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DIY 3.6L Pentastar Oil Filter Housing Replacement (Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Chrysler) *spark plugs too*

Gator_Overland · 25K views · 34:26

Skill Level

Intermediate

Time Required

Half day

Estimated Cost

$0–50

Equipment

Chrysler 3.6L Pentastar V6

Permit Required

No

Tools Needed

socket set, wrench set, oil filter wrench, spark plug socket, jack, jack stands
Welcome back to the Gator Overland channel. In todays video i show you step by step how to replace your cracked or leaking oil filter housing on your 2011-current 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine for Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Chrysler vehicles. For the folks in the 80k-100k mile range I cover how to replace the spark plugs as the removal process for access is the same for the oil cooler. Doing this project yourself can be done with simple tools and save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars (i was quoted $1900 for housing and spark plug replacement. Feel free to reach out with any questions and/or leave a comment, alway happy to help. Email: gator.overland@gmail.com Dropbox link for oil filter housing replacement procedure: Amazon affiliate links: Dorman 926-959 oil filter housing https://amzn.to/3N5zPtq MOPAR 50/50 coolant ms 90032 https://amzn.to/4ufP7wd 5qt Penzoil 0W/20 ultra platinum synthetic https://amzn.to/4ufPneF Gunk degreaser (plastic safe) https://amzn.to/4ljK5ef Brake Kleen (metal only) https://amzn.to/4sv30Fa Inch/lb torque wrench https://amzn.to/40huUso 5/8 spark plug socket https://amzn.to/4b1BYhu NGK laser iridium spark plugs 7751 https://amzn.to/40Mgkcu OEM champion spark plugs https://amzn.to/4rXkLwY Permatex dielectric grease https://amzn.to/46NubTl Green grease https://amzn.to/4b7wVfx E8 socket https://amzn.to/40htWfK Rectorseal T plus 2 https://amzn.to/4rlo1Bg Shop towels https://amzn.to/46IlqtN Microfiber towel https://amzn.to/3N9nFQ4 Vacuum pump https://amzn.to/46IkWnt Shop vac https://amzn.to/4llxOGk Video timestamp intro- 0:00 opening- 2:15 tools- 5:25 battery removal- 6:41 Beauty cover removal- 6:50 removing air intake tube- 7:56 hose and electrical removal- 8:45 removing upper intake manifold- 10:27 Removing fuel line and injector conn. - 11:34 removing lower intake manifold- 12:35 Drain some coolant from radiator- 13:43 removing oil filter housing- 14:11 clean up- 14:46 prepping new oil filter housing- 14:55 installing new oil filter housing- 16:44 replacing spark plugs- 17:56 Replacing lower intake manifold gaskets- 26:26 reinstalling lower intake manifold- 27:06 reconnecting electrical and fuel line- 27:46 reinstalling upper intake manifold- 28:24 replacing plugs and fasteners- 28:57 reinstall air intake tube and beauty cover- 31:26 oil change- 32:05 coolant refill- 32:35 closing- 33:15