KJ 3.7 Litre Engine Oil Filter

[Mad Max]

This may seem like a stupid question but I'm not as flexible as I used to be. Can anyone tell me the best way to access the oil filter on a 2005 six cylinder engine? I've tried from above and from below but can't get my arm into a suitable position to apply enough leverage.

 

[LibertyTC]

Welcome to the forum.
My jeep is lifted so I can get under there easily.
Loosening the filter with a firm fitting plastic end cap filter tool, using socket and ratchet makes it easier.
K&N filters have a 1 inch nut on them.
Once loosened a bit, the oil drains down with a groove or mounted plastic drip channel .
I then use a larger plastic zip lock bag to drop the filter into, and remove from above.
I also cover the steering rack bushing with gorilla tape ensuring no oil gets onto the rack bushing.
I often borrow my friends lift, that sure makes the job easier.

 

[Leeann]

I go from above. My '05 is up on metal ramps, so I stand on one of my concrete blocks or plastic ramp to give myself some room and use oil filter pliers to get it loose, then spin off by hand.

 

[duderz7]

From the bottom as stated above. I found it far easier after trimming off the bottom of the bumper.

 

[Mad Max]

Thanks Guys. Perhaps it's more difficult on a right hand drive model. I found a couple of items on U Tube, suggesting to remove the radiator fan and cowling. That certainly did the trick but seems an awful load of hassle just to change the oil filter so I've cut a recess in the bottom of the cowling so it can be removed with the fan still in place next time.

 

[tommudd]

Thanks Guys. Perhaps it's more difficult on a right hand drive model. I found a couple of items on U Tube, suggesting to remove the radiator fan and cowling. That certainly did the trick but seems an awful load of hassle just to change the oil filter so I've cut a recess in the bottom of the cowling so it can be removed with the fan still in place next time.

Should not have to remove fan or any of that, I can just reach up in on any of mine to get to filter
If not just trim the bottom of the bumper

 

[gregorym]

Ok so just done my first oil change on 2006 KJ 3.7 what a pain i now own every oil wrench known to man of course it took the last one i bought to get the job done the one i got to work is the three point type but only if i used my 1/2 air drive with it other wise it would just turn with out tightening come at it from underneath and use a long extension hope this helps.