Changing 98 Stratus oil filter stud?

My son screwed up the threads on our Stratus oil filter stud. I got
the filter
on and took it to the dealer the next time I needed the oil changed
and they
said it would have to be replaced at the next oil change. They want
$220+
to replace it. Is the stud just threaded in so I could change it
myself? I want
to make sure I can do it before I drain the oil and remove the filter.
Thanks in advance

 

You don't say whether you have the 2.7L or 2.4L engine, but assuming you
have the 2.7L, the part is under $10 (possibly the same part on the 2.4L
- not sure). $220 sounds way high to me. It is a nipple that has to be
screwed out and back in. Might take a special tool that could be
improvised without too much trouble.

Bill Putney
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My '97 Stratus had the 2.4, and my '99 Cirrus had the 2.5 MMC. I don't
recall the 2.7 available till 2001. Hope this will help.

Rog

 

the insideof the adapter is a hex type fit so a big allenwrench will get
it out

 

I figured it was something as simple as that, but not having done it,
wasn't sure.

Then yeah - $220 for the job is a huge ripoff.

Bill Putney
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I think you are correct - I did a little on-line research on the years
and engines, and misread what I found. FWIW, re-visiting my research,
it looks like a 2.0L was also an option for '98 Startus. (The 2.7 was
available at least in '98 - in LH cars - but apparently not in the
Stratus, as you said.)

Bill Putney
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Thanks for all the responses. Sorry I should have said it was the
2.5l.
I think knowing it is threaded I will do it myself. Thanks again.