2010-2018 Ram 2500/3500/4500/5500 6.7 Cummins Coolant Flush and Thermostat Replacement
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
- In this episode, we're draining and refilling the coolant while replacing the thermostat. The coolant in this vehicle has been flushed multiple times. Due to this, we are only doing a drain and refill as there is semi-fresh coolant already in the system. The cooling system has a 6-gallon capacity. With this method, you'll get roughly 5 gallons out. We're executing this service on a 2014 Ram 3500 with approximately 150K miles. The service interval is 150K miles on this vehicle.
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I'm in the process of making a step-by-step for all of my repair videos.
In this video, I use a Traxion Top-Side Creeper to access the engine bay much easier. It is not a required tool for this job, but it does make a huge difference.
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Parts Needed:
Cummins Thermostat-
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NOTE- Ensure you're buying a genuine Cummins thermostat. There are a ton of issues with aftermarket thermostats on this engine. The genuine Cummins thermostats come with the thermostat seal, if you go aftermarket make sure your order the seal as well.
MOPAR Coolant-
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Tools Needed:
1/4 Drive Ratchet-
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1/4 Drive 8mm Deep Socket-
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1/4 Drive Extension-
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14mm Socket for Banjo Fitting to Burp Coolant-
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Coolant Funnel-
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Channel Lock Pliers-
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Great video needed one like this
Thank you
Another great video. Thank you
Holy Moly Giant mess. Doing this job as you teach! Lol. I should have put a bigger mouthed protein lick bucket under there to catch what came from the two sides
I apologize for the late response. Thank you for following along. It is a messy job, but sure does beat paying a shop to do it.
Whats the normal temperature for these types of engines
190-220F
There’s a range of thermostat options, I’ve seen 190, 200 and 220 on places like rock auto. Just as a small note, higher operating temperatures usually result in higher efficiency and less engine wear.
Have a question have a 2018 Dodge Ram 3500 that has no turbocharge power have no leaks and no codes haven't foundthe issue the egr systemhas been deleted any suggestions for this issue.
Is the turbo spooling? With the EGR deleted you should be able to hear it pretty well.
How are you identifying that you no power from the turbo? Is it based off the factory boost gauge on your dash?
Turbo actuator is likely stuck. It's fairly common. City Diesel makes an actuator replacement kit. It's fairly simple to do from the passenger side fender well.
I had code U010C (Lost communication to Turbo). Symptoms are low boost until 4th gear. EB eventually stopped working. Test 4 wire plug at turbo actuator. Pin 1 = 12.6 volts, Pin 2 and 3 = 2.5 volts (+/- 0.8 volts is fine) key on and 120ohms key off. Pin 2 and 3 are your can bus communication wires to your ECM. Pin 4 is ground/return. If yours plug to actuator test OK then pull actuator. Make sure you drain your coolant first. Check by hand that your turbo gear/lever moves from closed to open with little effort. If it moves freely then 97minitaco is correct. City Diesel actuator is the way to go. If the turbo lever is hard to move/doesn't move you need a new turbo.
@@aholmes447if the lever is hard to move why not just replace the actuator vice the entire turbo?
@andymike6575 The lever gear is on the turbo side and runs inside of the turbo. The actuator is the motor side and splines on to the gear/lever. There may be a way to disassemble the entire turbo and clean it to get the vanes unstuck (which would free up the lever to turn freely).
Everyone I know that has a stuck lever gear on the turbo side replaces the turbo. Fortunately, mine moved freely. So just replacing the actuator fixed my issue. Unfortunately City Diesel was 5 weeks on backorder. So, I had to go with a cheap Amazon one. So far it's holding up though.
Thank you