Dodge Journey 3.6 Oil Cooler/Filter Housing Replacement How-To

[@chrissoden7939]

You're the man, i did this step by step. The only thing I didn't have was a torque wrench so I estimated LOL so far so good. The biggest problem I had was as soon as I pulled the intake off the wind picked up in blew leaf's into the valves 😕 thank God I was able to vacuum them out. Thanks for the video

[@Marcuslucas1622]

Just finished my wife’s 2019 dodge journey…integral part of the process. Awesome in depth video.😊

[@MoparDan]

Thanks Blue Collar Garage for this very informative video. Soon I’ll do this job on my ‘12 Chrysler 200 Touring convertible. I’m going to use the Dorman upgrade kit and also will be installing the Baxter Performance adapter to convert to a Wix spin on filter. For those that are reading this the Baxter adapter is designed to prevent initial dry starts which occur because the canister filter area drains down within minutes and takes a few seconds for oil to get to the critical overhead cam area during starts.

[@davidstacey7680]

Thanks, great video. Used it to change the oil cooler (due to leak) and spark plugs on 3.6ltr 2015 Dodge Journey/Fiat Freemont in Australia. Appreciated. Tip: Fuel injector clips were tricky to get off, need to use a small hooked spike to press it in from underneath to release the read locking clip. Patience and Torque wrench made this project successful. Took 10 hours total.

[@72breynolds]

Just did an oil cooler on a 2014 Journey and couldn’t have done it without this video. Great job walking me through every step.

[@librazking1940]

How much oil did you need to get to after you finish your oil change

[@dennynoyer1595]

@@librazking1940you should be doing an oil change after.

[@Paul.crabtree]

Just did my 2012 journey. Some parts were difficult but patience persevered. Your video was very helpful, especially the small details. Was a confidence booster. Thanks very much!

[@austintittle5046]

I've been looking for a video that could walk me through all of it. Could not have got this fixed with out you man. Thank you so much

[@josephschmidtke3733]

Great job, i did a year ago (did not upgrade to aluminum housing), and have to do it again. Your video is the best one i have found! I watched it to review what to do, (im a carpenter not a mechanic), to refresh my memory on what i was doing, and came across your video. THANK YOU! Awesomely narrated, and video angles!

[@TRUMP_WAS_RIGHT_ABOUT_EVRYTHNG]

most definitely the best video ive seen on the repair! and i have watched at least 20 LOL blue collar's at least 10 times , mostly for moral support while im doing this $hit

[@colinpearson4023]

Thanks! This video saved me over $800 in labor. This video did an amazing job documenting the process step by step. Attention to detail was excellent!

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Glad I was able to help you out. I really do appreciate the super thanks, small things like that keep this channel going. Thanks again.

[@VideoGamerzAnonymous]

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE hey I followed you vid exactly to every detail and had no problems but after a day the code came back what would you do next?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

@@VideoGamerzAnonymous what code are you getting?

[@michaeloladele636]

Thanks for this video. I did change my oil filter housing myself after watching your video but thereafter, my car started misfiring. What do you think has gone wrong?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

@@michaeloladele636 I would double check and make sure all the coil packs and fuel injector harness are plugged in all the way. Did you replace and spark plugs while the intake was off? Also did you put on new intake gaskets?

[@RJ6AV6]

Just did this on my mom's 17 Journey and changed the plugs while I was there. Your video was spot on, thank you! 👍👍

[@bahala-canadian]

How is the part bro no leaks anymore?

[@RJ6AV6]

@@bahala-canadian no more leaking, I checked it few days ago and the valley is still dry! Just take your time and don't rush it. Pretty straightforward 👍👍

[@Studdly96]

I just got a 2019 Dodge Journey. I kept hearing how the oil filter housing cracks either due to over-tightening or just because it is plastic. I expect to to have to replace it at some point in the future. I will definitely use this (and several of your other videos) to help me in the future. Good job on camera angle, lighting, and explanations. Much appreciated.

[@traceyoflaherty9422]

That’s what I was told my oil filter housing was due to the tire places I take it too they tightened it to tight and now leaking oil ..

[@teenathomas5347]

Thanks for the video! I just replaced this part on my 2017 by myself. I did break a piece off of my fuel rail in the process costing me twice as much time, money and my sanity, but that was my own lack of patience in the process of getting things apart.

[@TRUMP_WAS_RIGHT_ABOUT_EVRYTHNG]

oh god, that was my fear the whole time LOL i just broke what i think is a pcv valve on the firewall side and poking out the ass side of the right valve cover hoping it is low pressure and a nice heavy duty heat resistant zip tie will do for the time being.

[@rwaller71]

THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! Just saved me $1,100. Subscribed.

[@joshk4823]

Looking to attempt this job in a few weeks. Will be the largest job I have done. Great detail in this video.

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Thanks if you have any questions during install don’t hesitate to ask.

[@arthureddieedmonds7931]

Interesting informative and loved the action and teaching of the mechanics 😊instructors made simple mistakes easily done corrected with instinct .good watching

[@gregdasso227]

Did one today, following your every step. Great results. Thank you.

[@corycox55]

You make great videos man. Very thorough and in depth.

[@eliasbelloso6136]

I Have a question any diagnosis where it was leaking from? Or what was the issue?

[@mariofourney1]

Thank you so much for this video you were very informative and accurate I would've been lost without you

[@nancieventers3791]

I have a puddle of water in that area. I am assuming that I need to do the same oil cool replacement?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Most likely very common issue.

[@chrisminchopoulos2811]

Excellent video, I'm waiting for my part to arrive, will use this as a learning aid, Thanks

[@KennethHamilton-w4w]

I’ve watched several videos on changing out the oil cooler housing and your video was the most detailed. Thank you I have the 3.6 engine in a 2014 Durango and I first noticed oil in my Radiator and Backside of the engine, with a bad Oil Cooler Housing have you seen where there’s oil in the Radiator? Could the bad housing cause that also or is there possibly another issue? I sure could use your professional opinion.. thanks

[@megasnell]

I need to do this in our 2015 Journey. This video has given me the encouragement i can do this. However, after a year on this Journey is there any reason NOT to get the Chinese parts vs. the American Doorman part? I like the fact it comes assembled with sensors.

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

The Dorman one doesn’t come with the new sensors you’ll have to reuse the old ones. The one I used in this video is the skp model which is made in china but is still holding up good and does come with new sensors. I did another video o n a Chrysler 300 that I installed the Dorman one if you want to check that video out.

[@kellymorataya5669]

How much would you say this job cost you in total? And length of labor? Rough estimate. Trying to compare pricing between doing it on own vs bringing it into shop

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Parts was about $400 and I’d say labor if I wasn’t recording can be done in about 2.5-3 hours. The person I did this for said the dealership wanted about $1400 to do this job.

[@heyitsbinx5452]

My 2014 Journey has been sitting inoperable due to the same thing (squatting in my garage being useless for darn near 8 months). About to try this 😅 can’t mess it up worse than it already is, right?

[@odirmayer]

Muito obrigado! Fiz o procedimento como orientado e deu certo. Economizei bastante dinheiro.

[@rodneygresham4549]

On the 2011 journey. Is it mandatory to tske out the coolant? The reason im asking is because i dont see where any coolant was rsn into later in the dismantling of the car?

[@TwistedNails710]

Thank you for the video. Very helpful and well done

[@chefkarimassaf268]

Thank you very much for the time and effort you put into this video. I have the same problem. I noticed recently my alternator went bad and I just changed it. I also noticed oil on top of the transmission on my dodge grand caravan, it's pretty much the same engine you have. The last time I changed the alternator I found a lot of dry oil on top of it but I didn't pay much attention to it. I think the oil cooler housing is busted and I'm ready to change it. Do you think this cooling housing is the reason the alternator keeps going bad? I really appreciate the video and I hope you can get back to me as soon as possible with your thoughts on this. Also what do you think about the oil cooling housing that's all aluminum instead of the plastic one?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

I have seen alternators go bad due to oil leaking on them and making them fail early. A lot of Hondas had this problem due to the vetc solenoid being mounted above the alternator and those gaskets were prone to failure soaking the alternator in oil. That could be the issue with yours as well. As far as the aluminum this is the second one I have installed with no issues also put one on my daughters 2016 Chrysler 300 which I did a video on as well. If you plan on keeping the vehicle I would do the aluminum upgrade but if you plan on getting rid of it the plastic one will work just fine.

[@chefkarimassaf268]

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE I really appreciate you responding back to me. I wrote to a couple other guys with no response. Thank you very much for the help. I'm still learning. Do you think the serpentine belt could be part of the problem? It has a squeak to it.

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

@@chefkarimassaf268 how many miles is on the belt and tensioner?

[@chefkarimassaf268]

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE 139000 Miles

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

@@chefkarimassaf268 if that’s the original belt and tensioner you may want to consider replacing them but just because it has a little squeak doesn’t mean it’s bad the squeak could also be the tensioner or idler pulley bearing. As long as the alternator is putting out at least 13.5 to 14 bolts then it’s good.

[@arthurrodesiler3109]

Really when you do these jobs you should be able to buy a plastic parts as a kit which would be great. Dorman are you listening. Like you buy rear drum brakes and can buy the kit with all new springs and such. You can spray wd 40 on those coil clips and injector parts and such helps taking them apart without breaking them. Just a little on each of them helps lube them so they come apart in hope you don't break that plastic clips.

[@VideoGamerzAnonymous]

Do you know if this will fix p06dd some people have said just replace the sensor before I replace everything but I figure if I’m taking it all apart I might as well upgrade to an all aluminum cooler. Also do I absolutely need the torque meter? Thanks in advance P.s this will be my first time ever working on a car but I’m good with my hands and your vid was narrated and explained in extremely well detail. Plus the camera angles! best I’ve seen on KZbin for any vid

[@kfree141]

Is the aluminum oil filter housing better than the plastic ones?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Yes because the plastic one goes through so many heat and cool cycles the plastic starts to become weak over time. Plus with the plastic ones a lot of these lube shops end up out the oil filter cap on to tight and end up cracking the plastic housing causing leaks. Mopar hasn’t switched to the aluminum because it’s a good money maker for them very common issue on these engines.

[@1991NOS]

@BLUECOLLARGARAGE Do you know what the Motor or Chilton labor hours are for the oil housing/oil cooler R&R??

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Not exactly sure but I’d say a couple hours.

[@TRUMP_WAS_RIGHT_ABOUT_EVRYTHNG]

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE couple hours lol shop wanted $1650 for this. wtf is their rate ?? yikes!!!

[@Lil-D3]

Was video true to amount of time it took to do job fro start to finish,have a tight schedule need to know thank you

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

I’d say if I wasn’t recording it would probably be about 2 hours and 15 minutes from start to finish

[@JenniferLatzke-gz2jo]

Dodge said the oil canister o-ring for 2014-2020 needs the 17mm o-ring vs the 18mm o-ring that comes with the replacement oil filter housing. Probably why it was more difficult to get in.

[@DanielAlbig]

Would this thing leak water?

[@oficinadosogro3870]

Thanks for video, very good. I'm live in Brazil and have a Jouney 11/12, and present problem with oil cooler after 12 year, product mopar, my doubts is if product in aluminun will not present problem more 12 year? Sorry my english is bad!

[@KB_NA]

Thank you sir . I appreciate it

[@tyronlassiter5015]

Do parts stores sell those e 8 to Rx screws

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

They should if not try ace hardware they should have them.

[@phoenixrisingjst]

Do you have a link for the Chinese version of the part that you used (the one with sensors, gaskets, etc)?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

It’s the SKP brand and here’s a link to it from Rockauto.com www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/dodge,2016,journey,3.6l+v6,3353540,engine,oil+filter+housing,12429

[@marktra8two]

Hey man, I really appreciate your video. My sister was quoted $800 at the shop for this job. I plan on doing it for her next week. Have you had any issues with the Chinese sensors on the oil cooler ? I'm just curious because I've had issues with aftermarket sensors in the past.

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Although this isn’t my vehicle I still keep in touch with the person that owns it and no issues so far still going strong.

[@1991NOS]

How many labor hours was quoted for the oil filter housing/ oil cooler? I wasnt able to find anything on identifix.

[@marktra8two]

@1991NOS honestly, I'm not sure, going off what my sister told me. It only took me 3 hours to do it taking my time. That with also doing the spark plugs

[@joanrusling5397]

Hopefully I won't have to do this oil cooler/filter replacement on my '17 Grand Cherokee with the 3.6 Pentastar. But if I do, thanks for the tutorial!

[@marciobarth77]

Tks a lot,, i have no words to thankyou ....

[@bahala-canadian]

Hi bro this is same problem in my dodge journey the mechanics replace the oil cooler for 4 times already and same issue just wanna ask if what you can advice because im so frustrated about this issue thank you so much

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Are they just replacing it with the same plastic housing? Also who does your oil changes? The reason I ask is because most shops or quick lube places will over tighten the oil filter cap thus leading to cracking the housing. The other problem is when they install the new housing if the main oring isnt lubed up enough it can get caught up or pinched leading to a leak. It’s a very poor design by dodge especially where it’s mounted and how much heat and cool cycles it goes through being plastic. That is why I try to update it to the all aluminum housing.

[@bahala-canadian]

They replaced it with aluminum 4 times already and the resort that i do is to buy the lower o ring set from mopar then tomorrow they will put the aluminum cooler with oem o ring i dont know what happening 😅

[@bahala-canadian]

Last time before the mechanic replaced the oem parts i didn't see any leaks even drop on floor but they advice me that its leaking and i need to replace so right now i see alot of oil on the floor .now i know its leaking with the new part😅

[@mohammedalawaji2405]

@@bahala-canadian Have you tried Dorman aluminum product?

[@orinmangar2333]

What was the cost of that part? And how many hours did it take to complete? What would a independent shop charge for this job, not the stealership? Another reputable youtu.be stated the book time is 5 hours, but it can be done in 3 hours, so the shop would be overcharging their customers in my opinion.

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

The part cost about $300 I’ve seen shops charge from $800-$1200 to do this job. It only takes 2-3 hours to do this whole job.

[@geraldwade590]

Great video, thank you!

[@QuestionZleep]

Would you be able to give us torque specs on all the bolts?

[@angelpalmier3783]

Help! I got an oil change and everything was fine now all of a sudden my car is leaking oil! I have had no problems before my oil change with my 2013 dodge journey

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Did you or somebody else do the oil change? Can you tell where it’s leaking from? A lot of times these shops will over tighten the oil filter cap and will crack the filter housing because it’s made out of plastic.

[@corolfo]

How is this holding up?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

So far so good no issues.

[@EricTireguy]

Still holding up? I'm curious due to it being so hard to seat. This may be better than the dorman from all the research I'm doing saying that the main o-ring is the wrong size. Even seen people have to go back to the Mopar plastic because the factory orange and felpro wouldn't work on the dorman. Still leaked. Information helps us all.

[@DougieRay]

Does $750-8 sound right?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Total with labor?

[@DougieRay]

yes @@BLUECOLLARGARAGE

[@nobodycallsme666]

1100, to 1200... now. Some fear price is 800

[@HERMIZ-ClassB-RV-Promaster2500]

Super great video tutorial. Thx. Can you source your torque wrench please. Impressive job. Will be doing this on my 2018 RAM Promaster 2500. Have the Dorman aluminum model. I was concerned the bottom housing o-ring metal housings have a tiny north on the walls of each. Checked the plastic replacement and indeed they have that too. Called Dorman tech who said it was the OEM design. Thx again. Subscribed and likes. 🙏🏻

[@DarkSim712]

Plastic valve covers, plastic electrical connectors, plastic intake manifold, plastic oil housing/cooler, plastic radiator ends, plastic vacuum lines, plastic fuel lines, loads of plastic retainer clips. It's only a matter of time before they start selling engines with plastic pistons and a plastic crankshaft.

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Totally agree with you. It’s sad if you think about it, cars now a days are not made to be rebuilt, one time use and tossed away after 150k

[@robinlunger3525]

My2014 journey had to be done last month 1100 dollar later Canadian $ was bad at at 50 or so kilometers but finally at 91 k overheated and $$$

[@meatshieldm2496]

All the thanks!!

[@biglon74]

oil filler cap -18ft lb to be correct

[@jdmledlightingledtech5752]

Should of replaced spark plugs now that you had the space imo

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

I did replace the plugs at the same time it’s just on a separate video.

[@traceyoflaherty9422]

Wish I knew how to do this and get my car apart as it would cost me $800 to do this ..

[@kjcustomsauto]

This job looks expensive 😮

[@dennissdigitaldump8619]

That aluminum down pipe on the cooler is EVIL. It was good for 5k miles & leak re-appeared. Changing O-ring & using "dodge glue"/aka grey gasket maker. Also must check PCV while doing this.

[@lennyjg8968]

Lol all the bolts broke from the torque wrench fml

[@Michael-yt2iu]

This is why you can't find no one to work on a doge it takes up their time just to get to the things it's costly to the customers not worth.their time to work on them it gets in the way of other jobs they can fix other cars faster than this bull shit

[@RideShareGuru]

Thanks for the Great detailed video. Whats your Ca$h App?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

No problem brother glad I was able to help. $astew1983