Access to Oil Filter & Drain Plug

Discussion in 'Dodge Challenger General Maintenance' started by SRT-Tom, Nov 20, 2018.

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  1. Nov 28, 2018 at 11:01 AM #11
    IntimidatorRT

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    On my challenger I use K&N. On my truck I use a Mopar filter.


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  2. Nov 28, 2018 at 6:40 PM #12
    IntimidatorRT

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    for my 2009 Rt I use a K&N oil filter, been using that since I bought it in 2011. as far as my 2017 Ram I use Mopar filters.
     
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  3. Dec 20, 2018 at 4:21 PM #13
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    I also agree. I just changed my oil yesterday and the belly pan is a breeze to take off
     
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  4. Jan 5, 2019 at 9:46 PM #14
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    Don't mind removing the belly pan on my Charger at all. It is basically the same as the one I had on my 2015 Challenger R/T. Wish it was that easy on my Jeep Grand Cherokee The pan on the Jeep is hard to remove. The access hole put in the pan is way to small and is open all the time. Looks like they meant at one time to put in a door but never did. Very hard to get the filter off and on without spilling oil all over the top of the pan.
     
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  5. Jan 12, 2019 at 6:29 PM #15
    Alan Johnston

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    I'm 76 and still change my own oil. It takes two pans to drain my Challenger 7 qts. and all.
     
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  6. Jan 12, 2019 at 9:17 PM #16
    Eagle1450

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    Almost 72 and do so as well. Also rotate tires and do all other routine maintenance. I only use one pan and it holds up to 15 quarts.
     
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  7. Jan 13, 2019 at 7:12 AM #17
    SRT-Tom

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    Did you know that Wix makes the Mopar oil filters?
     
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  8. Jan 13, 2019 at 4:13 PM #18
    Eagle1450

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    Interesting. Must have changed recently. I asked this specific question of Chrysler Group LLC Customer Assistance in July 2018 by e-mail. Here is the response I received:

    "Hi David,

    Thanks for your patience while I checked into this for you.

    According to available information, FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles)
    manufacture Mopar Oil Filters. Normally, all vendor and supplier
    information is proprietary but, as we are the manufacturer for this
    particular part, it can be provided.

    If you have any other parts & accessories related questions David, let
    me know and I'll try to answer them for you.

    All in service of the people who drive us.

    Sincerely,

    Jacob

    Customer Service Representative
    Mopar Customer Assistance"

    What is the source for your information (That Wix is the manufacturer)? Link?
     
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  9. Jan 14, 2019 at 6:29 AM #19
    SRT-Tom

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    I definitely know that Wix makes the SRT oil filter.

    I recall reading that it also made the standard Mopar oil filter. Maybe this has changed.
     
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  10. Jan 15, 2019 at 6:33 AM #20
    Eagle1450

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    What is your source for this information? Other than the response I received from FCA, I can find nothing in writing on who manufactures Mopar filters including SRT filters.
     
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