I am planning to do my first oil change, just want to make sure I undo the correct motor oil drain plug. I have enclosed a picture of what I think is the correct drain plug. Sorry for the dumb question.
Holy Shcmoly, you're going to change the oil on a new truck and you have to ask where the drain plug is? I'm really not trying to be sarcastic but maybe you're better off spending a couple of bucks and have the dealer do it.
When it's out of warrenty, that's the time to start learning on you truck. IMHO
You will be fine changing the oil on the Pentastar it's simple. My wife has one in her van and she don't know anything about vehicles so I made her change the oil. I gave her the tools and talked her through it and it went just fine.
Thanks JS1500 for the confident, trust me I have done all my oil changes for the last 30 years, German, US, Japanese, or Koren. I rather spend more time on research than just jump in on something and making dumb mistakes.
Got to change my oil this weekend, it wasn't too difficult at all, once I got all the tools I need. The odometer was at 2,500 miles when I change the oil.
List of tools & parts:
-1/2" wrench for the motor oil drain plug
-15/16" socket for the oil filter housing
-breaker bar (optional, makes it easier to loosen the oil filter cap)
-long neck funnel (a regular short one requires one hand holding it while you filling)
-5W-20 synthetic oil 6 quarts
-oil filter MO-349
Another tip: before you remove the drain plug, loosen the filter canister and raise it just enough to let air in. It will drain the oil into the crankcase and after you have drained the oil you can change the filter with little or no spillage.
Now that is a great tip! Spin on filters seem to be gone. I don't like these canister type, but reckon they save money.
Oh, by the way, do not use that high mileage oil! You never really need it, unless you have a really high mileage truck that leaks a bit of oil. Only difference is that it has something in it that swells the gaskets a bit. If you use it much, you'll have to keep using it! Ye gaskets will shrink if you stop using it, then you will have an oil leak. My '93 Dakota has way over 200,000 miles and I've never used that so called high mileage oil. One time won't hurt, just don't use it again.
I have yet to change mine yet, but my 15 16th was too small (I tried it out of knowing which one it was)....
I read in another write up it had to be a 24mm socket, and 13mm for the drain plug.
Everything else i've already gotten. MO-349 IS the correct filter.
I have yet to change mine yet, but my 15 16th was too small (I tried it out of knowing which one it was)....
I read in another write up it had to be a 24mm socket, and 13mm for the drain plug.
Everything else i've already gotten. MO-349 IS the correct filter.
I just changed mine today.....1/2" drain plug......15/16" oil filter cap. Screw on filter cap until it stops....DON'T TORQUE IT!!!!!! RAM mechanic said that's why the oil filter/oil cooler plastic thing is cracking, because people tighten the cap TOO TIGHT.
I used to do my own oil changes (between 3,000 to 4,000 miles or 100 hours) but no more. With the difference in total cost usually less than $10 I just take it to the dealer. Changing the oil/filter on my 2500 Cummins is pretty easy since there's a lot of room under the truck. The new 1500 is a lot different because it's a PITA getting under the truck, especially with the nerf bars installed.
Just a thought but you may want to replace your drain plug with a Fumoto valve so you never have to take the drain plug out again. It is a great piece of gear for do it yourselfers.
I just did mine the other day for the first time.I was reading in here on one of the threads to change the filter first then drain the oil.I don't know if it makes a difference but that is what I did.I also know it says 6 quarts but mine took 6 1/2 to get it up to the full Mark.
My experience was the same, 6 quarts barely touched the dipstick, took nearly another 3/4 quart to get it to the full mark not that is matters that much. I am thinking they are not counting on people draining the oil filter canister before putting the oil sump plug back in.
I’m close for the first oil change too, but as my truk is brand new I’m just a little afraid to fo it on my own because I’ve heard that i will loose warranty if I’ll do it..is that true ?
Well the dealership just told me that i would need a certified mechanic to do it, cause if something related could happen the warranty wouldn’t cover it
I mean, if you filled the engine with canola oil then sure, but changing your own oil doesn't void your warranty. Sounds like they just want to scare you into paying them for service
some dealers may push the fact for "documentation" so id just keep your receipts for the oil and filters and write the date and mileage on them. but there is zero reasons you can not do it yourself unless your capable and confident enough to do so which is unlikely.
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