Dodge Dakota And Durango Engine Oil Change (1999-2004)

[@notsabamav5500]

Thank you. You just helped a 17 year old kid with no father learn how to change his oil in his 2001 dodge dakota.😊😊

[@marydavida8243]

God bless you young man!!

[@coolxr70]

going around to all the different oil change videos looking for a good method to get that cap off easier. have been struggling with this since I was 16 and just got the truck, 18 still struggling today

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

Yeah those plastic caps can get on there pretty tight. A large pair of channel lock pliers may work, or a strap style filter wrench if you have one.

[@coolxr70]

@@TonyTheTruckGuy yep I usually use channel locks and that's what got me out today

[@Josephalfaro-i4n]

My respect for you

[@mattaKajohnnny]

The oil drain plug link in your description says it doesn't fit my 04 Dodge Dakota 😭

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

Hmm that’s strange. I wonder if they didn’t list any vehicle fitment at all on Amazon and just expect people to know the thread pitch. I guess I would search for one that says it does fit just to be safe. I’ll look into that link and see if it’s the right plug and change it if I need to. Thanks for letting me know!

[@mattaKajohnnny]

@@TonyTheTruckGuy Awesome Thank You!

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

@@mattaKajohnnny Not sure what engine you have, but I googled “2004 dodge Dakota oil drain plug” and all of them that come up are an M14x1.5 thread pitch, which should be the same as the one I have linked. I think they just didn’t list all the compatible vehicles on Amazon.

[@mattaKajohnnny]

@@TonyTheTruckGuy Got it, Thank You for looking it up! I'll grab it

[@phatdad9750]

funny you mentioned the milky oil around the oil cap mine did that and I parked it for 3 months and when I got around to fixing it everything was fine..

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

Pretty typical on these engines, goofy fill neck design.

[@kyler8000]

Good video btw what kind of exhaust do you have on your dakota

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

I had a few different exhaust throughout the years, but I believe in this video, it was just a Magnaflow high flow cat with a Cherry Bomb glasspack replacing the factory muffler.

[@phatdad9750]

i have a Flowmaster super 10 and it definitely give it a good rumble

[@briha3142]

25 ft lbs, for all the size of motors, on the oil drain plug, per the Dodge Dakota and Durango Haynes Repair Manual!

[@mitch5077]

I'd leave the filler cap off during the draining process.

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

Not necessary but definitely wouldn't hurt.

[@mitch5077]

@@TonyTheTruckGuy I was a lead Mechanic at Dodge and is in corp training manual. Check it out.

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

@@mitch5077 I mean that’s fine lol, but as you see, I had zero issues with the oil draining.

[@mitch5077]

@@TonyTheTruckGuy Not arguing, works the same, just in a fast paced dealership you better move on those vehicals or you won't have a job working flat rate... Just threw my 2 cents in is all. Having said That, Dual exhaust and a cold air intake will wake that 4.7 up!

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

@@mitch5077 Yeah thank god I do t deal with flat rate haha

[@cierraboggs4491]

What is the best oil to use with the 4.7 with 125k???

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

Certain people will argue with you until they are blue in the face claiming that you need to run Amsoil, Royal Purple, or some other big dog fancy oil. Typically, I just make sure I’m using the proper weight that the manufacturer recommends and then pick a brand and stick with it. I’ve run cheap oil in many vehicles without issue. I try to use a synthetic blend of full synthetic if you can afford it just because it’s a better oil and you can go longer before changing it. Once you get to the 150-200k plus range, I recommend a high mileage synthetic. If you notice your oil pressure is slightly low at higher miles, I might bump it up from say a 5w-30 to a 5w-40, as the 40 weight is slightly thicker and will help maintain better pressure. That pressure loss is typically due to worn engine components creating not as tight of an oil channel anymore so the proper fix would be a new oil pump and rebuild engine, but in the case of this Dakota, it still had decent oil pressure even at idle with warm engine and it had about 180k on it. It’s now over 200k and still running strong, so I’ve been sticking with the 5w-30 high mileage. I use valvoline because they have been around a long time and it’s a higher grade oil but typically cheaper than Amsoil, Royal Purple, Mobil, etc.

[@Magnum5.9360]

Tony The Truck Guy im just worried about the hydraulic lifters i want then to get the proper caring they need i do t want them to start tapping away im currently running 15-40 none synthetic but i wanna switch it to either 10-30 or 5-30/40 with half quart of marvel mystery oil eah change.

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

15w-40 is pretty thick for a gas engine. I’d be more concerned with lifters not getting proper lube due to that, so I would definitely recommend the 10w-30 or 5w-30. Synthetic blends or full synthetics also offer better properties and flow better than conventional oil. I did run 15w-40 synthetic in my Subaru because that was the “Subaru thing to do” with a turbo but it was totally not necessary.

[@Magnum5.9360]

Tony The Truck Guy would you recommend the marvel mystery oil?

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

Personally, I don’t use any additives in my oil. In my opinion, if you’re using a quality oil that’s the proper rating, you shouldn’t have to. That being said, I have no experience good or bad with the Marvel. The only Marvel oil I use is for my air tools at work lol.

[@JamieMac203]

My owners manual says 10/30 for the 3.9 . Not sure if i should go with 5 or 10 /30 . 69,000 miles on 03 dakota

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

5W-30 if it gets 30 degrees Fahrenheit or colder where you live.

[@MYBOLITASME94]

You should have open the oil cup and the dip stick to drain it faster and thoroughly 😅

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

I'd say a half hour drain is plenty thorough considering Jiffy Lube puts the drain plug back in when it's still draining 🤣

[@MYBOLITASME94]

U need to take off the oil cap first so it will drain more faster

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

Might help ever so slightly, but the crankcase is vented, so it shouldn’t have that much of an effect. My oil came out pretty easily as you can see.

[@Cstoreri]

It the proper way of doing an oil change!

[@maliciousanimal69]

What is the song? I can’t think of the name for the life of me.

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

Haha, which one?

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

The intro is Karma by Parkway Drive

[@billcat1840]

I have a 98 Dakota SLT 5.2..175,500 miles..I use 15/40 in the summer..more vitamins and dinosaurs. It gets hot in the south. I use 10/30 Delo synthetic in winter. 4qts Delo 1qt hyperlube. Every 3 changes I add motorkote..Change every 5000. I only use a factory filter. Theyve spent millions to research filters and recommend 5000 to 7500. So I know factory filters are designed better. Good ole M90 for the curious. I place a rare earth magnet on the filter and drain plug...and that's what I do. 😁

[@christied.9587]

Very helpful thank you

[@mitch5077]

My 2000 has a 4.7

[@patdavis8718]

Someone please tell me , how much oil do you need for a 99 Dodge Durango 5.2 v8

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

5 quarts.

[@patdavis8718]

@@TonyTheTruckGuy Thanks. Because some keep saying 6 quarts and I don't know why.

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

Not saying it isn’t possible, but Google says 5 quarts for the 5.2

[@patdavis8718]

@@TonyTheTruckGuy Thanks again🙂

[@billcat1840]

6 will get churned around in your crankcase and make foam...foam bad.

[@mr-t1243]

How many miles do you have on your 4.7 and is it original engine

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

197k and climbing. It’s original as far as I know. I’ve owned it since about 140k. I owned a 2000 Dakota with the 4.7 too and it made it to about 350k before dying.

[@mr-t1243]

You are in a small majority a lot people drop valves and deal with with oil starvation issues.maybe just the 99-04 Jeep Grand Cherokee I’ve seen two engines go while 4 wheeling

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

Yeah it seems to be hit or miss. Mine burns a little oil but nothing too bad for the mileage. I’ve had 3 vehicles with the 4.7 and no issues but I have done 2 engine swaps in Grand Cherokees with the 4.7. Coolant in the oil every time. Seems that if the valves don’t drop, people overheat them and blow the head gaskets.

[@gonzotopia1]

Mr- T Most cars do have 4 wheels bud lol

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

4 wheeling... as in off-roading lol.

[@bly4233]

There is no reason to warm it up. All the crap is already at the bottom of the pan. At most elevate the front end a little. The Wix 51515 filter is much larger and a great upgrade. Factory change interval is 7,500 miles with conventional oil and filter. AMSOIL will save time, money, waste, and wear in the long run.

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

Agree to disagree.

[@INVESTIGATOification]

Do not fill oil filter! It may to break paper in filter!

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

You’re high.

[@ianwilds3139]

Great job! Me personally I do not leave excess oil standing in the filter so I prefer adding two or three ounces then hold filter at 80 degrees while spinning it evenly soaking the filter media. I'm sure you're fine doing it this way too. To reduce oil running all over your frame you can drape a piece of aluminum foil over it or better yet put a plastic bag around the filter while loosening it. One good thing about letting it drain this way is you don't have to worry about it rusting!

[@overthinkerblue4637]

Should of replace the drain plug. And open the oil cap for better oil flow.

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

Lol, YOU’RE OVER THINKING IT! Not sure why you’re telling me the exact words that I said myself at 5:30ish mark. Also pointless to remove the oil cap, as the crankcase vents to the intake anyways. As you can see, I had no oil flow issues from the drain...

[@TroydaBoy6160]

@@TonyTheTruckGuy gotta love guys like this, hardly watch the video then quick to assume and try to correct... Thanks for the vid man very informative!