One reason I always try to do my own "basic" maintenance is that it gets me under the truck, around the truck, and involved with the truck to head off any future problems.. Preventative maintenance is the key, IMHO... thanks so much for taking the time to educate us!
Thank you for the kind words! I love my Cummins but would go broke paying a shop or the dealer to do the maintenance! Just replaced the CCV filter (video coming on Tuesday). Inexpensive and very easy! Thanks for watching!
Just found your vid, I am a new (to Me) Ram 2019 2500 Cummins, always changed my own oil, and you just solved my question of whether I wanted to continue to do it myself. I am a subscriber now, looking forward to the rest of your vids...!
Love the handle tool, I change mine every 6k. You have to make sure to let those drain about 30 min. There gets a air bubble and it won’t drain all the way if you don’t give it the time. Baldwin and Donaldson filters are great also. Love your Reflection! Just put the banks diff cover on to help with the cooling while towing 12k up mountains. Nice job working with your son!
Thanks for the step by step video. I just ordered the filter plug and will do my next oil change myself. Let the little guy know I think he's a great helper.
Awesome step by step! Man I really like that oil filter plug, super nice. Also nice find on getting cheap oil by the gallon. It's hard to find places that sell good deals, so it's great to have the information. Thank you guys for sharing! - Kyle and Renee
Thank you so much for this. I recently got me the same truck and I have been a bit intimidated on changing the oil. Seems simple enough. Now to figure out the fuel filters. Thank you again.
The fuel filters are not very difficult, but they can be messy. As long as you have the oil filter plug tool, the oil change is one of the easiest I have ever done on any vehicle! Thanks for watching!
Good video showing how easy it is and how to save some money. I do a similar thing with mine using the Valvoline from RK. I order the filter online and then schedule an appointment with my local dealer. They change the oil and filter, using what I provided, and dispose of it all for only $15.00! It usually take them about 20 minutes to a half hour and I don't have to mess with the old oil and filter. Keep up the good work.
Have you considered a "fumoto" valve in place of the drain plug? Also, kudos for pre-filling the lube oil filter. There is no "controversy" since both Cummins and Ram service information state the filter is to be pre-filled. 👍
I had to go look up that valve...WOW! This will be added during my next oil change! I am often changing the oil in a parking lot since we travel full time in our RV. This would be a game changer for me and further reduce the chance of accidental oil spillage. Thanks for the heads up and thanks for watching!
@@JouppiOutdoors you are most welcome. I made the suggestion because it can reduce your "mandatory tool count" and reduce potential for oil on your hands.
I change my own oil and fuel filters on my truck, I just don't have the luxury of an awesome assistant like you have. Just found your channel and subbed. Can't wait to watch some of your other videos. Thanks
Paid for an oil change and like you said on video they made a mess and spilled oil all over chassis and it dripped oil for days on my drive way. Just ordered the filter plug tool from your link and plan to do it myself from now on. Thanks!
That definitely sucks! You won’t regret doing it yourself, the filter is a tad tricky to screw back on the first time since you’re working blind. Still the easiest vehicle I have ever changed the oil on! Thanks for watching!
Yeah, messy job and not super fun but it will save you A TON of money doing it yourself! I did mine at the recommended interval and the old one up front looked like new, so now I change them every other oil change and have had no issues (roughly 24-25k miles)
Nice video, actually working a deal now on that same truck as a 2020. Same color. I have rented them a few times to use for pulling 30ft. TT and fell in love with it!
I just did my (first) oil change on my 2013 today. No idea why one would contort through the sidewall. From the same position where you remove the pan plug.... loosen the filter and it will drop straight down... replace the same way looking (and aligning the new filter) straight up. I have one of those filter gizmos but no way I reach blindly through the sidewall or cut my wheel well guards when doing it from underneath is so straightforward and easy.
I think the fact that it’s a diesel scares a lot of people, that’s a main reason I enjoy making videos like this! To show people how easy it can be to do it yourself and save a TON of money. Plus, you get to know your truck which is never a bad thing! Thanks for watching!
I quit going to the Quick Change places. I had one add about half a Quart of Oil to the rear diff and it cost me $ 85.00. Had one change a Fuel Filter. Another $ 80.00. Told 3 different shops I had Grease Fittings on Front Driveline because of Aftermarket Parts. Had them checked on a long trip,Tec said water was coming out while he was pumping Grease in. Had one who wanted to service my Transmission,said he was going to flush it with Solvent. Decided to change my own Oil one time and the Filter was so loose that if a rock would have flown up and hit it, it likely would have broke loose.plus a lot of shabby work for a high price.it’s kind of an ongoing problem so I started doing my own Servicing. Motor,Gearboxes and all. A lot less worries and I save a few bucks.
I’ve always filled it up to wear the cartridge is wet but not full. Pour some in and let it get absorbed and keep doing that till I see some pooling in the bottom. This will be my first time on my Cummins though so we shall see.
Thank you for the information. That filter plug is very useful. Is the oil filter in the same place on the 2019-2020 models? What about the fuel filter and fuel filter water separator that must be changed as well. Is that difficult/expensive job?
You’re welcome! Yes, the oil filter is in the same location on the newer models. We have a video on changing the fuel filters as well, I’ll link to it below. Thanks for watching! ua-cam.com/video/f143cYHZqUs/v-deo.html
another thing you can do if you do not have the plug is double bag 2 gallon size ziplock plastic bags... Drop the filter into the bags.. zip.. and pull them out.. Not as neat as the plug, but it will work.. .Awesome video regardless..
I started off doing the fuel filters at the same time as the oil change, but have gone to every other oil change with no issues. Here’s a link to the fuel filter video: ua-cam.com/video/f143cYHZqUs/v-deo.html
New subscriber here! Great video on the oil change. I have the same 2018 truck, just different color. My son has a 2001 Ram 2500 Cummins, and we will both be doing an oil change this weekend. I found your first video on the fuel filter change, and that was very helpful to me, as I bought this truck used a few months ago, and I had never serviced a 2018 Ram 2500. We have started buying our filters from Doc's Diesel, and they offer a good price as well. Check them out! Thanks for the great video and safe travels!
since you noted that most shops do not have that oil filter plug, you know that the filters are not being filled with oil like it is when you care about what you are doing. that = dry starts for all of those people that are already over paying shops to do the job, what a shame
I pre fill the oil filters. But the oil you added is noted faltered. I think minor deal for good fresh engine oil. Bigger deal for final fuel filter. Bot others have disagreed.
I’ve seen arguments both ways. I try to pour the oil in through the small holes so it gets filtered as it goes in but not convinced it makes that much of a difference. Thanks for watching!
Just one comment. Not sure what year yours is, but mine is a 2021 6.7. My manual says to use an oil that meets the standards of API-CK-4, or Mopar MS-10902, or Cummins CES 20081 (which I think might be a typo and should be 20086) I do not believe the valvoline oil you link to in your description meets any of those standards. Looks like the newer cummins need to use an oil meeting different standards. Great video and thanks.
Mine is a 2018, I am not familiar with the requirements of the 2021 Cummins. The main point was to show that this is a process you can do yourself fairly easily. Thanks for the information, I’ll have to look in to it and thanks for watching!
Took mine to the dealer for an old change I can see they change the auto oil filter, but when I looked at the oil, it looks like it’s already black is that a common diesel thing? I’m coming from a gas
It wouldn’t make enough of a difference to justify the work involved in removing the fender well. I have seen others remove the air filter box and go in from the top, but again, a lot of extra work. I can knock out the oil change in 15 minutes doing it this way.
This was changed at 10,000 miles…well before the 15,000 mile interval recommendation from Ram. Diesel Oil will look like that even with frequent oil changes. Thanks for watching!
That was an oversight on my part! The Fleetguard part# is LF16035. I have updated the video description to include that information, along with a link to the filter on Amazon. Thanks for watching!
Great question, I typically change the oil well before the recommended interval so conventional Valvoline Premium Blue was more affordable and offers outstanding protection. Since this video, we have traveled to some pretty cold climates and I now run the Premium Blue Extreme 5w40 synthetic. thank you for watching!
Good video mate! I got a RAM 2500 with the Cummins 6.7 diesel couple of weeks ago. Now I know at least i can try this myself. Does the oil have to be changed every 5000 miles? Would that suffice? Thanks!
The 2018 interval from Cummins is 15,000 miles. I try to go 10-12,000 max. You can check out cumminshub.com, it has the entire maintenance schedule for the 6.7 Thanks for watching!
@@JouppiOutdoors Thanks! Will check out cumminshub. Now that you mention it, I remember seeing in the owners manual every 15K miles. I have the 2019 RAM 2500 with the Cummins 6.7. Got it with
You should never pour oil or gas in center of filter, You defeat purpose ,Pour it in the outer holes ,It's filtered from the outside to the inside large hole
Oil from a new and sealed container is the cleanest oil that filter will ever encounter. Cummins and Ram in factory service information require pre-filling the filter and show new oil from a sealed container being used just as shown in this video. You can do as you wish, but there is nothing to criticize here as the process shown complies with factory service requirements.
@@walterk1221 Thank you for the clarification, I never looked it up. I was taught to do this by a highly respected diesel mechanic when I was younger. Thanks for watching!
One reason I always try to do my own "basic" maintenance is that it gets me under the truck, around the truck, and involved with the truck to head off any future problems.. Preventative maintenance is the key, IMHO... thanks so much for taking the time to educate us!
You’re welcome! Thanks so much for watching!
Great job on your video. I appreciate the way you included your son. Best teachers are parents. Blessings to you and your family. Enjoy your travels!!
Thank you so much! He really enjoys helping so I try to encourage that whenever possible. Thank you for watching!
Great video!! Thank you. Just bought my 2500 yesterday!! Even more importantly watching your time with your son PRICELESS!! Again thank you
You’re welcome! Thank you for watching!
New cummins owner, this video is much appreciated!
Thank you for the kind words! I love my Cummins but would go broke paying a shop or the dealer to do the maintenance! Just replaced the CCV filter (video coming on Tuesday). Inexpensive and very easy! Thanks for watching!
The info on that filter plug was worth the price of admission
Makes all the difference! Thanks for watching!
So cool for including your son! Guy looks so proud you’re his dad. Good work!
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Thank you Dillon for helping Dad not make a mess. LOL 👍❤
Thanks for watching!
Just found your vid, I am a new (to Me) Ram 2019 2500 Cummins, always changed my own oil, and you just solved my question of whether I wanted to continue to do it myself. I am a subscriber now, looking forward to the rest of your vids...!
Definitely worth doing it yourself! The oil filter plug makes a WORLD of difference and no mess! Thanks for watching!
Love the handle tool, I change mine every 6k. You have to make sure to let those drain about 30 min. There gets a air bubble and it won’t drain all the way if you don’t give it the time. Baldwin and Donaldson filters are great also. Love your Reflection! Just put the banks diff cover on to help with the cooling while towing 12k up mountains. Nice job working with your son!
Good info, thanks for sharing! I’ve thought about changing the diff cover as well. Thanks for watching!
@@JouppiOutdoors
Check out the Banks cover, his engineering of the cover is awesome.
I will absolutely check it out, thanks!
You and that young fella make one hell of a team 👍👍. Great video 👌👌😊
Thank you and thanks so much for watching!
Thanks for the step by step video. I just ordered the filter plug and will do my next oil change myself. Let the little guy know I think he's a great helper.
You’re welcome! The filter plug makes all the difference. It’s the easiest oil change you will ever do! Thanks for watching!
Awesome step by step! Man I really like that oil filter plug, super nice. Also nice find on getting cheap oil by the gallon. It's hard to find places that sell good deals, so it's great to have the information. Thank you guys for sharing! - Kyle and Renee
You’re welcome! Glad you found it helpful! Thank you for watching!
Thank you so much for this. I recently got me the same truck and I have been a bit intimidated on changing the oil. Seems simple enough. Now to figure out the fuel filters. Thank you again.
The fuel filters are not very difficult, but they can be messy. As long as you have the oil filter plug tool, the oil change is one of the easiest I have ever done on any vehicle! Thanks for watching!
Can you do a video of the fuel filter please
@@edgarmartinez7533 he's got one already oh his page for the fuel filters. Changed mine yesterday. Pretty easy
Good video showing how easy it is and how to save some money. I do a similar thing with mine using the Valvoline from RK. I order the filter online and then schedule an appointment with my local dealer. They change the oil and filter, using what I provided, and dispose of it all for only $15.00! It usually take them about 20 minutes to a half hour and I don't have to mess with the old oil and filter. Keep up the good work.
Wow, if I had a dealer willing to do that I’d probably take advantage of it too! Thanks for watching!
Have you considered a "fumoto" valve in place of the drain plug? Also, kudos for pre-filling the lube oil filter. There is no "controversy" since both Cummins and Ram service information state the filter is to be pre-filled. 👍
I had to go look up that valve...WOW! This will be added during my next oil change! I am often changing the oil in a parking lot since we travel full time in our RV. This would be a game changer for me and further reduce the chance of accidental oil spillage. Thanks for the heads up and thanks for watching!
@@JouppiOutdoors you are most welcome. I made the suggestion because it can reduce your "mandatory tool count" and reduce potential for oil on your hands.
Loved it. I actually learned a lot. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the next riveting video. 😁
You’re welcome! Glad you found it helpful! Thank you for your continued support!
I change my own oil and fuel filters on my truck, I just don't have the luxury of an awesome assistant like you have. Just found your channel and subbed. Can't wait to watch some of your other videos.
Thanks
He’s definitely a great helper to have around! Thank you for watching!
Paid for an oil change and like you said on video they made a mess and spilled oil all over chassis and it dripped oil for days on my drive way. Just ordered the filter plug tool from your link and plan to do it myself from now on.
Thanks!
That definitely sucks! You won’t regret doing it yourself, the filter is a tad tricky to screw back on the first time since you’re working blind. Still the easiest vehicle I have ever changed the oil on! Thanks for watching!
Looks like you got the best helper in the country!
He definitely likes getting out there and helping! Thanks for watching!
This was absolutely awesome! I just got a new Cummins and will be doing my own maintenance after this! Thanks brother!
It’s the only way to go! Glad you found this helpful and thanks for watching!
@@JouppiOutdoors I was watching another how to and saw there are two fuel filters on the gen 5's. I had no clue.
Yeah, messy job and not super fun but it will save you A TON of money doing it yourself! I did mine at the recommended interval and the old one up front looked like new, so now I change them every other oil change and have had no issues (roughly 24-25k miles)
Thank you for sharing. I'm glad u included ur little helper Dillon on it. God bless keep up the good work.
You’re welcome! He enjoys helping so we try to encourage that as much as possible! Thanks for watching!
Nice video, actually working a deal now on that same truck as a 2020. Same color. I have rented them a few times to use for pulling 30ft. TT and fell in love with it!
We started off towing our 29’ travel trailer and now our 34’ 5th wheel! We love it, it’s been a great truck! Thanks for watching!
I just did my (first) oil change on my 2013 today. No idea why one would contort through the sidewall. From the same position where you remove the pan plug.... loosen the filter and it will drop straight down... replace the same way looking (and aligning the new filter) straight up. I have one of those filter gizmos but no way I reach blindly through the sidewall or cut my wheel well guards when doing it from underneath is so straightforward and easy.
Maintenance on those trucks it's something really easy to do actually!, I still don't understand why some people believe it's complicated 🤷🏼♂️
I think the fact that it’s a diesel scares a lot of people, that’s a main reason I enjoy making videos like this! To show people how easy it can be to do it yourself and save a TON of money. Plus, you get to know your truck which is never a bad thing! Thanks for watching!
Love your videos, sir! I really appreciate your content. It has helped me out a lot. Thank you!
You’re welcome! Glad the info has been helpful!
Thanks man great video ,!
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
Great video. Thank you
You’re welcome, thank you for watching!
Very good information!! 👏👏👏
Thank you! Thanks for watching!
Great Job, Great video, great explanation step by step! Thanks for your help 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you! Glad the video was helpful and thanks for watching!
Old fuel jug with the top cut off makes a nice high sided oil catch.
Good tip! There’s definitely A LOT of oil to catch! Thanks for watching!
Thanks John! just so happens I have one sitting because of a top seam leak... You just gave me a purpose for it! :))
Nice Family. Nice to see your great son in there.
Thank you and thanks for watching!
I quit going to the Quick Change places. I had one add about half a Quart of Oil to the rear diff and it cost me $ 85.00. Had one change a Fuel Filter. Another $ 80.00. Told 3 different shops I had Grease Fittings on Front Driveline because of Aftermarket Parts. Had them checked on a long trip,Tec said water was coming out while he was pumping Grease in. Had one who wanted to service my Transmission,said he was going to flush it with Solvent. Decided to change my own Oil one time and the Filter was so loose that if a rock would have flown up and hit it, it likely would have broke loose.plus a lot of shabby work for a high price.it’s kind of an ongoing problem so I started doing my own Servicing. Motor,Gearboxes and all. A lot less worries and I save a few bucks.
All great examples of why doing your own maintenance is important! Thank you for watching!
Thanks!
Thank you, and thanks for watching!
Great video, thanks.
You’re welcome!
Thank you for the insight
You’re welcome, thanks for watching!
Great job and thank you for your video, I'm gonna save &380
Definitely worth doing it yourself! Glad the video was helpful and thank you for watching!
I’ve always filled it up to wear the cartridge is wet but not full. Pour some in and let it get absorbed and keep doing that till I see some pooling in the bottom. This will be my first time on my Cummins though so we shall see.
It’s a piece of cake as long as you have the oil filter plug. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the information. That filter plug is very useful. Is the oil filter in the same place on the 2019-2020 models? What about the fuel filter and fuel filter water separator that must be changed as well. Is that difficult/expensive job?
You’re welcome! Yes, the oil filter is in the same location on the newer models. We have a video on changing the fuel filters as well, I’ll link to it below. Thanks for watching!
ua-cam.com/video/f143cYHZqUs/v-deo.html
Great idea with that bucket, been wondering how I'm going to do this without making a mess. My truck takes 12 qts, it comes out like a firehose.
It’s definitely a lot of oil to catch! I have since bought a 12 quart catch can with a screw on top from Oreilly’s.
Look into the Fumoto Drain valve!
It’s on the list! Thank you for watching!
another thing you can do if you do not have the plug is double bag 2 gallon size ziplock plastic bags... Drop the filter into the bags.. zip.. and pull them out.. Not as neat as the plug, but it will work.. .Awesome video regardless..
That is a great idea even with the plug to catch any accidental spillage or drainage from the old filter. Thanks for sharing!
Good video 😉 i have a 2012 cumming and i want do may 1rs oil change by me soft and you video help my. Thanks bro have nice day
Thank you!
Awesome vid?, made it simple and user friendly...
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Please send my another video when you do the fuel filter change thanks
We have a video on this already, it’s not difficult…just a little messy!
Do the fuel filters need changed at the same time? Is there a video for that?
I started off doing the fuel filters at the same time as the oil change, but have gone to every other oil change with no issues. Here’s a link to the fuel filter video: ua-cam.com/video/f143cYHZqUs/v-deo.html
Great video!! A+
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Great info, where did you purchase the oil??
I was purchasing it online from Rural King.
Great video where u get 3 gallons oil and filter for 50.00
The filters are bought on Amazon and the oil I order through Rural King online. Thanks for watching!
@@JouppiOutdoors thanks
New subscriber here! Great video on the oil change. I have the same 2018 truck, just different color. My son has a 2001 Ram 2500 Cummins, and we will both be doing an oil change this weekend. I found your first video on the fuel filter change, and that was very helpful to me, as I bought this truck used a few months ago, and I had never serviced a 2018 Ram 2500. We have started buying our filters from Doc's Diesel, and they offer a good price as well. Check them out! Thanks for the great video and safe travels!
Thanks for the info and thanks for watching!
since you noted that most shops do not have that oil filter plug, you know that the filters are not being filled with oil like it is when you care about what you are doing. that = dry starts for all of those people that are already over paying shops to do the job, what a shame
Agreed, thanks for watching!
I pre fill the oil filters. But the oil you added is noted faltered. I think minor deal for good fresh engine oil. Bigger deal for final fuel filter. Bot others have disagreed.
I’ve seen arguments both ways. I try to pour the oil in through the small holes so it gets filtered as it goes in but not convinced it makes that much of a difference. Thanks for watching!
Use Shell T-6. 5-40
They have 15w-40 t6 now too, that’s what we’re switching to after 180k of the 5/40 t6
Zip lock bag would be cleaner, u do not have to pre fill the filter.
Just one comment. Not sure what year yours is, but mine is a 2021 6.7. My manual says to use an oil that meets the standards of API-CK-4, or Mopar MS-10902, or Cummins CES 20081 (which I think might be a typo and should be 20086) I do not believe the valvoline oil you link to in your description meets any of those standards. Looks like the newer cummins need to use an oil meeting different standards. Great video and thanks.
Mine is a 2018, I am not familiar with the requirements of the 2021 Cummins. The main point was to show that this is a process you can do yourself fairly easily. Thanks for the information, I’ll have to look in to it and thanks for watching!
Took mine to the dealer for an old change I can see they change the auto oil filter, but when I looked at the oil, it looks like it’s already black is that a common diesel thing? I’m coming from a gas
Hi there! Yes, it’s common for the oil to turn black very quickly.
How many miles I do every oil change if I don’t tow as much
I wouldn’t go beyond the oil change indicator no matter how much you tow or do not tow.
Would removing the fender liner make the process any easier? Or would that not make much of a difference?
It wouldn’t make enough of a difference to justify the work involved in removing the fender well. I have seen others remove the air filter box and go in from the top, but again, a lot of extra work. I can knock out the oil change in 15 minutes doing it this way.
Great video guys. Gots keep them running
Absolutely! Thanks for watching!
The oil looked very black. What is the interval between changes
This was changed at 10,000 miles…well before the 15,000 mile interval recommendation from Ram. Diesel Oil will look like that even with frequent oil changes. Thanks for watching!
@@JouppiOutdoors Thanks I ordered a 2023 in October still not here. Ugg. I think I will do changes every 10000km.
Do you have a lift or leveling kit on your truck?
No lift or level, all stock suspension.
Ok
Thanks for watching!
What are the filter part # for the fleetguard
That was an oversight on my part! The Fleetguard part# is LF16035. I have updated the video description to include that information, along with a link to the filter on Amazon. Thanks for watching!
Why did you use standard oil vs. Synthetic?
Great question, I typically change the oil well before the recommended interval so conventional Valvoline Premium Blue was more affordable and offers outstanding protection. Since this video, we have traveled to some pretty cold climates and I now run the Premium Blue Extreme 5w40 synthetic. thank you for watching!
Good video mate! I got a RAM 2500 with the Cummins 6.7 diesel couple of weeks ago. Now I know at least i can try this myself. Does the oil have to be changed every 5000 miles? Would that suffice? Thanks!
The 2018 interval from Cummins is 15,000 miles. I try to go 10-12,000 max. You can check out cumminshub.com, it has the entire maintenance schedule for the 6.7
Thanks for watching!
@@JouppiOutdoors Thanks! Will check out cumminshub. Now that you mention it, I remember seeing in the owners manual every 15K miles. I have the 2019 RAM 2500 with the Cummins 6.7. Got it with
What size are your tires?
These are 295/70/18
@@JouppiOutdoors and do you have a suspension lift?
Just got that oil $32 a gallon
Prices are crazy right now!
Not filtered
I saved $400 by doing it myself vs. Ram dealers. They will r*pe you. If i could post pics, I'd show invoices.
Definitely a money saver and you know it was done correctly!
That oil is not good for 2019 and above must use 10w30
You are correct, this is a 2018. O would recommend whatever the manual says for your particular vehicle. Thanks for watching!
Jesus man, 20 mins for an oil change video. get to the dang point !
I think covered all the pertinent information. Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching!
For those of us who are brand new to the whole "changing your oil yourself gig- the detail in his video is highly appreciated!
You should never pour oil or gas in center of filter, You defeat purpose ,Pour it in the outer holes ,It's filtered from the outside to the inside large hole
I never considered that since it’s new oil. It’s a good point though, thank you for watching!
Oil from a new and sealed container is the cleanest oil that filter will ever encounter. Cummins and Ram in factory service information require pre-filling the filter and show new oil from a sealed container being used just as shown in this video. You can do as you wish, but there is nothing to criticize here as the process shown complies with factory service requirements.
@@walterk1221 Thank you for the clarification, I never looked it up. I was taught to do this by a highly respected diesel mechanic when I was younger. Thanks for watching!
@@JouppiOutdoors you are most welcome. As an owner since 1989 I feel compelled to share knowledge and experience.
@@JouppiOutdoors you are most welcome.