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. I'm definitely going to make the attempt. But just let me say, if anyone comes across the thread and has plans to buy an aftermarket oil cooler (from anywhere including ebay) don't. Not unless it's the Dorman Aluminum unit. Go with the OEM. I know it's expensive, but it will save you a ton of aggravation.

Ok. I have an update for your all. First, thank you once again for all the advice, experience shared, and suggestions. I did purchase the OEM unit and got it in today. I drove it at highway speeds for awhile and I see no new oil leaking so I think my nightmare is OVER. I had added UV dye to try and determine where the leak was. Looks like the leak was from at least one of the round plugs that are "welded" in place Which happens to be almost right over top of the area I had circled (and also the red arrow pointing to). It does look like it was leaking from that place as well. So this is the end of my thread. Thanks everyone!!!

I don't get why my posts show up twice. Anyway...... I bit the bullet. $ 280.00 later, I have a new one from the dealer. I will post here if it actually fixes the leak. Probably won't change it out until Saturday.

TSTEVES5, that worked out well for you then! I thing mine is the opposite. To small.

TSTEVES5, that worked out well for you then! I thing mine is the opposite. To small.

I appreciate the responses. So I'm just going to get yelled at sooner or later over this lol. I bought it from eBay 2late4u. John, the oil pressure DOES run high. Always has. I use 5W-20 full synthetic as well.

I appreciate the responses. So I'm just going to get yelled at sooner or later over this lol. I bought it from eBay 2late4u. John, the oil pressure DOES run high. Always has. I use 5W-20 full synthetic as well.

Hi there. Just to let you all know, I have visited the forums before but I have never posted so if I posted in the wrong area, I'm sorry! I have a 2014 Dodge Journey Limited with the 3.6L. It just tripped 200,000 miles yesterday. Here is the problem I have. The oil filter housing started leaking really bad. I ordered a new one and replaced. It came with all new gaskets and a new o-ring. After replacing, it didn't fix the issue. I went to the dealer and bought all new gaskets and o-ring (comes as a set). Replaced the gaskets and o-ring and it's STILL leaking. Added UV oil dye, It's leaking at the o-ring. Might be leaking somewhere else as well, but I don't believe so. I haven't taken the upper and lower intake plenums off again to go over the entire unit with the UV light. Figured I would ask here before doing all of that again. How do I get this o-ring to stop leaking? Honestly I'm at the point of either buying the Alum Dorman one (I didn't do that because the vehicle has 200,000 miles) or trying some RTV to seal it up. I have a another set of gaskets and an o-ring but I hesitate to change the o-ring out again because I honestly think it will just continue to leak. Can anyone enlighten me here before I push this vehicle off a cliff??? I took the liberty of including a picture pointing to the leaking o-ring. I don't want to start bad mouthing my Journey, after all it's got 200,000 miles on it! I know some people complain about Mopar, but I have spent less than 2 grand in repairs since 2014 on it.