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How could it be easier? Well, lots. Use an extractor you get: 1) no creeper 2) no getting on the ground 3) no need to move pan full of oil 4) no need to drain pan full of oil into container for transport Your second point is false. Extracting oil pulls the exact same amount out of the pan...

Great News! (Maybe - I was hoping that our trucks values would go up if FCA couldn't sell new ones!)

I perform my oil changes top side with an extractor. I have a 15 liter capacity version so I can pull all the oil out without emptying the canister. Works great. No need to climb under the truck or put it on the lift! (I use this model: http://www.idparts.com/15-liter-oil-extractor-p-2834.html)

To answer the OP question: Biodiesel *may* leave increased contaminants in the engine oil, including contaminants that diesel fuel alone does not have. Engine oil is designed to handle a certain amount of contamination from the byproducts of diesel fuel combustion, but it is not designed to...

Most popular is the Bilstein B8 5100 line. Adjustable ride height, better damping performance. Fairly priced.

What "poor economy flash"? The 2015 flash doesn't seem to be hurting MPGs at all...

Yes please post the link to the video you were using.

I've had great experience using a variety of different additives throughout the years, but, one thing that remains true is that all of them made a noticeable difference in MPGs. I drive the same route, same speed, all the time, and using a fuel additive like Stanadyne/PowerService or currently...

Both MANN-HUMMEL and OE Mopar fuel filters are contract manufactured by UFI Filter at one of their factories in China. UFI, based in Italy, designed the entire filtration system for VM, including the (unreliable) oil cooler. They also designed the fuel filter canister for Fiat/Chrysler.

Right. I'm not sure. Unfortunately the VW case set a REALLY high, quite ridiculous IMO, precedent for damages for emissions cheating. The EPA/FCA will have to find some sort of technicality that excuses a lesser punishment or face serious legal challenges from VW. If FCA gets away with just...

Nevermind. I couldn't have been more wrong. Wishful thinking I guess... http://www.cnbc.com/2017/01/12/epa-to-accuse-fiat-chrysler-of-using-software-that-allowed-excess-diesel-emissions-in-about-100k-vehicles.html

The opposite happens: oil INCREASES in viscosity due to increased soot loads.

I've created a few how-to videos for maintenance and other simple stuff. Hopefully these help. Fuel Filter Replacement Cabin Filter Upgrade Installation Installing a Block Heater Cord Removing/Reinstalling ECU Upcoming Videos Installing Bilstein Height Adjustable Front Struts Wiring...

IMO FCA knows this is a problem. You can BUY the whole oil cooler & oil filter assembly WITH a new filter, cap and everything for $158! These are typically $500+ assemblies!!! I think FCA is making the part cheap hoping that owners don't complain about the repair. This happens all over the...

Ambulance chasing. These suits have ZERO proof, only conjecture that claims since VW uses Bosch injection systems and Bosch was involved in dieselgate, the Bosch systems that FCA uses MUST also be cheating. This isn't logic, it is profiteering.

I'm on 5w40 and did NOT get the flash and I am seeing lower MPGs. The 40 weight oil is the killer here, thicker at operating temperature means harder to pump = MPG loss from pumping losses. The move to thinner oils (5w30, 0w30, now 0w20) is ALL about fuel efficiency. Thinner oils help...

Also - if I may add, the filter wrench socket size is 27mm in metric.

cevans submitted a new Garage Item: Cevans' 2014 Ram Ed Tradesman Read more about this showcase item here...