A Day In The Life of Jeep Maintenance.

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Started the day with a long walk.

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Getting ready to change the oil.

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Removing the oil filter.

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Out with the old.

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Installing the new oil filter.

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Torquing the filter housing to 18 ft lbs.

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Removing the drain bolt.

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Drain the oil.

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Torquing the drain bolt to 20 ft lbs.

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Adding 6 qts of oil.

Done!
 
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07streetbobrider

07streetbobrider

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Can't wait to do my oil changes. I have one more free oil change from dealer. That's a trip where the oil filter is and what it looks like. Thought it was like every other vehicle I've done before.
 
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07streetbobrider said:
Can't wait to do my oil changes. I have one more free oil change from dealer. That's a trip where the oil filter is and what it looks like. Thought it was like every other vehicle I've done before.
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This is the first vehicle I've owned with an oil filter cartridge as opposed to a spin on filter. The housing is made of flimsy plastic and to be honest, I hope it lasts. I bet it would be real easy to break if over tightened. It has a sealing O ring above the threads of the housing so it really doesn't need to be very tight. The torque spec is 18 ft lbs so if you decide to do your own oil changes, I recommend you invest in a torque wrench.

Maybe when you do your first oil change, post up some pics in this thread. Would be great if you could share your experience. :yup:
 
RageKage

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07streetbobrider said:
Can't wait to do my oil changes. I have one more free oil change from dealer. That's a trip where the oil filter is and what it looks like. Thought it was like every other vehicle I've done before.
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Just a side note to the DIYer make sure you have either cracked or removed the canister filter (what the top side oil filter is called) before you remove the oil pan plug. If you leave it tightened or do it after you won't get all or as much as you can of the old oil out and the old oil will sit in the canister case so you'll contaminate the new filter. I do just about any maintenance on my jeep myself and I highly recommend it as you won't have to pay ridiculous labor fees.
 
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AirborneJK

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Also make sure you always replace the gasket on the canister with the new one that comes with the filter. Last thing you want is for it to seize up or to get double gasket and shoot oil all over the place
 
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14Kyle74 said:
Just a side note to the DIYer make sure you have either cracked or removed the canister filter (what the top side oil filter is called) before you remove the oil pan plug. If you leave it tightened or do it after you won't get all or as much as you can of the old oil out and the old oil will sit in the canister case so you'll contaminate the new filter. I do just about any maintenance on my jeep myself and I highly recommend it as you won't have to pay ridiculous labor fees.
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AirborneJK said:
Also make sure you always replace the gasket on the canister with the new one that comes with the filter. Last thing you want is for it to seize up or to get double gasket and shoot oil all over the place
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Two great tips! :thumb: Thanks!
 
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