Changing My RAM 3500 Fuel Filters! Should You Do It Sooner And Should You Use MOPAR or Fleet Guard?
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
- I finally got around to changing my fuel filters and I noticed that they are pretty dirty! Be sure to check out this how to video so when it’s time to do yours, you know how! Be sure to like, Subscribe, and share the video!!!
A lot of people are concerned about CP4 Pump failure so be sure to change filter's on schedule or earlier like I did!!!
This video is for informational purposes only. Please do not try to install this unless you are certified to do so!!!
2019 RAM 3500 Limited MegaCab High Output Cummins - Авто та транспорт
For the front filter I use a small piece of 1”x 1.5 ‘ PVC pipe. Slide it between tie rod and track bar till it’s over the drain tube. It’s stays put and no mess. Works every time.
Awesome tip!!! Worked like a champ!! Thanks!!!
I got a quote from my dealer yesterday. They want to charge me $450 for a fuel filter change in my 2022 RAM 3500 CTD H.O. It's another $200 if I add an oil change. I asked them what they charge for the filters alone. They said, $200. Total ripoff. I already changed the oil myself at 5,000 miles (currently have 12k miles on the rig). I'm going to be doing all the maintenance myself. Also, swapping out the air and cabin filters. Thanks for all the great videos... Super helpful!
I do 15k intervals with Mopar bought off Amazon. After a few times you learn tricks like where the drips are so you know where to put pans and such. Sometimes that front one binds and scares me that I’m going to break it but I’ve done it several times and so far so good. Thanks for the video!
Yea I’m gonna do mine between 10-15k moving forward. Seems like filter discoloration is pretty normal at this point and someone mentioned diesel discolors it which doesn’t necessarily mean it’s dirty. Thanks for sharing 👍🏾
Trust me, at that price, I’ll do my own from now on!
Thanks for the info- not a lot out there let alone quality while PERFORMING the task!! Thank you
Careful fleetguard as two different filters that fit in the front one has a lower micron efficiency that matches the mopar made by fleetguard then the other fleetguard filter has a higher micron rating allowing more contaminants through. So know what your getting from fleetguard.
If you unplug that wire harness, it will give you better access to the fuel filter cap with the ratchet and extensions.
Amazon has good deals on MOPAR filters. Those filters look the same at 13K when I’ve done mine. And I do my fuel and CCP filter myself. Dealer does the oil for a little more than I can, plus he disposed of the oil. I try to change by the dash indicator, but sometimes it goes longer. That rear filter is doing it’s job, that’s where the most dirt starts. Good video.
Thanks for sharing! I could not find the filters on amazon.... I won’t change my own oil as I like it to be on record at the dealer. I’ve seen warranty claims denied due to customers not being able to prove it was done.... thanks again!
Great job. Very informative thank you.
Make sure you keep all your receipts and use OEM or Ram recommended parts. Keep detailed records so if something happens to your vehicle, they won't try and say "there's no record of maintenance" and try and weasel out of covering a factory warranted part.
Screw the folks that gave you a thumbs down, great job your video was very helpful thank you
I appreciate it and thanks for watching 👍🏾
Great info thanks!!
Have a recall on my '21 3500 HO. Asked for a quote to change oil and fuel filters since I'm at 9000 miles. Dealer quoted $150 oil change, $350 fuel filter change!! Did it myself.
Sorry for the comment/question 2 years after the post, but I am just now changing my 2022 RAM 3500 HO for the first time. Good video, thank you. I'm wondering if you have heard owners that change the 'rear' filter more often and then change the front filter every 15K? Thanks again.
So many more parts on that motor compared to my ‘99 Cummins.
Great video, thanks!
The 5.9L is the G.O.A.T. Thanks for sharing 👍🏾
This is one reason why I’m glad I don’t have my old Cummins anymore 😅Hey jb, you should look into S&B’s cold air intake system. They just came out with them for the 19-20’s. I just put one on mine and the throttle response difference in the hemi is much better, and the sound is great. They said to me through email it gains about 22hp. I don’t know about all that but there is definitely a power increase. More air = more power. Its also better quality than the K&N’s I ran in my old trucks. They also have a version for the Cummins and it supposed has the same boost. And you will be able to hear the turbo better, if your into that. Thought you might want to checking it out 👍
Yea the Cummins requires more TLC than the HEMI for sure! I just checked it out and I like the fact that it retains all the factory parts and it’s enclosed! I’m typically not a huge fan of intakes because I tuned 2 previous cars and lost power from them 😵... how long have you had yours?
JB Reviews about a week. I’ve had cold air intakes on my last two trucks. And at least for the 6.4 hemi it really improves drivability and responsiveness when you let it breath. My 2016 had a k&n cold air intake which had the same effect. But was completely open. I love that this is “optionally” sealed and integrates into the grill air intake for even more air. I don’t know for sure if it adds a full 22hp bump but I could believe it. It feels and sounds better. And it’s the same with any motor. As long as your allowing more, and cold air it will provide more power. Not sure what vehicles you used it on before but it works best with larger displacement motors that need more air. That and the intake may have not been as free flow as the stock.
Banks performance might be a better option
On my 2019, I change my rear every oil change which I do every 10k miles. I do my front every 15k as per the trucks fuel filter monitor. I decided on these intervals based on the rear getting really dirty after 10k and front looking newish at 15k. Unfortunately the last rear filter change I did, I found a ton of sand and rusty looking flecks inside the housing and on the filter itself. I am slightly concerned that my tank is dirty now and I may need to drop it & clean it. What do you think? I always buy brand name fuel from busy stations. Apparently I got dirty fuel at least once.
Double check your paperwork from when you bought your truck. I just did my first oil change on my 2019. Halfway into it my wife comes out with documentation that services are covered for the first 50k miles. I'm only at 9500 mi. after my first year, so I guess I'll let the dealer do the fuel filters. The manual says service at 15K miles or 12 months. But regardless, thanks for the well done tutorial.
Thanks for sharing, you may have scheduled maintenance included. My previous truck had it but didn’t get it for this one. Thanks for sharing 👍🏾
Good Job brah!
Should of had you their lol! This was very messy though... thanks man👍🏾💪🏾
Thanks for sharing. I don't put many miles on my RAM but I use the filter life counter and on average I change my filters two to three times a year.
Oh wow that’s a good bit for not a lot of miles. Thanks for watching!
Yep, I save myself about $300 to $400 dollars by doing it myself you got to love that and for my back one, I use a wide oil pan and one of those pads that soak up the diesel in case that some fuel didn't go in the pan. When I change mines at little over 12,000 miles it wasn't all that dirty not like yours but I needed to change it.
That does feel good to save that much for such an easy job, thanks for sharing👍🏾
@@JB_WhoWork Have you look at your air filter I went and change mine also?
George GodMan was yours pretty dirty? I may check it to make sure it’s not clogged but I typically don’t drive down extremely dusty roads.
@@JB_WhoWork Yes it was, dirty enough to change it, I had 12,500 miles on it so yeah I would check it for sure.
Nice Video...Thx !!!!
Front & Back 2009-2018 fuel Filters Amazon Chinese $27/pair, I change them every 5-10k
Awesome job with explaining and filming changing the fuel filter. But I do have a question that doesn’t have anything to do with the fuel filter, and maybe you had a previous video about them, but I love that tire that your running on your truck. Was wondering what they are. Possibly looking into getting them for my 2019 Ram 2500 diesel...
Thanks! Here you go:
2019 RAM 3500 Mega Cab Cummins New Nitto Tires! - Do 295/60/R20 Rub?!?!?!? Find Out!!!
Ok. Thanks Pal. Are you saying I need to make sure they don’t rub? Mine are factory 285/60/20 Firestone Transforce AT. I really like the Nitto’s that you run.
Jeremy May the size I have you won’t rub but if you go up to a 35” tire your probably going to have to level it. Even if you rub, you can always trim the plastic.
Ok. Great. Thanks JB. I’m
Gonna look around to see who can get these for me. Appreciate the input. And as always, love your videos. Stay safe Pal.
With a filter looking dirty/blackish like that, is it the (mold?) that I've heard can grow in older diesel? Time to use Startron or some such mold killer and fuel conditioner?
Rear filter is 5 micron and filter on engine 3 micron so rear catches most of particulate
Very informative. Did you need any special tools to remove the back/Chasis fuel filter? Would you guess that the filters are the same process w/o the HO engine?
Thanks! No special tools and process would be the same👍🏾
28 mm 6 sided socket, 5/16 rubber hose for the drain valve to drain directly to drain pan
JB, I love your videos, but those 10K filters are not dirty at all, my man. On the flip side, keeping everything clean while changing them is paramount. I don't go to the dealer, but to my neighborhood mechanic to have these done every 15K, like RAM recommends. I have my oil changed at the same time, every 15K miles. The truck's system when reset looks for changing both fuel filters and engine oil at 15K intervals. This makes it so easy, have them both done at the same time, no worries. Diesel fuel is so clean these days that you could probably go 30K on the filter changes. I am now at 97K miles on my 2017 RAM 3500 Limited SRW Mega 4x4 Cummins/Aisin. My truck still runs perfectly. Again, I leave the fuel filter changes to guys who do it for a living. I don't need to get my hands involved and risk getting any contaminants in there. Best to you my friend.
Thanks for sharing this! I was a little concerned when I saw the rear one so much darker but this seems to be normal even a lower miles.
GOING TO DO IT IN FRONT YARD JUST INCASE OF OPS
Un clip module blocking your ratchet, will be easier and room to maneuver. I used 18 straight clear hose and drain down soda bottle.
Good ideas 👍🏾
I bought a rarayco kit oil filtet both fuel filters 40.00 on amazon but i must check micron rating
So what’s the story with the water separate filter.
My RAM dealer charges almost $600, if I recall, to change fuel filters! Insane! I couldn't believe it when I saw the bill.
Seriously??? Yea do it yourself, I did a follow up video on this and simplified the filter change 👍🏾
@@JB_WhoWork yeah, I’ll find the receipt from last service and post. Oh, and they incinerated my ‘19 2500 limited while in for oil change. Still working w their insurance on that. Whole service department destroyed.
I was quoted $232:00 Canadian for the front filter only, that was just the filter price. the same filter I paid $16:00 for. I think if I’m going to get screwed I will pick out my partner. I’m sure I must have a chip in me that says (sucker )
Hello, it's now 2024, and the dealership just quoted me $1,065 for an oil change. They can suck it!
Wish I had the Aisin.
Get yourself a headlamp so you can aim the light as you are working without your hands. Milwaukee makes a nice USB charged one for about $60. (at Home Depot)
Thanks!
Dealer charges close to 500$ to change them I get my filters from docs diesel
To clarify: (non counterfeit) Mopar filters are, in fact, manufactured by Fleetguard (now called Cummins Filtration). The Mopar labeled oil filter is what I choose to avoid as it does not appear to be identical to the Cummins Filtration LF16035 Stratapore-media filter. The Mopar oil filter appears to be identical to the LF3972 cellulose-media filter. I have reservations about cellulose-media filter and 15000mile change interval. I have no reservations about the 15000mile fuel filter change interval. For what it is worth, I have over 30 years experience as an owner of the Cummins powered Dodge trucks.
Thanks for sharing this, great stuff!
@@JB_WhoWork you are quite welcome.
Those filters are not that dirty. Diesel contains "asphaltenes" that cause that discoloration. Relax and go 15K like the book says, no sweat.
That’s good to know! Thanks for the comment 👍🏾
@@JB_WhoWork I also said that but in a different way
JB Reviews first fleetguard has to types of filters that can be put on in the front one has nanonet filter media which filters to 3 microns then one with out that only filters to 5 microns. So you know the only one mopar uses is the one with nanonet media. So if you use the fleetguard with out nanonet media and you end up with pump or injector issues mopar will void your warranty.
Thanks for sharing this, I did not know this 👍🏾
JB Reviews your welcome these are the things I wish I was told or knew when I bought mine in 2017
I ran my filters 19000 inadvertently and they look cleaner than the ones in this video. I’m not proud of that but I only get gas at shell Mobil and exon in Florida.
For warranty purposes I wouldn’t exceed 15k
JB, one thing my dealer here in Idaho mentioned to me was that it’s fine for me to change my filters, but I must have documentation showing I replaced my filters with MOPAR filters to maintain my warranty. I say this due to the possibility of cheaper filters out there. Maybe my dealership is different than some of the others?
Any way the manufacture can weasel their way out of paying they will. If I’m saving $20 just to have cheaper filtration on a $20000 motor, I rather just pay the $20 extra bucks! Thanks for sharing 👍🏾
They are full of BS! Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act protects us as consumers and they would have to prove that what you did was the cause of the part failure. As long as you get what the manufacture recommends, ie oil specifics, filtration medium you will be fine. That and keep your receipts and document everything you do.
This is true too!
Dealer does mine. Part of the deal I got.
I got the same deal on my last truck but because they lost so much to sell me this truck, they gave me the finger when I asked for them to throw it in. Never hurts to ask! MOPAR maintenance is definitely worth it, thanks for sharing!
Hell only affordable filters now are the CAT filters. That's what I've swapped to
Man that is a lot of work for 2 filters. I am lucky with my GMC. I only have 1 fuel filter under the truck. It is the water separator and fuel filter. That was pretty interesting but with that much work I would be taking the truck to the dealership. Thanks for sharing JB.
Hey Ric how often do you have to change yours? Quite honestly I’m kind of happy to have 2 filters after seeing the rear so dark. I like working on the truck so this was pretty straight forward but typically I won’t change oil, drive safe home bud 👍🏾
@@JB_WhoWork If I remember right fuel filter is changed our at 15,000 miles. Thanks. We arrived home yesterday at around 2:30. It was a super nice relaxing ride.
How often do you have to replace them ? Why don't you use two extension? Diesel maintenance $$$$
I’m gonna start replacing at 15k miles and I never thought about that, thanks 👍🏾
Did you tighten the yellow cap after you were finished draining the diesel?
Yes I did! I may have forgotten to show it 👍🏾
I honestly feel the back filter $60 at the dealer needs to be changed every 15k my front filter $120 looked brand new at 20k. Not sure it needs changed more than once every 50k miles. Certainly don’t understand why it’s $120 at the dealer either. Amazon for the win though.
I agree. A filter that looks a little bit brown is still doing a good job filtering.
Do you go off miles or percentage of life on the dash if so what % when you change the filters
Neither I just changed them early since it was convenient
How often do you have to change filters on a gasser Ram?
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No! Not until they are due. They are supposed to get dirty
I do mine at 10,000 mile intervals. Or every other oil change for me.
That CP4 is way more money than a early filter change 👍🏾
Im doing something wrong with the filter in the front it leaks bad what should i do?
Make sure you turn the yellow tab to allow it to drain before taking the top off and make sure you twist it close after you install new filter.
I have the new ram 2500 and It time to change the fuel filter and the water separator , I work in a Cummins dealership in Israel and I want to use fleetguard filter and for some reason it doesn’t say in Cummins quickserve that the water separator is there. Do you have any idea which from fleetguard could fit there?
This is what I’ve found for part#:
2019-20 DODGE RAM 6.7L
OEM FUEL FILTER 68157291AA
FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR FILTER 68436631AA
JB Reviews well its seems that fleetguard doesn’t have water separator filter that fits the new ram I had to use the original filter of mopar thx any way
Essentially they are both fleet guard filters, just the mopar logo is added 👍🏾
JB Reviews really? Because on the filter it’s says “parker “
????
NOT DOING MINE UNTIL ABOUT 12-14k MILES.
🙂👍🏼👍🏼
I changed mines ...it's starting then it dies after a few seconds...any idea of what's going on?
Did you prime the engine?
@@JB_WhoWork sure did ...I got that filter from Amazon it's garbage ...I had to put the old one back in for now untill I get the oem one ...once I put back it started.
@@9ml22 yea I only but OEM filters but this solidifies it for me now 👍🏾
I have dealer do it with oil change to much mess.
Puss
People keep vehicles cleaner and more healthy that there human bodies
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You do know fleetguard makes the filters but they just rebrand them with the Mopar logo so don't get fooled by that
Correct!
I change my fuel filters every 30,000 miles on both my Ram's.
New filters don't do a better job of filtering over a used filters
Oh wow! You give me more confidence to go 15k if you’re doing them that late. Thanks for sharing 👍🏾
Did mine for the first time at about 23k miles, my fuel filter life guage was still at about 15%
@@happydoggs 🤣🤣🤣🤣 you go off your gauge reading? That idiot gauge is for perfect diesel fuel, trust me your filling up diesel thats already contaminated . American diesel quality is absolute garbage bud.
@@panthermartin7784 I disagree with you. I buy a lot of fuel for my tractors in 5 gallon jugs so I get to see what is in the fuel. I seldom see anything visible left in the jugs. I buy at several stations and the fuel seems very clean to me. Stations have point of sale filters to get any contaminants out before it gets to your rig. Been running Rams (and VW's) and diesel John Deere tractors since 1993 and I have never had dirty fuel cause any issue in my rigs. I did buy fuel at a Sinclair station in Billings MT one time on a very cold December day and it immediately gelled up and plugged my entire fuel delivery system on my VW. That was a total mess, but that is the only time I've had an issue with bad fuel. In that case it wasn't dirty fuel but the fuel clearly wasn't properly winterized even though the pump said it was. The station denied any responsibility for it. I have never bought Sinclair diesel since that day.
You could find those filters way cheaper on eBay or on Amazon
Be careful with sites like that, believe it or not but there are knock off filters that are not built to the same spec but appear to be genuine.
@@happydoggs that correct lonely aftermarket filter I buy is the front one
@@happydoggs: yup. Same with my Allison. eBay filter I bought was clearly a knock-off.
Do you have the part number
At the beginning it should show online
It's a packing or o-ring not a washer
Thanks!
your supposed to pre drain that rear filter before taking it off....
I did just didn’t show it, my bad...
What did you use to catch the fuel. Your daughters bucket she put her toys in. Lol
😂😂😂😂 my oil pan is lost so I caught the diesel with a paint cup. Made my day!
JB Reviews lol. Keep your head up bro
you're not supposed to change the amount of 10,000 miles to train your supposed to change them at every 15000 Miles because when you change them that early at 10,000 you're wasting more money so and even in the owner manual that says 15000 miles my dad has a 2018 2500 Cummins and we change it every 15000 miles and for oil changes we do not run 5000 miles we run it at 3,000 miles and that's how he does his oil changes
If you really change the oil every 3000 miles you are really wasting money. Cummins recommend is 15,000 miles.
THE DEALER HERE IN HOUSTON BIG STAR DODGE WANTS $480 FOR THIS AND ITS A COMPLETE RIP OFF.
Just asked my dealer and they want $600 for oil and fuel filter change.
Insane!
OLD FILTER HARDLY DIRTY
Diesel is not like gasoline, it won’t “catch fire”
Filters get dirty that is their job, to change any earlier than recommended is ludicrous.
Be aware that diesel will eat and destroy asphalt. You shouldn’t be letting it get all
Over that nice driveway.
I used to work for an asphalt company.. we would always mix diesel with our sealant.. it’s not bad for asphalt it’s good for it.. however gasoline will do the opposite.
The local Dodge dealer wants to charge me 750 for a tuneup that includes fuel filter change, what a fucking rip off
Nope, do it yourself 👍🏾
You can actually just take out the front fuel filter without draining it. That's the way I do it and I've never had a problem. Draining the fuel out is unnecessary. Just a tip.
Didn’t know That! Thanks for the tip!
So seems like you got to wear that manly smell of diesel cause it trickled down your arm during the rear filter change..😁. The RAM engineers must like it that way.
Women love a man who smells like diesel. It is the manly of all man smells. (Diesel is cat nip for women.)
Lol! That back filter is no joke! It got everywhere when I pulled it down. RAM loves for you to take it back to the dealer who will then overcharge for everything! Thanks for sharing bro!
I agree 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾!
I’m not a mechanic… but I will not take my truck to the “stealership”! Long wait times, way over priced, shitty attitudes, lies, and sometimes poor quality work, or even no quality work!
It shouldn’t be this way, but sorry to say… it is! Get some tools, put on some music, and get a little dirty! Save hundreds of dollars per service, and have the satisfaction of a job well done. If the “stealership” says it won’t honor the warranty if you do your own service just tell them if the engine goes south you’ll drive the vehicle through the glass doors on their showroom floor, and then ask if their warranty covers that!
You can do it!
$379.00 plus tax
Are you kidding??? Yea it’s super easy, just take your time and do it before it starts getting dark lol!
The proper answer is to delete the crap mopar filters and get a cat filter setup front and back
People waste money on stupid stuff
Absolute waste of time dude .