Well this ruined my day

[SargeDiesel]

It feels like the filter housing cracked.

Just for clarification, we are taking about the "OIL FILTER" right ? What is causing the issue, being over torqued / heat issues ? Thanks

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[SargeDiesel]

Have them swap it to a metal one, they’re available but I’ve heard some dealerships are on backorder. My buddy just did his on his own, took a couple hours.

When you say "metal one" , what part are you speaking about ? Thanks

 

[SargeDiesel]

It looks like your Jeep thinks it's a BMW. Sorry bud. I wouldn't wish that on anyone.

FWIW: I'm a little leery of the remote starts on these after the experience I had renting one last month. It got "confused" and ran for a good solid 30+ minutes while I was inside a stone building, with the keys with me. I didn't hit the remote start button (that I was aware of), but did lock the doors. Someone came in and asked if one of us was the owner of the red Jeep. Oops.

Every other remote start equipped vehicle I've ever had going back 20+ years to a Clifford/DEI system on a VW I owned has had a relatively short timer, typically around 10-15 minutes. Why Stellaysler doesn't have that basic functionality is beyond me.

I thought mine shut off after 15 minutes... I know it doesn't work when the fuel is low(could of been the reason it stopped) but I will check/time it to know for sure.

 

[Ranbo]

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I am talking about the oil filter which feels like is cracked. I use a 1/4” torque wrench to tighten to factory specifications. That torque wrench is only used for the oil filter as it’s such a pita to adjust.

 

[SargeDiesel]

I am talking about the oil filter which feels like is cracked. I use a 1/4” torque wrench to tighten to factory specifications. That torque wrench is only used for the oil filter as it’s such a pita to adjust.

I have seen others mention cracked oil filters, just curious what is causing them to crack. Kinda scary, considering how expensive they are... they should be bullet proof... lol

 

[Ranbo]

Kinda scary, considering how expensive they are... they should

Honestly this is a part I’d never worried about. I guessed the problem child would be the CP4 fuel pump failing.

 

[SargeDiesel]

Honestly this is a part I’d never worried about. I guessed the problem child would be the CP4 fuel pump failing.

Yes, that's why I have used HotShot products in mine from the very first fill-up. Matter of fact, I just bought a GALLON of the EDC & LX4 and a 16oz bottle of Diesel Extreme. I should be set for awhile. I did read there was a TSB coming in June... we shall see.

 

[HappyGladiator]

Wait till the EPA sees this. Diesel on the ground is a hazard waste clean up with fines.

 

[Camaroboi13]

When you say "metal one" , what part are you speaking about ? Thanks

this is what I’m referring to. I know on the 3.6 this part is plastic, and they have a metal upgrade. I’d have to check on the eco, not sure if the stock one is metal or not.

 

[SargeDiesel]

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Wait till the EPA sees this. Diesel on the ground is a hazard waste clean up with fines.

It's oil. Not sure if that's any better, lol.

 

[SargeDiesel]

this is what I’m referring to. I know on the 3.6 this part is plastic, and they have a metal upgrade. I’d have to check on the eco, not sure if the stock one is metal or not.

That looks like the entire oil filter housing, does it go by a different name ? Thanks for the detailed picture.

 

[Camaroboi13]

That looks like the entire oil filter housing, does it go by a different name ? Thanks for the detailed picture.

That is an entire filter housing, and those are typically what crack when you see a puddle of oil in the 3.6 world. The eco is still new to me, I haven’t seen one go just yet.

 

[SargeDiesel]

That is an entire filter housing, and those are typically what crack when you see a puddle of oil in the 3.6 world. The eco is still new to me, I haven’t seen one go just yet.

That makes so much more sense to me now, I THOUGHT it was the actual "oil filter" that was cracking... lol I was thinking because they redesigned it from the cartridge to a one piece, it was causingan issue. So I thought maybe over torquing the actual filter or excessive heat was causing it... but now I see what you guys are talking about. Still strange that the "housing" would crack. The metal version would probably fix the issue, but you have to wonder why its happening to begin with.

 

[Camaroboi13]

The metal version would probably fix the issue, but you have to wonder why its happening to begin with.

The thought of bolting anything that’s plastic to an aluminum or iron block has always made me laugh. I’ve never understood why companies would do this other than just to save a penny or two.

 

[SargeDiesel]

The thought of bolting anything that’s plastic to an aluminum or iron block has always made me laugh. I’ve never understood why companies would do this other than just to save a penny or two.

Kinda like how they do with radiators now. Back in the day with an all metal radiator (as long as you took care of it) problems were rare... but now with the ends all being plastic, thats where the failures almost always are. The manufacturer makes a saving and passes the cost(repair) to the customer... making even more $$$...

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