2016 CTD, cant' get oil filter out!

FishOnOne wrote:

blofgren wrote:
LOL I see it didn't take the Ford boys long to get into this thread. Fish, you're slipping a bit at 16 minutes.....

Anyway this is one of the PITA things with the 2013 and up Ram. I pull the intake tube off to remove the filter from the top and I find it's better than the fender opening but still a pain. The hardest part is removing the small (1"?) tube off the intake in order to remove it. The clamp is difficult as is pulling the tube off the barb fitting once the clamp is removed. It's a difficult little area to work in for my big clumsy hands.

Once my warranty is up I'll either modify that small tube to make it easier to remove or install a filter relocation kit.

Overall it's a small problem compared to the enjoyment my family gets out of the truck. It's one of the few things the Ford has over the Ram! :B

You are aware there's two different methods of plumbing from the factory do you?

Anybody else notice FISH seems to know an awful lot about the RAM/CUMMINS?????

blofgren wrote:
LOL I see it didn't take the Ford boys long to get into this thread. Fish, you're slipping a bit at 16 minutes.....

Anyway this is one of the PITA things with the 2013 and up Ram. I pull the intake tube off to remove the filter from the top and I find it's better than the fender opening but still a pain. The hardest part is removing the small (1"?) tube off the intake in order to remove it. The clamp is difficult as is pulling the tube off the barb fitting once the clamp is removed. It's a difficult little area to work in for my big clumsy hands.

Once my warranty is up I'll either modify that small tube to make it easier to remove or install a filter relocation kit.

Overall it's a small problem compared to the enjoyment my family gets out of the truck. It's one of the few things the Ford has over the Ram! :B

You are aware there's two different methods of plumbing from the factory do you?

Cummins12V98 wrote:
Go to the TurboDieselRegister.com in the 4th gen section look at my thread "EASY! 2013 up oil change"

No special tools required and NO spilling.

Only drawback is having to remove engine parts, exposing the turbo etc.

Get a Genos cap, and be done with removing engine parts. If you don't want the cap use a zip lock bag, if you don't want to do that just let the oil drain down into a pan off the plastic drip pan below the filter. Yes there is residual oil drips, but not the end of the world, and it hurts nothing.

If you take that newer Cummins to have the oil changed you can bet they are not taking parts off the motor, nor are they using caps or zip lock bags to contain the oil when they remove the filter.

Go to the TurboDieselRegister.com in the 4th gen section look at my thread "EASY! 2013 up oil change"

No special tools required and NO spilling.

rhagfo wrote:

wcjeep wrote:
For the first oil change have the dealer do it. Oil filter can be really tight for first change.

What is to prevent the shop tech from putting it back on real tight???
Once I do an oil change on a vehicle I don't need a filter wrench as I can remove by hand, as I only turn 3/4 turn after the filter contacts the sealing surface. I have never had a leak.

Its my understanding the robot at cummins installed the filter really tight. I read about all the problems before attempting mine. I let the dealer wrestle with it. Back then (late 2005) Dodge wanted $110 to change my oil. Last year the dealer oil change was $59. Thats officially not worth my time to mess with it. At $59 I'm watching YouTube while the dealer gets dirty.

tinner12002 wrote:
$15, 3 gal of oil and a Mopar filter and I've not had any issues...the shop that changes my oil for me hasn't mentioned any either!!

Not sure I understand. Are you finding 3 gallons of oil for only $15? Oil and filter for only $15? Or is that for something else. I cannot get oil for anything near that here.

Just reread...you are getting a shop to change you diesel oil for only $15? That is a great deal.

$15, 3 gal of oil and a Mopar filter and I've not had any issues...the shop that changes my oil for me hasn't mentioned any either!!

wcjeep wrote:
For the first oil change have the dealer do it. Oil filter can be really tight for first change.

What is to prevent the shop tech from putting it back on real tight???
Once I do an oil change on a vehicle I don't need a filter wrench as I can remove by hand, as I only turn 3/4 turn after the filter contacts the sealing surface. I have never had a leak.

For the first oil change have the dealer do it. Oil filter can be really tight for first change.

LOL I see it didn't take the Ford boys long to get into this thread. Fish, you're slipping a bit at 16 minutes.....

Anyway this is one of the PITA things with the 2013 and up Ram. I pull the intake tube off to remove the filter from the top and I find it's better than the fender opening but still a pain. The hardest part is removing the small (1"?) tube off the intake in order to remove it. The clamp is difficult as is pulling the tube off the barb fitting once the clamp is removed. It's a difficult little area to work in for my big clumsy hands.

Once my warranty is up I'll either modify that small tube to make it easier to remove or install a filter relocation kit.

Overall it's a small problem compared to the enjoyment my family gets out of the truck. It's one of the few things the Ford has over the Ram! :B