Got a 1999 Dodge 5.2l Dakota. Changed the oil, at unknown miles. But I think the oil filter has 2 oil changes on it.
I say that because it looks like someone used channel locks to attempt unscrewing the oil filter, gave up, ran the filter with the channel lock scratches long enough for them to rust. I had to use a strap wrench to remove it.
You can see in the pic where the dome of the filter I kind of crushed.
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Think I'll change the oil again in about 1,000 miles.
I say that because it looks like someone used channel locks to attempt unscrewing the oil filter, gave up, ran the filter with the channel lock scratches long enough for them to rust. I had to use a strap wrench to remove it.
You can see in the pic where the dome of the filter I kind of crushed.
Think I'll change the oil again in about 1,000 miles.