probak118 Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 (edited) First time changing oil outside of dealer myself since the DJ was purchased new. Was letting the pan and filter holder assembly sit and drain longer when I heard a popping noise and noticed two items flying in the air. After googling and realizing two parts now where not part of the assembly. Actually I never noticed them in the first place, as they were inside the cylinder cage. Found the oil filter spring and a broken check valve after half and hour lying in the bottom of the engine compartment. See images attached ( hopefully) but they are dealer items that thru the dealer the entire filter holder assembly must be bought. Luckily, amazon has the two pieces sold as a pair for only ( $ 28 cdn ). I have since been told 2013 and earlier DJs have this plastic check valve and spring, what are the odds of it breaking the FIRST time I decide to change oil myself on this car ? I can't help but think the Chrysler quick oil change labourers had it break on them and simply put it together again without mentioning what happened ? Who knows, ordered replacement parts and will simply install during the next oil and filter change. Did not save any money on this oil change but learned a little something. Edited November 25, 2019 by probak118 adding images Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 Had the same thing happen to mine. I think it happens then the cap is overtightened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 never had it happen on my 2011 sold it with 70 k on it, if this doesn't fix your problem ,you could change out the oil cooler with the newer cooler that has this check valve built in it, of course the cost would be a lot higher but would be a great upgrade if you decide to jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yyz Posted November 27, 2019 Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 (edited) I find this guy has some very useful videos including this He is the one who helped get Dorman to make the replacement parts. Edited November 27, 2019 by yyz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armando G Posted November 27, 2019 Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 Thanks for the post, my oil change is due and thinking of doing it myself this time. Mines a '15, so I'm assuming I don't have these parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryl Posted November 27, 2019 Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 You cant reef down on the canister when putting it back on...doesnt need to be welded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted November 28, 2019 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Armando G said: Thanks for the post, my oil change is due and thinking of doing it myself this time. Mines a '15, so I'm assuming I don't have these parts? correct they changed with the earlier model yr i have 2014 it has the new improved oil cooler ALSO be aware that they have 2 different oil filters due to this change so make sure you get the correct one Armando G 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted November 28, 2019 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 1 hour ago, larryl said: You cant reef down on the canister when putting it back on...doesnt need to be welded just hand tighten then just a bit more. it is a oil ring seal ,not a gasket on the caps Armando G 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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