To Upgrade or Not To Upgrade your 2011-2013 3.6 oil filter housing/cooler.
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Just the information I needed. Since I have to change the part because of a coolant leak, now I know it's time to upgrade!
Great video. Good news, the new coolers are all aluminum and come with the gasket set. And sensors already installed for 80 bucks.
This guy's channel is complete with regard to details , the best i have viewed. Thank you
Good video. The one thing everyone making this video never talks about is the valve that's part of the filter. The bypass valve pushes on the filter valve keeping the bypass closed. When you buy a new filter for the 2011 through 2013 this shutoff valve should come with the new filter. If you install a new filter without the shutoff valve in the new filter the bypass can't function properly. Some retailers sell mopar and off brand filters without the shutoff valve in the filter. If you get a new filter without the shutoff valve just take the one from your old filter and put it in the new one. That is if you don't break it or if it even has one from the last oil change. I normally get a wix filter, the shutoff valve is included. There are retailers that sell mopar filters without the shutoff valve. That's how they get them at a discount. If you pay to get you oil changed you never know if that valve came with your new filter. Byer be ware. Nothing will happen, you just won't be filtering any oil. The bypass can't function properly.
The best part of this video is that people with 2014 and newer wranglers that have these oil filter housings failing to the point the mopar and all of the aftermarket manufacturers are back ordered 6+ months 40k units. Can see that instead of making 6 months worth of car payments for a vehicle you cant drive. you can simply install one of the older housings for $100 and be on the road. Thanks for the video and comparisons.
Exactly.....you can upgrade or downgrade if needed if worse comes to worse. What ever it takes to get it back on the road for sure. Thanks for watching and for the comment. Make sure to subscribe
Finally someone who's not blowing smoke. Thank you I'm now subscribed.
Your an excellent instructor. Thank you for your very informative advice and visual tutorials. Your a very smart guy and thousands of people appreciate your help.
Many thanks for the kind words. Its much appreciated. Its cool to see the videos helping people and hearing from people that enjoy it. Dont forget to subscribe.
David, such a great video and the points you make were great. Mine is a 2014 3.6. I went with the Dorman aluminum housing. I hope that will eliminate the future issues. thank you.
great information here. Aluminum housing is that way to go.
This was one of the best diy videos I've seen lately! 🙏👍🏻
Excellent video. Thank you. I like finding out why something works or doesn’t work. I also like finding out why an upgrade/change should or shouldn’t be done.
Dave I'm glad you brought that point up about the newer oil filter I had one on Saturday & when I pulled the old filter out it looked like the new style filter. Now it makes sence,,, I kind of thought that's what had happened ! Thank's Dave !
Me and my brother just did this to my 13 challenger and when we got to the oil filter part we were thinking we had to take it all apart again and order the correct year part.. you saved us so much agony thanks for clarifying in great detail. You’re awesome !
Thanks for explaining in a easy way to get the point, very professional!!
I loved the video and all of the pro/con details that you covered! As a result, I am putting the 2014 housing on my 2011! Liked! Subscribed! Thanks!👍
Doing this repair now on my 2012 Jeep Wrangler. Glad I came across this video. You also earned another subscriber! Thanks!
Many many thanks!
I absolutely put my o-ring in the wrong location on my 2016. Took about 3 months for the leak to develop, but lo and behold it did. Your video is absolutely fantastic for showing me exactly what I did wrong! Thank you!
just did my oil filter assembly a few days ago, wish i woulda seen this vid! great vid by the way! very detailed and helpful tips!
Thanks for watching and sorry you didnt catch it in time. Make sure to watch my other videos so that it doesnt happen again. Dont forget to subscribe.
Thank you for the great content. Just replaced mine on 2015 200c w 48000 miles on odometer. Makes a oily mess of the drivetrain and fun to clean out all the excess oil from the galley. Hope the replacement lasts a bit longer than the last one!😁🙃
Clear and concise... Thanks also to Eric O for referring me to your channel. Great subject matter, cheers....
Many thanks for making it over to my channel. Appreciate the kind words as well
My god! You are a passionate guy who care about all details . AAA video. I’m 30 Y.O. Experience mecanic guy here!
love your clarity and expertise, was exactly what i needed to hear, thank you and God bless !
Thank you for letting us know that the parts are compatible this was in the back of my head for a long time, every time I change my oil filter I was afraid the part would break, and now I know I can replace it for a non defective option. Thanks
I have been waiting on someone to lose an eye lol. I take one of the older caps off and back up and wait to see if it will break and come flying out. Thanks for watching
I did this exact same swap on a family member's 3.6 equipped vehicle. I made a nice, bright orange, laminated sign and fastened it under the hood alerting the next tech of the superseded part. A professional courtesy, if you will.
As always, great video. Thanks for taking the time to post it.
Awesome....great idea. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment Brandon.
Before reading this post was thinking could use an engraver and mark the cap with 2014+ conversion
Paint pen on the filter cap.
@@drucifer_too Thats my thoughts as well. Thanks Andrew.
@@DanMcD80 I'm thinking some bright color paint pin......they have to really look close when engraved to see if its something thats not suppose to be....almost like a casting mark they put on them.
Thank you so much for this video.. had a customer asking and I wasnt sure about it. This was perfection. Subscribed and liked you outstanding bastard
Hey David, just wanted to say you are extremely talented on all levels. 👍🏼
Thanks Stevie, appreciate that vote of confidence
just the video I needed. I'm replacing mine in our VW Routan and ordered the newer aluminum housing. Didn't know there was a difference and worried I had to send it back. Now I can continue. Not worried about oil changes since I do them myself.
You are a good instructor.
Your one smart mechanic good job did complete tune up on 2013 vw routan from watching your other video thanks
Awesome video! Answers my question perfectly! Thanks!
I had the tower bypass valve fail on my 2011 canavan- went to the new one and it's been great the last 2 years. Made a big tag for the filter cap just in case. Thanks for the videos!!
Great idea and thanks for commenting Mathieu!
Hard to see anyone changing their own oil filter housing and than having another person change oil for them. I think that is not a factor. Definitely want to communicate this to any potential new owners. Great video.. Im pondering upgrading unit now. Thank you.
Very thorough as usual. Nice swap!
Thanks Bill! Appreciate the support!
Great video as usual. Very informative. I do not own one of these engines however I'm always up for learning something new. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise
Thanks Tim for checking the video out. I appreciate the loyal following!
Great video. Just purchased a 2012 T&C. Will have to poke my head under the hood a bit. This and the plastic bypass hose video you posted are two things I will have to check out. Thanks again.
Thank you, that was a very professional presentation.
Got quoted close 1000 to get this work done. Found the part on Amazon for 96 dollars. Only had to buy an E8 torx and I’m good to go.
Ya, that's what they were telling me too. I looked up the part, $75. I'm like, okay, it can't be that difficult. Several RUclips videos later, I bought $100 worth of tools including picks, prys, removal tools, a new ¼" torque wrench, 4 hours later and boom. Back on the road.
Really great info glad Dorman stepped up as in your newer video.
Thanks for the video....
I did this exact change about two years ago on my 2012 JKU. The tower assembly fired out like a cannon while I was changing out oil filters....
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I am surprised no one hasnt last an eye yet lol. Make sure to subscribe.
Great video. You literally solved a problem I thought I had. I installed an aluminum housing by Dorman onto my ‘13 300. I found out that the filter was different fortunately the new housing came with a filter. I will make sure I mark the cap to show it takes a ‘14 filter. Another difference I found is that the Dorman looks like your new housing but mine did not drop straight down into place like yours did. I had to start about 4” to the rear and drop the front of the housing in first before moving the housing forward into place. The new angle we’re hitting the intake opening stopping it from dropping straight down. Got it installed and seems to be working fine. Btw I found it on Amazon for $104.
thanks for sharing the info I learned a lot and most of all you point out the small details that was important.
That is really good information to have under your belt. Great subject. Everyone likes to save money.
Isnt that the truth Wyatt!
Great video. Thank you. Earned another sub 4 years later!
You do great job bro! Big thanks! Regards from Poland.
Many thanks Damian! Gad to see that the videos make it around the world!
Great video .i am one of the people who are always up grading my vehicles and using newer or aftermarket parts .i keep my vehicles a long time but, when i do sell them i leave a list of all the parts with part numbers laminated in the glove box and if possible use a paint pen and write down on the parts info. I have 2017 grand cherokee. 60k so far and not 1 issue really liking it.....and your great info vids👍👍
thank you for taking the time to teach us this stuff Its saved me a ton of money
Thanks for taking the time to watch it!
Outstanding job.,.well done.,.
This is VERY helpful information. I own a 2013 Charger with the 3.6L. I have 171,500 km+ (106,500 miles) on my vehicle and have changed the oil AND filter every 7,000 km. (4,350 miles) You have alerted me to a potential problem - Thank You.
The biggest problem is oil change places over tightening. From day 1 I put a white marker line on the housing and that's where I stop. I'm the only one that's touched my 2015 3.6 Durango ..
Great video David.
I use a paint pen and mark the oil filter cap "2014" when I swap them.
Hey little brother thank you for your kindness I really appreciate all the information you gave me Jorge Garcia Dallas Texas
thanks alot I plan to update the oil filter housing in my 2013 tc,. I also plan to change Sparks plug and Pcv valve together
Awesome explanation as usual!! You rock Dave.
Much appreciated Paul! Thanks for checking out another video.
One of the greatest auto videos on RUclips! Thanks for your hard work and time! David!
Excellent advise thank you for the info that’s helping me tremendously!
MYSTERY SOLVED!! The problem was definitely the OSIAS part being mis -designed/engineered/manufactured. We purchased a 2014 Mopar Oil Filter Housing (for our 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan) yesterday and just installed it. Runs like a gem! DEFINITELY recommend the upgrade; it sav ed us $100, and I'd recommend the Mopar as the manufacturer. THANK YOU, MOTORCITY MECHANIC FOR THE RECOMMENDATION!!
Great information, David. Thanks a bunch. 👍😊
Thanks man for checking this video out.....always appreciate the support
Thanks for all your great videos..My bypass valve finally broke off after 145,000 mi and I remembered from one of your previous videos you were working with Dorman to make a replacement. Bought one for about $25 and you saved me several hundred dollars and no down time.
Thanks for following the channel. Like I tell people....you might not need to know this stuff now but one day you will lol.
Where did you get it from for $25?
Excellent video!!
Doing a BIG maintnance on my 2012 Wrangler JKU, will do the swap for sure thanks for the tip
Golden video! You are again the best... Thank you
Many thanks!
Nicely Done Bud!!
Many thanks!
Glad I saw this in time, I'm doing the same job on my 2013 wrangler. Dealership wants $430 for mine. The oil leak was deceiving though, it looked like a rear main seal leaking, after getting to the last 2 bolts on the transmission I realized the oil was dumping into the wire harness, in through the starter then out the rubber plugs at the bottom of the bell housing.
Been waiting on the dealership. Those coolers are on back order and it's been a week now. I have the whole manifold apart just waiting. The wife is not to happy.
you are a great mechanic
Thank you man..I didn’t know that it’s really a good point...thank you for your sharing...👏👏👏👏👏👏
Many thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.
Thank you mine just broke 85000 you saved me money my wife and I both have 13 wranglers thank you
OMG....i so wish I had seem this video before Wednesday....i just installed a new oil cooler on my 2012 Chrysler town and country.
Thank my man you put out great vids! You can always write on the cap 2014 filter to hopefully catch another mechs attention to swap. I refuse to let anyone else work on my vehicles so not and issue as long as I own it
Very true. I can fully understand about letting "unknown" people work on your vehicle. You just never know who will work on it.
I don't plan to update my Jeep. But I do appreciate the education.
Professionally presented.
thank you for making this video it was extremely helpful.
Thanks for another great video
Interesting Dave, another great video
Great advice on the oil change service reminder. I removed and replaced my oil filter housing on my 2013 JK about two months and elected to keep it the same year model part for the reason you mentioned at the end of the video. Even though I change the oil myself, I felt it was the best route to take in the long run. Also, I have a money-saving tip, when I went to my local Jeep dealer to purchase the part, I asked them to match an Internet price I showed them on my mobile device and they came down in price enough that I purchased the part from the dealer at $220. Thanks, MotorCity for another great video!
Great tip. I always recommend people check with the wholesale dealers online for the best price. Cool to see that some dealers match the internet prices.
@@MotorCityMechanic A question why replace a plastic oil cooler that has failed with the exact same plastic cooler which is prone to fail like the one you just replaced ? If it was me I would try the metal one next at least it stands a chance of not cracking like that plastic piece of junk
Excellent job, this man is awesome
Many thanks John for the kind words.
Doing my swap soon. Thanks for making it clear.
Your welcome and thanks for watching. Don’t forget to subscribe
I've got a 2013 and I did a oil change and filter didn't fit right but I got it on then a code p06dd came on.Your video shows the difference in oil filter covers.thank you, I'm going to change filters and hope it's not broken.Your video was very helpful. You guys ROCK!!! Keep up the good work!!!!!
Yeah sounds like they may have done the swap….I did one today as well.
Appreciate the kind words as well!
Great video! I'm going to look into this for my 13 Avenger
Thanks for watching and for the feedback
Exellent video! One thing I would do if I changed a filter assembly out is that I would make a large sticker and place it by the filter. I would give the new filter number to use on the sticker stating that the filter housing has been updated.
i always use your amazon link now. your cylinder head swap on that t&c saved my ass so it's the least I could do (as well as subscribe)
Good one David, thanks for sharing.👍👍
Thanks for watching !
Thank you for making this video. Really helped
Your welcome and thank you for watching it. Make sure to subscribe and enjoy the holidays.
Excellent information/presentation.
Many thanks Russel!
THANK YOU! I was hoping to upgrade to the aluminum Dorman unit on my 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon at my next oil change... This told me that I can. 🙂
I had to change my 2014 because of the oil leak problem I used your video on how to do that I ordered mine from either eBay or Amazon I had a problem getting it to seat I had to push extremely hard but it has worked so far no issue
Thanks Randy for using my videos to take on those types of repairs. I greatly appreciate it.
Awesome videos always David. I think I’ll recommend the upgrade to my customers.
Many thanks man for taking the time to watch. I always appreciate the support
MotorCity Mechanic It’s not hard to support when you make great content👍
@@HowtoAutomotive Its always appreciated Brian!
Thank you for uploading this! I am planning to perform this modification to my 2013 Chrysler 200 as I have already had the original bypass fail as well as the first replacement (Dorman). Once I install the second Dorman I will order the new housing assembly.
That would be the best time....wait until there is an issue incase there never is one. Thanks Walter for watching
@@MotorCityMechanic I just wanted to pass along the fact I just did the upgrade. Along with sparkplug replacement. At 69000, all plugs were well worn and #3 (center plug in "firewall-side bank"; not sure of Chrysler actual cylinder numbering) was the absolute worst. Job was tedious but simple. I referenced your video and the factory service manual. Thank you.
Thank you so much sir!! This video was great help!
I feel like it should be mentioned that the late-model is prone to failure due to its plastic construction just like the older one. The cast aluminum, Dorman-made after market is the only choice for not having to do this replacement ever again. Since it is shaped like the late-model plastic it should slide right into the older engine as well.
Well you will be replacing the gaskets when they give out at 30-50,00 miles
Im in the same situation. Why do these gaskets keep failing
@@juanmcsweeney4503
@@juanmcsweeney4503 Exactly. The housing isn't the only issue....the gaskets fail too and that means it still needs to be fixed.
@@Japplesnapthe gaskets fail because of the plastic housing design, it flexes whenever an oil change is performed and the filter is replaced. The aluminum upgrade eliminates the flexing and the gaskets should not have any issues
@@mechanix1945 There are already many people who had to remove their aluminum housing after the gaskets failed. Like everywhere else on an engine, gaskets eventually fail no matter what.
Thank you! Great information!!
Your welcome and thank you
Thanks brother, that was a big help.
Great video
Very helpful👍
I don’t have any Chrysler vehicles. Nonetheless, this is an EXCELLENT video. Very well done.
great job. That's great to know that it can be done!
Appreciate the feedback Ricardo! Thanks for watching.
Great video by the way👍
My new assembly is installed. Good times
We have a late 2013 Durango and it has the 2014 style housing. We purchased the vehicle at 20K. miles and nobody had done maintenance to it. The very first time we had the oil changed, the "tech" managed to get that 2013 style filter in there and wouldn't you know it...Wife drives off and instantly it goes into limp mode...so yes, where there is a will, there is a way.
I have a 2012 Durango. I’m in need of a replacement now. Would you recommend the upgrade?
Great info for us DIY'ers.
Glad you enjoyed and I appreciate the feedback. Make sure to subscribe
Interesting, thank you for the video dude
Great video and great explanation thank you David!
Many thanks for the great feedback Fred!
Thanks again! Another great video!
Outstanding job as always..... Thanks
Many thanks Terry