3.6L V6 Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, Promaster Common Engine Problem Repair It With SPELAB Autoparts

In this video I go over a common problem with the 3.6L engine found in the dodge charger, challenger, ram 1500, jeep, promaster and Chrysler vehicles.
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Application Notes:

This is an engine oil cooler and oil filter assembly. It comes with an oil pressure gauge and temperature sensor.

Features:

-Direct OE Replacement
-High-quality oil filter media
-Meet professional specification fluid temperature sensor and oil pressure sensor
-Aluminum 16-plate oil cooler(9 plates thick +7 plate thin)
-Fluorocarbon and HNBR sealing rings for oil and temperature resistance
-High-density virgin plastic
-500 hours of temperature cycling tests from -40 u00b0C to 140 u00b0C
-Durability tested for pressure (120 psi) and vibration

Details:

Brand Name: SPELAB
Model Number: SPCS01041SR
Material Type: Aluminum
Weight: 1850g
Color: Silver
Type: Oil cooler filter adapter
OE: 68105583AF 68105583AA 68105583AB 68105583AC 68105583AD 68105583A
Fitment:

For 2014-2017 Chrysler 200
For 2014-2017 Chrysler 300
For 2014-2016 Chrysler Town & Country
For 2014 Dodge Avenger
For 2014-2017 Dodge Challenger
For 2014-2017 Dodge Charger
For 2014-2015 Dodge Durango
For 2014-2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
For 2014-2017 Dodge Journey2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee 3.2L
For 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
For 2014-2017 Jeep Wrangler
For 2014-2017 Ram 1500
For 2014-2015 Ram C/V
For 2014-2016 Ram Promaster 1500
For 2014-2016 Ram Promaster 2500
For 2014-2016 Ram Promaster 3500

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[MichaelBrown-eqif]

The best way to keep from cross-threading any threads is...start by turning in reverse (left) until the threads drop in place, then starting turning to the right to tighten up. Millions of people probably don't know this; I learned this as a machinist.
You're welcome
Also, always start tightening bolts and threaded components as much as you can by hand first, NEVER start the tightening process with a wrench or a socket!

[uxhjtbn]

I made the mistake of going into jiffy lube for a quick oil change. I usually do my own but was in a rush that day. During the oil change I watched the mechanics pushing down on the oil filter cap with all their weight, trying to tighten it back on. I mentioned that what they were doing was wrong and the cause was that they were trying to fit the wrong size filter into the housing. Pulling out of the shop, I was noticing obvious problems. And pulled right back in. My oil light was on and I was losing some power (was able to circle the block back to the shop).
The mechanics told me it was an oil sensor switch that happened to go out during their oil change and took absolutely no accountability for the incident. So about 2500 dollars later I get it into a shop to have the problem diagnosed and was told there was an oil leak coming from that housing and a couple other places. They didn't mention anything about the oil sensor switch until I asked about it. Did Jiffy lube screw me, how bad did they screw me if so and should I sue them?

[britchie]

Replace with a Dorman unit. No plastic. Problem solved

[davidrobins]

I have 194, 540 km on my 2013 Dodge Charger SXT 3.6L Pentastar and have had no problems with the Oil cooler. Proper maintenance is the secret using the correct torque specs. No problem with the notorious rocker arm "tic-tic" - again regular oil changes with Full Synthetic oil. I change my oil at 5, 000 km (cheaper than replacing rocker arms.)

[leightonoc]

The problem with the oil cooler filter housing in Jeeps is it gets too hot, cracks on the bottom and leaks. Did not fail because of a bad oil changes. I went through three of them before going to an all aluminum oil cooler filter housing. No issues after that. (Jeep has 195, 000 on it has been to Alaska twice from Massachusetts.)

[zama]

My problem-I noticed my antifreeze coolant level was depleting everyday where I had to add some. I looked for any leakage around the van to no avail. Finally after placing the problem on YouTube, come to find out most of the Chrysler/Dodge 3.6L Pentastar V6 engines have a failed Oil filter housing and oil cooler (Made of Plastic warped due to the heat off the engine) that is a common cause of coolant and oil leaks on Chrysler 3.6L Pentastar engines. I went ahead and broke into the engine to the valley of the engine and replaced the failed Oil filter housing and oil cooler with a Dorman Upgraded Aluminum Engine Oil Filter Housing with Oil Cooler and Filter-No leaks now. With the breakdown of the engine I replaced the spark plugs, PCV valve, Air intake filter, Mobil 1 extended mileage oil change, with new "O" rings while I was there. Good Luck.

[darrylsturgis]

These are a MAJOR problem with the 3.6L. We have a 2015 and have replaced these twice. We get our oil changed at a Valvoline quick oil change service. If they over torqued the cap, it cracked the base both times. This last time, we went back with a Dorman aluminum housing. Can't really say it was the service since the leak started over a month after the oil change on the second instance. Plastic exposed to heat and chemicals is detrimental to its long-term integrity.

[earlkozak]

First 3.6 we owned was a 2013 JGC. Had over 200K when we traded it in. Was running great. I had done tons of oil changes on it. I always start those threads by hand. Finished with a half inch drive ratchet and a 24mm 6 point socket. As soon as the cap made contact i stopped tightening. It has an o ring and just let that be the seal. I have done exactly the same on our 202l JGCL 3.6 and it is running fine.

[leocapoccia]

I’ve got 60750 miles on a 2016 Ram 1500. Last oil change done at the local dealership. Check engine light came on had it read and reset at Auto Zone. Readout claimed it needed a new oil pump? Drove directly to the dealership, dropped it off the next day for diagnostic service. They called said the diagnosis was a misfire on #6 cylinder and had to replace the coil. Asked about the oil pump, said there’s no oil pump issue coming up on their computer. Go to pick it up, the service manager says we found an oil leak in the filter housing!!! Well you guys did the oil change, what happened to the filter housing? It’s cracked, and we have a lot of customers waiting on these replacements, they’re on back order!!! Took ZERO responsibility for cracking the filter assembly, wanted $650.00 to repair it. Told me to google it maybe I could find one faster than they could. I found one, but it’s also the plastic one, the updated aluminum ones from Dorman are “ unavailable” every place I tried, no aluminum ones available. Putting another plastic one on it and NOT AT THE DEALERSHIP EVER AGAIN. There should be a Class Action Law Suit against Chrysler!!!

[lovetolearn]

Most of the common failures is not because the owner or mechanic. These engines get alot of hate but they're not that bad if you fix the common failures before they get out of hand. The first is what hes holding. Ethier they crack or O-rings go bad. Second is the rocker arm bearings. Ive worked on alot of the 3.6s and usually those issues i mentioned happens around 100k to 120k. If you have the 3.6 and start hearing a tick or light rattle address it ASAP because it will save you money. If you let that rattle/tick go eventually youll have a misfire and wipe out the cam.

[hhiser]

But the oil filter is known for cracking and leaking. You should replace that piece of plastic with an aluminum part as well as several other parts. The engine needs special care to keep it operating well the replacement parts should be covered by the manufacture but they are not. Good luck and have fun replaceing crap parts.

[BRCrucifix]

Literally just got an aluminum oil filter housing and cooling assembly and god bless I feel safer knowing my oil won’t blow out all over my engine

[joyalraju]

85000kms on my ram1500 v6. Never had issues and I haul heavy trailers all the time. Best truck in the category.

[danielhunt]

The Baxter Performance oil filter adapter was made for this exact problem. Not cheap but will prevent any major issues regarding the oil filter housing and most importantly prevents dry starts that the OEM engineering top-down oil filter causes. Not affiliated at all with Baxter.. just speaking from experience.

[HotDamnRacingTeam]

I loved that also, made changing the oil on the jeep easy. New 3.6l engines are no joke, I’ve read up on them recently and I’m surprised at what they offer.

[johnkurtz]

They tend to leak from the bottom seals. Replaced a ton not from user error. Do yourself a favor and get OEM part. Aftermarket ones are junk and yes even the metal upgraded ones. Secondly I’ve seen more people break the manifolds trying to replace because the treads are plastic doesn’t take much

[mikegreer]

It's a captured o ring.
Doesn't even have to be tight, it'll seal.
Should say hand tighten only on top.
The hex is just for taking off.

[willfixthingsfordonuts]

I have mixed opinions here, I own 2 2014 and 1 2016 3.6L, The latter I have cared for it's entire life, always changed oil and filter at 5K and I religiously follow torque spec knowing that it will eventually fail (I've already replaced the 2 2014's) well, we got a cold snap here in SC right when it was due for an oil change, and the 2016 started the classic oil leak. I know it was never over torqued, it just failed out of the blue (Or was it something to do with the 12 degree weather) I guess we'll never know. Just replaced it 3 days ago with a Mopar unit. I keep a spare on the shelf now with a full gasket kit.

[baltazardT]

Everybody knows those plastic oil cooler units are trashed. They sit in between the heads in the valley where all the heat is generated which after about 100, 000 miles will make the plastic of the entire unit extremely brittle and prone to cracking and shattering...

[Bill-wztw]

25 Newton Meters is equal to 18.4 pound feet so just use 18 foot pounds and you should be golden just make sure to start the threads carefully by hand first sometimes I like to rotate the part backwards until I feel the threads engage then rotate in the clockwise direction to start the threads because sometimes if you just press a part in and turn it clockwise you start the thread crooked that way but if you press it in and turn it in reverse you will feel the threads drop into alignment.