What does an oil filter cap do?
Oil filter caps, also known as oil cartridge caps, are an essential part of the lubrication system of cartridge style engines. This component ensures there is a tight seal and retains oil in the cartridge system. For most vehicles, it’s usually recommended to change the cap every time you change the oil filter.
Where are the plastic parts on a jeep?
The plastic part (s) appear to have 4 ‘clips’, so I assume this was at one point held in place perhaps in the centre of the spring that is secured to the oil filter base assembly?
Where does the end of the oil filter go?
This end ALWAYS goes down into the engine when you install the filter. (remember to change the O-ring) Do not cross thread or torque more than about 2 foot pounds. -cadc1158 The same exact thing happened to me today when changing my oil and filter.
How do you fix a broken cap on a jeep?
Cap has 4 clip type fingers that the retainer snaps into spring in between.. You must install this retainer by compressing the spring with the retainer so that it snaps back in and is retained by the fingers (I use a 24mm deep socket) making sure the fingers line up with the retainer openings then install the filter over the retainer.
Where is the oil bypass valve on a jeep?
The part in question is the oil bypass valve, it is on top of a loaded spring which keeps enough pressure to seal in the top of the oil filer to not let oil pass over it until the pressure rises above which the filter can flow (dirty filter).
Where is the oil filter on a jeep?
As I said before, the old filter style has a seal on the inside to accept the top of the vehicle bypass valve assembly in the filter housing.
What causes a plastic part to break in a jeep?
Over time from unscrewing the oil filter cap and heat from the oil weakens the plastic enough that at some point when your changing the oil it will break, sometimes you hear it “crack” when your changing the filter, like I did, and wander what just happened.
Why is the oil leaking from my Jeep Cherokee?
See all problems of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee . Oil filter housing/cooler leaks and pools oil on top of engine. Part number 68105583af. Oil drains down either side of the engine. It is a plastic part that can easily fail due to dealer over lightning the oil filter when performing an oil change.
The part in question is the oil bypass valve, it is on top of a loaded spring which keeps enough pressure to seal in the top of the oil filer to not let oil pass over it until the pressure rises above which the filter can flow (dirty filter).
What to do if your oil filter is on too tight?
On my Jeep Grand Wagoneer, shown above, there’s lots of side-access to the filter, so if that thing were on too tight, the move would be to use an oil filter wrench or oil filter pliers, and crank that thing out. Easy peasy.
Why is my oil filter not coming off?
These are the two most common reasons why you cannot take off the oil filter. It is important to know that all oil filters have the same type of threads as regular bolts. You should twist it counterclockwise to remove it. Now is the time to help you remove the oil filter, which is stuck in your car and won’t come off.
Can a tight oil filter be removed from a jeep?
It’s also worth mentioning that tight oil filters aren’t really an issue when the filter is in a good location; my 1992 Jeep Cherokee’s filter, shown above, points straight up, allowing great access from the top. To remove that filter, I can just slap on an oil filter socket, and simply twist the oil-cleaning canister out with a ratchet.
How often should I Turn on my oil filter?
Just don’t crank those filters down so hard! Popular oil filter company Wix recommends only three-quarters of a turn on some of its filters, starting once those filters’ gaskets have touched the oil filter housing. That’s it.