RAM 2500 4 x 4 Cummins - Front fuel filter change

[@jerrypaulsen6369]

This guy is good. I’ve watched 3 of these with younger men. One even worked in a mopar shop. None of them gave the pointers to move that electrical connection out of the way nor did any of them tell us to be patient that it doesn’t just break and spin off. Also he has advise to NOT use a 12 point socket. I wished I had watch home first. This guy gives the details. Excellent. I have subscribed!

[@RSDEXTER92]

I audibly laughed at 12:01. Great video. I love that you have the same truck as me, it’s like having a personal truck mentor.

[@pjwroblewski]

I sure do enjoy your videos. I recently replaced a stolen F350 (money pit) with a 2014 Ram Larimie 1 ton long bed. I have been super happy with it but soon I'm going to do some basic maintenance on it, oil change fuel filter change and crankcase filter and EGR cleaning. I have learned a lot from you. Thanks.

[@MarionBlair]

Thank you

[@clockworkbike]

Great video. Really good sound, light, and camera angles. Thanks for posting.

[@eddiearrington8086]

Thanks buddy. Don’t be so hard on yourself, you do a pretty good job of explaining and the production of your videos are damn good.

[@michaelprosperity3420]

Love watching you do PMCS on your Ram. I'm still driving my 2002 SLT since new. It has the 5.9 Magnum. That engine has a long blood line. Keep busting knuckles and have a beer on me.

[@goducgo]

You still have this Truck. Just bought a low mileage 2013. Really like your videos.

[@MarionBlair]

Yes I do!

[@hunitollarbill]

Great videos you have there!! They have came in handy for me more than once, as i only have to change my fuel filters roughly once a year so any details i forget i can just check out your video again.

[@DustinFaddis]

Thanks sir, you did better than I did explaining the tools and where to find them. Great video

[@yellowsuzuki06]

Thanks, seeing a few of these makes me feel better about doing this task myself.

[@jdhreiss]

I replaced the fuel filter(s) today. I found extending the front filter drain hose with a 2' piece of 5/8" heater hose gets it down to the drain pan without all the leaks. Slip the factory drain hose 6"+ into the heater hose works fine. I did have a minor leak in the cap - the O-ring was not all the way seated. Luckily, the O-ring wasn't damaged. All is well now! I ordered the 28mm socket. I used a 1-1/8" hex socket this time.

[@catharinapereira4633]

Obrigada pelas suas dicas. Já iremos fazer a troca do filtro de nossa RAM, aqui no Brasil.

[@gdbrothers5783]

Really helpful video Makes my life easy 👍👍👍

[@polarbear111000]

Nice job Marion!!

[@ColonelEMHouse]

Air hose recommendation much appreciated

[@paulg444]

Thanks Marion, I bought the Geno's socket, im going to take a look at it and see if they updated to the 28mm 6point.

[@MarionBlair]

Yeah I believe they did they were originally selling the wrong size but check it out

[@walterk1221]

@@MarionBlair actually the 29mm is for the 5.9 24 valve engine

[@tomsilhan5256]

Excellent thank you

[@MarionBlair]

You are very welcome

[@raulinoa-perez1752]

I just bought my first truck (2016 - 2500) and I have been watching almost all your videos ever since. I don’t usually work on vehicles but watching your videos have given me the courage to work on it myself and save my some money. Were you able to change the fuel canister drain hose from the top of the vehicle? From a first glance, this seemed impossible in my truck...I really want to extend it

[@MarionBlair]

Thanks Raul, You can add the hose from the top. Put a hose clamp on it or it will slip off. I have the sizes in this video, I think it's 1/2 in the front but not positive. Run it anywhere as long as it's not laying on some thing hot. Tie wrap it also. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6iZZ6WvoLtpibs

[@walterk1221]

If you have the space to store one, a Topside Creeper is very valuable for this job to avoid scratches on the fender from jeans, belt buckles, etc.

[@MarionBlair]

Thanks, I should

[@kevindies7170]

Thanks for the very good step by step instructional videos. I’m going to see if they have a 28mm socket at Northern Tool here in Houma. Where do you purchase your two fuel filters? I see Amazon has the two Mopar for around $105.

[@MarionBlair]

Thanks, I got my last ones at Amazon. Yea, I got these last time but I've heard of better prices. Thanks, www.amazon.com/dp/B00MGSC2IW/ref=nav_timeline_asin?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Northern should have the 28 mm but don't get the 3/4" impact drive monster I have, that's all I could find anywhere, 3/8" or 1/2" 28 mmm 6 pt.

[@MarionBlair]

Well I just bought a set off of Amazon about $104. Athens Dodge is a reputable place off of Amazon if you can find them but there's others

[@duckhunt1058]

This past weekend I did my normal filter change with OEM filter and water separator as usual. This time was different though. Changed my filters did the normal in letting the filter prime and all. Tried to start it and nothing. Spent an entire day trying to figure out why it wouldn't start. Come to find out after doing a quick search. The Ram forums had a post that someone had a problem and wanted to share it. He changed his filters OEM (BTW) and nothing tried everything. Towed to shop and again everything . Shop changed out the water separator filter and started right up. He received a bad OEM filter. This happened to me. Bad water/separator was sent. I put my old one back and an in minutes my trucks started right up. Two days later no problems.

[@jman123757]

I just bought a 2014 ram 3500 and was wondering if it is the same procedure as yours? Thanks and this is a very good video.

[@maxgarcia9512]

Another helpful video. Marion just curious but isn't there any lube you can put on the threads of the canister to make it easier to thread it back on? Thanks

[@MarionBlair]

It's very easy to screw it on once the threads are engaged. Getting the filter up to the threads and lined up is the hardest part for me. Awkward position.

[@josephgagliano8635]

Thank you!

[@eleventeenmachine5991]

For everyone who is about to do one of these and bought a NAPA filter. Don't do throw out your old O ring. The one in the napa filter package is too thin and you'll get a leak. Trust me my 2016 was pissing fuel and I had to jump in the dumpster to get my old o ring.

[@worldbyjay]

Hi Marion - another awesome video. Thank you. Where can I find a good shop manual for my 6.7 Cummins? Just got my 4th gen 3500 with 7 miles on it and will be doing most maintence myself. Did the rear diff fluid at 1500 miles and oil / fuel are next on the list eventually. Thank you

[@MarionBlair]

Thanks, The one that's available from Mopar is this link. It's not very good but it's about all there is. I have a review on it. But here's the link for the manual. It's a CD. www.techauthority.com/en-us/products/?year=2018&model=855&type=4 Here's the link where I reviewed it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4W4iplrp7OEftE

[@MrCquixote]

Just ordered a Haynes from genos for a 17 2500

[@jacobleblanc27]

The mopar fuel filter came with optional instructions on how to clean the inside of the fuel filter housing. I was too scared to do that myself but was wondering if you have any thoughts on that.

[@MarionBlair]

I wouldn't do it. To easy to knock some dirt or something in there. IMO, it doesn't ever need to be cleaned.

[@Magnum06290]

Thank you for your informative videos. Do you follow the change time interval or just the gauge percentage on your fuel filters? I’m not even close to the change percentage at a year like the manual dictates on my 2017 3500.

[@alittlebitofeverything5090]

Hi, I use the countdown gauge as a guideline. Sometimes I do it just before or a little after. I fill up my truck at the same fuel station and try to use the same pump there...but that's just me. I haven't had a fuel filter that looked dirty (yet) lol

[@watchchannel8201]

When are you gonna take off the egr and dpf?

[@MarionBlair]

Whenever the emissions start failing. I biggest fear is that the EPA will force people to un-delete. So I'm a little queasy about doing it.

[@watchchannel8201]

I understand, I look forward to seeing your vid if you do it

[@02shooter20]

Do you know how to run through the start cycles without starting the engine on a push button start? I just bought a brand new 2018 3500 CTD dually and it didn't even come with an owner's manual! The owner's manual is an app! I'm not ready for a fuel change yet, but I'm planning ahead, watching videos and getting all the specialty tools I'll need for oil and filter changes. My previous truck, 2016 2500 Hemi came with a lifetime powertrain warranty from the dealer, but I couldn't do any of my own maintenance or I would void the warranty. Thankfully, I don't have to worry about that with my new diesel because diesel maintenance is too expensive to pay a dealership to do.

[@MarionBlair]

Yes, just don't put your foot on the brake and it will not start. You can cycle through until you hear the pump stop then press the button and cycle back through to run. it usually takes about five or six Cycles to fill both filters

[@02shooter20]

@@MarionBlair Thanks for the reply, and thanks for your very helpful videos. And greetings from the Beaumont, TX area....

[@Ashtongonchar]

So the 4th gens have two fuel filters? I have a 2016 and the truck says it is coming up soon

[@MarionBlair]

Yes, one under the driveshaft in the rear next to the tank, a spin on and the other in front. The rear is the easiest for me.

[@hatersaywhat8986]

How do you reset filter life? I know the oil reset is key on and mash the gas 6 times and key off (i find it helpful to go into oil life setting on the cluster gauge)

[@MarionBlair]

Hi the filter resets the similar easy as the oil. Just toggle thru to the fuel filter on the evic and use your arrows on the steering wheel to reset it.

[@travisc.2423]

I just did my filters and it was leaking fuel out the top. Is that because the cap is not on tight enough or am I missing something? Now I have to find a away to get the cap off now because I stripped the cap top

[@MarionBlair]

Geno's has a metal replacement top if it's just the cap that's stripped. It's possible the the o-ring was either pinched or not all the way in the seat.

[@travisc.2423]

Marion Blair thanks for the advice. Unfortunately I had to take to a local dealership since I couldn’t find the correct tools. I was only at home for a day and a half

[@Livefreejeeper]

Question on starting after. I have the push button stating on my 2017. Can you explain how to do that part in more detail. Not sure how to cycle it like you did.

[@MarionBlair]

Hi, With your foot off the brake; Turn the ignition to on and listen for the pump in the tank. It will come on and run for a few second and it will shut off. Once it shuts off, turn the ignition back to off and do this again, total of 6 times and on the last one, put your foot on the brake and it will start. Let me know if this is not clear. It takes about 6 cycles roughly. You can go more or less is you want to try. Can't hurt anything other than endless cranking would not be good for batteries and starter.

[@Livefreejeeper]

Marion Blair thanks

[@austenazevedo6078]

@@MarionBlair didn't watch your video all the way to the end and I remote started it after replacing both. It shut off quickly... then i went to the end of your vid... this won't hurt the truck will it? Having it start and then die off after a few seconds from fuel starvation?

[@xpkbrz]

Fleetguard makes same filters, it’s Cummins Filtration

[@alittlebitofeverything5090]

Hi, does fleetguard have the same micron filtration as the mopar factory part with the green filter element inside?

[@user-du7pe6pm7d]

using a bigger longer handle rachet and apply less force would be easier - like yu say - slow and easy - don't have one - use a cheater bar around the handle - even a piece of plastic pipe will do - 6 point socket is absolute -- good call - I blow all around before starting with high pressure air to make sure about dirt not getting in - I have ran my filters twice as long just to see what happens -- Nothing happened - I really did TWICE as much -- they look new -- i do not use diesel from small places to make sure diesel is of a cleaner nature though - rust and water seem to be problematic at small stores - when mine is half empty - time to refill - If anything looks dirty - I use brake cleaner on a clean rag to clean - not on the parts - If i use an after-market filter - Napa is ALL I use - they try harder - they do better - good fuz dem ! -- Good Show Mr Ram -- Torque wrench tight -- Yu da man -- even most workshops don't do -- tailholes ----- BUT -- when using extensions -- torques change -- read up on it --- the flexible end does also -- maybe even 5 pounds -- and i also do that wrong way thing now days - Im not 30 anymore it seems -- ahahahahaha - and just a heads up on oil - that oil has been gripped at because some vehicles use oil when using it - don't know myself - never used it - I just use Rotella full syn - people have gripped at it also - never had problems myself - put it in my tractors also - no issues -- thXx goodness - who says to cycle it ever how many times - I do mine 5 times just for the health of it not even knowing why -- hehehehehe - some say to soak the filter before using - HUH ? ! - what the fart does ram say I wonder ?

[@carlvin8693]

Do you use a 6 point or a 12 point socket

[@MarionBlair]

6 point

[@austenazevedo6078]

Is the hole opening on that filter oval? I just got a filter off Amazon for my 14 and the hole at the bottom is an oval shape

[@MarionBlair]

No it's round.

[@tkgmailcom]

mine were oval, the old and new.

[@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?

[@MarionBlair]

The water seperater is the rear, just hand tight on that one. You said, cap so I'm assuming it's the front one. It's got an o ring seal and you just need to bump it up. I believe 20 ft/lbs max. I'd not tighten it any more till you pull the cap off and look at the o ring. Sounds like it might have not seated properly. Ease that thing off with a 28mm 6 point socket and have a look. They can be a nightmare if that o ring gets jammed so handle with caution. Let me know what you find.

[@axmad3491]

@@MarionBlair yeah, I didn't put oil on oring, and that's why it was leaking. After that I changed it with new one and added some grease on it.

[@edwilliams8789]

Marion Blair - Haven't heard from you buddy. Things OK?

[@MarionBlair]

@@edwilliams8789 Ed, thank you,, I'm ok, I've got a video that's been kicking my butt but will have it out by the week end.

[@IndianaFr0g]

What did you lube the O ring with ?

[@MarionBlair]

Some motor oil is fine.

[@jacrancam]

Mine starts without the brake

[@giguybd1]

Fuel filter part number?

[@MarionBlair]

THESE 2 PART NUMBERS 68197867-AB 68065608-AB

[@LuisMorales-oc8zc]

Price change filter?

[@MarionBlair]

$100 about

[@yerbeilisready8562]

As im saying that's loser tip my phone. 🤣

[@MarionBlair]

Not sure I understand your comment

[@yerbeilisready8562]

@@MarionBlairI apologize, damn auto correct. I was just saying, to my phone, that you were turning the wrong way right before you started cussing yourself out. But all joking aside I just bought a 2013 3500. I'll wait until it warms up but I'll be changing all the fluids and filters. Your videos are very informative. Thank you very much!