forum recommend it. I'd also use a trash bag to prevent oil from spilling all over. I've also been told its an internet myth that the oil filter is hard to remove...:h

For the first oil filter change, jack the RF wheel up, take the wheel off and unscrew the numberous screws holding the inner flap in. This is by far the best way. The factoriy filter is on really really tight. I have a very large pair of water pump plyers that I was able to use. Lacking that, take a large screw driver and drive it through the filter and unscrew it.

Good luck on this one... Your not the first to have this problem and most likely you'll have to go from the top or try pulling the plastic wheel liner outwards can aid in giving a little more room.