OEM 2001 Dodge Intrepid Oil Filter

2001 Dodge Intrepid Oil Filter Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to Change an Engine Oil Filter Safely and Effectively on 2001 Dodge Intrepid?

  A: Run the engine until it's at its normal operating temperature, then put the car on even ground and turn it off to change the oil and filter. Lift and hold the car on safety stands, uncork the oil fill cover and set an acceptable drain pan under the crankcase drain. Open the drain plug on the crankcase and allow oil to drip out, examining the drain plug threads for problems; replace it or the gasket if you observe anything wrong. After that, replace the old filter with a new one and fix the drain plug back into the crankcase. Set the vehicle on the ground and add just the right kind and amount of engine oil to the crankcase, fitting the oil cap before closing the hood. Switch on the engine, watch for leaks and then switch it off to check the oil. Replacing your oil filter. Make sure to get a Mopar filter or a similar part and remember to dispose of your used engine oil safely since it can endanger health and the environment.