Broken oil filter, how to remove it?

2012 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
167,000 MILES • 3.6L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CFORNER92
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So, changing the oil and the plastic piece in the middle of the filter broke off at the tip, how do I get it out?
Aug 24, 2024 at 4:40 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

That portion is part of the oil bypass valve. They had problems with them and redesigned them I believe in 2014.

They make a repair kit for it. Take a look at the pic below and let me know if that is the part that came apart.

Take care,

Joe

See pic below.
Aug 24, 2024 at 7:36 PM
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