Removing the oil filter is a bear! Once you push your arm between the
tie-rod and the fan shroud and reach the filter, there's no room to get
a good grip on the filter to screw it off.

===============================

When my new Liberty reached 2,500 miles, I couldn't get the
factory-installed oil filter off so I ended up taking the Liberty to a
quick-lube-place to have the oil changed and the oil filter replaced.
(Apparently, the factory put the filter without oiling the rubber
gasket and must've used an impact wrench).

===============================

Then, at 5,000 miles, I changed the oil and replaced the oil filter
with almost no effort. I oiled the rubber basket on the oil filter then
snugged up the filter by hand and turned it another 1/4 turn.

===============================

Now, at 8,000 miles, I first tried a oil-filter end cup (or cap). For
picture:

http://ace.imageg.net/graphics/produ...1000242reg.jpg

The cup fits snugly over the fluted end of the oil filter. One end of
a 3/8" extension bar goes in the square hole on the back of the cup and
the other end of the bar goes in a socket wrench.

When I turned the cup, it rounded-off the flutes and just spun.

================================

I then tried a nylon strap-type oil-filter "wrench". For picture:

http://www.dodgetopia.com/images/KD-3149.jpg

The nylon strap goes around the oil filter and one end of a 3/8"
extension bar goes in the end of the handle and the other end attaches
to a socket wrench

As the extension bar turned, it tightened the strap around the oil
filter. When it didn't unscrew the oil filter, I stopped, fearing it
would rip apart the filter and I'd have an even more-difficult time
getting the torn filter off the mount.

================================

Is there anyone out there that has actually changed the oil-filter on a
Liberty? What tool did you use

 

Removing the oil filter is a bear! Once you push your arm between the
tie-rod and the fan shroud and reach the filter, there's no room to get
a good grip on the filter to screw it off.

===============================

When my new Liberty reached 2,500 miles, I couldn't get the
factory-installed oil filter off so I ended up taking the Liberty to a
quick-lube-place to have the oil changed and the oil filter replaced.
(Apparently, the factory put the filter without oiling the rubber
gasket and must've used an impact wrench).

===============================

Then, at 5,000 miles, I changed the oil and replaced the oil filter
with almost no effort. I oiled the rubber basket on the oil filter then
snugged up the filter by hand and turned it another 1/4 turn.

===============================

Now, at 8,000 miles, I first tried a oil-filter end cup (or cap). For
picture:

http://ace.imageg.net/graphics/produ...1000242reg.jpg

The cup fits snugly over the fluted end of the oil filter. One end of
a 3/8" extension bar goes in the square hole on the back of the cup and
the other end of the bar goes in a socket wrench.

When I turned the cup, it rounded-off the flutes and just spun.

================================

I then tried a nylon strap-type oil-filter "wrench". For picture:

http://www.dodgetopia.com/images/KD-3149.jpg

The nylon strap goes around the oil filter and one end of a 3/8"
extension bar goes in the end of the handle and the other end attaches
to a socket wrench

As the extension bar turned, it tightened the strap around the oil
filter. When it didn't unscrew the oil filter, I stopped, fearing it
would rip apart the filter and I'd have an even more-difficult time
getting the torn filter off the mount.

================================

Is there anyone out there that has actually changed the oil-filter on a
Liberty? What tool did you use

 

Removing the oil filter is a bear! Once you push your arm between the
tie-rod and the fan shroud and reach the filter, there's no room to get
a good grip on the filter to screw it off.

===============================

When my new Liberty reached 2,500 miles, I couldn't get the
factory-installed oil filter off so I ended up taking the Liberty to a
quick-lube-place to have the oil changed and the oil filter replaced.
(Apparently, the factory put the filter without oiling the rubber
gasket and must've used an impact wrench).

===============================

Then, at 5,000 miles, I changed the oil and replaced the oil filter
with almost no effort. I oiled the rubber basket on the oil filter then
snugged up the filter by hand and turned it another 1/4 turn.

===============================

Now, at 8,000 miles, I first tried a oil-filter end cup (or cap). For
picture:

http://ace.imageg.net/graphics/produ...1000242reg.jpg

The cup fits snugly over the fluted end of the oil filter. One end of
a 3/8" extension bar goes in the square hole on the back of the cup and
the other end of the bar goes in a socket wrench.

When I turned the cup, it rounded-off the flutes and just spun.

================================

I then tried a nylon strap-type oil-filter "wrench". For picture:

http://www.dodgetopia.com/images/KD-3149.jpg

The nylon strap goes around the oil filter and one end of a 3/8"
extension bar goes in the end of the handle and the other end attaches
to a socket wrench

As the extension bar turned, it tightened the strap around the oil
filter. When it didn't unscrew the oil filter, I stopped, fearing it
would rip apart the filter and I'd have an even more-difficult time
getting the torn filter off the mount.

================================

Is there anyone out there that has actually changed the oil-filter on a
Liberty? What tool did you use

 

gcotterl@co.riverside.ca.us wrote:

>
> Is there anyone out there that has actually changed the oil-filter on a
> Liberty? What tool did you use
>
The tool you tried should work fine. The main problem is that just
about everyone over tightens the filter. Seems like people think it has
to be real tight so it won't leak. Most filters only require 1/2 to 3/4
quarter turn after the gasket contacts the mating surface. Check the
box and only tighten the amount it says; makes it come off easy!

--
Jim

 

gcotterl@co.riverside.ca.us wrote:

>
> Is there anyone out there that has actually changed the oil-filter on a
> Liberty? What tool did you use
>
The tool you tried should work fine. The main problem is that just
about everyone over tightens the filter. Seems like people think it has
to be real tight so it won't leak. Most filters only require 1/2 to 3/4
quarter turn after the gasket contacts the mating surface. Check the
box and only tighten the amount it says; makes it come off easy!

--
Jim

 

gcotterl@co.riverside.ca.us wrote:

>
> Is there anyone out there that has actually changed the oil-filter on a
> Liberty? What tool did you use
>
The tool you tried should work fine. The main problem is that just
about everyone over tightens the filter. Seems like people think it has
to be real tight so it won't leak. Most filters only require 1/2 to 3/4
quarter turn after the gasket contacts the mating surface. Check the
box and only tighten the amount it says; makes it come off easy!

--
Jim

 

gcotterl@co.riverside.ca.us wrote:

>
> Is there anyone out there that has actually changed the oil-filter on a
> Liberty? What tool did you use
>
The tool you tried should work fine. The main problem is that just
about everyone over tightens the filter. Seems like people think it has
to be real tight so it won't leak. Most filters only require 1/2 to 3/4
quarter turn after the gasket contacts the mating surface. Check the
box and only tighten the amount it says; makes it come off easy!

--
Jim

 

gcotterl@co.riverside.ca.us wrote:
> Is there anyone out there that has actually changed the oil-filter on
> a Liberty? What tool did you use

I've been reading this thread since the beginning, and unless the '05
location is different from the '04, I can't figure out what the problem is.

I've changed the filter the wife's Liberty five times over the last year,
and have not had any trouble. I use a filter-end 'cup' type. I go in from
the top. The only thing I can't remember is if I use a 3/8" ratchet, or a
1/2" ratchet w/3/8" reducer.

I have had the cup slip off, but found that once it is seated well on the
filter, it works like a charm.

Larry

 

gcotterl@co.riverside.ca.us wrote:
> Is there anyone out there that has actually changed the oil-filter on
> a Liberty? What tool did you use

I've been reading this thread since the beginning, and unless the '05
location is different from the '04, I can't figure out what the problem is.

I've changed the filter the wife's Liberty five times over the last year,
and have not had any trouble. I use a filter-end 'cup' type. I go in from
the top. The only thing I can't remember is if I use a 3/8" ratchet, or a
1/2" ratchet w/3/8" reducer.

I have had the cup slip off, but found that once it is seated well on the
filter, it works like a charm.

Larry

 

gcotterl@co.riverside.ca.us wrote:
> Is there anyone out there that has actually changed the oil-filter on
> a Liberty? What tool did you use

I've been reading this thread since the beginning, and unless the '05
location is different from the '04, I can't figure out what the problem is.

I've changed the filter the wife's Liberty five times over the last year,
and have not had any trouble. I use a filter-end 'cup' type. I go in from
the top. The only thing I can't remember is if I use a 3/8" ratchet, or a
1/2" ratchet w/3/8" reducer.

I have had the cup slip off, but found that once it is seated well on the
filter, it works like a charm.

Larry