Oil filter
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The Mopar part number for the oil filter for 2011-2013 model year 3.6 engine is 68079744AB
WARNING: Oil Filter Part # changed for 2014 model year and is not compatible with the 2011 - 2013 model years 3.6 version and vise versa.
THE 2014 FILTER IS DIFFERENT.
The 2014 Part # is 68191349AA for owners of a 2014
Chrysler redesigned the filter for 2014, and it is made to fit the 2014 3.6L and the 3.2L Pentastar engine.
Just a word of caution
WARNING: Oil Filter Part # changed for 2014 model year and is not compatible with the 2011 - 2013 model years 3.6 version and vise versa.
THE 2014 FILTER IS DIFFERENT.
The 2014 Part # is 68191349AA for owners of a 2014
Chrysler redesigned the filter for 2014, and it is made to fit the 2014 3.6L and the 3.2L Pentastar engine.
Just a word of caution
Last edited by Gabby-Rudy; Feb 8, 2014 at 09:10 PM.
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There are two good ways to get the maximum amount of dirty oil out of the motor. There is also one way I can think of to minimize the amount of dirty oil being drained.
The first good way is to drive the vehicle under load for a minimum of 10 miles which will allow the oil to reach temps around 175 degrees F or more. At this point, the oil drain plug will be hot to the touch and you need to be careful not to burn yourself when the oil is drained. Waiting at least 30 minutes to drain it will help ensure the oil is under 150 degrees F and almost all oil drained back into the oil pan. The heat will allow the oil to flow well, so the engine flushes and drains well.
The second good way is to leave the car parked for many hours, or better yet, at least a day, and do NOT start the motor. In this scenario, almost all the oil will be sitting in the oil pan ready to be drained. A film of cool oil will remain clinging to the pan surface after draining, but it wouldn't amount to more than a tablespoon if you let it drip out for 1/2 hr.
The worst way would be to start a cold motor for a minute or two to disperse cold oil, thick throughout the engine internal passageways, bearing surfaces and block surface. It would take possibly a full week for that cold oil to drain back to the pan because it has good cling properties when cold. The amount of dirty oil remaining in your engine after a brief cold start of this sort is likely approaching 1/2 qt.
Last edited by Lscman; Feb 9, 2014 at 12:16 PM.
