Arcamper 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
Ford has their own share of dumb filter mounting. Ever change the horizontal frame mounted fuel filter on an 03 F-250 6.0? I did mine many times and I would rather change my Ram oil filter any day. I drop mine in a gallon ziplock bag and it comes out the wheel well with no problem. I also agree about the enjoyment we get out of this truck compared to the Ford we had.
minnow wrote:cummins2014 wrote:
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While we are at it, why not post the video of Too Tall, and his changing the filter thru the fender well. Its on the same forum you are referencing .
Seen the video; just like most every other oil change video in the 2013+ Ram, he conveniently edits out the reinstallation of the new filter and how one can't see the filter housing and must try to lift and thread the new filter (filled with fresh oil) onto the housing all with just a few fingers on one hand.
Anything on Youtube looks simple when all the complicated stuff is edited out.
Cummins12V98 wrote:
3/4 turn past is what it says on filter after contact. It feels just too darn easy to get to that point. I just can't do that with my engines I would worry about the filter coming loose, I always go 1 full turn.
cummins2014 wrote:
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While we are at it, why not post the video of Too Tall, and his changing the filter thru the fender well. Its on the same forum you are referencing .
Arcamper 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
Ford has their own share of dumb filter mounting. Ever change the horizontal frame mounted fuel filter on an 03 F-250 6.0? I did mine many times and I would rather change my Ram oil filter any day. I drop mine in a gallon ziplock bag and it comes out the wheel well with no problem. I also agree about the enjoyment we get out of this truck compared to the Ford we had.
Ron3rd wrote:pyoung47 wrote:
As soon as I was able to afford a 50,000 dollar truck as was able to afford a $60.00 oil change. Weird.
$60.00 for an oil change on a Cummins? Maybe in your neck of the woods but not in mine. Dealer wants over $100
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
rhagfo wrote:Grit dog wrote: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.
You either got gorilla hands or are borderline not tight enough imo. It's a rare filter that I can take off without channel locks or filter wrench. But I might just be a puss.....lol
I learned my lesson in about 1967 doing an oil change for my dad on the family 1959 Ford Galaxy with a 352, I ended up destroying the filter to get it off.
It was at that time I quit putting clean oil on the gasket surface! I now dip my finger in the old oil and spread that on the gasket, then carefully tighten 3/4 of a turn after the gasket contacts the sealing surface. Only have filter wrenches in my tool bog for the first change, and have NEVER had one leak.
I am old enough to retire, and don't think my hands are and stronger than the average person.
Think of it as a compression fitting in plumbing, if you over tighten them that is when they leak!
Ron3rd wrote:pyoung47 wrote:
As soon as I was able to afford a 50,000 dollar truck as was able to afford a $60.00 oil change. Weird.
$60.00 for an oil change on a Cummins? Maybe in your neck of the woods but not in mine. Dealer wants over $100
