Mr Blair sir I just want to thank you for all these videos. I’ve had to watch many of them to help with my 2016 3400 ram. I’ve been able to do many jobs myself thanks to you.
For me, (being a young guy) that is a great location for the fuel filter. In fact, I find that one to be 100 times easier than the fuel filter up on the engine or even that damn engine oil filter. There's tons of room up under the bed I can just sit on my ass by the rear axle, stick my head up under the bed and sit there and change the filter. I don't even need to be laying down to do it.
Yep, Thanks to Marion Blair, I've been able to do my own fuel and oil filter changes. I do have a question though. I've been buying "geniune" mopar filters. Have you (Marion) used any of the Fleetguard or other fuel filter brands?
My coveralls smell like diesel anyway, so I make quite a mess changing the filter in the back…. Can you share the dimensions of your oil change tool. Thanks Marion. Happy new year.
Thanks. I'd like to add a couple things. If the filter will not come loose a large set of channel lock pliers work well. It's important to disconnect the wires first to prevent them from breaking or cracking insulation. If you get a water in fuel indicator when it rains or driving on wet roads you may need to change the sensor. Many on groups say use mopar only as there has been poor performance with aftermarket sensors. In my opinion it is important to have a good brand here but not as nearly important as the engine mounted filter.
I think you are pushing on the wrong spot to release. Squeeze or push the end of the tab by where the wire goes in the plastic conector...it will lift the part up over the little square piece you pushed on with the screw driver.
I wish they kept using this filter on the newer trucks. My 19 has another plastic housing with replaceable element like the front. It’s not a nice Racor filter like yours.
Use a big zip lock to cath the excess fluid and the filter while you spin it loose. Also change the fuel filters every 30k miles otherwise your throwing your money away
Just replaced my rear fuel filter on my 2022 Ram 3500. They changed the type of filter to a similar type to the front fuel filter just upside down. Much easier to replace in my opinion.
Do you have an engine mounted filter as well? My 19 has front and rear filters and says they should go 15k but my light came on around 13k so I replaced them both. Is it essential to just do both at same time like the batteries or no? Thank you
Marion hola amigo, I'm not so sure it goes by a mileage. Specifically because I never get past 6,000 miles with mine and it's usually around 5%. I think it has more to do with filter restriction. Since the day I bought it home brand new in 2017 I'm literally changing filters twice a year and my highest highest mileage year was about 15,000 miles. Also very important if you're buying filters even from Cummins you have to make sure, that the front fuel filter is a dual element filter because that inner element is three microns while the outer element element is a 5 micron. The five nines used a single element 5 micron filter and the Cummins dealership likes to default to that filter even for the six sevens you have to specifically request the Cummins dual element filter which I think is FS 51000. So be very careful what aftermarket filters are giving you the last thing you want to do is not have a three micron elements and you wipe out your fuel pump. Adios amigo
Correction the Cummins part is FS53000 my mistake. And the Mopar is 68157291AA or MO-291 for the front engine mounted filter, as far as I have found no aftermarket filter meets the spec by Cummins Fleetguard or Mopar for fuel filters front and rear most aren't even internally constructed to perform to meet manufactures spec to filter fuel and separate water properly and why warranties have been denied on fuel system failures Because the inferior aftermarket filter resulted in expensive fuel system failures. Be very careful people know what the OEM spec filter media is how it's constructed to perform and if it doesn't match OEM inside and out DONT USE IT Cummins has patents on it for a reason and Mopar just puts it in there box guys.
@@MarionBlair I know, couldn't tell you how many times I've watched your video changing the front one. Pisses me off!!! Watched the dealer do it also like it was nothing.
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The old "hole in the bucket" trick, didn't see that one coming. Tupperware works good.
I just did filters Friday, couldn’t have done half the service on my truck as easily without your great videos- thank you as always and Happy New Year
This channel is the best Ram owners manual I've ever seen 👍 thanks Mr Marion.
Thank you
Mr Blair sir I just want to thank you for all these videos. I’ve had to watch many of them to help with my 2016 3400 ram. I’ve been able to do many jobs myself thanks to you.
I always enjoy your refresher videos on these basic maintenance items. Thank you! Hope you have a good 2023.
For me, (being a young guy) that is a great location for the fuel filter. In fact, I find that one to be 100 times easier than the fuel filter up on the engine or even that damn engine oil filter. There's tons of room up under the bed I can just sit on my ass by the rear axle, stick my head up under the bed and sit there and change the filter. I don't even need to be laying down to do it.
Thank-you for care in filming
Thank you Marion for explaining this task. I'm the same as you with theft of Tupperware ..lol. 2013 6.7l crew tradesman.
Marion, thanks for the video! I to have problems every time with that darn clip, because you can’t really see it!
Gracias, Marion! Happy New Year to y'all!
I feel your pain Marion since I'm an old fart too. Lol I always get drowned in diesel every time I change that rear filter.
Try a wide gatorade bottle. Thats what I use and never spill a drop
All your videos are great. Thank you for sharing some of your knowledge. This has helped me a lot.
Marion, thanks again for another great video! Happy New Year sir!
I wish ram kept this filter design. The rear filter on my '21 is more of a pain.
Yep, Thanks to Marion Blair, I've been able to do my own fuel and oil filter changes. I do have a question though. I've been buying "geniune" mopar filters. Have you (Marion) used any of the Fleetguard or other fuel filter brands?
Yes fleetguard is fine.
RACOR ('13-'18) - PFF54529
FUEL & WATER SEPARATOR (CHASSIS MOUNTED) MOPAR ('13-'18, 6.7L) - 68197867
FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR (CHASSIS MOUNTED) - FLEETGUARD ('13-'18) - FS20089
The worst part is definitely the electrical plug, it pisses me off every time.
I agree they could have put it in a better location. I always get diesel on me when I change it lol 😂.
What's an old man, I'm 61, newly retired. My brain feels like I'm 20!
My coveralls smell like diesel anyway, so I make quite a mess changing the filter in the back…. Can you share the dimensions of your oil change tool. Thanks Marion. Happy new year.
Yes it’s in the back of this video
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Thanks. I'd like to add a couple things. If the filter will not come loose a large set of channel lock pliers work well. It's important to disconnect the wires first to prevent them from breaking or cracking insulation. If you get a water in fuel indicator when it rains or driving on wet roads you may need to change the sensor. Many on groups say use mopar only as there has been poor performance with aftermarket sensors. In my opinion it is important to have a good brand here but not as nearly important as the engine mounted filter.
I think you are pushing on the wrong spot to release. Squeeze or push the end of the tab by where the wire goes in the plastic conector...it will lift the part up over the little square piece you pushed on with the screw driver.
I use a big ziplock bag.
Good idea!
I wish they kept using this filter on the newer trucks. My 19 has another plastic housing with replaceable element like the front. It’s not a nice Racor filter like yours.
Use a big zip lock to cath the excess fluid and the filter while you spin it loose. Also change the fuel filters every 30k miles otherwise your throwing your money away
Just replaced my rear fuel filter on my 2022 Ram 3500. They changed the type of filter to a similar type to the front fuel filter just upside down. Much easier to replace in my opinion.
Do you have an engine mounted filter as well? My 19 has front and rear filters and says they should go 15k but my light came on around 13k so I replaced them both. Is it essential to just do both at same time like the batteries or no? Thank you
I would say it’s OK to do them at different times as long as you do them at the 15,000 mile interval
Marion hola amigo, I'm not so sure it goes by a mileage. Specifically because I never get past 6,000 miles with mine and it's usually around 5%. I think it has more to do with filter restriction. Since the day I bought it home brand new in 2017 I'm literally changing filters twice a year and my highest highest mileage year was about 15,000 miles. Also very important if you're buying filters even from Cummins you have to make sure, that the front fuel filter is a dual element filter because that inner element is three microns while the outer element element is a 5 micron. The five nines used a single element 5 micron filter and the Cummins dealership likes to default to that filter even for the six sevens you have to specifically request the Cummins dual element filter which I think is FS 51000. So be very careful what aftermarket filters are giving you the last thing you want to do is not have a three micron elements and you wipe out your fuel pump. Adios amigo
Correction the Cummins part is FS53000 my mistake. And the Mopar is 68157291AA or MO-291 for the front engine mounted filter, as far as I have found no aftermarket filter meets the spec by Cummins Fleetguard or Mopar for fuel filters front and rear most aren't even internally constructed to perform to meet manufactures spec to filter fuel and separate water properly and why warranties have been denied on fuel system failures Because the inferior aftermarket filter resulted in expensive fuel system failures. Be very careful people know what the OEM spec filter media is how it's constructed to perform and if it doesn't match OEM inside and out DONT USE IT Cummins has patents on it for a reason and Mopar just puts it in there box guys.
Thank you. It's not the rear one that gives me trouble. The front one seems to be stuck, I can't pull it out of the canister.
Pull harder, ha
@@MarionBlair I know, couldn't tell you how many times I've watched your video changing the front one. Pisses me off!!! Watched the dealer do it also like it was nothing.
I've grasped the top with channel-locks. I think an o-ring holds it in.
Sorry, if i missed, but what year is the truck, your working on?
2014
THANKS BROTHER! I have a 2012, and going to swap out both filters soon. Wanted a safe tutorial, and your video was excellent. Thanks again.
What happens to the air in that filter?
It goes out the hose into the gallon jug
@@MarionBlair Oh you prime it we just didn't see that part I guess ok. That happens when you do the front one they both get primed?
@@GaryBoyd02 yes I didn’t purge when I change the back one just when I changed the front one and was finished with both.