Engine Oil Filter Adapter - Mopar (68596317AB)

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• Brand:

  

• SKU:

  68596317AB

• Other Names:

  Adapter

• Description:

  Mopar part 68596317AB is an OEM Engine Oil Filter Adapter assembly used on select late‑model Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles. It’s a complete housing that the oil filter attaches to, and it includes updated sealing components to address leakage issues found in earlier designs.

  🧩 What Mopar 68596317AB Is

  • Component type: Engine Oil Filter Adapter (oil filter housing assembly)
  • Function: Routes engine oil through the filter, maintains oil pressure, and seals the filter to the engine block
  • Design update: Includes an improved oil‑inlet O‑ring for better sealing and leak prevention
  • Typical materials: Aluminum housing with integrated oil passages (replaces older plastic-style housings on some engines)

  🚗 Fitment (Typical Applications)

  This part number is commonly used on vehicles equipped with the 3.6L Pentastar V6, including many:

  • Jeep Wrangler / Gladiator
  • Dodge Charger / Challenger
  • Chrysler 300
  • Dodge Durango
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee
  • Ram 1500 (3.6L)

  Fitment varies by model year—if you want, I can confirm exact compatibility for your VIN.

  🛠️ Key Features

  • OEM Mopar part (not aftermarket)
  • Updated sealing design to reduce oil leaks
  • Direct bolt‑on replacement
  • Includes housing, internal passages, and O‑ring seals
  • Works with standard spin‑on oil filters for the engine family

  Mopar

  This listing matches the part exactly: Mopar Engine Oil Filter Adapter 68596317AB.

  If you want, I can also provide:

  • A compatibility check for your specific vehicle
  • Torque specs for installation
  • Differences between 68596317AB and earlier revisions (AA, etc.)
• Notes: Engines: 3.0l v6 24v vvt engine. 3.6l v6 24v vvt engine. 3.6l v6 24v vvt engine w/ess. 3.6l v6 ffv 24v vvt engine.
• Applications: E 4x2. E 4x4. S 4x4. X 4x4. Lux 4x4. Lux FWD. Plus AWD. Recon 4x4. L Plus 4x4. 4x4. 4x4 RHD. Altitude 4x4. Altitude FWD. Hard Rock 4x4. 35th Anniversary Plus. 100th Anniversary Edition. With Tech Connect Package 4x4. With Tech Connect Package FWD. 4x2. 4x4. 75th Anniversary Edition 4x2. 75th Anniversary Edition 4x4.
• Replaces:

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