2005 Grand Cherokee Oil Change, 4.7L
Hey guys,
New owner of an '05 after 4 years with a 2003. Planning on doing the first oil change this weekend so I decided to slide under to find if the oil filter location had changed, which it had. I also noticed the addition of a large dust/debris protective plate on the underside. My question; it appears that if I remove the filter there is a high likelyhood of making a complete mess with dripping oil onto the nearby hoses and the large protective underplate itself. I know its only oil but if I can avoid messing up my garage things would be better. I've also noticed that it is a pretty tight fit for me to get underneath without a lift/jack.....appears to be a couple inches lower than the '03. Thanks in advance, dionne51 |
Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Oil Change, 4.7L
On Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:27:18 -0800, dionne51 wrote:
> Hey guys, > New owner of an '05 after 4 years with a 2003. Planning on doing the > first oil change this weekend so I decided to slide under to find if > the oil filter location had changed, which it had. I also noticed the > addition of a large dust/debris protective plate on the underside. > My question; it appears that if I remove the filter there is a high > likelyhood of making a complete mess with dripping oil onto the nearby > hoses and the large protective underplate itself. I know its only oil > but if I can avoid messing up my garage things would be better. > > I've also noticed that it is a pretty tight fit for me to get > underneath without a lift/jack.....appears to be a couple inches lower > than the '03. Best suggestion anyone ever gave me was to break the filter free, then cover it with a plastic bag (I use accumulated grocery bags). Hold it up where it will catch any drips. The filter comes off inside the bag and no spills or oil running up your sleeve. -- Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com> |
Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Oil Change, 4.7L
On Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:27:18 -0800, dionne51 wrote:
> Hey guys, > New owner of an '05 after 4 years with a 2003. Planning on doing the > first oil change this weekend so I decided to slide under to find if > the oil filter location had changed, which it had. I also noticed the > addition of a large dust/debris protective plate on the underside. > My question; it appears that if I remove the filter there is a high > likelyhood of making a complete mess with dripping oil onto the nearby > hoses and the large protective underplate itself. I know its only oil > but if I can avoid messing up my garage things would be better. > > I've also noticed that it is a pretty tight fit for me to get > underneath without a lift/jack.....appears to be a couple inches lower > than the '03. Best suggestion anyone ever gave me was to break the filter free, then cover it with a plastic bag (I use accumulated grocery bags). Hold it up where it will catch any drips. The filter comes off inside the bag and no spills or oil running up your sleeve. -- Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com> |
Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Oil Change, 4.7L
On Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:27:18 -0800, dionne51 wrote:
> Hey guys, > New owner of an '05 after 4 years with a 2003. Planning on doing the > first oil change this weekend so I decided to slide under to find if > the oil filter location had changed, which it had. I also noticed the > addition of a large dust/debris protective plate on the underside. > My question; it appears that if I remove the filter there is a high > likelyhood of making a complete mess with dripping oil onto the nearby > hoses and the large protective underplate itself. I know its only oil > but if I can avoid messing up my garage things would be better. > > I've also noticed that it is a pretty tight fit for me to get > underneath without a lift/jack.....appears to be a couple inches lower > than the '03. Best suggestion anyone ever gave me was to break the filter free, then cover it with a plastic bag (I use accumulated grocery bags). Hold it up where it will catch any drips. The filter comes off inside the bag and no spills or oil running up your sleeve. -- Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com> |
Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Oil Change, 4.7L
On Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:27:18 -0800, dionne51 wrote:
> Hey guys, > New owner of an '05 after 4 years with a 2003. Planning on doing the > first oil change this weekend so I decided to slide under to find if > the oil filter location had changed, which it had. I also noticed the > addition of a large dust/debris protective plate on the underside. > My question; it appears that if I remove the filter there is a high > likelyhood of making a complete mess with dripping oil onto the nearby > hoses and the large protective underplate itself. I know its only oil > but if I can avoid messing up my garage things would be better. > > I've also noticed that it is a pretty tight fit for me to get > underneath without a lift/jack.....appears to be a couple inches lower > than the '03. Best suggestion anyone ever gave me was to break the filter free, then cover it with a plastic bag (I use accumulated grocery bags). Hold it up where it will catch any drips. The filter comes off inside the bag and no spills or oil running up your sleeve. -- Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com> |
Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Oil Change, 4.7L
On Jan 31, 9:00 pm, Will Honea <who...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> On Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:27:18 -0800, dionne51 wrote: > > Hey guys, > > New owner of an '05 after 4 years with a 2003. Planning on doing the > > first oil change this weekend so I decided to slide under to find if > > the oil filter location had changed, which it had. I also noticed the > > addition of a large dust/debris protective plate on the underside. > > My question; it appears that if I remove the filter there is a high > > likelyhood of making a complete mess with dripping oil onto the nearby > > hoses and the large protective underplate itself. I know its only oil > > but if I can avoid messing up my garage things would be better. > > > I've also noticed that it is a pretty tight fit for me to get > > underneath without a lift/jack.....appears to be a couple inches lower > > than the '03. > > Best suggestion anyone ever gave me was to break the filter free, then > cover it with a plastic bag (I use accumulated grocery bags). Hold it up > where it will catch any drips. The filter comes off inside the bag and no > spills or oil running up your sleeve. > > -- > Will Honea <who...@yahoo.com> Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best. Great tip, thanks. |
Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Oil Change, 4.7L
On Jan 31, 9:00 pm, Will Honea <who...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> On Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:27:18 -0800, dionne51 wrote: > > Hey guys, > > New owner of an '05 after 4 years with a 2003. Planning on doing the > > first oil change this weekend so I decided to slide under to find if > > the oil filter location had changed, which it had. I also noticed the > > addition of a large dust/debris protective plate on the underside. > > My question; it appears that if I remove the filter there is a high > > likelyhood of making a complete mess with dripping oil onto the nearby > > hoses and the large protective underplate itself. I know its only oil > > but if I can avoid messing up my garage things would be better. > > > I've also noticed that it is a pretty tight fit for me to get > > underneath without a lift/jack.....appears to be a couple inches lower > > than the '03. > > Best suggestion anyone ever gave me was to break the filter free, then > cover it with a plastic bag (I use accumulated grocery bags). Hold it up > where it will catch any drips. The filter comes off inside the bag and no > spills or oil running up your sleeve. > > -- > Will Honea <who...@yahoo.com> Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best. Great tip, thanks. |
Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Oil Change, 4.7L
On Jan 31, 9:00 pm, Will Honea <who...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> On Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:27:18 -0800, dionne51 wrote: > > Hey guys, > > New owner of an '05 after 4 years with a 2003. Planning on doing the > > first oil change this weekend so I decided to slide under to find if > > the oil filter location had changed, which it had. I also noticed the > > addition of a large dust/debris protective plate on the underside. > > My question; it appears that if I remove the filter there is a high > > likelyhood of making a complete mess with dripping oil onto the nearby > > hoses and the large protective underplate itself. I know its only oil > > but if I can avoid messing up my garage things would be better. > > > I've also noticed that it is a pretty tight fit for me to get > > underneath without a lift/jack.....appears to be a couple inches lower > > than the '03. > > Best suggestion anyone ever gave me was to break the filter free, then > cover it with a plastic bag (I use accumulated grocery bags). Hold it up > where it will catch any drips. The filter comes off inside the bag and no > spills or oil running up your sleeve. > > -- > Will Honea <who...@yahoo.com> Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best. Great tip, thanks. |
Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Oil Change, 4.7L
On Jan 31, 9:00 pm, Will Honea <who...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> On Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:27:18 -0800, dionne51 wrote: > > Hey guys, > > New owner of an '05 after 4 years with a 2003. Planning on doing the > > first oil change this weekend so I decided to slide under to find if > > the oil filter location had changed, which it had. I also noticed the > > addition of a large dust/debris protective plate on the underside. > > My question; it appears that if I remove the filter there is a high > > likelyhood of making a complete mess with dripping oil onto the nearby > > hoses and the large protective underplate itself. I know its only oil > > but if I can avoid messing up my garage things would be better. > > > I've also noticed that it is a pretty tight fit for me to get > > underneath without a lift/jack.....appears to be a couple inches lower > > than the '03. > > Best suggestion anyone ever gave me was to break the filter free, then > cover it with a plastic bag (I use accumulated grocery bags). Hold it up > where it will catch any drips. The filter comes off inside the bag and no > spills or oil running up your sleeve. > > -- > Will Honea <who...@yahoo.com> Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best. Great tip, thanks. |
Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Oil Change, 4.7L
Will Honea wrote:
> On Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:27:18 -0800, dionne51 wrote: > >> Hey guys, >> New owner of an '05 after 4 years with a 2003. Planning on doing the >> first oil change this weekend so I decided to slide under to find if >> the oil filter location had changed, which it had. I also noticed >> the addition of a large dust/debris protective plate on the >> underside. >> My question; it appears that if I remove the filter there is a high >> likelyhood of making a complete mess with dripping oil onto the >> nearby hoses and the large protective underplate itself. I know its >> only oil but if I can avoid messing up my garage things would be >> better. >> >> I've also noticed that it is a pretty tight fit for me to get >> underneath without a lift/jack.....appears to be a couple inches >> lower than the '03. > > Best suggestion anyone ever gave me was to break the filter free, then > cover it with a plastic bag (I use accumulated grocery bags). Hold > it up where it will catch any drips. The filter comes off inside the > bag and no spills or oil running up your sleeve. Good tip. I use the bottom of a plastic container (cut off cat litter bottle) that sits perfectly under the filter. I just spin the filter off, turn it right side up, and remove them both at the same time. Some times I miss the old chevy where the filter stood straight up. -- DougW |
Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Oil Change, 4.7L
Will Honea wrote:
> On Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:27:18 -0800, dionne51 wrote: > >> Hey guys, >> New owner of an '05 after 4 years with a 2003. Planning on doing the >> first oil change this weekend so I decided to slide under to find if >> the oil filter location had changed, which it had. I also noticed >> the addition of a large dust/debris protective plate on the >> underside. >> My question; it appears that if I remove the filter there is a high >> likelyhood of making a complete mess with dripping oil onto the >> nearby hoses and the large protective underplate itself. I know its >> only oil but if I can avoid messing up my garage things would be >> better. >> >> I've also noticed that it is a pretty tight fit for me to get >> underneath without a lift/jack.....appears to be a couple inches >> lower than the '03. > > Best suggestion anyone ever gave me was to break the filter free, then > cover it with a plastic bag (I use accumulated grocery bags). Hold > it up where it will catch any drips. The filter comes off inside the > bag and no spills or oil running up your sleeve. Good tip. I use the bottom of a plastic container (cut off cat litter bottle) that sits perfectly under the filter. I just spin the filter off, turn it right side up, and remove them both at the same time. Some times I miss the old chevy where the filter stood straight up. -- DougW |
Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Oil Change, 4.7L
Will Honea wrote:
> On Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:27:18 -0800, dionne51 wrote: > >> Hey guys, >> New owner of an '05 after 4 years with a 2003. Planning on doing the >> first oil change this weekend so I decided to slide under to find if >> the oil filter location had changed, which it had. I also noticed >> the addition of a large dust/debris protective plate on the >> underside. >> My question; it appears that if I remove the filter there is a high >> likelyhood of making a complete mess with dripping oil onto the >> nearby hoses and the large protective underplate itself. I know its >> only oil but if I can avoid messing up my garage things would be >> better. >> >> I've also noticed that it is a pretty tight fit for me to get >> underneath without a lift/jack.....appears to be a couple inches >> lower than the '03. > > Best suggestion anyone ever gave me was to break the filter free, then > cover it with a plastic bag (I use accumulated grocery bags). Hold > it up where it will catch any drips. The filter comes off inside the > bag and no spills or oil running up your sleeve. Good tip. I use the bottom of a plastic container (cut off cat litter bottle) that sits perfectly under the filter. I just spin the filter off, turn it right side up, and remove them both at the same time. Some times I miss the old chevy where the filter stood straight up. -- DougW |
Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Oil Change, 4.7L
Will Honea wrote:
> On Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:27:18 -0800, dionne51 wrote: > >> Hey guys, >> New owner of an '05 after 4 years with a 2003. Planning on doing the >> first oil change this weekend so I decided to slide under to find if >> the oil filter location had changed, which it had. I also noticed >> the addition of a large dust/debris protective plate on the >> underside. >> My question; it appears that if I remove the filter there is a high >> likelyhood of making a complete mess with dripping oil onto the >> nearby hoses and the large protective underplate itself. I know its >> only oil but if I can avoid messing up my garage things would be >> better. >> >> I've also noticed that it is a pretty tight fit for me to get >> underneath without a lift/jack.....appears to be a couple inches >> lower than the '03. > > Best suggestion anyone ever gave me was to break the filter free, then > cover it with a plastic bag (I use accumulated grocery bags). Hold > it up where it will catch any drips. The filter comes off inside the > bag and no spills or oil running up your sleeve. Good tip. I use the bottom of a plastic container (cut off cat litter bottle) that sits perfectly under the filter. I just spin the filter off, turn it right side up, and remove them both at the same time. Some times I miss the old chevy where the filter stood straight up. -- DougW |
Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Oil Change, 4.7L
Great idea.
Carl "Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:45c149ce$0$505$815e3792@news.qwest.net... > On Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:27:18 -0800, dionne51 wrote: > >> Hey guys, >> New owner of an '05 after 4 years with a 2003. Planning on doing the >> first oil change this weekend so I decided to slide under to find if >> the oil filter location had changed, which it had. I also noticed the >> addition of a large dust/debris protective plate on the underside. >> My question; it appears that if I remove the filter there is a high >> likelyhood of making a complete mess with dripping oil onto the nearby >> hoses and the large protective underplate itself. I know its only oil >> but if I can avoid messing up my garage things would be better. >> >> I've also noticed that it is a pretty tight fit for me to get >> underneath without a lift/jack.....appears to be a couple inches lower >> than the '03. > > Best suggestion anyone ever gave me was to break the filter free, then > cover it with a plastic bag (I use accumulated grocery bags). Hold it up > where it will catch any drips. The filter comes off inside the bag and no > spills or oil running up your sleeve. > > > -- > Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com> |
Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Oil Change, 4.7L
Great idea.
Carl "Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:45c149ce$0$505$815e3792@news.qwest.net... > On Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:27:18 -0800, dionne51 wrote: > >> Hey guys, >> New owner of an '05 after 4 years with a 2003. Planning on doing the >> first oil change this weekend so I decided to slide under to find if >> the oil filter location had changed, which it had. I also noticed the >> addition of a large dust/debris protective plate on the underside. >> My question; it appears that if I remove the filter there is a high >> likelyhood of making a complete mess with dripping oil onto the nearby >> hoses and the large protective underplate itself. I know its only oil >> but if I can avoid messing up my garage things would be better. >> >> I've also noticed that it is a pretty tight fit for me to get >> underneath without a lift/jack.....appears to be a couple inches lower >> than the '03. > > Best suggestion anyone ever gave me was to break the filter free, then > cover it with a plastic bag (I use accumulated grocery bags). Hold it up > where it will catch any drips. The filter comes off inside the bag and no > spills or oil running up your sleeve. > > > -- > Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com> |
Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Oil Change, 4.7L
Great idea.
Carl "Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:45c149ce$0$505$815e3792@news.qwest.net... > On Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:27:18 -0800, dionne51 wrote: > >> Hey guys, >> New owner of an '05 after 4 years with a 2003. Planning on doing the >> first oil change this weekend so I decided to slide under to find if >> the oil filter location had changed, which it had. I also noticed the >> addition of a large dust/debris protective plate on the underside. >> My question; it appears that if I remove the filter there is a high >> likelyhood of making a complete mess with dripping oil onto the nearby >> hoses and the large protective underplate itself. I know its only oil >> but if I can avoid messing up my garage things would be better. >> >> I've also noticed that it is a pretty tight fit for me to get >> underneath without a lift/jack.....appears to be a couple inches lower >> than the '03. > > Best suggestion anyone ever gave me was to break the filter free, then > cover it with a plastic bag (I use accumulated grocery bags). Hold it up > where it will catch any drips. The filter comes off inside the bag and no > spills or oil running up your sleeve. > > > -- > Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com> |
Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Oil Change, 4.7L
Great idea.
Carl "Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:45c149ce$0$505$815e3792@news.qwest.net... > On Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:27:18 -0800, dionne51 wrote: > >> Hey guys, >> New owner of an '05 after 4 years with a 2003. Planning on doing the >> first oil change this weekend so I decided to slide under to find if >> the oil filter location had changed, which it had. I also noticed the >> addition of a large dust/debris protective plate on the underside. >> My question; it appears that if I remove the filter there is a high >> likelyhood of making a complete mess with dripping oil onto the nearby >> hoses and the large protective underplate itself. I know its only oil >> but if I can avoid messing up my garage things would be better. >> >> I've also noticed that it is a pretty tight fit for me to get >> underneath without a lift/jack.....appears to be a couple inches lower >> than the '03. > > Best suggestion anyone ever gave me was to break the filter free, then > cover it with a plastic bag (I use accumulated grocery bags). Hold it up > where it will catch any drips. The filter comes off inside the bag and no > spills or oil running up your sleeve. > > > -- > Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com> |
Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Oil Change, 4.7L
Will Honea wrote:
> Best suggestion anyone ever gave me was to break the filter free, then > cover it with a plastic bag (I use accumulated grocery bags). Hold it up > where it will catch any drips. The filter comes off inside the bag and no > spills or oil running up your sleeve. I like that one; good tip, thanks! |
Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Oil Change, 4.7L
Will Honea wrote:
> Best suggestion anyone ever gave me was to break the filter free, then > cover it with a plastic bag (I use accumulated grocery bags). Hold it up > where it will catch any drips. The filter comes off inside the bag and no > spills or oil running up your sleeve. I like that one; good tip, thanks! |
Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Oil Change, 4.7L
Will Honea wrote:
> Best suggestion anyone ever gave me was to break the filter free, then > cover it with a plastic bag (I use accumulated grocery bags). Hold it up > where it will catch any drips. The filter comes off inside the bag and no > spills or oil running up your sleeve. I like that one; good tip, thanks! |
Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Oil Change, 4.7L
Will Honea wrote:
> Best suggestion anyone ever gave me was to break the filter free, then > cover it with a plastic bag (I use accumulated grocery bags). Hold it up > where it will catch any drips. The filter comes off inside the bag and no > spills or oil running up your sleeve. I like that one; good tip, thanks! |
Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Oil Change, 4.7L
If you plan on keeping the vehicle for several years, I would consider
modifying the offending metal plate. Doubtful it actually serves any purpose other than to impress the uninitiated if they peek underneath before buying! |
Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Oil Change, 4.7L
If you plan on keeping the vehicle for several years, I would consider
modifying the offending metal plate. Doubtful it actually serves any purpose other than to impress the uninitiated if they peek underneath before buying! |
Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Oil Change, 4.7L
If you plan on keeping the vehicle for several years, I would consider
modifying the offending metal plate. Doubtful it actually serves any purpose other than to impress the uninitiated if they peek underneath before buying! |
Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Oil Change, 4.7L
If you plan on keeping the vehicle for several years, I would consider
modifying the offending metal plate. Doubtful it actually serves any purpose other than to impress the uninitiated if they peek underneath before buying! |
Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Oil Change, 4.7L
it's apparent that the chrysler jeep engineers could care less about oil
spillage on the ground and that getting into water tables i have a zero tolerance for that myself and jsut wait untill you see the filter on a dodge nitro v6 expect 1 hour just for the oil filter removal dionne51 wrote: > Hey guys, > New owner of an '05 after 4 years with a 2003. Planning on doing the > first oil change this weekend so I decided to slide under to find if > the oil filter location had changed, which it had. I also noticed the > addition of a large dust/debris protective plate on the underside. > My question; it appears that if I remove the filter there is a high > likelyhood of making a complete mess with dripping oil onto the nearby > hoses and the large protective underplate itself. I know its only oil > but if I can avoid messing up my garage things would be better. > > I've also noticed that it is a pretty tight fit for me to get > underneath without a lift/jack.....appears to be a couple inches lower > than the '03. > > Thanks in advance, > > dionne51 |
Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Oil Change, 4.7L
it's apparent that the chrysler jeep engineers could care less about oil
spillage on the ground and that getting into water tables i have a zero tolerance for that myself and jsut wait untill you see the filter on a dodge nitro v6 expect 1 hour just for the oil filter removal dionne51 wrote: > Hey guys, > New owner of an '05 after 4 years with a 2003. Planning on doing the > first oil change this weekend so I decided to slide under to find if > the oil filter location had changed, which it had. I also noticed the > addition of a large dust/debris protective plate on the underside. > My question; it appears that if I remove the filter there is a high > likelyhood of making a complete mess with dripping oil onto the nearby > hoses and the large protective underplate itself. I know its only oil > but if I can avoid messing up my garage things would be better. > > I've also noticed that it is a pretty tight fit for me to get > underneath without a lift/jack.....appears to be a couple inches lower > than the '03. > > Thanks in advance, > > dionne51 |
Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Oil Change, 4.7L
it's apparent that the chrysler jeep engineers could care less about oil
spillage on the ground and that getting into water tables i have a zero tolerance for that myself and jsut wait untill you see the filter on a dodge nitro v6 expect 1 hour just for the oil filter removal dionne51 wrote: > Hey guys, > New owner of an '05 after 4 years with a 2003. Planning on doing the > first oil change this weekend so I decided to slide under to find if > the oil filter location had changed, which it had. I also noticed the > addition of a large dust/debris protective plate on the underside. > My question; it appears that if I remove the filter there is a high > likelyhood of making a complete mess with dripping oil onto the nearby > hoses and the large protective underplate itself. I know its only oil > but if I can avoid messing up my garage things would be better. > > I've also noticed that it is a pretty tight fit for me to get > underneath without a lift/jack.....appears to be a couple inches lower > than the '03. > > Thanks in advance, > > dionne51 |
Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Oil Change, 4.7L
it's apparent that the chrysler jeep engineers could care less about oil
spillage on the ground and that getting into water tables i have a zero tolerance for that myself and jsut wait untill you see the filter on a dodge nitro v6 expect 1 hour just for the oil filter removal dionne51 wrote: > Hey guys, > New owner of an '05 after 4 years with a 2003. Planning on doing the > first oil change this weekend so I decided to slide under to find if > the oil filter location had changed, which it had. I also noticed the > addition of a large dust/debris protective plate on the underside. > My question; it appears that if I remove the filter there is a high > likelyhood of making a complete mess with dripping oil onto the nearby > hoses and the large protective underplate itself. I know its only oil > but if I can avoid messing up my garage things would be better. > > I've also noticed that it is a pretty tight fit for me to get > underneath without a lift/jack.....appears to be a couple inches lower > than the '03. > > Thanks in advance, > > dionne51 |
Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Oil Change, 4.7L
You should compare that to the new Mustang V-6, the Ford has it in the open! I could change it from the TOP! On Feb 4, 8:43 am, philthy <dbri...@cac.net> wrote: > it's apparent that the chrysler jeep engineers could care less about oil > spillage on the ground and that getting into water tables i have a zero > tolerance for that myself > and jsut wait untill you see the filter on a dodge nitro v6 expect 1 hour > just for the oil filter removal > > > > dionne51 wrote: > > Hey guys, > > New owner of an '05 after 4 years with a 2003. Planning on doing the > > first oil change this weekend so I decided to slide under to find if > > the oil filter location had changed, which it had. I also noticed the > > addition of a large dust/debris protective plate on the underside. > > My question; it appears that if I remove the filter there is a high > > likelyhood of making a complete mess with dripping oil onto the nearby > > hoses and the large protective underplate itself. I know its only oil > > but if I can avoid messing up my garage things would be better. > > > I've also noticed that it is a pretty tight fit for me to get > > underneath without a lift/jack.....appears to be a couple inches lower > > than the '03. > > > Thanks in advance, > > > dionne51- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - |
Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Oil Change, 4.7L
You should compare that to the new Mustang V-6, the Ford has it in the open! I could change it from the TOP! On Feb 4, 8:43 am, philthy <dbri...@cac.net> wrote: > it's apparent that the chrysler jeep engineers could care less about oil > spillage on the ground and that getting into water tables i have a zero > tolerance for that myself > and jsut wait untill you see the filter on a dodge nitro v6 expect 1 hour > just for the oil filter removal > > > > dionne51 wrote: > > Hey guys, > > New owner of an '05 after 4 years with a 2003. Planning on doing the > > first oil change this weekend so I decided to slide under to find if > > the oil filter location had changed, which it had. I also noticed the > > addition of a large dust/debris protective plate on the underside. > > My question; it appears that if I remove the filter there is a high > > likelyhood of making a complete mess with dripping oil onto the nearby > > hoses and the large protective underplate itself. I know its only oil > > but if I can avoid messing up my garage things would be better. > > > I've also noticed that it is a pretty tight fit for me to get > > underneath without a lift/jack.....appears to be a couple inches lower > > than the '03. > > > Thanks in advance, > > > dionne51- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - |
Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Oil Change, 4.7L
You should compare that to the new Mustang V-6, the Ford has it in the open! I could change it from the TOP! On Feb 4, 8:43 am, philthy <dbri...@cac.net> wrote: > it's apparent that the chrysler jeep engineers could care less about oil > spillage on the ground and that getting into water tables i have a zero > tolerance for that myself > and jsut wait untill you see the filter on a dodge nitro v6 expect 1 hour > just for the oil filter removal > > > > dionne51 wrote: > > Hey guys, > > New owner of an '05 after 4 years with a 2003. Planning on doing the > > first oil change this weekend so I decided to slide under to find if > > the oil filter location had changed, which it had. I also noticed the > > addition of a large dust/debris protective plate on the underside. > > My question; it appears that if I remove the filter there is a high > > likelyhood of making a complete mess with dripping oil onto the nearby > > hoses and the large protective underplate itself. I know its only oil > > but if I can avoid messing up my garage things would be better. > > > I've also noticed that it is a pretty tight fit for me to get > > underneath without a lift/jack.....appears to be a couple inches lower > > than the '03. > > > Thanks in advance, > > > dionne51- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - |
Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Oil Change, 4.7L
You should compare that to the new Mustang V-6, the Ford has it in the open! I could change it from the TOP! On Feb 4, 8:43 am, philthy <dbri...@cac.net> wrote: > it's apparent that the chrysler jeep engineers could care less about oil > spillage on the ground and that getting into water tables i have a zero > tolerance for that myself > and jsut wait untill you see the filter on a dodge nitro v6 expect 1 hour > just for the oil filter removal > > > > dionne51 wrote: > > Hey guys, > > New owner of an '05 after 4 years with a 2003. Planning on doing the > > first oil change this weekend so I decided to slide under to find if > > the oil filter location had changed, which it had. I also noticed the > > addition of a large dust/debris protective plate on the underside. > > My question; it appears that if I remove the filter there is a high > > likelyhood of making a complete mess with dripping oil onto the nearby > > hoses and the large protective underplate itself. I know its only oil > > but if I can avoid messing up my garage things would be better. > > > I've also noticed that it is a pretty tight fit for me to get > > underneath without a lift/jack.....appears to be a couple inches lower > > than the '03. > > > Thanks in advance, > > > dionne51- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - |
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