DIY 3.6L Pentastar Oil Filter Housing Replacement (Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Chrysler) *spark plugs too*
Gator_Overland · 25K views · 34:26
Skill Level
IntermediateTime Required
Half dayEstimated Cost
$0–50Equipment
Chrysler 3.6L Pentastar V6Permit Required
NoTools Needed
socket set, wrench set, oil filter wrench, spark plug socket, jack, jack standsWelcome 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
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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