The last time I changed my oil I noticed that when I spun off the filter ther was an enormous amount of pressure, enough to spew oil, any ideas on what causes this, filler cap was off, oil was cooled, never happened before

 

The only thing I could come up with is the coolant system somehow leaking/pressurizing the oil system. Otherwise, I'm at a loss.

 

thanks for the help, i checked that and according to the dealership that is normal, but that was the first time, and with my last one it was an indicator of the oil pump failing, it checked out fine for now

 

the other thing it could be is the filter was majorly clogged with something. Maybe you got a bad filter. The pressure was not able to get thru the filter and won't easily go back thru the pump so it just sits there waiting for the gasket seal to crack open to relieve pressure. Do you still have that oil filter??? If so I would suggest opening it up to see if it had some kind of clog or something..

 

that filter was still in the can, and whatever was in it was , well it was thicker than thick, lumpy and stunk like nothin else? bad filter, it was a mopar filter from the dealer

 

sounds like you are finding the answer to your own question right before your eyes!!

 

seems like it huh, but would that not put a strain on the pump?

 

definately but these days there is no actual oil pressure gauge just an idiot light so you wouldn't know that it was plugged up. untill it got below 10psi

 

What worries me is your dealer telling you that it is "normal". Something is not right. I hope it was just your filter. Good luck and keep us posted.

 

It is not "Normal". The dealer tech doesn't know what he is talking about if he says it is. Are you sure that the correct type filter was installed?

 

I have quick-lube business and do LOTS of these truck... and I drive one...It aint normal.... I have never had that happen.
The only thing I have seen that is close is spinning the filter off too fast and the oil sitting on the top flinging out.
Another thing it might could be is pressure in the turbo ling that connects to the filter housing... if it is >> it is not good.
Oilguy

 

thanks yall, it was the right filter, and the tech probably hasn't a clue if it is not on the screen in front of him, no offense, just a thought, I checked it today, and the pressure is there again, it's now at the shop and I'll let yall know later what they say

 

I got the truck out now and they said it was the filter????? this is the second time, and when I got home the filter was about a turn from falling off, time for a new shop i think, thanks for all yalls help

 

Was this a DC dealer shop???? I hope you keep all of your receipts??? This way you have evidence when your engine goes south

 

I won't name the shop for probably legal reasons, but it is in town close to 183 and 620