Oil cooler problems 2022 and newer 3.6L pentastar

[Lost1wing]

I just use my hands, but I’m messy.

I did my second oil change on my Tahoe 6.2l this morning.

Remove drain plug - wash hands.

Remove filter - wash hands.

Install new filter with a finger lubed seal- wash hands.

Add oil and check the stick - wash hands.

Drain the oil catch pan and puy tools away - wash hands.

I never used to clean up so much.

Sponsored

 

[WILDHOBO]

I did my second oil change on my Tahoe 6.2l this morning.

Remove drain plug - wash hands.

Remove filter - wash hands.

Install new filter with a finger lubed seal- wash hands.

Add oil and check the stick - wash hands.

Drain the oil catch pan and puy tools away - wash hands.

I never used to clean up so much.

Sounds exactly like me. I put fast orange in the utility sink soap dispenser.

 

[ChrisNLA]

Sounds exactly like me. I put fast orange in the utility sink soap dispenser.

I don't have an outside sink and the ole lady probably doesn't want me using the brand new kitchen sink like that often

Though, I do now have a complete retired kitchen sink.

So that's probably an upcoming project. Outside washup sink. Build a lil treated wood frame to perch it on.

 

[Red Mojave]

I do my own oil changes since discovering that my dealer service department torqued the oil pan drain plug so tight that I had to use a bolt extractor to remove it and replace the now destroyed plug with new. They also way over tightened the filter cap to a point that I’m surprised they didn’t crack the plastic on the housing. Inexcusable work for a Jeep dealer service department.

I hear you, Remy_Dog. The dealer probably tightened my oil plug down with an impact wrench. I tried to change the oil later and I rounded off the plug edges. It took me an hour to get it off with vise grips. I had to buy a new plug of course. I never had my oil changed at the dealer again.
As for the the the oil filter house, I agree with some of the comments…forget about the torque on the oil cooler housing. I use a 1/4” ratchet, adapter to a 24mm socket and just lightly snug it down. You can feel it when it’s snug. The o’ring does the sealing, not the cap.
Good luck

Sponsored