Mopar MO-339 Oil Filter Cut Open, Used Oil Filter

[@vincemajestyk9497]

Those letters after the part numbers are for minor revisions or engineering changes which may be nothing more than a change in suppliers or sub-contractors. Sometimes they will have the same part spec'd but change who makes it for them. I think they started that in the early 2000's after the Diamler merge. They had cam kits and changed grinders and lifter suppliers so each one got a different suffix letter. I'm sure the difference in this case is different filter manufacturers. Looks like a good enough filter for the first change. Most of that junk was probably left over after the machining operations on the block that didn't all get cleaned out. Kind of big pieces, most likely aluminum. It'll probably be all cleaned out by the 2nd or 3rd change.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Hi Vince, Thanks for explaining that.👍

[@dwendt44]

Could also mean 'source' or, if a painted part (body) the color.

[@vincemajestyk9497]

@@WhipCityWrencher You're welcome Pete!

[@vincemajestyk9497]

@@dwendt44 They used a different system for colored parts, interior parts had a 4 digit part 'type' code and then a 3 digit color code suffix. Replacement body parts, soft or hard, were always plain and had to be finished in the body color.

[@skylinefever]

That metallic junk is why when my mom got her 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the dealer suggested the first oil change get done at 2000 miles. My mom had never heard that before, and she bought other cars brand new.

[@Muffin192213]

In this rotten time were living in this country i find your videos not only interesting, informative but relaxing and a stress reliver thanks.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Thanks Robert, I appreciate that!😊

[@WhipCityWrencher]

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[@Gary7even]

Looks like a typical Purolator-made filter (except for that bypass valve). Most of the metal in the filter is probably bearing material, which won't be magnetic.

[@aerialzona6003]

By the way, oil filters aren't the only thing that Mopar does that "AA, AB, AC" thing on. For example, I had to replace the crankshaft position sensor on my 2000 jeep cherokee and ran into this "AA" and "AB" thing and found out there really was no difference except the ab was the latest generation of the same part. It seems to be some sort of part revision identification thing.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

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[@PapiDoesIt]

You can expect a few metal particles inside the filter off a new engine. I wouldn't worry unless I saw that many on the third oil change.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

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[@daewooparts]

That looks super clean ,especially for a factory filled new engine filter ,usually find some glitter in the new engine break in filter

[@WhipCityWrencher]

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[@ChicagoRob2]

Decent filter, but there are few others I would prefer. Oil looks great, with good transparency. Could easily go 5K mile intervals.

[@GT-mn3bx]

Not on the first change. The first few are where all the break in wear and shavings happen. I go 300 and 750 then 3000.

[@ChicagoRob2]

@@GT-mn3bx Agree 100%. I meant 5K intervals after break-in oil changes.

[@bladecutter1]

I have the exact same filter sitting in my garage. Says Factory Installed, Made in USA, and everything. Only difference is that it came off of my 2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio when I changed the oil at the 4,552 mile mark. My car was built in Italy, so its interesting that they ship oil filters from the US to Italy, install them on freshly built cars, and then ship the cars all over the world to their new owners, instead of using an oil filter made locally in Italy.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Interesting, Thanks for Sharing!👍

[@opera93]

Thanks, see my comments. My Spouse’s MOPAR also, 2015;4 CYL Journey ……..

[@lukesm5747]

G'day Whip.For a factory installed oem filter i would have expected a better quality filter.I was a bit surprised to see a nitrile rubber adbv.Anyway should be fine for up to 5000 mile intervals.Very interesting to see a filter cut open from a brand new car so a shout out to Pete for giving us the opportunity.I would have expected to see more shiny bits.Thanks for a great video Whip.By the way this video came out at 8.00pm on Tuesday in Melbourne (Aust).Cheers

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Hi Luke, Thanks! The video came out here at 5AM Tuesday morning East coast in the USA. Cheers!

[@ellalamont6943]

How nice of Pete to send it to You! Looks like a well-built filter. Another great review! 👍

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Thanks Ella!😊

[@ellalamont6943]

@@WhipCityWrencher 😊👍

[@scottymoondogjakubin4766]

If the oil filer caught the sparkly's i wouldnt worry to much ! would be a good idea to keep an eye on the motor tho just to make sure !

[@MySpeedVision]

Changed my Hemi oil at 36,000. Still a few sparkles, many magnetic, but overall about a quarter of what’s in that factory fill filter. Having a Blackstone report done at 41,000 miles.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Thanks for sharing!

[@arphos8328]

My Challenger R/T uses this filter, but I've opted to use Wix XP filters instead after finding out about the nitrile anti-drain. Even though I keep my change intervals to 5k, I also live in an area where single digit degree days are common in the winter months. While I like the overall build of the Mopar filter, for a few bucks more I'll spring for a more premium option.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Thanks for Sharing!

[@BigHRepair]

So I used to do exactly what you did, untill I discovered the SRT filter. It's MO-041. Little pricey, but I've been getting them for like $15 lately. Made by wix I believe. Their is an equivalent wix filter that's cheaper, but I don't know the part number. Filter is visibly larger and supposedly has higher flow for "track use"

[@TejasToolMan]

scary how these filters are getting smaller for big V8's so glad I bought a few cases of AC Delco PF42 back in 2003

[@WhipCityWrencher]

That's some old oil filters.😊 You could probably find bigger oil filters that would cross over from this Mopar filter. Thanks for Sharing!

[@opera93]

Thanks, any other info?..??..my NAPA HAD another , back up **larger,**Cross ref:: GOLD for my normal OIL NAPa GOLD , FILTER, PF46E, etc((* 2007;Canyon 4/CYL)…..actt I got normal NAPA …?.GOLD( Wix, generally) …I would like to,go some larger on my 2015/4 CYL/ Journey MO 339, normal…..(( Preferably Purolator, just starting looking. )…..

[@poolmotorrepairguyFL]

Jay the Florida pool pump motor repair guy. When Service Calls Longwood approved ! that was good info 2 know 👨‍🔧 WCW

[@vector150]

Debris being in the first filter first oil change is not unheard of normally. How change oil the brand new motor? Pretty darn quick. Like just a handful of miles or less. But I always do the next change 500 after and then I go into a normal oil change pattern. Yeah but a brand new car off the lot. I'll drop the oil soon as I get home. Then I'll use what I feel necessary for a good breaking. Then when I go into my normal oil change pattern I use what I I would use until the end life of the vehicle.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

I think I would do something similar also. I told him to do a couple of short OCI's.

[@GT-mn3bx]

@@WhipCityWrencher I change filter at 300 and top off and again dump both at 750-1000. Then both at 3000. The first changes are most important.

[@dominicano4life809]

The 5.7 uses a 5w-20. The 3.6 uses the 0w-20

[@opera93]

Thanks..interestingly I just switched to my POINT S SHOP VALVOLINE 5W-20 SYNTHETIC Oil/ VALVOLINE Filter for 2015 Journey 4:Cyl/2.4 L… USED THEDealer Lifetime Oil change ( MOPAR CONVENTIONAL OIL 5W -20, & PERFORMAX Filters) for seven years: but a -34 F , OR COLDER , & no Garage now convinced me Conventional is to thick… oddky , my POSI/ NEG Terminals that are in engine compartment ( BATTERY IS INSIDE FRONT **,FENDER, AN APPALLING DESIGN FAILURE), dirty, & :***NOT” a good connect to my Capacitor JUMP STARTER, initially.. Still had original Battery, & I forgot to have have Shop relaying Battery Date.. Anyways , wire brushed terminals off & jump ..started

[@GT-mn3bx]

IMO Way too long on the first filter change. I go 300 miles and top off and then dump both at 750-1000. Then both again at 3000. The first few changes are where all the break in shavings are.

[@daves2520]

Thank you for the video my friend - as always fun to watch.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Your Welcome Dave,👍

[@jamescaron6465]

That could be silica you are seeing in the filter. Looks like a Mann filter? These videos are incredibly helpful and informative. Is he all kinds of reviews and reports on oil but nothing on the filter and let’s face it Deorro is only as good as the filter it’s passing through.

[@faxmen09]

Purolator made Mopar FF, looks pretty good at 3400 mi. As for efficiency, very unlikely to find that info. Generally speaking, the OEMs keep that information as proprietary. Don't know about the AB suffix, just a guess maybe newer version of AA. Just speculation. All in all, decent filter. Thanks for vid.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Your Welcome faxmen09.

[@AntonioPerez-hv1lp]

How did you know purolator made mopar?

[@faxmen09]

@@AntonioPerez-hv1lp I've been cutting used filters open after use since 2008. Also, I regularly read a website where many members cut open filters, used and virgin. Lastly, used many Purolator and Puro made filters. Here the oblong inlet holes, flat compression spring design and bypass design are some clues.

[@adkfoothills1973]

Thanks for another great video, Pete. Always enjoy watching them. I agree, looks like a pretty decent filter.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Your Welcome Adk!😊

[@michaelherrell5381]

Great review. Decent filter. Thanks Pete!!!

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Thank You Michael! and You're welcome!

[@theezeelife292]

Have you ever done comparisons on diesel engine oil filters? Would love to see that. From personal preference, since I own one, I'd like to see two brands for the 7.3L Powerstroke, namely Motorcraft FL1995 vs Fleetgaurd LF3630. I love what you do. Please keep doing it.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Thanks! Yes, I've done a few diesel oil filter review videos. I have a Fleet guard video coming out today. Not those sizes though. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJ-rm3ltgM-mq6M&ab_channel=WhipCityWrencher kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYmqkJttnql6rtU&ab_channel=WhipCityWrencher kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4uofHqkmrxnjdU&ab_channel=WhipCityWrencher kzbin.info/www/bejne/opO0h5uaibt9apY&ab_channel=WhipCityWrencher

[@freedomliberty7611]

Great job Pete!

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Thank You! Send me an email when you get a chance.

[@drumtwo4seven]

That oil looked clean. Filter seemed a bit small for a full size truck but again the oil looked in good shape. Nitrile rubber anti drain back valve held up just fine. Not bad for a factory installed filter imho. First time I've seen a first oil change filter. Seems like Dodge is doing a good job. Nice video. Enlightening 👍 ♈

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Thanks drum!

[@scottrussell6717]

I have a 13 ram with the 5.7 and it takes the same size.. looks like a freaking Toyota filter.. there is no room for the bigger filter because of the electric power steering

[@opera93]

@@scottrussell6717 thanks. Ps, same Filter for Wife’s 2015;Journey/4 Cyl/2.4 Liter VIN B….. Interestingly, really tight spot : between Radiator & Block ,but , at least Vertical !!!! **. Oddly, my 2007 Canyon is a Horizontal screw-inTO FILTER HOUSING(* bottom FACES RADIATOR, though I still carefully prime/soak with less amounts virgin oil ,screw in carefully & QUICKetc.)….some room in CANYON. Oddly, I was offered, & actually “ **NAPA HAS a much bigger** , second APPLICATION FITTING *Filter *some use:: though I,never used or **checked veracity; and never checked DODGE Journey specs for OTHER ,larger Filters……Admittedly, MO339 looks smallish… Apparently some PROFESSIONALS & applications can use a “ larger oil Filter….”

[@opera93]

@@scottrussell6717 PS***also, I just changed from “Dealer “lifetime PROGRAM “OIL CHANGE , with MOPAR 5W-20 CONVENTIONALPROGRAM ,& PERFORMAX Filters (I put new Napa/ Purolator Filter on many times @ 2000 miles if driving hard, until I got into Dealer)… Actually, we moved & **no Garage now; but , a -31F no start @ 630 am , the 5 w-20 Oil is really thick; soon to -34/F or lower. My Canyon started , with Full Synthetic oil ) etc. … Anyways, I changed to my PIONT S ( repairs/ tire Shop) and VALVOLINE FULL SYN… though kind of like doing my own OIL CHANGES, ETC. LAST 50 years or so . Started a lot of Amateur stuff ( plugs, shocks, oil) shortly after buying first new Car::*1970:Dodge Coronet500/ 383/4 BBL….actually could not afford new JUDGE RAM4, Torino TALLEDEGA, BUICK GSX, CORVETTE( probably vetoed with Kids coming),,, etc.

[@scottrussell6717]

@@opera93 the 339 is about the same size as a Toyota filter... it's crazy to have that small of a filter on my v8

[@scottrussell6717]

Like to see difference in napa gold and dodge oem.. been using napa gold for years... getting ready to change the oil on my 13 ram 5.7..110000 miles... I change it every 3500 with dino and winter 5000 synthetic...

[@opera93]

Interestingly, thanks… sort of same here, though…. switching to Boss… 2015 Journey//4 Cyl… though NAPA GOLD ON MY 2007;GMC , if ouT, of BOSS..Interestingly, imwiukd like to up size in Journey Oil filter,,, MO339:seems “ small, espmSummer”…. Maybe MOPAR KNIWS BEST. ??

[@PhOeNiXpIoLe]

Typical wear metals, common for these engines, I think they’re mostly from the pistons (aluminum) and cylinders (iron)

[@AJmx2702001]

So that's an OEM filter. Who was it made by is the question?. Purolator or wix possibly champion Labs or mann and Hummel ?

[@faxmen09]

Made by M&H Purolator, typical construction for them.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Hi AJ, I agree with faxmen09

[@opera93]

Thanks, good overview .. My MO339, MOPAR oil Filter, *$15.00(??) just bought one at Dealer ( with really **😂expensive MOPAR **AIR FILTERS , ( seemed like price increases for both , also)!! Interestingly, I May consider mp**WIX AIR FIKTERS//NAPA GOLD.(* though I tried one NAPA, &** DID NOT FIT*), ….For 2015 4xyl/2.4 L, JOURNEY,@96,000 miles now…. INTERESTINGLY,in my CANYON 2007//4 CYL, SWITCHED TO “”WIX AIR FILTERS, from always OEM DELCO, though use **Boss, in Oil Filters ( when mY VALVOLINE SHOP changes @three/ four month)……..

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Thanks Opera!

[@bladecutter1]

Actually, just about every Walmart carries the MO-339 filter in their stores. Here in Colorado, they are just under $11 currently. Might help you save a few dollars the next time you need one.

[@opera93]

@@bladecutter1 yes, THANK YOU.. Though, interestingly, my MOPAR Dealer IS raising prices dramatically, seems like… Had to switch to my regular GARAGE ( POINT S) for most stuff… And , actually, I generally, used NAPA or Purolator for most parts:: had to,switch out K& N AIR Filters ,using. Two Vehicles, From 1998-2016, **to MOPAR / Factory in “Air Filters, in HEAVY DUST HELENA,MT”(** best choice”, & AMAZON sENDS wrong air Filter)….ODDLY, did have one NAPA GOLD AIR **not **FIT , my 2015 DODGE Journey Plenum’s ( close though)…. Ps:: never had any noticeable problems” using K & N AIR IN SOME ++150,000 driving ( mostly INDIANA/ Illinois,etc., seemed to help some performances……(??)

[@SimpleTastyFood2024]

As always, another great review friend. Take care. Merri :)

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Thanks Merri! Have a great week!😊

[@SimpleTastyFood2024]

@@WhipCityWrencher You too

[@WrenchingMafia]

Great video

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Thanks!

[@JJ-nq7pg]

Quick question is there any internal difference between the filters ending with different letters AA AB and AC great review thanks

[@WhipCityWrencher]

I didn't know what they were for either. Check out what a viewer (Vince) told me they were for. I just pinned his comment so it sits up top.

[@JJ-nq7pg]

Thanks for the info appreciate it

[@WhipCityWrencher]

@@JJ-nq7pg You're Welcome, JJ!

[@bengleckl1877]

Was there no bypass valve inside?

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Hi Ben, Yes, there is one. Click on this 2:55 mark.

[@kalani1987]

Hello. How would I send you a filter to open up and test? It's new and not used. Thanks

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Hi David, What brand and size oil filter? I'd like to know because maybe it's one I've already opened. Thanks!

[@kalani1987]

@@WhipCityWrencher It's a OEM Daewoo. It seems identical to the KIA/ Hyundai filters and it even has the same part #. Only difference I see is that the Daewoo is a bit lighter. I bought a bunch of these as a close-out but would like to see the insides of it. Thank you.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

@@kalani1987 A viewer sent me a few Daewoo oil filters that I'm going to be opening over the next few months. What's the part number on yours?

[@kalani1987]

@@WhipCityWrencher Part # 26300-35505

[@WhipCityWrencher]

@@kalani1987 I don't think I have that one, send me an email and I'll give you my address. My email is, [e-mail]

[@kenj.8897]

The AB stands for gas prices AFTER BIDEN.

[@pepeshopping]

A magnet means almost nothing in todays engines…

[@danhambrick6331]

Nothing great about it....

[@faxmen09]

Not great perhaps, but very serviceable for 5k miles.