Motor oil leaking from oil filter housing dripping to ground
That might be normal if the oil and filter was recently changed. If not, the oil filter or its seal may be leaking. Not good. In any event, suggest to monitor the engine oil level on the dipstick frequently, so you can always keep it topped off at the correct level. If the oil filter is actually leaking, that’s an emergency situation and needs to be looked at by a shop asap.
If it is a 3.6l V6 then this is a very common problem with the OEM plastic filter housing, aftermarket replacements are better designed…
Mopar may have an updated one by now…
Features:
- Upgraded replacement - this aluminum oil filter housing is specially designed to more reliably replace the failure-prone plastic housing on specific Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles
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- Smart solution - includes high-pressure, die-cast metal housing and all required gaskets for a robust repair of the component that causes leaks
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