New oil filter location
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Nov 2012
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From: Weatherford, OK
I have a new 2013 Rubicon Unlimited. I just changed the oil for the first time at about 1000 miles. I have to say, I really like the oil filter location. No Drip!!!! That was very easy to access and no mess. I would prefer a $5.00 filter instead of $14.00, but what ya gonna do?
JK Freak
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 580
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From: S.I. NY
The only issue I ever had with Fram was many year ago, the filter gasket remained stuck to the engine. Not knowing that, I screwed the new filter right on top of the old gasket. After filling with oil, I started the car and instantly heard a strange sound. I shut the car off and discovered what appeared to be most of the oil I had just put in poured out on my garage floor. Apparently two gaskets are not better than one! It has never happened again, but you can be sure, I always check for the gasket.
And I thought it was only me. Fram here also. Never again!
JK Newbie
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 2
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From: Spokane, Wa
Another perk.
Another perk to this design is that you are only replacing the filter itself. No more worries about faulty anti-drain back valves from crappy filter manufacturers. Just a filter. That's it. Very cool!
JK Super Freak
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,476
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From: Mile High Colorado
I have a new 2013 Rubicon Unlimited. I just changed the oil for the first time at about 1000 miles. I have to say, I really like the oil filter location. No Drip!!!! That was very easy to access and no mess. I would prefer a $5.00 filter instead of $14.00, but what ya gonna do?
edit.... looks like someone else posted that.
Last edited by RoysRig; Jan 29, 2013 at 06:31 PM.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,476
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From: Mile High Colorado
