HOW TO CHANGE YOUR ENGINE OIL - DIY - 5.7L HEMI - DODGE RAM 1500 2500 

Use a plastic Ziploc bag to remove the oil filter, I did mine yesterday and didn't spill a drop! Place the bag over the filter and unscrew the filter and the oil will pour into the bag then when the filter comes off put it in the bag and remove! I also fill my new filter with oil that way there's no dry startup!

Thanks for teaching us the stuff our dead beat dads never did 🙏🏻💖

Due to this virus scare, this girl is having to change her own oil for the first time, in a long time. Thank you for the walk through!

Hoo boy. Listen here boys and girls. I felt pretty silly being a grown ass man watching a video on how to change the oil in my "new to me" ram, but holy shit am I glad I did. Old filter seemed like it took forever to spin off holding it with a gallon ziplock bag to try and prevent spillage (actually works pretty well, barely spilled a few drops on the frame), but the new filter tightened up in like 2 turns. Was concerned at first, but then I remembered dude said to make sure the gasket from the old filter didn't stay on the truck, and that's exactly what happened. I've never had that happen before, and I thought it was odd that he would say that, but I 100% would have just double checked to make sure it wasn't cross threaded, and then used my reet ard strength to tighten it up good and proper. Seriously, thanks for these videos and your posts on ramforum. Boutta tackle the active grill shutter delete.

its 7 quarts and u put the key in the run postion then u pump the gas 3 times thats the master reset on all chrystler products

One thing I do with all my oil filters that go in vertically is fill them with oil to get it full. It prevents an extensive dry start. Obviously the oil itself is new and clean so I’m not worst that but those few seconds of no oil in the engine does damage. Ive filled all my ram oil filters and when I start it after an oil change the dry start only lasts about a half a second, then its back to normal. I believe it makes the engine have less wear, making it last longer. Ive always done it with all my cars. People think I’m crazy but all my cars have had over 200k miles

This girl just did my first oil change today on my 2015 ram hemi with this video. It was awesome and fun to do. Thanks for sharing your video.

Sometimes I'll use sandpaper for grip on oil filter.👍

The main reason gaskets stick to the block is from a lack of oil on the gasket. The oil residue on the block isn’t enough. Put oil on the gasket.

I've changed all my own oil and filter at 5-7k in my last 4 vehicles even new off the lot with warranty. My last two trucks were at 215k miles when sold and not a single issue, tundra though, and 2 challengers with 40k and 55k 5.7, 6.4 both manual trans. I used a 15 minute lube shop one time in my off road tundra, and they mix matched all my skid plates bolts which also later fell off going 50, miraculously didn't do damage to my truck, but also torqued the oil drain bolt on so tight that I had to slot it and replace it. Never again, change your own oil! It's also kind of fun to select your own oil, and filter. Certainly good practice to learn your vehicle and how many miles she'll go without any need for any major issue on intervals, hell I've caught a worn out tie rod end before while changing my oil, and replaced that with a buddy on a Saturday off.

For less mess with the oil filter break it loose. Get a zip lock bag, put it around the filter then screw off. The oil goes in the bag and just a couple drops on the frame

Every couple of oil changes I usually pour some fresh oil in the top as it finishes draining, just helps get all that dirty oil sitting in the bottom

Thanks for the good info. I will typically remove the oil fill cap while draining oil to alleviate any vacuum and assure the best possible drainage. Happy motoring!

I've changed oil in other vehicles plenty of times before but I just got my 2011 ram a few months ago and am doing my first oil change for it today. Great video 👍

Aside from the ziploc bag, getting a larger pan made a huge difference for me. I kept spilling with the 2 gallon one you used and later bought a 16 qt drain pan. Wish I would have done it sooner. It also has an anti-splash rim and a drain nozzle so you can pour back into gallon jugs without a funnel.

When the oil filter is vertical like that i found its best to fill it up with oil before you install it, this way you have oil pressure immediately on startup and don't have any clickity clackity lifters. Great video otherwise!

I like the video. You have the right voice for the Do It Yourself video. This was very helpful. The owners manual is useful for determining how many quarts of oil your specifi Model truck and engine holds. And I found mopar made two very different size oil filters for the 2014 Ram. So if your given a smaller filter than the one you remove from you truck at the Dodge dealership it's correct. Great work man. Thanks.

I am not sure if anyone has yet mentioned this. I am a fan of Mobile 1 Full Synthetic that you show in the video. After the normal break-in period on a rebuilt '78 Datsun 280Z engine I switched from the mechanic-installed Pennzoil conventional oil to Mobile 1 full synthetic. To my knowledge, in the early '90 no other oil companies offered full synthetics in the U.S. I stuck with it in that vehicle. Recently I have begun switching all of my vehicles to full synthetic oils of varying brands. They all sell for their weight in gold now, even conventional oil, so what's a couple buck every few thousand miles. I have typically stayed with the brand that the previous owner used, if I knew the previous owner. I even have a Chevy S-10 with 310,000 miles still running Quaker State. In an effort to avoid stocking 3 or 4 oil brands in varying viscosities for each brand, I sought to find one oil brand in one product line that would be suitable and recommended according to all of the manufacturers of the vehicles that I own that is readily available in local retail stores, mainly Wal-Mart (best oil prices that I have found). It is nearly impossible. I did not find one brand and product line that satisfied all auto manufacturers' special additive/formulation guidelines simultaneously. I'm not driving Porsches and Teslas either. For instance, one brand met General Motors "GM6904" specs while not meeting Crysler "MS6395". Some manufacturers go ever further. I owned a 2014 VW Passat 2.5L that specced one Castrol Edge product, and only that one product. I have begun looking in my owners manuals for what each manufacturer recommends specifically for that year and that engine ( like API SN vs API SJ, or the aforementioned GM...., MS...., WS...., etc,) and not relying on older conventional knowledge and experience. Now, my 2015 Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi manual recommends, Mopar, Pennzoil, or Shell Helix that meets Chrysler MS6395 material standards. Pennzoil Platinum Full Synthetic does that. No others that I found did so. All of the viscosity preferences of mine are out the window now too. If my manual states 5W-30, that is exactly what I will use, even if I "feel" like 10W-40 would be better in the SC summer heat towing a 6000lb boat up and down hills at speeds that I could be arrested for just mentioning. No more 10W-30 in the winter, 10W-40 in the fall and spring, and sometimes 20W-50 in the summer. So I found it interesting to note that you are using the very oil that I would have grabbed myself for the first oil change as the new second owner of this truck. I just thought it may be worth everyone looking into. I have also been a fan of OEM oil filters in the past. Wix has demonstrated a commitment to manufacturing quality filters. Napa sells a wix made NAPA Gold filter that is excellent according to some very good mechanics and car nuts like me. It saves me time running around to dealers buying Mopar, Nissan, AC Delco, Toyota, Suzuki, and Mercury Marine filters that I like to keep in stock. Something else worth exploring is the filter medias available now. I have seen some stating that they were designed for use with synthetic oils. A few more worthy suggestions to everyone about oil changes. Don't go 7000 miles before an oil change even if your Vehicle Information Center indicates you are only at 60% of the oil's life. I like 3000, maybe 5000 with synthetics. Check it once a month when the vehicle is level and the engine is cool. ALL vehicles use oil, regardless of age or mileage. Fill the new filter with fresh oil unless it is mounted horizontally and coat the new filter gasket with a film of oil so that it seals well and does not pinch and deform as it is tightened. I personally like a 1/4 to 1/2 turn with a filter wrench after hand tight. I have seen filters come off of other people's vehicles before. I prefer a wrench of the proper size over a ratchet and socket where permissible. It gives me a better feel for how much torque you are applying. A torque wrench is the best of course, but not many people own one, at least in a 3/8" drive. And if you have the luxury of letting the vehicle sit for a couple of hours with the drain plug out, let the dirtiest oil (those last few drops) come out while you grease the suspension, check CV boots for cracks, and look for other signs of potential failures. Spend that time getting to know your vehicle from below. One last thing to anyone attempting to change their own oil for the first time : Down the road no matter how much you know or how much experience you have, question everything until you become familiar with each of your vehicle. In 37 years of having the satisfaction of doing my own mechanicing, along with probably 350 oil changes, I am here myself to learn from someone else what I think I may already know.

Was about to do an oil change on 2017 1500 express and was wondering where the oil filter is. Your video was helpful. Thanks

I like your videos. I have the same truck and you pretty much go over all my questions when it comes to upgrades, accessories, and maintenance. I appreciate your help, keep up the good work.

Just got my first 2014 1500 ram sport 5.7 hemi v8 thanks to you just did my first oil change on it thanks man appreciate your videos of course whoever had the filter on before me had it on so tight made it difficult but got through it thanks man alot 💯💯💯💯

Your videos are amazing and I've learnt so much general ram hemi maintenance from you. I use a large glad bag to put over the filter before spinning it off saves clean up.

I love doing oil changes and switching out my winter tires. Anything else I need a real man to do it.

You only need 7 Quarts... The dealer filled it above last time... so I changed my own this time with Pennzoil full synthetic 5W-30W. The 2019 uses the OK button to select and arrows to pass through the choices.

Thanks so much my man! Just did a oil change on my ram and this video helped a lot

I really like your videos on the Ram 1500. I do a lot of my own maintenance, and your videos rock!

Great video shows you step by step real useful if you have no idea in mechanics

Your videos are the best man. ⭐️

Just got my 17 sport and these videos are teaching me a lot. Thanks for the posts

ALWAYS fill the oil filter with fresh oil before install

Really enjoying your channel!

Mobil 1 doesn't meet requirement for chrysler spec 6395. Pennzoil does.

Nice! Thanks for the vid. I think this might be the first vehicle I've owned where you don't have to used a jack and jack stands. And I suppose I could use the air suspension to raise the truck for more clearance.

Great vid man, while the drain plug is out take your oil filter off and screw on the new one after priming it, you will be amazed how much more oil will drain from the pan hole .5 liter sometimes. Need to get all the oil out

Thank you I just got my first 2015 Ram truck and this help me a lot is marking an oil change now and they try to charge me 130 for the oil change hell no haha that so simple that now that I see your video man

I use Amzoil and Wix oil filter on my Ram and I love it.

I just bought one of these trucks and I love it!! but ,I still cant get over the motor covering and filter,looks like a lawnmower and vacuum cleaner,lol....I always thought you was supposed to fill oil filter half way cause of way they oil themselves,new motors might be different far as i know,thanks

Great Video. Nice and simple. I now have the confidence i need to change my own oil. Thank You.

Before I use Mobil 1 and noticed it will breakdown more faster than Pennzoil and my truck engine feels more smoother.

a magnetic socket or just placing one at the end to take out the bolt will prevent oil from getting all over you and the bolt will not fall in the pan

Thank you! Changing my own oil this week!

Really nice, clear video. I remember changing the oil and filter the first time on my Ram after it was out of warranty. Took me a few minutes to find it using a drop light! The thing was tucked up under there.

Sure it's not a fuel filter, but you should still prime your oil filter before you install it. It take a while for the filter to fill with oil upon startup; and not only does the filter need to fill up, but the entire lubrication system of the engine. Not priming the filter slows the whole process down and that's extra time stressing out the components of the motor. You can't always prime a filter but a bottom mount you can so it helps.

Have you thought about a oil filter relocation kit? To be able to move it to a easier access point. It would really help out in my opinion.

Excellent video, very well done, I subscribed - thanks!

So just a quick question. Most places recommend the Synthetic oil for the 2014 Ram with the 5.7L. I notice you used a non Synthetic. Is the Synthetic a MUST??

Was there any type of gasket or washer for your plug? My setup and plug looks just like yours but there was no washer..

Yes i use to use Mobile. My oil pan was rusted out bad. So dodge put new one on. Got me thinking about bolts on manifold. I use pensoil. Or what ever. Ya it's in a stubid spot. I go in the front towards the filter. And always us mopar filters. And other fluids

I let the old oil drip out of the drain plug hole while I change the filter. Before I put the drain plug back, i clean the old oil around the drain hole and clean the bolt threads of dirt. Then I clean the flange where the new filter will seat. And put clean oil on the filter gasket and prefilled before replacing it.

Great video man, and thanks for showing us how to reset the oil life indicator.

Hi. I love your channel. I've been doing my oil since I bought the truck Brandy new(2014). I use a 2L coke bottle cut in half to place under the oil filter before I start loosen it. That way. The half coke bottle catches all the dirty oil. I'll be doing spark plugs soon. So your other video for that will be very helpful.

Do you run synthetic oil or conventional in the 5.7 hemi? I have a 2020 and the dealership says conventional is fine but everything online says you should only run full synthetic? I’m concerned I should switch to synthetic

Have you ever replaced an original 5.7 oil pump with a 6.2 version to remove the dreaded hemi tick? Have you filmed it?

Not sure what year and model you're driving BUT the 2013 Laramie Longhorn 5.7 Hemi 6speed 4x4 with the heavy duty Tow Package makes getting to my Oil Filter a complete and total B&#^CH...I can tell that our lines run differently and yours allow fairly easy access considering the design location could have been much easier to locate for a regular service item. Good Video. Well Done. JP

Te pregunto Toretto,. Tengo una Hemi 5.7 y el fabricante indica 5w20 Sintético. El anterior dueño usaba mineral 15w40 . Cabe destacar tiene 310 mil km sin fugas ni nada, solo mayor consumo de combustible. Puedo colocar de una vez a sintético del fabricante sin tener que lavar el motor para evitar el carbón que generó el aceite mineral me tape los conductos y deje de lubricar el Motor.

Try AMSoil best on the market , number 2 would be Penzoil both full synthetic

Nice wheels and tires.

Is there no grease points to do on your truck. I just got a 2022 and have not crawled under it yet to look? .

Good job...thanks...👍 Doing my 2013 ram soon...this will help...your computer oil reet is a little different than mine so hopefully I can reset it the same.

That 339 oil filter will cus low oil pump get 899 is the best for 5.7 if you want to confirm go to your oil pressure and check it

Great video. I have a question. I have a 2020 2500 6.4 gas Ram that takes euro motor oil. Do I have to put that or can I put regular oil.

I have to apologize for the bad info on Mobile 1 oil for the Ram 1500 in fact they do have oils that meet the Ram Oil Spec MS-6395 please forgive me.

I have a tire pressure light on as well just bought this 2013 sport 5.7 liter Hemi

Mobile 1!!! That's what use!

If I may ask, why Mobile1 instead of Amsoil? I'm not trying to bash Mobile 1, I'm just curious

I put a rubber glove over the filter and it catches the spillage

Hi..great video....should you ALWAYS change the oil filter with EVERY oil change?

Just purchased a 2015 dodge ram hemi & going to do my own oil change using 5w20 mobile1 full synthetic with 141k. Only had 1 owner & carfax showes he maintenance truck at dodge dealer on time with everything including oil changes. Did you get your filter from your local autoparts store? If so what store

I have a 13, 2500, doesn't have the steering rack so the filter is easier to change, but seems like a very small filter for for the size of engine, not much bigger than my lawn mower uses.

Great video man!

THrushWasher; I found out a Pilgrim's chicken liver cup works total w/o spilling a drop. The beauty about the cup is squeezable after the filter is broke loose a good half turn, continue to squeeze and turn as finger room allows until the filter breaks loose. ---- Prep the cup by snipping off the cup's top over hanging edge to allow a sure slide-on top fit to the eng block iron. ---- Why Pilgrim's? Best cup at the time and it has room to catch the spill-over oil, maybe a butter-spread cup, just prep it as described.

Interested in purchasing a 2013 1500 Ram with 5.7 Hemi Truck looks and runs very well my concern is mileage on vehicle 179,000 2nd owner selling claims bought it from dealer and it had 158,000 when he purchased dealer said it was mostly highway mileage looking for advice price is very fair

what do you suggest about the kms or miles between oil changes,compare to the light reminder I can drive lake 8700 ,miles or so,many owners change the oil when they hit 5000mil but I am thinking full synthetic oil is much more better then 5000mil,so what do you think,what is the best way for this?

How much oil did you use from the 2nd bottle ??

Ok I gotta ask. Do your save any money by doing the oil change yourself? Seems like they get such a good deal on parts and oil. The price I can buy the stuff at makes it really not worth it for me to do it. Good video and tips and can’t wait to see more. Thanks

I was told to put some oil in filter also before installing new

Hi I have a 2012 5.7 hemi and I'm installing a new camshaft what oil do you recommend to break it in .... I currently use 5w20 but I live in texas and people tell me I'm supposed to run it on 5w30 or 10w 30 because 5w20 is too thin.. please help

Question.. local shop used acdelco 0w20 oil and acdelco filter. Is the 0w20 the correct oil viscosity for 2012 ram 1500 5.7 ? Any input would be great t.y

Is there any grease fittings underneath the truck that we should be looking for?

Very thorough my dude. Thank u!

Saw a lot of comments on 5w20 (light oil, oem) vs 5w30 ( a tad thicker,recommended in hot cities) What are thoughts on a 50/50 blend of 5w30 and 5w20?

haha , i just did mine yesterday, You can always hear and feel smoother operation after oil change. I just rather spend 60 bucks for synthetic and 20k miles filter made for it, but i leave it about 7k miles. What's up with smaller oil filling opening? It used to be double size on my 06.

If someone adds 5qts of 5-20 and 1qt of 0-20 could the vehicle run? Or should they drain it and do it all over?

Great vid, I'm doing mine tommorow mornin 🤘🤘🤘

I use the old oil to measure the new one so no back and forth checking if I added enough, since you never know how well you drained it

Thx it helps me out ot know it's going to b3 easy to change my oil

Use a solo cup to spin filter off, no mess

Can you make a video on how to replace a valve gasket cover on a dodge ram 1500? Year 06-10? Please and thank you

i have a 2012 with the hemi, engines has 120k miles. should i use the same 5w20 oil? any insight is great appreciated

I recommend Royal Purple, it’s good stuff…. I use on all our cars and truck

What type of wheels? Great informative video, I’m new to the ram family, thanks for the tips.

What coolant do i use in my 2017 Ram 1500 5.7 liter? HEMI

Good tip about the gasket.

So how many qaurts did you use in all? I always check my dip stick and it's right at full at about 6.7 qts. When they changed the steering rack they went to a smaller filter and it seems 7qts is overfilling now but I don't know. The 339 filter is pretty small compared to the old 899 filter. I use to dump 6.7ish Everytime but I just dump the full 7 now. Sometimes I don't even know I should trust the dipstick on this truck as it might not even be accurate. I have a 2016

My dealer replaced the oil filter, but they didn’t put on gasket rubber properly which caused an oil leak. I noticed it before low oil pressure warning is on. Do you think a leaking oil filter will cause dirty oil? Thanks!

I cut the top off of a washer fluid jug.........slip the bottom half of the jug under the filter and unscrew it into the jug

Hey buddy where did you get your tires they are super clean ?

Very clear video! Never did any oil change on any car before, but with this video it looks like a piece of cake for my ram. Definitely gonna try. Only thing is which oil. What's difference in 5w20 and 5w30 ?

I liked your video is was well scripted and the camera work and audio was great. I the onlything wrong was the fact the Mobile 1 oil is not compatible with Dodge Ram 1500 5.7l hemi. They make a compatible oil for the hemi in Europe, but it's not sold here in the states.

What direction do you rotate your hand to loosen the filter?