S1309000030 Rev.

Case Number: S1309000030 REV. A
Release Date: November 2021
Symptom/Vehicle Issue: Engine Oil Filter Interchangeability
Discussion: When the GEN 2, 3.0L was launched in 2014, there were 2 different part
number oil filters used based on vehicle application. Part number 68109834AA was for
the WK Grand Cherokee applications, while part number 68229402AA was used on
the DS Ram 1500. The reason behind the separate part numbers was due to the
different oil filter housing drain back valve designs.
The differences between these 2 part numbers is the location of the sealing o-ring at
the end of the filter cartridge. Please see (Figure 1).
Figure 1.
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Installing the older Grand Cherokee design oil filter (p/n 68109834AA) in the Ram 1500
3.0L’s oil filter housing will not allow the o-ring to properly seal in the housing, allowing
engine oil to bypass the oil filter element during engine operation. This can result in
damage to the engine bearings. However, installing the Ram 1500 oil filter (p/n
68229402AA) into the Grand Cherokee will have no ill affect as the lower o-ring design
will remain properly sealed.
To avoid mistakes of using the Grand Cherokee design filter in the Ram 1500, the
original 68109834AA part number was discontinued, and we now use the same part
number for both applications. However, it has come to our attention that some cheaper
aftermarket filters available on the market are based on the older Grand Cherokee
design, yet are being marketed as compatible for both applications. This is incorrect.
Do not use any oil filter in the DS Ram 1500 3.0L engine that was originally designed
for the WK Grand Cherokee application.
This document does not authorize warranty repairs. This communication documents a record of past experiences. STAR Online
does not provide any conclusions about what is wrong with the vehicle. Rather, it captures all previous cases known that appear
to be similar or related to the vehicle symptom / condition. You are the expert, and you are responsible for deciding on the
appropriate course of action.
Contact STAR Center, or your Technical Assistance Center Via TechCONNECT or eCONTACT ticket if no
solution is found
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