Description
Product Overview
The 57180 Oil Filter Stopple is a precision-engineered tool designed to prevent messy oil spills when removing or installing the 5083285AA oil filter on 2007-2020 Ram 2500/3500/4500/5500 trucks with the 6.7L Cummins diesel engine. CNC-machined from billet 6061-T6 aluminum, this cap-off tool threads directly into the filter housing to create a secure seal — eliminating the frustrating oil drips that stain driveways and garage floors.
Compatibility
| Year |
Make |
Model |
Engine |
| 2007-2020 |
Ram |
2500 |
6.7L Cummins Diesel |
| 2007-2020 |
Ram |
3500 |
6.7L Cummins Diesel |
| 2007-2020 |
Ram |
4500 |
6.7L Cummins Diesel |
| 2007-2020 |
Ram |
5500 |
6.7L Cummins Diesel |
Specifications
| Spec |
Detail |
| Part Number |
57180 |
| Material |
CNC Billet 6061-T6 Aluminum |
| Thread Size |
1-14 UNS |
| Surface |
Knurled Grip, Anodized Finish |
| Compatible Filter |
5083285AA Oil Filter |
Key Features
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Billet Aluminum: CNC-machined from solid 6061-T6 aluminum — no plastic parts that crack or leave debris in your filter housing.
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Leak-Proof Seal: Precision-cut 1-14 UNS threads engage perfectly with 5083285AA filter threads.
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Knurled Grip: Diamond-pattern knurling provides sure-grip control even with oily hands or gloves.
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Dual Function: Use as cap-off tool during removal AND as pre-lube plug to prime your new filter.
How to Use
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Removal: Thread stopple into 5083285AA filter before loosening — seals filter so oil doesn't drip during removal.
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Pre-Lube: Thread into new filter, fill with fresh oil to pre-soak media, remove stopple, install filter.
Why Choose iFJF
Unlike cheap plastic stopples that crack under torque or leave fragments in your filter housing, this 57180 tool is built from solid billet aluminum for a lifetime of service. Every unit is CNC-machined to exact tolerances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will this fit all Ram 6.7L Cummins models?
A: Fits 2007-2020 Ram 2500/3500/4500/5500 with 6.7L Cummins using 5083285AA filter. Does NOT fit 5.9L Cummins (1989-2007).
Q: Can I use this on other oil filters?
A: Designed for 5083285AA with 1-14 UNS threads. Verify thread compatibility before using on other filters.
Q: Does this eliminate all oil drips?
A: When properly threaded, creates near-perfect seal. A few residual drops from filter exterior may remain.
Q: How do I pre-lube with this tool?
A: Install stopple in new filter, fill with fresh oil, wait 2-3 minutes for absorption, remove stopple, install.
