Oil Filter Adapter Gasket Replacement 3 8L & 3 3L Dodge Chrysler Jeep

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Today in Javo's Garage we're changing the oil filter adapter gasket on a 2006 Chrysler Town & Country. This repair should be applicable to most Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep models with both the 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter motors. I have included step by step instructions along with torque specs, part numbers and tools used to complete the job.
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[@joseaudreyclarito4253]

well presented both audio and video.Thank you

[@brianbutterworth8186]

I need to reseal the oil filter housing on my 2009 Chrysler town and country with the 3.8 liter engine, thank you for making this video. Very straight forward job from what you posted.

[@agomez696177]

I'm going to try tomorrow. Tks so much Muchas Gracias

[@javosgarage]

You're very welcome Armando. I hope your project went well. Thanks for stopping by and taking a moment to leave me a comment.

[@vvactivist]

great job - appreciate the torque spec on the bolts!

[@javosgarage]

Glad my video was able to help you! Thanks for stopping by and taking a moment to leave me a comment.

[@patrickellis2626]

Thank you, sir. I coodnt find the long bolt until I saw your video. It's dark out now. But i will finish tomorrow, thanks so much.

[@javosgarage]

Glad I could help

[@marranatiumtriponeitor2046]

Gracias por el video tutorial, me sirvió para mí Grand Caravan SPORT 3.3l, saludos

[@georgecazacu6118]

Very clear and professional. Good job man!

[@javosgarage]

@George Cazacu - Well thank you very much for the compliment George! I really appreciate you stopping by and taking a moment to leave me a comment - thank you.

[@georgecazacu6118]

@@javosgarage Unfortunately my 2005 T&C 3.8 uses a different kind of gasket. The outer piece (oil filter adapter side) has a little groove and it requires a sunken sealer. Anyway, your video is awesomely useful!

[@flottagraphics]

Best oil filter wrench I ever seen.

[@javosgarage]

@Vincent Flotta, Sr. - Agreed, I LOVE that thing! It works great and works for virtually all vehicles. There is no comparison between this and the strap type. Give one a try, you won't be disappointed. Thanks for stopping by!

[@michaelknight3039]

One thing that may be helpful, that I didn't see mentioned in the video: the lowest, most accessible bolt is a ~15 mm, and the upper 2 are ~13 mm, one of which is the long one he mentions. So all 3 bolts are unique, or at least they are on my 2007, that I just did this job on. So if you're like me, and got the most accessible 15 mm bolt off first, and then went after the next 2 that aren't as easy to see, with a 15 mm socket, and got nowhere, it's because your socket is just spinning on the bolt head. Switch to a 13 mm for the other 2. Very helpful video otherwise, thank you!

[@marvinsteele1352]

Well done, great video!! I'm going to tackle this gasket this afternoon. Thank you for making this video!!

[@javosgarage]

Glad it helped

[@luissrvaldivieso5916]

Thanks this help me a lot

[@javosgarage]

@Luis Sr Valdivieso - Super glad to hear my video was able to help you Luis. It always makes my day to hear one of my videos has been beneficial to someone. I appreciate you stopping by and taking a moment to leave me a comment - thank you.

[@luissrvaldivieso5916]

Good job, very peofessional

[@javosgarage]

@Luis Sr Valdivieso - Thank you for the compliment Luis, I really appreciate that!

[@pastordave777]

Thanks for your video. I just changed the Filter Adapter last night after I watched your video. Gave me a little more confidence, and all went well with NO leaks now. We have had the van since 2006, and it has had a small leak for the past year, nothing bad, but about a quarter size drop with each stop, but in the past week, that has become more, and I worried it would be something more major, but doing my research, it seems to be a problem with the gasket or filter adapter going bad. Anyway, thank you for sharing.

[@javosgarage]

@David Soesbee - Sorry for the delay, we've been away from home for a bit. You're very welcome for the video. It always put a huge smile on my face to hear one of my videos has been able to help someone. Glad to hear your leak is now fixed. Keep an eye on your oil pan gasket, those are a major leak point on these vehicles. Thank you for stopping by and taking a moment to come back and let me know how it went - much appreciated!

[@AlexisHernandez-vk5fo]

Thank you! I was looking for a video like this, but found none, finally came upon this one.

[@trevorshiffermiller2412]

Thank You, I just recently purchased a 2008 T&C and I heard this could be an issue. Simple easy fix. When I looked under mine I saw a small oil leak, just starting, and it could have been this or the front of the oil pan gasket. I am betting on this gasket.

[@michaelkrieger5915]

Great video, thanks

[@javosgarage]

@Michael Krieger - Glad you liked it!

[@jesusm8081]

Great video thank yoy

[@javosgarage]

Jesus Martinez - Thank you for the compliment and taking the time to leave me some feedback. Much appreciated! I hope your project goes great, let me know if you need any help.

[@jesusm8081]

@@javosgarage just finished today. One of my bolts was a 15 and the other 2 were 13. Weird. Is all working well now tho. Thanks again

[@javosgarage]

@@jesusm8081 That is great! I'm glad it went well for you, it's not a bad job. Interesting on the bolt sizes, could be there is some variations due to model years. Thank you for taking the time to come back and leave me some feedback regarding your progress. I really appreciate that! Please don't hesitate to ask if I can help you with any other problems you may have with your van in the future, I'll be glad to help.

[@Pyrotora59]

Great video! Very helpful and informative!

[@Ltdcmdjaw]

fantastic! thanks you made look soo easy...

[@javosgarage]

Thank you so much for the compliment. I appreciate you taking a moment to provide me with some feedback, much appreciated! This is a pretty simple job to do and doesn't take much time to complete. I would only say if you go to your local parts store they will usually sell you the wrong gasket (I've had this happen a few times). I ended up returning the one they ordered for me because it was completely wrong. Your best options are either the dealership or through the link I provided in the description. Good luck to you on your project, if you have any questions please feel free to ask.

[@stevemorrison3172]

I just checked the factor service manual and you are correct. the torque values for those bolts are listed at 250 inch pounds or 25 N-m. thanks for this video as well.

[@stevemorrison3172]

Also the electric socket wrench link takes you to a Dayco serpentine belt. :(

[@javosgarage]

Steve Morrison - Thank you for visiting my video and thank you for the feedback. Much appreciated! Always happy to get a confirmation.

[@javosgarage]

Steve Morrison - DOH! Link has been corrected. Thank you for letting me know. That is one of my most (if not THE most) used tools and I love it! It saves so much time.

[@miketroost4839]

Stupid question but how do you take the wire clip off?

[@bravohomie]

For anyone else with this issue, use a flathead screwdriver to pull the tab halfway out from the side with a lip

[@mediabear]

My service tech wants to charge $1100 to perform this repair to a 2014 dodge caravan. Is that a reasonable estimate?

[@elephantgrass631]

Hey Javo, I know this is an old video and I hope this comment finds you well. In the Service Manual for the vans it also shows the torque specs to be 250 INCH lbs. Page 9-2170. The one I found online was from a 2008 3.3/3.8L engine. Looks like it all worked out!

[@mikespainting291]

Hey just wanted to touch base and say that I used one of those blue felpo gaskets and it leaked .I had to use the the OEM version.

[@positivevibesdrumming5186]

Awesome video, Thank you!! Also, you say don't over tighten oil filter.. only hand tighten.. but you put alot of grunt muscle tightening yours in this video. Lol. I get it though.

[@chrisseymour1103]

Very informative. Do you know if this is very common on the 3.8? Mine's a 2010.

[@javosgarage]

@Chris Seymour - Well, the best answer I can give you is based off of my own experience. I have had to change this gasket about 15% of the time as opposed to the oil pan gasket which would be about 70% of the time ('01 - '07 3.8L models). So based off of my personal experience I wouldn't say it's real common, but it is an issue to keep an eye on. I believe it's less likely in your generation (08+). I hope that helps you. Thank you for stopping by!

[@mikespainting291]

I changed my gasket and mine was the old thin type .no problems there but somehow I still have a leak not bad the oil is pooling around the bottom of the filter, but the weird thing is everything else is dry just the bottom of the filter side’s of the filter dry,adapter gasket dry, maybe the sending unit?

[@javosgarage]

@Mike Selsvik - I think you're on the right track here Mike. It's possible maybe there was some flaw in your new gasket but I would tend to look at either the filter or the sending unit at this point. If it were me, I'd take a can of brake cleaner, clean that whole area really well so it's nice and dry then let the motor run for a little bit so I could pinpoint the exact cause of your leak. It's not real common but I have replaced about 3 or 4 of those sending units over the years due to leaking (btw, they make a specialty socket for that). Let me know what you find and if you have any questions along the way please don't hesitate to ask. Good luck on your project, you got this!

[@mitchellspringer7025]

I was given a seal not a gasket for this is that correct? It’s fel pro part number is 73042

[@javosgarage]

Hi Mitchell. The Fel-Pro 73042 will most likely be incorrect. The 73042 is for the oil filter adapter that has grooves in it to place this seal. They are pretty rare and only make up a small percentage of production. The most commonly used gasket is a flat gasket designed to be "sandwiched" between the block and the oil filter adapter; creating a nice, tight seal. The Fel-Pro part number for that seal is 71239. There is a link in the video description for this seal. I hope this helps you. Good luck with your project, it's pretty simple and straight forward once you have the right gasket. Thanks for stopping by!

[@mitchellspringer7025]

@@javosgarage thanks brother I appreciate it! Going to return this one to advance and get the correct one

[@javosgarage]

No problem, glad to help. Now I really hope you don't have one of those rare ones or you're going to be mad at me. LOL!

[@kingokafor6215]

So what the part where you remove the wire with the green plug adapter?

[@thatmainah562]

Does a 2004 dodge 2500 5.7 hemi have an oil filter adaptor?

[@Bass.Player]

Looks like a new pan gasket...

[@molczak7141]

Would this be the reason why oil collects on top of the oil filter? I have a 06 Grand caravan that recently started a slight oil drip only when running. Changed and cleaned oil filter surface new gasket and still collects on top of oil filter.

[@jsmith3964]

IM LEAKING WHERE THE PLUG IS COULD THAT BE THE GASKET .ON A 3800 CC

[@javosgarage]

@Jack Smith - I'm sorry Jack, could you be more specific on what plug you're talking about? If you mean the drain plug on the pan that is pretty common to get a drip there. You can get an aftermarket replacement plug that comes with the seal for under $10. Here's a link to give you an idea: www.amazon.com/Dorman-Autograde-090-938CD-Drain-M14-1-50/dp/B07QRZ22PX/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=2006+grand+caravan+3.8+drain+plug&qid=1586808086&replacementKeywords=3.8+drain+plug&sr=8-2&vehicle=2006-40-305------------&vehicleName=2006+Dodge+Grand+Caravan Let me know if this doesn't cover the plug you're referring to and I'll see what I can do to help.

[@jsmith3964]

MINE WAS THE OIL SENSOR PLUG OBLY AS IT WAS 22.00 AT AUTO ZONE ,FIRST DRIVE IT TAKES A FEW MILES TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE COMPUTER ,BUT NOW IT WORKS GREAT NOT 1 DROP OF OIL LEAK ,, THEIR IS A SCECIAL SOCKET FOR THIS JOB TO PUT THE SENSOR PLUG ON TO KEEP FROM BREAKING IT .BUT I USED A OVER SIZED DEEP END SCOCKET AND PLACED TAPE ON THE INSIDE OF IT, IT WORKED GREAT, I STILL HAD TO USE A VICE GRIPE TO TIGHTEN THE PLUG UNTIL I WAS GOOD WITH IT, I ALSO DOUBLED THREAD WRAP IT ,IT TAKE YOUR TIME ON THIS JOB. ITS ACTUALLY A EASY ONE .I USED BREAK CLEANER ARERSOL TO CLEAN THE AREA BEFORE I STARTED LOOKING FOR THE LEAK, IT HELPED ME FIND THE LEAK IN ABOUT 5 MIN.

[@lifewithduchenne3030]

Do you still have this vehicle? I am looking to replace the Serpentine belt(which your video helped alot) also do an oil change and replace rear brake pads. My van has been lowered for my son who is in a power chair. Could you cover these things as well as the safest places to put the jack and stands. I'm going to try to start the work hoping it only take a day lol

[@lifewithduchenne3030]

I have a 2004 Chrysler town and country

[@javosgarage]

@Life With Duchenne - Got it.

[@javosgarage]

@Life With Duchenne - Hello and sorry for the delay. I've been on vacation for a few days and away from my computer. I do cover an oil change in my oil pan gasket video that should help you; here's a link to that video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/raPGnqSbd8yphc0 That video also covers where I lift my vans, where I place the stands and safety measures I take. I'm sorry I don't have brake video. I'm looking for my next project van now and that video will definitely be included in my next round videos for those vans. Let me know if you have any other questions and I'll be glad to help. Thanks for stopping by!

[@jimheflin1446]

Bolt sizes? I'm doing this in the morning. I'm guessing 13mm..I better grab 10mmto 15mm just incase. Lol 😆

[@mikespainting291]

What size are the bolts 8-9-10.mm?

[@javosgarage]

@Mike Selsvik - The pan bolts are 10mm, as are the two nuts located at the front.

[@mikespainting291]

@@javosgarage for the Adapter

[@mikespainting291]

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[@javosgarage]

@@mikespainting291 LOL, sorry. My bad. I was thinking of the oil pan gasket video! Sorry about that. Now back to the oil filter adapter... those are 13mm.

[@mikespainting291]

@@javosgarage thanks

[@mikespainting291]

Is that a caravan?

[@javosgarage]

@Mike Selsvik - Hi Mike. This particular vehicle is a Chrysler Town & Country but it is essentially the same as the Grand Caravan when it comes to these motors and components. Let me know if you need anything else. Thanks for stopping by!

[@michaelmirabella5107]

My filter housing just started leaking a little. Thanks for the video. You made it look easy. Just one question, should I use a gasket sealant?

[@javosgarage]

@michael mirabella - Thanks for stopping by and the compliment! No gasket sealant is necessary. The oil filter adapter gasket should do just fine without it, just make sure to thoroughly clean your surfaces before putting it all back together. Good luck with your project, let me know if I can answer any more questions for you.

[@michaelmirabella5107]

Great, thank you! I just ordered a Fel-Pro gasket from Amazon.

[@javosgarage]

@@michaelmirabella5107 You're very welcome! It's a pretty easy job, I'm sure you'll do just fine. Don't hesitate to ask if you run into any problems. Have a great day!

[@paulmetcalf5636]

why would You NOT put some Indian Head Schlack oh this gasket especially since it has a history of wanting to leak? I will be using Indian head on mine!!

[@mikespainting291]

29 ft pounds is way too much