Part 1/5 Chrysler FWD 3.2/3.6 Pentastar Oil Pump Replacement "By The Book" 

Thank you so much for these videos and the details you include. I swapped the oil pump in my Jeep JK this weekend and saved over $700 by doing it myself. It took 8 hours and I filmed the entire thing to hopefully help some other Jeep guys that have this issue.

I like how u showed us on the rack, then on the stand. Always look forward to your comprehensive videos. And Brian(Ford) commenting. That is cool. I liked his bent phaser last week. And I think he’s driving one of your little deisel

Am really looking forward to these videos David. You are very good at your videos. Thanks very much for your time in doing these videos.

Great video! Im your fan :) in next week I will disassembly oil pump from Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.6L Pentastar. Your films are very helpful. Thanks. Paul from Poland.

Hey David, that was a good video. One thing that helps with rusted bolts in addition to a penetrating catalyst is cleaning the threads with a wire wheel/brush before taking them off. I would like to install an auxiliary oil pump to build up oil pressure and lube the engine before starting after the jeep has been in the garage for several months. This seems to be an unheard of concept in the automotive world. Do you have any comments or suggestions?

I love the videos and very informative and helpful. I was looking for a video for a 3.6VVT for a Dodge Charger, but can only find videos for caravans and journeys. Does anyone do a video specific to the 3.6 charger?

Jeez man, you deserve way more subscribers! Thanks again for all the 3.6 videos. I'm probably going to get a scat pack this year too so I hope you can make some 6.4 videos soon lol.

Got rid of my caravan but this would have been nice to see awhile ago. Great work as always!

Благодарю за Ваш труд и предоставленную информацию!!!

Would like to see a video on removing the starter motor on the pentastar. When I changed the alternator on my 2014 Caravan it looked like it was buried but maybe just removing that crossmember will give access, thanks for the great videos.

Thanks Dave

I’m going to replace my oil pump on my 2015 ram 3.6 4x4 just loosen the rack n pinion to be able to slide the upper oil pan out? Your my hero btw keep up the awsome work

I just did this on my 2013 Wrangler. I did not have to remove the lower stamped oil pan. This is because all the bolts for the longitudinal mounted engines are external. There were no inside bolts to undo, therefore the lower metal stamped oil pan did not have to be removed. Instead of replacing the oil pump I was able to find the solenoid at Summit Racing. Part number is J53001. Cost under $40.

Great videos, question what is your opinion on the duel displacement oil pump system? I am old school and do not like watching my oil pressure drop when the engine warms up just to save a little gas. Me I want the engine to last forever. I have heard of people disabling this feature to maintain full pressure during the full operating temperature range. would love to hear your opinion. Thank you

Great stuff as always, David. I wondered why/how you diagnosed the oil pump, and saw your comment earlier. Weak solenoid in the oil pump. I'm wondering: what code will the engine throw when this happens? Or, if I follow your oil pressure gauge video from a few months back, what are the specs on a healthy oil pump. That said, I have two 2014 Promasters, 350,000 and 375,000 miles on them, and neither one burns a drop of oil. I use Penzoil Platinum synthetic because it meets the MS spec, and that's what the engine was built with, and it's $24 for 5 qts at Wally World. Is it possible the pump problems are caused by dingdongs not using the right oil? One last tip: the PN for the oil pump is 68252670AB, and common to a 2012 minivan and a 2014 Promaster. This tells me that it's probably the same pump for every 2011 and up Pentastar. The lower (steel) oil pan is specific for the Promaster, but I'm using one from a Journey and it's close enough as makes no difference .

On the promasters, there seems to be an oiling issue on the top end. We are seeing signs of poor oil pressure

What's the major difference between doing this in front while drive versus rear wheel drive? Cuz I suspect I need to do this on my 2012 Challenger with the 3.6

Yeah my oil light comes on but if the oil light coming on what could be the problem because the guys there was a blown motor but it's not there's no engine light or nothing on but it does not have the oil going to the rocker arms or anything can you tell me what's going on

Great video series, been watching and taking notes on all of the 3.6 videos you have to learn any tricks on them. How much different is this from a '14 AWD Journey? Wife has one at the moment. Not a bad car so far, but newer than most I normally play with now that I'm technically retired..

I have a 2006 Chrysler Sebring with the 2.7 l I'm changing the oil pump the sprocket that's in front of it how do I remove it thank you

Hey David is this the same procedure for a jeep wrangler JKU

I skipped ahead Dave but if I ever get this engine to work on I'll be back. :)

very professional Dave thanks looking forward to entire series btw was the putty knife snap on ? where did you get that thing? cool tool

I own a 2014 RAM 1500 Tradesman 2WD (3.6 lt). It has a stock ride height with 20” wheels & 33” tires. About two months ago I was almost struck by a vehicle next to me, I swerved to avoid them. In doing so my front passenger side tire struck the curb at 40mph bending the rim and deflating the tire. I replaced all four rims and tires and got an alignment because it severely pulled to the right after the accident. I have a “lifetime alignment” at Firestone so it does not cost a thing to take it in and have the truck aligned as much as I want. Since the incident I’ve had two additional alignments because it will pull to one side within days of being aligned. I’ve gone to 3 different locations to have each alignment done with each technician saying “the issue was fixed”. But still I drive a vehicle that pulls to one side. Do I need to replace my entire suspension components in the front passenger side to fix this issue? What are some major things to look for in the suspension components? I don’t seem to see any immediate bends, breaks, or separation of components. What suspension components could be causing the camber, caster, and tow to all be out of whack within days of an alignment?

Can you make a video how to change the oil pump on Dodge Charger 3.6 please 🙏 bro.

HEY MOTOR CITY MECHANIC I HAVE A 2006 DODGE CHARGER 5.7 HEMI AND SOMETIMES WHILE IM DRIVING AND COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND WEN I ACCELERATE IT MOVES REAL SLOW AND IM FLOORING THE PEDAL AND WHEN I PULL OVER SHUT IT OFF AND RESTART IT .IT DRIVES NORMAL. CAN U TELL ME WHAT THE PROBLEM MIGHT ME ? no check engine light is on.

For a rear-wheel drive vehicle, like a 11' Dodge charger SE, will the rack and pinion have to be removed/moved to take off the upper oil pan? As always, thank you for what you do.

have to do this job tomorrow, already replaced the oil filter housing which came with new sensors. still getting the oil pressure sensor circuit stuck code

Uh such a cliffhanger!!!

Great video!!!!

informative video.

I have a 2013Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited that needs an oil pump replaced. Will this method work?

Is there much difference with the AWD models? Or is the answer just to pull the engine?

Quick question, does the process apply to the JK 3.6 as well?

great video but not actually what I was looking for.

Dave I have a question I'm leaving for Germany for 3yrs and I ha EA 2017 Cummins how do I properly store it and what can I do for prevention

Hey Dave what year did the pentistar engine have the bad oil pump.

Great video...are you from the Detroit area?

Would this have the same procedure for the wranglers since its RWD ? Or the wranglers are more complex ?

Also, is oil pump failure on the Penastar a common issue?

I have a question for you my warranty just went up on my 2016 Ram 2500 6.7 Cummins, should I delete the EGR and DPF? What would you recommend.

I own a 2013 Dodge Avenger SE with the 3.6L for my daughter. How reliable is this engine because I've heard mixed reviews

So how often does an oil pump go bad on these pentastar engines and how would you know? I figure that by the time one realized there was no oil pressure, the engine might be ruined.

What would be the downside if a person disconnected the wires going to the oil pump solenoid on the 3.6 Pentastar engine? Wouldn't that give more oil to the lifters and rocker arms that so often fail!

Hi ,muy Jeep wrangler 2013 4p i,has code on PO6DD ,oil pump need reemplace. ,,

Whoops. Wrong button Diesel trucks was what I meant to say. Not the Cummins. Sorry I goofed up my comment

My 2015 jeep GC 3.6 oil pan looks nothing like that one.

No wonder labor rates are high!