2016 Dodge Charger Scat Pack - Oil Change & SRT Filter Upgrade

[@7s29]

When changing oil, take the oil cap off, it'll help with the flow. Also, don't tighten the filter too much, I always tighten by hand, it helps for next time. As for the tool to take the filter off, I used a strap tool to release the filter in the past. Now I use Aeroflow filters, they have a built in nut on the bottom of the filter, very easy to take off. I also like your catch tray, I'll have to look into getting one.

[@tank3929]

7s29 nice thanks for the info man!

[@brendanyazzie2774]

no, dont just tighten by hand, jusy tighten it nice and snug with a wrench rather than trusting a hand tighten, oil has a higher chance to leak if tightened just by hand. you dont want it torqued down either. just snug

[@Bonezz024]

@@brendanyazzie2774 There's no need at all to tighten the filter with a tool. Doing that runs you the risk of over-tightening and damaging something next time you go to get it off.

[@BKLoco78]

Great video. You pointed everything out. Have a 2012 SRT 106,000 miles still going. Enjoy.

[@tank3929]

BKLoco78 thanks man! Much appreciated! Nice bro, these MOPARS are good cars!

[@robertomeza5045]

Keep these videos coming your doing a great job, these videos definitely will come in handy!

[@tank3929]

Robert Meza many thanks man!!! Appreciate your feedback! There is definitely more videos coming soon! Thank you for watching!!

[@Sir_Emo]

6 years later...FACTS!

[@JetTech1966]

Excellent video sir! I have 2500 miles on our 2016 SRT 392 so I'm about to do this in a week or two. Thanks for the heads up on the 93mm oil filter socket. I'll have to pick one of those up. Keep up the great videos!!

[@tank3929]

JetTech1966 that's awesome man congrats on your SRT! These cars are lots of fun! And not a problem, glad my video was able to help you out! Thanks for watching! More videos coming soon!

[@parshath5819]

I have to say i been working in the lube department for dodge and ive seen tons of people come in for service with those catch cans installed and had no idea what they were for now that i know i can clean them out plus when i finally buy myself scat pack i know to get one

[@tank3929]

Parshath nice man there ya go! And good luck on your scat pack! Thanks for watching!

[@spikeshostagetv5935]

I never put oil in the filter if its on the bottom because it's already going to automatically go stright into the filter and pan and the oil pump is just going to pump it all the way through when its started and drive afterwhen you fill it up anyway . Only on the gasket.

[@Bajaheat]

You should not be low on coolant. Keep an eye on it. If it gets low again get it into the dealer. It's a sealed system so if your low your burning it or leaking it somewhere

[@tank3929]

Bajaheat I noticed it's the same on several Scat packs not sure if the dealer doesn't fill them all the way up but sure got it filled up now and hasn't gone down so far

[@bl4d3runn3rX]

Mine is below the cold filling range as well after 5000 miles.... seems to be normal?

[@tank3929]

Oldschool Gamer Rick yeah seems like it is but after the oil change I definitely suggest to fill it up to the maximum line on the side. Idk makes me feel warm and fuzzy that way lol

[@rudyp2281]

It's a cost saving measure from when they build these cars from the factory. Kinda stupid that they'd cheap out on coolant though.... but yes it's normal.

[@MultiPinasco]

Great car and nice job! You have correctly followed all the steps required by dodge's techdoc including pre filling the filter;) keep on working like this

[@badlilstang]

Most change first oil change around 1500 to 2000 miles... then again 3k later at the 5k mark.. depends on what you believe about break in but I say better safe than sorry.. friction is friction on new parts that create a wear pattern and seat.

[@SunnyNakkina]

nice audio, great video. keep the informational vids coming :)

[@tank3929]

Sunny N many thanks!! And will do! Got another one coming soon! Thanks for watching! :)

[@AStanton1966]

Nice video. I'm not a member of the safety/nanny police, but you should use some rubber gloves to avoid contact with the oil. They put disclaimers on the bottles that contact with oil can cause cancer. Plus it's a real witch to clean up.

[@aioshi24]

Glad I have free oil changes from any dodge dealership!

[@dukecityhaulingjunkremoval5399]

Yuup their very handy after this I'm doing my own oil change there's no need of paying when you can do it your self

[@ob1kdanny87]

did you have a check engine light at the end? lol. I also recommend a Two Way 3 Leg Oil Filter Wrench Remover because the one you have will eventually fail, I use to have some of those and they started to strip after a while. Nice ride btw! Walmart sales the oil the cheapest and you'll save good bucks by buying 2 of 5qt jugs rather than 7 individual 1 qt oil cans.

[@tank3929]

ob1kdanny87 haha no sir, the ignition was on so all the lights pop up. But thanks for the info bro!! I'll definitely be looking into that tool. Thank you man appreciate it! And thanks for watching! :)

[@ob1kdanny87]

For sure bro. Chargers FTW!

[@mikerj13]

you're able to drive right onto those ramps no problem? I have a set of ramps like that but the spliter/bumper hits it before the tires do.

[@viciousthrill7103]

How did you manage to put the charger on a flat surface without having oil in the engine?

[@ramymesiha]

What are the ramps you have used?! - do they have enough clearance for the bumper?!

[@tank3929]

Ramy Mesiha I had to use small 2x4 pieces in front of the ramps to avoid the bumper hitting the ramps

[@michaels9657]

I work at a dealership the srt oil flters were discontinued in Dec 20, just what's out there now, ps there the same basically

[@bamagriz687]

Always tighten the filter by hand, not the tool. Standard practice.

[@Enraged_Chicken]

Just curious what is the reasoning for going with the SRT filter?? Is it better for it? Thank you!

[@arcticvette6573]

how tight did you install the oil filter? i used a k&n and it was leaking so i retightened today until it couldnt tifhten any more but habe no idea the torque spec. been searching all day

[@devn3813]

How did you get it on to the ramps? I can't use ramps with mine because the front end is too low and long.

[@tank3929]

Midwest Mopars yeah these cars sit really low stock, forgot to add that in the video but I used two small 2x4 wood pieces at the front of the ramp to give it that higher lift same thing to go back down.

[@mikesc8]

Do you take your car to the dealership for maintenance?

[@andr364692]

Do the ramps stay put, or do they slide back when you’re loading your car on them?

[@datboibg21]

great video bruh..u got my sub! any difference with using the srt filter??

[@tank3929]

datboibg21 thank you man much appreciated! And honestly not really more so just the fact it's an SRT filter and it's white versus the black one makes me feel warm and fuzzy haha

[@1iconicb]

Nice video, you got any info on the ramps you used? I need some like that... Dang car is so low to the ground as you know.. Thanks !

[@tank3929]

Greg D thank you brotha!!! And yeah of course I get them from harbor freight! I didn't need anything too crazy and they're cheap bout 40 bucks the set! :) yes super low and that's stock! Lol

[@ezekielguy86]

Just went and pick up some of these ramps after seeing you guys talk about them. Will be awesome if they work for $32 after tax.

[@viciousthrill7103]

If i remember correctly they're called rhino ramps i have a set as well and they work like a dream lol

[@inmyolskoolstateuvmind2504]

great video... about how many quarts of oil does your scat take

[@tank3929]

in my ol'skool state uv mind thank you!! And it takes 7 quartz once it's fully empty. Thanks for watching!!

[@Uspatton]

I use royal purple never had a problem.

[@jonathansalinas5817]

What size is the oil filter wrench cap???? Thanks

[@Capp2015]

dont tighten your filter like that. Hand tight + quarter turn always..

[@rocoroco5749]

isn't that filter for the Viper only it's not made for the SRT Scat Pack

[@mustafabisem6906]

Best video

[@He2NawfMemphis]

Never heard of a catch can what's it's exact purpose

[@badlilstang]

Did you drive up on those ramps?

[@meagain456]

What are the jack ramps you are using ? Thanks

[@Roger-zp1cr]

Where did you get your oil catch can

[@tank3929]

Rtcharger 1107 check out my oil catch can install video, I put down the link on the description section. It's from Billet Technologies. Thanks for watching! :)

[@clintonjk23]

Do you know if SRT Filter will fit on 2017 Scat Pack?

[@tank3929]

Clinton Kuzak yup sure does!

[@clintonjk23]

Tank392 i cant find anywhere that says it fit & i hear about the bypass valve so PSI go threw filter.

[@HtownRO]

@@clintonjk23 what did you end up doing?

[@clintonjk23]

HtownRO i bought it & it fit perfectly.

[@logannguyen5493]

What kind of ramps do you used?

[@TheLegendaryLoso]

Nice!

[@TheLegendaryLoso]

how much did the oil and filter cost total?

[@tank3929]

Carlos Rodriguez thanks man and total was about $80

[@rajvosa71000]

Has anyone tried Amsoil oil and Amsoil oil filter on a Scat Pack?

[@ChristopherDillman]

Dummy question - when I have that low 'oil life' reading on my 392 charger, does that mean low oil and I can just add oil into the engine until I can get the guzzler into the service dealer for the proper oil change?

[@drebrown8510]

Why does your engine oil look like molasses at 3k miles?

[@tank3929]

Dre Brown haha no idea but glad I have that catch can on it.

[@seahorse4678]

Where did you get the catch can need to get one?

[@iJerksooLOvV]

Link to oil catch can?

[@tank3929]

iJerksooLOvV it's in my oil catch can install video by Billet technologies :)

[@fatmirsejdini5992]

What a waste of money 💰. This is full synthetic oil bruh. 6,000 miles. Can't hurt to change early but that's just nonsensical. Especially under 80k miles. If anything, change more frequently after 80k miles

[@rustyshaklferd1897]

This is such a joke trying to find the factory replacement filter for my 2021 charger r/t 5.7. Every site has a different number and says the number from the last site won’t fit. 4892339be. 04884899ab. 04884899ac.4892339be again. Lastly 5038041AA is said to be compatible but the higher quality srt version. This is crazy!

[@pdiz]

That music, though... :/

[@ShaqKicks]

Why aren’t u using gloves I’m deead..

[@kccasey232ify]

I started to dislike your video because of the music, otherwise very informative video