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NUMBER: 09-006-07
GROUP: Engine
DATE: October 23, 2007
SUBJECT:
Oil Filter Change For Some 2008 Vehicles
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin describes proper oil filter usage for 2008 vehicles with engines listed below.
MODELS:
| 2008 | (DR/DH/DC/D1) | Ram Truck |
| 2008 | (HB) | Durango |
| 2008 | (HG) | Aspen |
| 2008 | (JS) | Sebring/Sebring Convertible/Avenger |
| 2008 | (LX) | 300/Magnum/Charger |
| 2008 | (LE) | 300C/300 Touring (International Markets) |
| 2008 | (L2) | 300C (China) |
| 2008 | (ND) | Dakota |
| 2008 | (PM) | Caliber |
| 2008 | (WK) | Grand Cherokee |
| 2008 | (WH) | Grand Cherokee (International Markets) |
| 2008 | (W2) | Grand Cherokee (China) |
| 2008 | (XK) | Commander |
| 2008 | (XH) | Commander (International Markets) |
NOTE: This bulletin applies to the above listed vehicles equipped with the following engines:
- 4L – Turbo Only (sales code ED4)
- 7L – (sales code EER) – (JS) Changed after 2008 production began, see chart below.
- 5L – (sales codes EGF & EGG) (JS) Changed after 2008 production began, see chart below.
- 7L – (sales code EVE)
- 7L – (sales code EZB)
- 7L – (sales code EZA)
- 1L – (sales code ESF)
NOTE: To determine the correct oil filter for (JS) models with either a 2.7L or a 3.5L engine, refer to the engine part number. The engine part number is located:
- 7L – Left valve cover, on the side of the cover.
- 5L – Left valve cover, on the top of the cover.
| Oil Filter | Oil Filter | |
|---|---|---|
5281090  |
04884899AB |
|
| 2.7L (JS) | Engine Part Number 4892603AA |
Engine Part Number 4892500AA |
| 2.7L (JS) w/o Manifold Tuning Valve (MTV) | Engine Part Number 4892480AA |
Engine Part Number 4892500AA |
| 3.5L (JS) | Engine Part Number 4892706AA |
Engine Part Number 4892503AA |
DISCUSSION:
When performing scheduled maintenance, it is critical to use the correct oil filter to prevent engine damage. The oil filter on the 2008 vehicle with the engines listed above now have a M22 x 1.5 METRIC thread in place of the traditional 3/4” SAE thread.
NOTE: The new filter part number is 04884899AB.
Ensure that any personnel performing oil change maintenance service and parts personnel are informed of this change.
POLICY:
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