How to change both fuel filters on a 2017 Ram 6.7 L Cummins

This was my first time ever changing fuel filters on a diesel. Hope this shows how easy it is and helps someone out

[@guyl8096]

if you are filling the filter housing up front with diesel, you run the risk of putting unfiltered fuel into the system past the filter, if you just close it up and cycle the key a couple times your lift pump will fill your filter housings and she will start no problem. just trying to help.

[@JablesOutdoors]

Guy L I appreciate it! It was my first time and didn't want to cause an air lock

[@ScottDLR]

That's the beauty of this fuel system, it will self prime. BTW, good video!

[@aaronbyrd7994]

Absolutely it's a much better system...just hit the button around 10 times without touching the brake and your in business!

[@paytonwood5079]

Guy L you are completely right. I’ve changed multiple filters on these trucks. The priming process is as follows: turn the key to run for 30 seconds, then turn off for 10 seconds. Repeat this process 5 or 6 times then try to start the engine. If it sputters, prime a few more times. When it starts check for leaks

[@893119011]

@@paytonwood5079 is the 2016 the same?

[@michaelroberson896]

Great video. The Dodge dealer wants $189.95 per filter to change. I followed your video and did it in no time. Thanks for posting.

[@JablesOutdoors]

Great! Every dollar saved counts

[@gregentclemory9285]

My first change at dealer started an argument. They listed both filters as same part number ending in A for $300 per. I showed her there was an identical part number ending in B for $150 and a note that they were a set. But she disagreed, so I left without the work. Never to return

[@donfrederick4825]

Thanks for the video, helped out a lot. No more stealership filters changes.

[@28BATMAN28]

Haha, favorite part of this “no sense in trying to be a cheapskate, you bought a Cummins because you’ve got money” 😂 well said!!!

[@gregentclemory9285]

Corrected statement reads, I did have money but I bought a Cummins

[@RobRocker09]

I found slipping a 5/8 rubber hose to the drain tub into a clean plastic milk carton saved on spill and easy to fill up the rear filter with fuild when install. And use a cut plastic milk carton to catch the rear filter in.

[@don_crawla6195]

being a mechanic and cummins owner ill change the rear one 3 times b4 ill change the front one because the rear one keeps the front one clean

[@JablesOutdoors]

I appreciate the tip! Save me $100 every time. Cheers!

[@rodzilla134]

That's good to know. My first filter change is coming up, but I'm not touching them until they get down to like 2%. Not at their cost. Hell, if I can change them 3 to 1, that's a good plan.

[@umbralgroup5732]

Change both at the same time. Most filters will be different micron levels. Bigger micron in rear and catch the smaller particles up front. I'm running 3 filters. One at the aux tank.

[@michaelperrissi480]

Thank you this help for the first Time owning a diesel and doing a filter changes

[@Redneckmfg]

I just spend the 150 Bucks for both filters and getting ready to do mine tomorrow... The shop where I bought my truck didn't impress me with their service dept. so I'm going to document my oil and fuel filter changes with a gopro… hopefully that will be sufish enough for the warranty??? Thanks for a great how to video.... KZbin its an amazing place....

[@JablesOutdoors]

Redneck Mfg. Rock on man! I was told by my dealership that as long as I have receipts to prove and mileage is documented, it will not void my warranty

[@jggrant8018]

good tip on the ratchet extension on front filter, good tip on "unplugging" the electrical on back

[@jessespreeman8488]

great job man, easy to follow and nice clear closeups and info. thanks for that buds

[@Juan4themoney]

Today I learned I could drain the front filter. Thank you.

[@philsalsbery9994]

Great video, thanks. I've been paying to have my fuel filters changed, too much $$$. I will use your video along with the comments moving forward.

[@ppvfd121]

Evidently Canada operates of liters and the Tim Horton cup measuring systems 😂 great vid man, keep up the good work 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@rockerpat1085]

I can't do this because I don't have any Tim Horton cups!!!

[@jamessutherland5107]

Thanks for the post. Made my first filter change a lot easier and cleaner.

[@SmarterNotHarder25]

That "sensor" on the frame filter is a water in fuel sensor. Also. Like some of the other comments say, dont pre fill your fuel filters... you can add a fass type system if you wanna spend a little $$$ and delete the filter in the engine compartment with a fleece machined part.

[@AppleJack76]

There are some really good Diesel additives out there. My father was a Mercedes mechanic 45 years. He use liqui-moly hi test in all the Mercedes turbo diesel cars and he said it made a big difference in the long run. You might want to use one of these every filter change. I know liqui-moly also makes a DPF cleaning additive that you put in the fuel tank.

[@paulg444]

always a good idea to save the pint of diesel fuel that dripped into an old tim hortons cup and pour it right into the brand new clean fuel filter !

[@l.b.fields7472]

Exactly..I'm not doing that part..defeats the purpose..

[@Redandranger]

Maybe it was a new Tim Hortons cup?

[@TheFalcondan95705]

I usually start with the rear filter, then click the key on a few times, then start it. Then the Front filter the same.. Last time I did it I got about 5 gallons of fuel on my garage floor.. Forgot the rear gasket and Niagra Falls! Then I did the Same damn think on the Front Filter. Niagara Falls AGAIN!! While doing the Rear Filter I did not want to damage my HEAVY 18kt Gold Wedding ring with baguette Diamonds... So I put the wedding ring in the rear fuel filter box! Forgetting about the ring I dumped the box in my trash can. So saving money cost me hours of garage floor cleaning and a 6,000.00 ring.... I love saving money and doing things myself... So much Pride....

[@lucasgreen8651]

So the rear is a water separator not a filter. Thanks for posting this. I couldn't find the rear. I bought a cheap filter set online and there was a drastic difference with the front filter. Spend the money for the good one. And as others said, it self primes, no need to add fuel. Just cycle the key

[@madison0348]

Love how u showed how to remove rear filter

[@benfoolery7860]

Your video was super helpful. Appreciate you posting. Changed my own today after watching.

[@dbl.yo.3910]

ben shaw I hope you didn't fill your filters leave them dry then prim 3 times and done

[@aznative7693]

Just a suggestion start in rear replace oil water separator filter then cycle you key allowing fuel pump to pressurize the system then move to front drain leave drain open till filter is replaced then close drain cycle key again then start That way ya don’t have to fill the filters Ps after pressuring the rear filter start then move to front

[@rickschumacker9786]

Fuel filters MUST meet 3 micron spec. I use WIX brand; the pair cost about $100. Good video but agree install filters without fuel and use ignition key cycle on 5 seconds up to 5 times until it starts and continues to run.

[@Redneckmfg]

LMAO At 4:37 My wife just told me the same Dam thing today while buying my two fuel filters for a mere $145.00 .... love the video thank you for a great video...

[@JablesOutdoors]

Hahah! Takes a good woman to keep us honest. Cheers

[@mattshields8423]

Good video, Just changed all 3 filters and oil. SAVED $100.00 over the dealer price, and thats buying "Royal Purple" synthetic oil. Save more next time due to not needing to buy couple of specialty tools. Thanks for the how to.

[@wayneflett6816]

Use valvoline

[@paulg444]

If I replace my filter too often, I run the risk of introducing all that fine silica engine dust right into my fuel filter canister. I think I am going to 1) only replace at the recommended interval, never before. 2) clean my engine bay before doing this job.

[@kixforrest2358]

28mm 6pt socket is the ideal fit for the front filter...

[@bucky1996]

Thanks for the tutorial. Helpful for sure!

[@JeffRigney]

Thanks for making the video. Never use fuel from an old filter to fill a new filter unless it’s a Ford then who cares. Lol.

[@jordanprier4016]

Yeah it’s not like its going to break. It will just keep on running

[@GordonNielsen-td3ru]

😂😂😂

[@GordonNielsen-td3ru]

​@jordanprier4016 as if , Fords are crap

[@tomduncan1970]

I love the white bumpers with the black grill and Badges.

[@bigjoker4u]

Sorry your way is to dammned expensive I live in Texas and by the time i drove all the way to Canada to get a "tim horton cup" i was ready for a 2nd filter change , next time im just gonna use a" dunkin dougnut cup" that I can get locally and save some money. Thanks for the video anyway.

[@claygar78]

Hahahaha! Too funny, thanks for the laugh

[@victordcabral]

I like putting sea foam in the front filter Housing to clean everything

[@eyeateus]

thanks pal just changed mine out today!

[@noahvalencia3984]

When you “reset all” does that also reset your oil life? I know when you reset oil life it asks just to reset oil, not all.

[@drivin2drive]

Save the fuel to refill your oil filter??

[@blueplanet4339]

Really helpful video. Thanks. Man, you got a lot of views on this thing.

[@rafaelacevedo4715]

didn't show details, like removing the sensor from it.s plug

[@jet0577]

So behind my front fuel filter is an elbow connector to a fuel line that started leaking after I replaced the fuel filter. I didn't touch it, I don't know what it's called, & I don't know what happened. Any ideas on the name or what may have gone wrong?

[@9ml22]

What if the truck starts and then turns. Off??

[@loquito1183ify]

Do you found the problem? How to fi it. I got the same issue right now

[@bradley2956]

Thanks for showing to go around plastic with extension ..... keep us from busting

[@xREICHARDx]

The use of multiple Tim Horton’s cups - so Canadian 😂

[@Theultrazombiekiller]

My filter toward the bacj was so stuck on i had to take it inti the shop and they had to drill it out, they couldnt even get it loosen.

[@aprilfritz571]

This maybe a dumb question but is process the same if its been deleted?

[@tonygarcia5556]

How often should one drain the front filter ?

[@travisc.2423]

I have a 2014 ram Laramie 3500. Do you have a video to show how and where to drain the fuel for the front fuel filter?

[@princemichael4166]

I feel sorry if people follow this man

[@JablesOutdoors]

Thanks! Have a great day

[@dtrlfilms]

Thanks for the videos. I used a Timmy Hoe cup as you suggested.

[@TroubadourJuggernaut]

good old Canadian boy with a sweet Cummins ! well done

[@axmad3491]

just changed both filters, and when I'm starting the engine, it starts leaks from water separator pretty hard. Do you know what can be the problem? How hard you tide up the cap of water separator?

[@JablesOutdoors]

Try to give it another 1/8 to 1/4 turn

[@headdown1]

You're going to save the fuel to fill your oil filter??

[@deweyharmon4666]

Thank you friend for the informative video

[@wintersfarm1340]

Don't use the fuel from the water separator to refill the filters. All you did was put any particulate and water directly back into the fuel system and the engine.

[@coupe481234]

Thanks I'll change my filter's myself next time I took to dealership to get them changed. Bout pasted out when they give me the bill to pay.

[@swollz1]

The instructions clearly state not to prime either filter. And not sure if you did you would not use contaminated fuel from old filter housings.

[@voo8165]

About to do mine for the first time. What did you lube the o-rings, and gaskets with? Diesel?

[@alanshaw5286]

You can just use diesel fuel

[@shawnpatterson796]

I go two Cycles with the water separator I just drain it and then close the valve

[@randyross271]

What are the part numbers and Amazon links for both front and rear fuel filters?

[@TylerDylan21]

How do you clear the code for the fuel filter?

[@Unobullito]

Nice job very helpful

[@baileyboyd15]

Good job and great looking truck!

[@weepweep2225]

Changed filters and now red lightning bolt is on and check engine light! Why??

[@jamestaylor7273]

I went through these steps and can’t get it to run more than idle. Probably air in line. Any ideas?

[@JablesOutdoors]

Check that you have the water separator/drain plug snug enough. Check that the cap of paper filter on engine is tight and check the yellow drain is tight? I'm not a mechanic sadly... anything outside of those ideas would be beyond me.

[@jamestaylor7273]

@@JablesOutdoors thanks, I went through he steps for the paper filter again. Except, I filled the filter can by turning on the fuel pump before I put the cap back on. Not sure if that is an issue but it works fine now. Maybe a vacuum.

[@anthonyherrera699]

I don't know, However, just me dealing with a fuel filter I would want to work in a clean area. It just takes once and you get a metal shaving in it. You ask how I always blame the garage gremlins, have no clue you did everything right, however you contaminate something.

[@stevehermansson257]

Thank you for the help

[@spudth]

And I've just been discarding all my Tim Hortons cups! Wish they still did the "Roll up the brim" promotion!

[@potterm42]

Good video. Thank you sir

[@williamiwaniuk5561]

Right or wrong, I have always filtered the collected fuel through a cotton cloth and reintroduced it back into the fuel tank. Except for the little bit of sediment that may remain in the bottom of my wine bottle..

[@oITSmeBITCHESo]

I just did this install on my 2017... for some reason my front filter continuously leaks fuel when the truck is running. I tightened back up the valve and installed the filter with the new o ring so I don’t know what’s going on

[@JablesOutdoors]

Maybe check the yellow drain valve again and give the filter cap another 1/4 turn??? Not too sure what else I'd do

[@oITSmeBITCHESo]

JablesOutdoors I just got back in from doing that... I kinda need to get to work in the morning so this is a pain in the ass. I know this is going to be a stupid question but... it is clockwise to tighten right? I’ve tightened it all I can in that direction, so the only other thing I can think of is to try the other direction.

[@oITSmeBITCHESo]

I’m referring to the yellow cap. The fuel cap is as tight as I can get it

[@oITSmeBITCHESo]

Figured it out. The o ring didn’t seat properly so I fixed it and everything is good

[@alkallhoff880]

Anyone change the Water sensor on the FRONT fuel filter 2015 Ram 3500?

[@cosmolineandgritsforbreakf3795]

Most Canadian video I’ve ever seen......he uses a timies cup 😂😂😂

[@danthomson1182]

This is so canadian. Loving it from red deer alberta.

[@dez.wil6.798]

Get them off amazon fuel filter and water separator for $95

[@XtreamZ1332]

Dezmond Wilson I got off Amazon the two filters and a oil filter for 114 ish

[@Joel-xt2rq]

6/2/22 both filters off Amazon was $122, $133 ish after tax

[@bbw7037]

​@@Joel-xt2rq $78 right now

[@dchawk81]

Lol the Tim Hortons drain cup. It doesn't get any more Canadian than that.

[@bradanderson7622]

Thanks for the video! I left the dodge dealership yesterday hot as hell. Over $450 for oil change and fuel filters change. Turns our 2 of my "free oil changes" expired. I'm doing it myself next time. I have a 2016 2500 but I imagine it will be in the same place or pretty close. Can anyone answer if it's the same filter for the front and the back? I looked on rockauto and I think it's the same part but not sure. Also, if anyone has suggestions on where they get their oil and what type...

[@davidpotter9498]

I just had my 2017 done air filter ,fuel and water filter, drop the oil and filter, I supplied my own oil and filter still cost me almost $600.00 dollars . I will also be doing my own from now on . Thanks for the video also.

[@nicktattoliable]

If you have two filters, they are different. A front and rear. Amsoil oil and Amsoil oil filter if not synthetic than mobile one 15/40

[@philipagnetti2371]

nicktattoliable You buy them at Napa

[@morgancorypalmer]

Damn they got you good !

[@jeffb5615]

just a pro tip, you can fill the filters with transmission fluid instead or recycling the fuel you drain out.

[@deant876]

DO NOT PREFILL THE FILTERS!!!!!!!! Cycling the key will refill the filters. It's not worth replacing a $15,000 $20,000 fuel system because you wanted to save $3 of fuel. The filters have a 3 micron rating (a human hair is about 10 microns). How easy would it be to not see dirt that is a 3rd the size of a hair

[@Nash_Nismo]

A human hair is actually much larger than that...closer to 70 microns...and that's just the diameter of the hair. Hard particles that are between 5-15 micron are really the ones that will cause premature wear on the fuel injection system, FYI.

[@toady182]

Appreciate your video. Wish mine would stay that clean underneath...

[@carlvin8693]

Its a 28 millimeter socket

[@evanb0869]

Every time I’ve changed my fuel filters around 30-40k miles they’re black as night. That old one looked like it just came out of the box

[@pitbullz2]

Every 15,000...think I'm going 20,000

[@JablesOutdoors]

I change mine every 15 to 20,000 km. And I don't buy fuel just anywhere

[@bweid6520]

Step 1: Purchase Air dog fuel system Step 2: Remove factory fuel filters Step 3: Install Air dog fuel system

[@JablesOutdoors]

Once she's off warranty, I'll be getting in to her pretty deep I think

[@bweid6520]

@@JablesOutdoors at a boy

[@Nash_Nismo]

Hate to break it to you, but Air Dog fuel filters are straight up snake-oil. You're getting a far inferior product than the OEM fuel filter.

[@MrGbustamante]

@@Nash_Nismo I think the fine RAM engineers have way more resources and budget than Air Dog. I would only go Air Dog if building a truck and stripping off everything, which I would never to my 2016 RAM because its so damn awesome stock. Quiet, clean, no stink. Doesnt even feel like a nasty Diesel. I wont ever build up another smoker.

[@aaronhausken3226]

i would only re-use that fuel for cleaning parts or starting a bonfire. dont f around with dirty filters and fuel. fuel pumps and injectors are way more expensive.

[@jaymann53]

I went to the dealer today (California) and asked them how much to do the fuel filters. They told me $620.00. I about shit myself.

[@kyhamoge]

😩👉🏽💩💩💩

[@thomasbauder9702]

My dealer only charges $220.

[@wayneflett6816]

Motor city Machanic is helpful also

[@wayneflett6816]

My favorite dodge guy . Helped me with the fine details of a couple jobs

[@cheeseymccheese7249]

Canadian eh, hows the ol timmies, i just had a 1 1/2 sugar 2 cream

[@JablesOutdoors]

Ironically I hate timmies coffee lol

[@cheeseymccheese7249]

@@JablesOutdoors Oh comeon now....give it time, youll be back haha I shifted before.

[@jasontedesco6395]

Zero need to drain the fuel filter housing before replacing the filter.

[@chalmerallen1412]

What if I don’t have a Tim Hortons cup?

[@JablesOutdoors]

Starbucks or Jack Daniel's bottle works too

[@sigmacentauri6191]

You gonna do a DEF delete video for us next bruh? BRUH?!

[@gabrielsalazar8857]

U didnt show us anything.just the after

[@KevinMillard68]

cool

[@raybailey2937]

New national measurement scale the horton meeter

[@Workingcockers]

The owners manual recommends you DO NOT pre fill your fuel filter housing.

[@kelsimccrary6206]

I leave the cap off a and turn the key on for bout 4 sec and off and on... about 10 times it will fill up and then I put the cap back on Easier with 2 people so you accurately see when it's almost full. No need to pre fill filters Start with the back then do front then prime let pump do it's job:)😁😁😁😁

[@rodzilla134]

My buddy changes and primes one filter at a time. So, he'll do the rear, prime it and start the truck. Then do the front, prime that and start the truck. Says it primes faster, but I don't know if that's true or not. Mine are at about 18%, so I'll have to do them soon. Per another post, I may just do the rear. Maybe...

[@walterk1221]

It is more strongly worded than merely a "recommendation".

[@cedenohunter2573]

@@rodzilla134 llp

[@ericsorensen9386]

You don’t add fuel to the filters. You let the truck prime them from the fuel in the tank.

[@DonziGT230]

Don't manually fill the filters, let the pump do it.

[@ericsmith-sx8xi]

I paid less than 17.00 for the rear filter and about 5.00 for the front.

[@JablesOutdoors]

Where did you find them so cheap?

[@raybailey2937]

Oil change dude gota eat too bro

[@kayci2058]

I just did mine. The instructions that came with my water separator said specifically DO NOT PREFILL YOUR FILTERS. ...And never ever use pre-contaminated fuel back into your filters or tanks. Think about the dust up in that tube) drain. I'm sorry but this video is not very helpful only shows where to locate parts in vehicle. There's a better one. Also there is a special wrench to buy for ease of removal if the sensor. 34900 .

[@geoffkemp7]

fuck bud, straight to the point. get that timmies in there and getter done. was wondering what size that socket was.

[@walterk1221]

The proper socket is *28mm*

[@KarasCyborg]

I don't get why RAM couldn't put the two filters side by side somewhere in the engine bay and easy to get to. Really, I would rather just have one good filter right before the injectors. This setup the way they got it is super stupid. If your engine isn't 100% clean, your going to get a bunch of crap down in that canister filter as you try and wiggle your way around. You better off to wash out your engine before attempting this in that area.

[@cheeseymccheese7249]

Waitin on the part numbers bud

[@IkeCreed]

I bought a Cummins because I HAD money, now I don’t 😂

[@cynicaltexan9639]

mines stuck ................