68308741AF Oil Filter Housing Assembly for Jeep Wrangler JL Gladiator Grand Cherokee 3.6L V6

68308741AF Cross Reference and Interchange Numbers

68308741AF Oil Filter Housing Assembly Specifications

68308741AF Vehicle Application for Jeep Dodge Ram Chrysler 3.6L

Frequently Asked Questions About the 68308741AF Oil Filter Housing Assembly

Q1: What is the known failure mode on the OE 68308741AF housing that drives aftermarket demand?

The original housing is injection-molded engineering plastic. Under sustained high underhood temperatures typical of the FCA 3.6L Pentastar, the plastic gradually warps at the sealing surfaces and can crack from the torque applied during routine oil filter cap removal. The result is an external oil leak that is often misdiagnosed as a gasket failure. This failure pattern affects millions of FCA V6 vehicles across the Jeep, Dodge, Ram, and Chrysler lineup, which is why this part carries consistently high aftermarket demand in North American and Middle Eastern markets where these vehicles are widely operated.

Q2: Has 68308741AF been superseded, and how should wholesale buyers handle stock transitions?

Yes. Mopar has superseded 68308741AF through several revisions, with the current active part number being 68596318AB. For wholesale buyers and distributors, this means that sourcing under the 68308741AF number remains commercially valid since the supersession chain is well-documented and the fitment is interchangeable. We supply product that crosses directly to the current Mopar supersession and can label or reference any revision number in the chain based on your market requirements.

Q3: Are the oil temperature and pressure sensors included with this assembly?

No. Per Mopar's own service notes, sensors are not serviced with this assembly and must be purchased separately if replacement is needed. The general recommendation is to transfer existing sensors to the new housing unless they show signs of failure. For wholesale buyers sourcing replacement assemblies for distribution, we recommend clarifying this point to your end customers to avoid returns and incorrect installation claims.

Q4: Why does the engine plant code matter when ordering this part, and how can my customers verify it?

FCA built the 3.6L Pentastar engine across multiple production plants simultaneously, and different plants used different oil filter adapter configurations with different sensor interfaces. The engine plant code is stamped directly on the engine block. Plant code TPHP6 identifies the assembly group that uses 68308741AF and its supersession family. For distributors building fitment guides or catalog data, we can supply documentation that maps plant codes to the correct part number to reduce downstream fitment disputes.

Q5: What is the typical order volume and lead time for this part, and can it be mixed with other FCA cooling system components in a single container?

Our standard MOQ is 100 units with a production lead time of 60 days. Given that the 3.6L Pentastar platform spans a very wide vehicle range, this part is well-suited for mixed container consolidation alongside related components such as radiators, coolant reservoir tanks, and thermostat housings for the same platform. Combining SKUs into a single FCL or LCL shipment significantly reduces your per-unit landed cost, and our team actively supports multi-line sourcing from the same order.

Q6: Can you support private label packaging and custom branding for our distribution network?

Yes. We provide full OEM replacement service including custom box printing, private label branding, and barcoding to your specifications. Whether you operate under your own house brand or need neutral white-box packaging for regional resale, we can accommodate both. We also support flexible credit terms for verified wholesale accounts, which allows you to align your inventory replenishment cycle with your local sales cadence without tying up working capital on a single SKU.