I got to say, you are a life saver. Just bought a 2018 3500 SRW Laramie with the Cummins, stepping up from a 1500 5.7 Hemi to pull our camper, I had so many questions about maintenance and bit of fear taking the diesel leap but your videos gave me the confidence to pull the trigger. Thanks for your time and hard work, it's helping a lot of us out. So glad I found ya.
Hey Marion - Just completed my front/rear differential and transfer case oil change on my 2016 Ram. I used your recommended extractor pump for both the front and rear differentials. Everything worked great. The transmission oil/filter change is next. Thank you for your great videos! Dave
Thanks for all the videos. I bought a 16 new and before I did I watched lots of videos. I never had a diesel so lots to learn. I check the book on when to do things to it, but all the videos makes it easier to get things done and not screw up. Thanks
Thank you for the video. I’m learning as I go with my 2015 2500. I haven’t change the differential axle oils since I bought it and I’ve notice squeaky noises every time I reverse. It finally dawned onto me to check and change that oil.
Great video! I’d love to see a transmission fluid service and a transfer case fluid service. Thanks for your help! I’m new to Ram and just bought a ‘14 2500 like yours
Last video I watched, dude pulled the cover off, which is probably a good idea every now and again, but this seems so simple to do with that little pump. Thanks!!
Thanks for the video. I have a 2016 Ram and my rear diff doesn't have a fill line. I did change it today and it poured out a little and my truck was level. I replaced the same when filling it up.
Why don't they have drain plugs in thies diffs like my Duramax did. It's the same rear end 11.5. I used that same pump on my Ram 2500. The new squeeze bag gear oil make this job way better. Thanks for your video.
You said use the same oil in front and rear differentials. If the rear diff. is a limited slip it takes a totally different oil. Best to check the manual.
Hello Mr. Blair. Just got my 2018 Ram 2500 CTD Crew cab 4x4 Bighorn not a fan of leather. I buy those carhartt seat covers. Plus it's a work truck for me also. Thanks for the Videos had a 6.4 hemi got rid of it for this Cummins 6.7.
Are those Carhartt seat covers lined underneath ? I have leather seats and have had problems in the past with seat covers marring the leather. Also any idea if the Carhartt’s will work with heated/vented seats ?
@@sashamitic9320 no they are just the standard seat covers that come with the truck, but I did notice in the back where I've laid the seat down,. It does wear on the seat
I have a 2018 Tradesman C.C. longbed 6.7 with 7300mi.. I just found your channel and appreciate the helpful video's. When it comes time to do mine, i will probably invest in that HF pump. The front differential, i just cant see doing it every 30,000 unless your someone that uses the 4x4 very frequently.
Yes I totally agree and I would not pull the cover again on the back differential I would pump it out and just replace the oil, just not worth the hassle.
I have a 2020 Ram 3500 and just hit 30,000 I have purchased a Banks Rear differential cover for the rear because it it supposed to be a better design (keeps everything cooler etc etc) it also has a drain plug, sight glass and fill plug (plugs have magnets). $425 was expensive but not having to drop the cover should save me about 1-1 1/2 hours per change, that coupled with the fact that I would be like you and purchase a new gasket every time (downtime is money) the cover will pay for itself. I’m not sure how you feel about amsoil but I use it in everything. .I plan to use the method shown on the front.
Am wondering why Ram didn't take that hose up higher so we could use our trucks in high water situations without worrying about gear oil water contamination. Trucks are go to vehicles in natural disasters like hurricanes and floods. Thanks for the videos. Keep them coming. People need to know how simple this stuff is to do. Why pay 100$ an hour? Adios
The poor location of the vent line is responsible for creamy white fluid in the front diff according to a mechanic I met recently. Mine was reported as such recently. He said spraying out the front left wheel well with a hose can put water into the vent line. He relocates the vent line up into the engine compartment. I'm thinking of asking my mechanic to do this soon. What do you think?
Was hoping you would show the front driveshaft lube. The front Driveshaft is near impossible to find the zerk fitting and it's supposed to be lubed every oil change. Even a label under the hood reminding us to do it. Yeah right, I've even had a dealership tell me there is not fitting. That's BS, but it shows you how hard it is to find!
I wonder if AAM added the fill line on the rear diff cover specifically for Ram in an effort to reduce viscosity resistance for fuel economy. Seems like AAM would have relocated the hole in the cover if they designed the diff to run with less oil. I run mine with the level to the bottom of the hole.
Totally agree, I talked to AA, the service manager at our local dealer and came away feeling as dumb as before. If they know, they are keeping it a secret. ha
love your videos alot of great info thanks . just ordered my mm3 tuner i seen you were checking it out on another video did you ever make a decision on yours. let me know how you liked it if you did do with it thanks
Marion My 4wd serv light has come on. I did check the fluid in front differential and it was low could that could the 4 wd light serv to come on. 3500 ram. It will not switch in to 4 wd or low 4wd. I have taking to Transfer case motor out and check it on the bench and it works.
having dealt with oil changes a few times I have an idea. Maybe the 1/4" rule is to prevent overfilling. If you pump it full until it runs out and quickly put the plug in you can potentially overfill it. Not sure if thats a problem.
@@MarionBlair Another good topic is the cabin air filter. Mine is a 2014 2500 SLT Cummins. I didn't have the cabin filter, so I bought the kit for it. Rumor has it that the Laramie and above trim levels have it but haven't confirmed it.I'm curious if yours has one.
thanks for the two videos, now it's my turn to get under the truck. think I will just suck out both ends and skip the torque nightmare this time around, will change gaskets every other time, also will be filling fluid to the hole as I have for the last 35yrs? frickin Dodge has ALWAYS had lazy engineering as in this case with no drain plug, if I ever meet one of their lazy ass engineers I'm gonna smack em' backside the head!!!
When the time comes - I'm going to use an oil extractor on the REAR Diff - much easier. Then use a magnet to fish around for any metal particles that may be in there.
Are you getting all of your information from owners manual? Or did you purchase a service manual? I have a 2016 and my owners manual doesn’t have the capacities on it.
I have the service manual, the one on a CD from Mopar but it's pathetic. It does have torque values and some info is helpful but a lot of it is cloned from old manuals that don't apply to some of the newer trucks.
Hi there. What's your take on upgrading to a aftermarket rear diff cover? I couldn't remember if u talked about it or not in your video of the rear. Necessary for pulling a 9K pound trailer? Just curious. I am learning towards it when time to change the rear diff oil. Those covers not cheap that's for sure.
Buy the AAM cover that comes on the DRW, if you're concerned. They can be found for about half the price (got mine for $189) and actually keep the diff/fluid cooler. If you have a 2500 with the rear coils, you may have to fabricate a 3/4" spacer for the rear anti-sway bar to clear or grind off a small portion of the fin that touches the bar to make it work, but it's worth it IMO. Looks nice too.
There's so many brands, OEM are very good and not too expensive. I usually go to Reilly's and pick something middle of the road. Try to stay away from China metallurgy if that's possible.
I thought it was very interesting. After watching his video's i wanted a clear cover for mine and I learned that if aisin equipped then it will have the factory finned diff cover and I still can't believe how much one is
I got to say, you are a life saver. Just bought a 2018 3500 SRW Laramie with the Cummins, stepping up from a 1500 5.7 Hemi to pull our camper, I had so many questions about maintenance and bit of fear taking the diesel leap but your videos gave me the confidence to pull the trigger. Thanks for your time and hard work, it's helping a lot of us out. So glad I found ya.
Hey Marion - Just completed my front/rear differential and transfer case oil change on my 2016 Ram. I used your recommended extractor pump for both the front and rear differentials. Everything worked great. The transmission oil/filter change is next. Thank you for your great videos! Dave
Thanks for all the videos. I bought a 16 new and before I did I watched lots of videos. I never had a diesel so lots to learn. I check the book on when to do things to it, but all the videos makes it easier to get things done and not screw up. Thanks
Thanks Rob
Thank you for the video. I’m learning as I go with my 2015 2500. I haven’t change the differential axle oils since I bought it and I’ve notice squeaky noises every time I reverse. It finally dawned onto me to check and change that oil.
Thank you sir for all your maintenance videos they are very informataive!! Going to save me a ton of $$$$ not having to hire a mechanic.
Great video! I’d love to see a transmission fluid service and a transfer case fluid service. Thanks for your help! I’m new to Ram and just bought a ‘14 2500 like yours
Thanks for the kind words, I did the transfer case a couple days ago so it'll be out in a few days.
Last video I watched, dude pulled the cover off, which is probably a good idea every now and again, but this seems so simple to do with that little pump. Thanks!!
yea, I won't pull the cover anymore.
I have never tightened diffs to Torque specs. I have found that just getting them snug with a new gasket works fine.
Yes. I hear of a lot of broken bolts.
@@MarionBlair I bet every bolt on the truck is not at spec, better shut it down dis assemble and check them all, your not safe!
@@tumbleweedking5668 I'm pretty anal but not bad
@@MarionBlair is pumping the oil out of the rear an option like the front?
Thanks for the video. I have a 2016 Ram and my rear diff doesn't have a fill line. I did change it today and it poured out a little and my truck was level. I replaced the same when filling it up.
Grimeboss wipes and latex gloves. Keeps you clean and the wife happy
Yea, you right, it's hard to teach and old dog new tricks I guess.
Why don't they have drain plugs in thies diffs like my Duramax did. It's the same rear end 11.5. I used that same pump on my Ram 2500. The new squeeze bag gear oil make this job way better. Thanks for your video.
You said use the same oil in front and rear differentials. If the rear diff. is a limited slip it takes a totally different oil. Best to check the manual.
The 2500/3500 trucks don’t have a clutch type limited slip so no additive needed on these limited slips
Hello Mr. Blair. Just got my 2018 Ram 2500 CTD Crew cab 4x4 Bighorn not a fan of leather. I buy those carhartt seat covers. Plus it's a work truck for me also. Thanks for the Videos had a 6.4 hemi got rid of it for this Cummins 6.7.
Thanks very much. The seat covers are a good idea. The seat covers are replaceable but i'm sure at a pretty good price for OEM.
Are those Carhartt seat covers lined underneath ? I have leather seats and have had problems in the past with seat covers marring the leather. Also any idea if the Carhartt’s will work with heated/vented seats ?
@@sashamitic9320 no they are just the standard seat covers that come with the truck, but I did notice in the back where I've laid the seat down,. It does wear on the seat
Marion Blair thank you !
I have a 2018 Tradesman C.C. longbed 6.7 with 7300mi.. I just found your channel and appreciate the helpful video's.
When it comes time to do mine, i will probably invest in that HF pump. The front differential, i just cant see doing it every 30,000 unless your someone that uses the 4x4 very frequently.
Yes I totally agree and I would not pull the cover again on the back differential I would pump it out and just replace the oil, just not worth the hassle.
Amen
I have a 2020 Ram 3500 and just hit 30,000 I have purchased a Banks Rear differential cover for the rear because it it supposed to be a better design (keeps everything cooler etc etc) it also has a drain plug, sight glass and fill plug (plugs have magnets). $425 was expensive but not having to drop the cover should save me about 1-1 1/2 hours per change, that coupled with the fact that I would be like you and purchase a new gasket every time (downtime is money) the cover will pay for itself. I’m not sure how you feel about amsoil but I use it in everything.
.I plan to use the method shown on the front.
Yea, no need to pull the cover.
I did this today, I was only able to take out 2 quarts. Ended up putting in little more as well.
another great video! Marion! gave youa big thumbs up☺️☺️☺️😃😃😃🙂😀
Thank you!
Love your help great videos
thanks you
Am wondering why Ram didn't take that hose up higher so we could use our trucks in high water situations without worrying about gear oil water contamination.
Trucks are go to vehicles in natural disasters like hurricanes and floods.
Thanks for the videos. Keep them coming. People need to know how simple this stuff is to do. Why pay 100$ an hour? Adios
If everything is right it shouldn't contaminate.
Great video
The poor location of the vent line is responsible for creamy white fluid in the front diff according to a mechanic I met recently. Mine was reported as such recently. He said spraying out the front left wheel well with a hose can put water into the vent line. He relocates the vent line up into the engine compartment. I'm thinking of asking my mechanic to do this soon. What do you think?
Great video! Thank you sir.
Thank you very much
I gotta do this myself next on mine
Thank you for the great information. Just subscribed to your channel.
Thank you señor very good video
You are welcome
Was hoping you would show the front driveshaft lube. The front Driveshaft is near impossible to find the zerk fitting and it's supposed to be lubed every oil change. Even a label under the hood reminding us to do it. Yeah right, I've even had a dealership tell me there is not fitting. That's BS, but it shows you how hard it is to find!
here it is ua-cam.com/video/Scbru0vUkaQ/v-deo.html , also see this ua-cam.com/video/V7nn53IZGK4/v-deo.html
using a pump? how do you get metal shavings out, and how do you check condition
So how much fluid did the front take?
Great channel! Subscribed 👍👍
My 06 ram has 13mm head bolts on the front diff cover
I wonder if AAM added the fill line on the rear diff cover specifically for Ram in an effort to reduce viscosity resistance for fuel economy. Seems like AAM would have relocated the hole in the cover if they designed the diff to run with less oil. I run mine with the level to the bottom of the hole.
Totally agree, I talked to AA, the service manager at our local dealer and came away feeling as dumb as before. If they know, they are keeping it a secret. ha
Awesome videos, sir. Think this can be done with the rear too? I don’t feel like reusing bolts and creating unneeded problems for myself.
Thanks, Totally agree, I'll do it this way from now own for both. Too much hassle pulling the cover and I don't think you really gain anything.
Why not just do this for rear also instead of taking cover off ?
I like Chrysler and Dana axles built tuff n cheapo amigo
Yeah it's the same identical axle the Duramax has
But neither of these axles is Chrysler or Dana. They are AAM.
love your videos alot of great info thanks . just ordered my mm3 tuner i seen you were checking it out on another video did you ever make a decision on yours. let me know how you liked it if you did do with it thanks
Hi big al, I really like his videos (Ray?). He's so knowledgeable, I have to go with him
Check the Forums you should run the Royal Purple in them also
Any 80 90 is fine ! Same design as the old days
Marion My 4wd serv light has come on. I did check the fluid in front differential and it was low could that could the 4 wd light serv to come on. 3500 ram. It will not switch in to 4 wd or low 4wd. I have taking to Transfer case motor out and check it on the bench and it works.
Possibly, not sure what's happening
Marion,
It was my actuator was bad got a new one light went out and works perfect. Videos are great. Thanks for your help!
having dealt with oil changes a few times I have an idea. Maybe the 1/4" rule is to prevent overfilling. If you pump it full until it runs out and quickly put the plug in you can potentially overfill it. Not sure if thats a problem.
I agree, thanks.
Thanks again great video. What viscosity gear oil should be put back in? Is it the same as the rear differential?
Yes the front and rear take the same oil. 75w85. Don't add friction modifier.
@@MarionBlair Thank you much and for the quick reply!
@@MarionBlair Another good topic is the cabin air filter. Mine is a 2014 2500 SLT Cummins. I didn't have the cabin filter, so I bought the kit for it. Rumor has it that the Laramie and above trim levels have it but haven't confirmed it.I'm curious if yours has one.
@@alittlebitofeverything5090 no mine doesn't have it but I'm thinking about adding it also. And mine is a 2014 Laramie
thanks for the two videos, now it's my turn to get under the truck. think I will just suck out both ends and skip the torque nightmare this time around, will change gaskets every other time, also will be filling fluid to the hole as I have for the last 35yrs? frickin Dodge has ALWAYS had lazy engineering as in this case with no drain plug, if I ever meet one of their lazy ass engineers I'm gonna smack em' backside the head!!!
I would suck out both ends without a doubt it's just as good a job and less hassle
When the time comes - I'm going to use an oil extractor on the REAR Diff - much easier. Then use a magnet to fish around for any metal particles that may be in there.
Totally agree. My cover will not be coming off again either.
It's a new truck
Are you getting all of your information from owners manual? Or did you purchase a service manual?
I have a 2016 and my owners manual doesn’t have the capacities on it.
I have the service manual, the one on a CD from Mopar but it's pathetic. It does have torque values and some info is helpful but a lot of it is cloned from old manuals that don't apply to some of the newer trucks.
From the Mopar service manual but it sucks.
Hi there. What's your take on upgrading to a aftermarket rear diff cover? I couldn't remember if u talked about it or not in your video of the rear. Necessary for pulling a 9K pound trailer? Just curious. I am learning towards it when time to change the rear diff oil. Those covers not cheap that's for sure.
Watch this series of video's. I don't think it's needed. Personal opinion. ua-cam.com/video/n4DQ-jzKQRw/v-deo.html
Buy the AAM cover that comes on the DRW, if you're concerned. They can be found for about half the price (got mine for $189) and actually keep the diff/fluid cooler. If you have a 2500 with the rear coils, you may have to fabricate a 3/4" spacer for the rear anti-sway bar to clear or grind off a small portion of the fin that touches the bar to make it work, but it's worth it IMO. Looks nice too.
@@monsterram6617 awesome thanks for the info. I have 18 2500. And fabbing up stuff is not a concern. I will look into them thanks.
@@gunrightsfan You're welcome. 👍
@@monsterram6617 Yea, that's the only one I'd consider right now.
Did you put silicone on the plug? Thanks for all the great videos
No don't put any silicon it's got a Rubber seal on it
Thanks 👍
How would u reccomend i find out what rear end oil to put in my 2018 Ram 2500
Give the dealer your VIN and he'll tell you exactly what it calls for.
When u say "dealer" do u mean the guy working the parts counter at the Ram dealership ?
When u say "dealer ", do u mean the parts guy working the counter at dealership
@@carlvin8693 yes the parts department
If you're still on UA-cam land I need you to do a video on air breather cleaner door opening and closing
Why wouldn’t you change the front differential like the back one?
If you use it a lot, I guess you could. It's just a bitch to get to so I went with this lazy man's method.
I need to know what fluid you put in there please sir
Thanks for the video
Mopar 75-85. Same as the rear. ua-cam.com/video/DNwqWYGJUMg/v-deo.html
@@MarionBlair thank you sir
Doesn’t seem like they sale this anywhere but at the dealership
@@DarkStarAlpha1 I would go to the dealer and give them my VIN number an purchasing theirs
Have you done a transmission oil change video ?
No but as soon as it warms up a little I will. thanks.
Where Did You Bought The Front Differential Gasket ?
The dealer has them. Give them your ViN. Should be reusable.
Where you get the pump?
You can get them at Advance Auto AutoZone Harbor Freight Northern Tools just about anywhere
Thank you . Also I would like have your recommendation ! what's the best pads breaks and rotor?
There's so many brands, OEM are very good and not too expensive. I usually go to Reilly's and pick something middle of the road. Try to stay away from China metallurgy if that's possible.
Thank you for sharing you knowledge and wisdom
30 ft lb is normal for a 10mm shank
Bolts will have different size heads but the shank is both 10mm
is it 30 ft lbs or in lbs
foot pounds but some people like to say pound feet.
That American axle company was a Corporate
Corporate Gm axle company. Have you watched Gail banks test different covers?
@@jerrybrandt9377 Yes, I have, I'm amazed at the way the oil gets whipped up in the diff.
Yea, I missed that one also. American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
I thought it was very interesting. After watching his video's i wanted a clear cover for mine and I learned that if aisin equipped then it will have the factory finned diff cover and I still can't believe how much one is
Hi Marion I can just pump out the fluid out of the rear differential also with that pump right? Instead of taking the cover off
Try it mo lol
Yes, if you do your regular maintenance, the results will be the same, IMO. I'm not pulling the cover again after seeing how clean every thing was.
Thanks Marion
I just suck n blow mine.
Is it perfectly ideal method? Nope, but it's better than not changing the oil.
Great video