Engine Oil Filter Adapter - Mopar (68596318AB)

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• Brand:

  

• SKU:

  68596318AB

• Other Names:

  Adapter

• Description:

  IMPORTANT Different Engine Plants Used Different Oil Filter Adapter Assemblies With Different Temperature/Pressure Sensors At The Same Time In Production. With Engine Plant Code TPHP6. Refer To Illustration 105 for Location of Engine Identification Plant Code.

  ENGINE OIL FILTER ADAPTER

  Mopar Part Number: 68596318AB

  Engine Oil Filter Adapter

  (also referred to as Oil Filter Housing / Oil Cooler Assembly)

  🧾 Official Mopar Description

  Adapter – Engine Oil Filter oemmoparpartsexpress.com

  🔧 Function

  The 68596318AB engine oil filter adapter mounts directly to the engine block and serves as the interface between the engine, oil filter, and oil cooler system. It routes engine oil through the filter and integrated oil cooler, regulating oil pressure and temperature to ensure proper engine lubrication and protection. oemmoparpartsexpress.com

  This component is critical for:

  • Proper oil filtration
  • Oil temperature control
  • Maintaining correct oil pressure
  • Preventing oil and coolant cross‑contamination

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  📍 Installation & Configuration

  • Location: Bolts to engine block (top or side‑mounted, depending on vehicle)
  • System: Engine lubrication / oil cooling system
  • Includes: Oil filter mounting base and internal oil passages
  • Note: Temperature and pressure sensors may be separate service items, depending on production configuration oemmoparpartsexpress.com

  🚗 Common Vehicle Applications

  • Engine: 3.6L V6 Pentastar (including ESS and PHEV variants)
  • Model Years: 2016–2026 (varies by model)
  • Vehicles Include:
    • Ram 1500
    • Jeep Wrangler / Gladiator
    • Jeep Grand Cherokee / Grand Cherokee L
    • Dodge Durango
    • Chrysler Pacifica / Voyager
    • Ram ProMaster

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  🏷️ Part Details

  • Brand: Genuine Mopar (OEM)
  • Part Number: 68596318AB
  • Category: Engine lubrication
  • Condition: New
  • Fitment Type: Direct replacement
  • Supersedes: 68596318AA and multiple earlier revisions
  • Warranty: Mopar factory warranty

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  ⚠️ Important Service Notes

  • Different engine plants used multiple adapter designs simultaneously
  • Correct part selection may require engine plant code (TPHP6) verification
  • Common failure symptoms include:
    • External oil leaks
    • Oil‑coolant contamination
    • Oil pressure warnings

  ✅ Summary

  Mopar 68596318AB is a plastic engine oil filter adapter / housing assembly for the 3.6L Pentastar V6, responsible for mounting the oil filter and managing oil flow and cooling. It is widely used across Jeep, Ram, Dodge, and Chrysler models and commonly replaced to resolve oil leaks.

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• Notes: Engines: 3.6L V6 24V VVT Engine Upg I w/ESS. 3.6L V6 24V VVT Engine Upgrade I. 3.6L V6 PHEV Hybrid Engine.
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• Replaces:

  68308741aa, 68308741ab, 68308741ac, 68308741af, 68365931aa, 68365931ab, 68365931ac, 68365931ad, 68596318aa

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