Changing oil

[Jomo]

I am very anal about changing oil every 3000 miles. It’s just what a have always done because of towing and basically being hard on the engine. I run the truck often so I probably charge oil every 3 months. I have tried the bag over the filter trick it didn’t work for me. I always end up wearing a lot of oil. So my question is does anyone ever puncture the filter housing to drain the filter first. I never really had an issue when we had car lift but doing it on the garage floor is a bit tricky.

 

[bigdodge]

I am very anal about changing oil every 3000 miles. It’s just what a have always done because of towing and basically being hard on the engine. I run the truck often so I probably charge oil every 3 months. I have tried the bag over the filter trick it didn’t work for me. I always end up wearing a lot of oil. So my question is does anyone ever puncture the filter housing to drain the filter first. I never really had an issue when we had car lift but doing it on the garage floor is a bit tricky.

your best bet because you change the oil so much is this;

HP10596 Oil Filter Relocation Kit for 2019-2024 RAM 1500 5.7L HEMI (M22 x 1.5 Oil Filter Threads)

Check out the deal on HP10596 Oil Filter Relocation Kit for 2019-2024 RAM 1500 5.7L HEMI (M22 x 1.5 Oil Filter Threads) at Pacbrake

pacbrake.com

 

[Nstoolman1]

Trans dapt also makes a good product. I ran them on a number of vehicle for many years and no issues with them.

 

[Rock Crawler]

There are some members here that say these work very well.

Oil Udder | Spill Free Oil Filter Removal Tool

Change your oil without the hassle - use the OilUdder. Snap onto your filter, twist, and contain your car's oil.

oiludder.com

 

[Coolzzy]

I bought an oil udder xl on Amazon. Cracked the filter loose with nylon strap wrench, then snuck the oil udder up around/under the filter and spun it enough to where the oil started coming out. I added a small length of tube to the udder so it would drain right into my pan. I let it drain for a few minutes, then unscrewed it the rest of the way and pulled filter (still attached to the oil udder with the magnet inside). Didn't spill a drop. It's a tight space to work in and if the previous oil changer hadn't used an impact wrench to install the last filter, it would have gone soo much smoother with less cussing. Next time I'm replacing the drain plug with a fumoto valve to make it even easier the time after that.

 

[Skearns]

I puncture the filter. It helps a lot but don’t expect it keep everything **** and span. I attach some tubing to a funnel and run it to a small reservoir. Funnel under the filter and let er rip

 

[1791]

don't see why so many people complain. i just use a rag and some break kleen

 

[BowDown]

don't see why so many people complain. i just use a rag and some break kleen

You know spies. Bunch of bitchy little girls

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

Changing that often, grab the filter relocate

Pacbrake

pacbrake.com

 

[G Gerard]

I am very anal about changing oil every 3000 miles. It’s just what a have always done because of towing and basically being hard on the engine. I run the truck often so I probably charge oil every 3 months. I have tried the bag over the filter trick it didn’t work for me. I always end up wearing a lot of oil. So my question is does anyone ever puncture the filter housing to drain the filter first. I never really had an issue when we had car lift but doing it on the garage floor is a bit tricky.

Thanks for bringing this up. I change my own oil and curse the engineers every time. The oil drains into a cross member and you need to be a contortionist to reach and turn the filter. Im happy to see there are solutions.

 

[Mr.Grid]

your best bet because you change the oil so much is this;

HP10596 Oil Filter Relocation Kit for 2019-2024 RAM 1500 5.7L HEMI (M22 x 1.5 Oil Filter Threads)

Check out the deal on HP10596 Oil Filter Relocation Kit for 2019-2024 RAM 1500 5.7L HEMI (M22 x 1.5 Oil Filter Threads) at Pacbrake

pacbrake.com

My truck is being replaced in another 2.5 yrs, and if I end up with a Hemi and the oil filter location remains as it is now (5th gen), I’m purchasing this oil filter relocator kit hands down!!

 

[Coolzzy]

I just changed mine in my 22 limited. I bought an oil udder XL, and besides the lousy filter placement that makes getting a filter wrench on it difficult, once I was able to crack it free, I used the oil udder and didn't spill a single drop of oil on the truck. I used a flexible funnel under the drain plug to keep the oil off the front sway bar as well. Next time I'll be installing a fumoto valve.

 

[KrustyKush]

No oil change has been done to my 2021 Laramie Hemi that I didn't do. I've done every one. At first, I worried about spilling oil out of the filter upon removal. After trying a few different things to mitigate the spillage, I finally gave up. Now, I get the drive train up to full operating temps. Pull the truck into working position in the garage, assemble the tools, and wait until the engine is not blazing hot. Then drain the engine into a bucket. Then remove the filter and let it drain. I make no attempt to keep old oil off the truck. When I'm done, I wipe up all I can see. Job done.