Oil Filter: Service and Repair

FILTER SPECIFICATION

CAUTION: Do not use oil filter with metric threads. The proper oil filter has SAE type 3/4 X 16 threads. An oil filter with metric threads can result in oil leaks and engine failure.

All Jeep engines are equipped with a high quality full-flow, throw-away type oil filter. Chrysler Corporation recommends a Mopar(R) or equivalent oil filter be used.

OIL FILTER REMOVAL
1. Position a drain pan under the oil filter.
2. Using a suitable oil filter wrench loosen filter.

Oil Filter-2.5L Engine:

3. Rotate the oil filter counterclockwise to remove it from the cylinder block oil filter boss.
4. When filter separates from adapter nipple, tip gasket end upward to minimize oil spill. Remove filter from vehicle.

Oil Filter Sealing Surface-Typical:

5. With a wiping cloth, clean the gasket sealing surface of oil and grime.

OIL FILTER INSTALLATION
1. Lightly lubricate oil filter gasket with engine oil or chassis grease.
2. Thread filter onto adapter nipple. When gasket makes contact with sealing surface, hand tighten filter one full turn, do not over tighten.
3. Add oil, verify crankcase oil level and start engine. Inspect for oil leaks.

USED ENGINE OIL DISPOSAL
Care should be exercised when disposing used engine oil after it has been drained from a vehicle engine.