How to remove water from RAM 2500 Cummins Diesels fuel tank

Remove bad fuel and water without removing the tank using the in tank fuel transfer pump.
See this video also for an updated method;; • RAM Cummins 2500 - Dra...

[@cortneykluver4282]

The fact the you shot half of this video laying on your back holding your head up.....you have my respect!

[@BigBadDodge4x4]

Another past story. I was a cable installer, had a work truck. Went to a new gas station in town to fill it up. I had noticed about 3 or 5 cars just setting on the sides of the road as I approached the station. I remember thinking, thats odd. In the station, there wore more stalled cars parked around... Again, I really did not add 1 + 1 yet. I start fueling up my truck. Finish and start to leave. Got out of the driveway, and it stalled. Right about then, I realized why all these cars wore busted down near the station.... Turns out, the vents for the main fuel tanks wore in a corner of the lot. It rained that night, and flooded that part of the lot. filling the tanks with rain water. Local shop fixed everyone's cars... I now look around for stalled cars near fuel stops.

[@JackHunnicutt]

Marion you are an inspiration for us "older" guys to crawl under there and get the job done. Thanks!

[@MarionBlair]

Ha, thanks, that makes it worth it.

[@sumnerkinney2166]

You are still as thrilling in 2021 as you were in 2018. Thank you Marion!

[@MarionBlair]

Ha, still waiting for that call from Hollywood.

[@2007marinethe]

Yup that ant hill will be no more haha!! Great video always enjoy watching them before going to sleep. Kind of a bedtime story lol

[@kingbee086]

Very informative. Thx for the information.

[@alfonzooliviera1121]

Would you do a video showing the condition of your turbo? Some suggest changing your ccv filter at half recommended time and youre right there. Love to see if there is any oil on your turbo

[@MarionBlair]

thanks for the suggestion, I'll look into do that

[@BigBadDodge4x4]

just had a water in fuel incident recently. My son bought and fixed up a little Chevy truck, replaced the fuel pump. Truck drove great for a few days. Then it rained, not sure how it got in the tank, but it did. He thought the new fuel pump went bad, cause truck would not start. I went out and looked at with him. I advised, it looks like watered fuel, but he insisted it was a cheap defective fuel pump. We tested spark, air and fuel. Had fuel pressure. But I noticed the fuel pressure test gauge clear hose. The gauge has a clear drain hose, to bleed pressure. I could see how the fuel and water settled in the hose. There was definitely water in the fuel. Pulled the filter and drained about 4 gallons, before we saw pure gas. Truck started right up, and runs fine. NOTE: You should have added water to that container, to give a visual of what water in fuel looks like and behaves like.

[@MarionBlair]

Yea, I meant to do that but forgot.

[@MarionBlair]

Tough break. Wonder how it got in there.

[@Jd-yc3gw]

Great video Marion. Do you use Ram filters or do you get them elsewhere. My truck is same year as yours and is under warranty for another year on powertrain. The dealers charge like the filters are lined with gold so I am looking for a good quality cost effective alternative if there is such a thing.

[@benc.7446]

Great video.! Just an FYI- I believe the fuel bump only runs for a short period for safety. With the valve open the system notes that it is not building pressure so it assumes a leak and shuts down. Keep the videos coming👍

[@MarionBlair]

Thanks, I thought that same thing. I know you can override it with a scan tool but that's big bucks and not worth it.

[@gregsharp8601]

Yet another in a long line of excellent videos Marion. Keep up the good work! May God bless you and keep you!

[@MarionBlair]

Appreciate that

[@bags4930]

I am in KY and have ran diesel trucks for decades and never had a water in diesel issues. Good to know though.

[@thomasbarrett1517]

Thank you from saving me from the side of the road ❤️😂

[@edwardnelson3304]

Thanks so much Marion, I want to get a spare set of filters from the dealership are they the same part number do you know or are they two different filters?

[@MarionBlair]

No, 2 different filters. I have the numbers in this video, sorry I don't have them handy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6iZZ6WvoLtpibs. Get Mopar but not from your dealer as you'll pay twice the price.

[@bigloult34]

Dude your Awsome! Thank you

[@MarionBlair]

I did an updated version on using the fuse box to do this. It keeps the pump running as long as you want.

[@kevinkelly1529]

*you're

[@jochetaman23]

The ant hill was awesome LOL

[@FitnessCEO23]

I love his accent especially every time he said water

[@maxgarcia7056]

Marion , great video. How often do you drain fuel filters for water?

[@MarionBlair]

Pretty much never. Just when I change filters. I know that's the wrong answer but true.

[@BT62240]

Marion, I've got a 2106 Laramie 2500 cummins. I've got 48000 miles on it, and never had the did sensor come on. It's now triggered twice in a week. Both times since the dealer did a software update 2 weeks ago, and also by coincidence, both times I've been driving in wet slushy snow. I don't think there's water in the fuel. Thoughts?

[@MarionBlair]

The sensor on the back filter, the one attached to the bottom of the filter seems to go bad on some trucks. If you check for water and there's no water in that back filter/ water sep. I'd probably change that sensor and see if it's any better or if you are still in warranty, take it to them with the code but make sure there's no water in the water sep. filter.

[@nospark8514]

Anthill, lmfao! Great video. I can apply these tips to my new Duramax L5 P.

[@MarionBlair]

Thanks, yes it'll work with anything that has an electric fuel pump

[@kayakdog121]

I wonder if it would be a good idea to carry a clear plastic jug in the truck to pump the first half gallon into to check for water before pumping into the truck. Would you be able to see harmful amounts of water in the jug right away?

[@MarionBlair]

I've heard of people doing that however I don't. I think as long as you fill up at high volume places, the chance of getting water is slim.

[@edwilliams8789]

Mr Blair, I'd be very interested in your opinion regarding delete of the DPF, EGR, and CCV reroute after the warranty has expired. Most of my reading/viewing says the DPF will fail eventually and is extraordinarily expensive. I have no desire to retune my truck, but I also don't want to be out several thousand dollars each time the DPF fails. At my age I intend this to be the last truck I ever buy.

[@MarionBlair]

Ed, I struggle with the same question. I lean toward delete when the first significant emissions device fails that would justify the delete. In fact, it would be a no brainer for me if it were not for the issue of not being able to trade it in deleted. My emissions warranty is up in April so I'll be on my own. I suspect I'll delete if I feel I'm going to keep the truck and I do feel I will. I'm 71 and have 38K on a truck nearly 5 years old. I think all the bugs are out of it now and it'll pull any RV I'll ever have.

[@MarionBlair]

@@jacobdukes4741 2014 6.7 L Cummins

[@MarionBlair]

Actually, my warranty was up in April

[@MarionBlair]

It's 5 years on all emissions stuff, 100,000 on power train and 3 years on everything else. I was at 5 years in April. So far no issues.

[@edwilliams8789]

Marion Blair - I'm 67 and in good health mostly. First diesel I've owned. 2018 RAM 6.7. Please consider doing a video on the subject. Thank you sir.

[@dennisjd63]

I had water in my separators this may sound dumb but do u have to change the filters when this happens. I know the obvious no wise cracks please

[@MarionBlair]

No, just bleed the water and change at 15,000. The water doesn't affect the filter's life.

[@ocastro151]

i have a 2011 2500 6.7 egr and throttle body deleate .. have a h&s tuner but when i let off throttle or on a stop and try to go it wont go no where but wont die.. like a dead pedal.. it has an airdog lift pump with no filters and they removed the water separator filter to add the lift pump..

[@MarionBlair]

The stock lift pump provides 14 psi. If you can install a gauge and check the pressure, it could help troubleshoot.

[@delerio745]

Mine does that too when you have the exhaust brake on

[@kevinp5325]

Don’t the newer diesel trucks come with built in water separators?

[@MarionBlair]

Yes, that is a water separator filter in the video, however they can only handle the capacity of the filter unless you continue to bleed as in the video.

[@rodney5360]

Good video. What size hose for draining.

[@MarionBlair]

3/8" ? I think, ha

[@cyenteeszt826]

I changed both fuel filters on my truck and when I was removing the one in the back I broke one of the wires on the valve, the (water in fuel) light came on after I put it back on, the truck turned on as normally does and I just drove to the dealership to get a new valve and came home was going to chance in the morning and now it won't start.

[@MarionBlair]

Make sure they didn't leave a bleeder open. Cycle the ignition six times as if you are doing a new change and then try it after you check for air leak

[@bartfart2123]

i cut an access door above my pump to be able to swap it out and drain the tank when i needed, but mines an 03 and i got 620,000 miles on it

[@KarinaRodriguez-yt3gg]

Just happened to us, engine started sputtering, drained the filter little by little.

[@asherdog9248]

I have a new Ram 2022 with 125 miles on it. When I push the starter button and while the computer is booting the water in fuel light comes on. As soon as the truck starts it goes out. I have drained both filters and don't see water. The manual is not clear about if the water light showing on startup but not while the engine is running is normal. The local dealer is 6 to 8 weeks backed up.

[@MarionBlair]

I think that's going to be normal.

[@asherdog9248]

@@MarionBlair it is a normal part ot the boot.

[@dwightkuhn3642]

How did u get that new tube back onto the fuel filter housing

[@MarionBlair]

I installed it with a hose clamp and just ran it all the way down differential area in the front

[@dwightkuhn3642]

Marion Blair thanks was it a real bugger putting it back on with the different tube

[@MarionBlair]

@@dwightkuhn3642 no it's very very simple you can do it I have a video somewhere it's on that whereI explain installing it but put a hose clamp on it otherwise I'll pull off and you'll be dragging it. I also changes location of it and put it in front of the differential where it's easier to get to. Just keep it away from anything that can melt it

[@dwightkuhn3642]

Just wanted to thank u again this saved me a bunch of time and anxiety. tank is all purged and clean

[@centralfloridalawncare8373]

Did you ever install a catch can in your Ram.

[@MarionBlair]

No don't see the need for one unless maybe I delete

[@OfficialRonnieHerron2]

Does it make a whistle noice seem loose power?

[@MarionBlair]

no whistle

[@Broncort1]

What's heavier, diesel or water?

[@MarionBlair]

diesel is much lighter and floats on water. 6 ppg vs 8.3 ppg. So you pull off the bottom of the tank, you get the water first.

[@albertok3660]

I accidently got half a gallon of DEF into a diesel fuel tank but realized quickly and didn’t start the vehicle. How fixable is this issue? Can it be solved with a simple drain?

[@MarionBlair]

Yea, all the dealer will do is drain the tank with the in tank fuel pump. That's what I would do but if you prefer, drop the tank. Change filter and drain for water frequently as the tank. What's left, the filter should catch. Hopefully, ha. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bojUh6aXg9B9g8U

[@jayperalta1098]

@@MarionBlair I accidentally did the same this morning but started my ram3500 to see if it would turn on I had a full gas tank I didn’t think $1 of def would hurt but then I got a message on my dashboard saying water was inn my fuel tank , do you think I’ll be ok?

[@mr.j6304]

I love the ending I'll follow all regulations to dispose of the fuel properly I got an ant hill in the backyard lol 😂 yep you can burn those ants right up and it's environmentally friendly cuz you've burnt up the diesel lol 😂 it's not hazardous if it doesn't exist right 😆

[@ouiharris]

Hey i have to drain my fuel tank because i put gas in it. Im also in Gonzales and know right well about that flood in 2016. Im going to attempt to do it tomorrow in my 6.7l ram. If your free let me know 😂

[@MarionBlair]

Don’t run it. Review the video below. Just jump off the positive battery to fuse 70 and the pump will continue to run without stopping. Pump the tank down and refill with diesel. Change filter if you think you got water in them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bojUh6aXg9B9g8Usi=yJ4IlRivZyyHOUUP

[@eman1757]

I wonder if you have neck pain?

[@MarionBlair]

Yes, I've got 5 bad disc. from an accident years ago.

[@carldavis123]

I was thinking the same thing, Marion. My neck was hurting just watching you under the truck. On another note, I still haven't ever replaced the rear filter without getting fuel down my arms yet. Small price to pay for saving big bucks though.

[@MarionBlair]

Yea, a real pain in the neck

[@MarionBlair]

My wife just bought me a creeper for Christmas, that'll help, ha

[@geeegeee]

Was your neck sore the next day after shooting this video? 👀

[@MarionBlair]

Yea, I had a double fusion in 1992 and due for the 3rd soon. ha.

[@sheldonhibler4033]

Dude I’m as old as u now trying to watch this video

[@MarionBlair]

Yea, I'm slow and getting slower.

[@Davofl]

Take Care of those Fire Ants....

[@techtipfromgaragechick13]

Would water in the fuel cause the truck to stop running? Long story short pulled the jet ski out of the water went 2 miles down the road and the truck count off while driving

[@MarionBlair]

Yes it would, did you get a water in fuel light?

[@techtipfromgaragechick13]

Marion Blair we aren’t sure. I drained some of the fuel out looks fine. Always we have unplugged the battery so would t that reset it? When it shut off all the dash light blinked. And now when u turn it on. The trans temp and the trailer brake will blink back and forth. Then every once and a while the water in the fuel light comes on. Sometimes it try’s to start and the belt will move but then other times nothing happens.

[@MarionBlair]

@@techtipfromgaragechick13 do you have a voltmeter check both batteries you should have at least 12.6 volts with it not running. A bad battery will cause all kind of squirrely things. If it starts but runs bad, could be your fuel filter

[@techtipfromgaragechick13]

Marion Blair batteries have been fully charged they aren’t that old maybe a year or 2. Fuel filter has been replaced regularly too.

[@techtipfromgaragechick13]

Marion Blair also it’s a 2012- 256,000 miles on it. Has egr delete and mini max tuner

[@ScareCrow1562]

I can say you ramble a lot... not to the point. But I can also say that was some good advice. Didn't even think to do that.

[@MarionBlair]

Yea, thanks. I'm working on the rambling thing.

[@88ranchok]

Looks like biodiesel

[@MarionBlair]

it's got about 10% like all of the stuff now

[@robertomurillo8529]

Adiós amigo wero

[@MarionBlair]

gracias por ver mi video mi amigo

[@philiprehm2622]

Enjoy your videos, but wow a lot of talking.

[@paulg444]

if hes not talking im not listening !

[@chadhaines5399]

Way to chatty. Enough with story time

[@MarionBlair]

I've been told that, ha but I'm working on that.