Bill Pitz wrote:
> On Mon, 18 Aug 2003 12:54:52 -0400, DHSPA58@dhs.state.il.us ("BARRY
> OLIVER") wrote:
>
>
>>where's the oil filter on a 4.7?? I wish I could get this type of trick
>>to work on my 318...
>
>
> The filter sits at the front of the block, angled back at about 20-30
> degrees. On mine, there's a plastic "guard" piece with a little round
> "door" that you open to access the filter. It's a pretty crappy
> design. I've had the oil changed at 3 places, 2 of which are Dodge
> dealers. Only 1 place (a dealer) has managed to do it right.
>
> The oil drain also sits almost directly above the skid plate, so a
> small amount of oil tends to end up there if you're not careful, too.
The '03 skidplates clear the oil drain very, very well (downside: the
plate doesn't cover my oilpan). I haven't had a drop catch the
skidplate from the valve.
The filter is another story :)
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