I always fill my filter, Hairy1. But lots of guys don't, and I've never heard of it causing a problem.

-Chuck

 

the more and more i think about it i might just do a whole oil and filter change again. i dont even know if the clown put in the right weight oil! it came from a hose hanging from the ceiling.

 

I would probably bite the bullet and do this too, if I were in your situation. Just take as a slightly expensive lesson learned. Nobody will be as careful and detail oriented about your truck as you are.

 

luckily it was first oil change free!

 

They should call it "the first and last oil change, free" because it's definitely the last time they'll see you in for one!

If it was me I would just change the filter too while I'm at it. The Fleetguard Stratopores are probably better than whatever they used (Mopar?). If the guy cranked it on too tight you might as well fight with it now instead of later (when it has gone through hundreds of heating/cooling cycles).

 

Based on what you have said here recently, I too would dump all oil and filter and start over. Just to be safe.

 

quick question can i reuse the oil filter i have in the truck right now? will the oil just dump out? i wont be able to get a new filter until next week but i already have the oil and i want to change the oil out tomorrow.

how much should i fill the crankcase with if i drain all out from the drain plug and dump the filter out?

 

NOOOO, do not reuse old filter that is being "pennywise & pound foolish" buy a new Fleetguard. I dump about 2.5 gallons of oil in & then go from there!

 

You will be ok to leave the filter on if the oil has just been changed. It will have @ 1 1/2 qts. of oil. So start by adding 10 qts then check it. If you take the old oil filter off to drain that oil out you will need to put a new filter on. By the way, which do you like better your Dodge or the Chevy 3500?

 

so far my experience hasnt been great with the dodge. and i cant say the same for the last 5 GM i have owned, all have been perfect.
i have had a:
2004 gmc sierra
2005 2500hd gas 4x4
2005 1500 z71
2005 3500 duramax (still own)
2005 gmc denali

all were flawless

so far i have had wiper problems, seat stains, and now dealing with this oil headache in only 5k miles.

hopefully it will all work out though!

oh and the 97 suburban has 200k on it and got a brand new 4l60e tranny at 130k. other than that the 350 is still kickin perfect.

oh and the cummins makes the dodge and the allison makes the chevy.

 

what is the part number for the mopar oil filter? i just picked one up from the local dodge dealer and i just want to make sure i got the right one.

 

Oil
Mopar Filter # 5083285AA
Fleetguard # LF3972 Basic Filter Standard
Fleetguard # LF3894 Stratapore Round Can End -Upgrade Filter
Fleetguard # LF 16035 Stratapore Fluted Can End - Upgrade Filter

 

what is the best way to get the filter out? top or bottom, it looks pretty cramped.

 

hey guys,
my oil filter is on there way too tight from the dealer oil change. the cup type wrench just keeps popping off.

any suggestions?!

 

First, does the end cap wrench match the flutes on the oil filter?

Are you trying from underneath while pushing upward as hard as you can? It's definitely more accessible from the bottom and you should be able to put a bunch of force on it that way. Good luck and don't give up!