Dodge Nitro: Oil Change
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Would a dealer or mechanic have any problems getting to it??
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Special Type Oil????
I just bought a nitro r/t, and the other day when, I was @ the dealer, gettin an extra key, the guy mentioned something about the nitro needs a special oil (synthetic?) that only dodge has? I didn't have time to quiz him more on it, but has anyone else dealt or know about this? I would really appreciate any feedback. THANX,PLUMBOB
I just bought a nitro r/t, and the other day when, I was @ the dealer, gettin an extra key, the guy mentioned something about the nitro needs a special oil (synthetic?) that only dodge has? I didn't have time to quiz him more on it, but has anyone else dealt or know about this? I would really appreciate any feedback. THANX,PLUMBOB
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Sounds like pure BS to me.
R/T Oil Change Level Question
Good evening, board...
Have an oil change question.
I just changed the oil in the R/T and put in the 6 quarts of 10w30 that the owners manual stated, and after I checked it, it was WAY over the cross hatched 'safe' area (yes, I ran it for a few minutes too).
I never looked at the dipstick to see where it was before I drained it to compare.
Anyone wanna go look at their dipstick on a 4.0 for me?
Thanks!
Good evening, board...
Have an oil change question.
I just changed the oil in the R/T and put in the 6 quarts of 10w30 that the owners manual stated, and after I checked it, it was WAY over the cross hatched 'safe' area (yes, I ran it for a few minutes too).
I never looked at the dipstick to see where it was before I drained it to compare.
Anyone wanna go look at their dipstick on a 4.0 for me?
Thanks!
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I know it wouldn't be very smart to only put the one value in the manual, but 6 quarts sounds like the "dry" engine amount (never had oil in it before). Given that, it's probably more like 4.5 or 5 quarts when doing an oil change, depending on how long you let it drain.
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Oil Change & Oil Change Light
Anyone figure out the secret to changing the oil filter on the 3.7?
Took me 40 minutes to get the damn thing off.....very bad place to put the filter. Anyways, is there some easy way to get it done? I don't wanna have to pay someone to change my damn oil its ridiculous. Any help is appreciated.
Anyone figure out the secret to changing the oil filter on the 3.7?
Took me 40 minutes to get the damn thing off.....very bad place to put the filter. Anyways, is there some easy way to get it done? I don't wanna have to pay someone to change my damn oil its ridiculous. Any help is appreciated.
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TTT, no one has ever done an oil change? Or no one has found an easy way to get that filter off?
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oil change?
Sorry, couldn't resist!
I have not personally changed the oil in years. Not only do I not have a place to do so, it's just too awkward, messy, etc, then you have to deal with the old oil ... can't just dump it in the ditch any more, y'know!
What? We're supposed to change the oil???TTT, no one has ever done an oil change? Or no one has found an easy way to get that filter off?
Sorry, couldn't resist! I have not personally changed the oil in years. Not only do I not have a place to do so, it's just too awkward, messy, etc, then you have to deal with the old oil ... can't just dump it in the ditch any more, y'know!
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thanks. anyone with a 3.7?
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I went up through the front with a filter wrench through a VERY small hole in the driver's side front just behind the bumper in front of the motor. Make sure you use one of the frams with the sure grip on the filter that way you can leave it just hand tight and pull it off by hand the next time. Easiest way I have found but there has to be an easier way....
used to have the same problem too. it always tooked me an hour everytime i changed my oil. i got pissed of all the time. i had to buy and change my Dodge oil filter. Now, it is easier for me to change oil.
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