Diesel Batteries---$150-$200 . . . X2---ouch!!

FishOnOne wrote:
Cummins probably removes the bed to access the fuel filter just like he removes the intake duct to access that pita oil filter. :B

Ha... that is one way to keep diesel fuel off of you!

I just buy some sections of hose (forgive me, I forget what size ID they are), and extend the drain longer and into a bucket. Open the drain valve/water separator and start to loosen the filter. All the fuel drains down the hose and into the bucket. While that is draining, go to the front filter and do the same thing.

Once the front filter starts to drain, go back to the frame mounted filter and finish removing it. Put the water sensor on to your new filter and install the new filter. Then go back to the front and finish changing that one (make sure not to pinch the o-ring gasket when you screw the lid on).

Once everything is tight, go prime your engine.

H7 Group 94R
two of them for my 2016

Think the H7 part is if you get AGM batteries? Maybe not.
Have also seen L4.

transamz9 wrote:

Grit dog wrote:
Yes the OE batteries typically are a bit higher aH rated than a single battery gasser truck, I think, but even that is not really needed save for cold weather.

Especially if you have a Cummins............

What battery group size does that Cummins wear?

billyray50 wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
"The rear fuel filter is a major pain in the butt though... "

Please explain. I have changed mine twice with no issues at all.

No need to explain when we have a video.

Ram Fuel Filter Change

There are MUCH easier ways to accomplish that task!!!

I watched this video after buying the new truck. Watched another video too regarding rear filter. Cummins12v98 I had a issue with the front filter cover being a bear to loosen from the factory regarding first front filter change. Also noticed it was little harder for my 5'9" frame to reach the front filter compared to my previous 2006 ram 5.9 CTD which I changed for 9 years. The rear was just a pain because of where it is located. Also can be messy since there is still more diesel in the canister after draining. Please show me easier ways to do this. Pics and or video would be great.

I would also like to see that easier way, granted drain it properly, but after that its just in an awkward place, not much is going to change that.

Lets see what he it comes up with .

FishOnOne wrote:

billyray50 wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
"The rear fuel filter is a major pain in the butt though... "

Please explain. I have changed mine twice with no issues at all.

No need to explain when we have a video.

Ram Fuel Filter Change

There are MUCH easier ways to accomplish that task!!!

I watched this video after buying the new truck. Watched another video too regarding rear filter. Cummins12v98 I had a issue with the front filter cover being a bear to loosen from the factory regarding first front filter change. Also noticed it was little harder for my 5'9" frame to reach the front filter compared to my previous 2006 ram 5.9 CTD which I changed for 9 years. The rear was just a pain because of where it is located. Also can be messy since there is still more diesel in the canister after draining. Please show me easier ways to do this. Pics and or video would be great.

Cummins probably removes the bed to access the fuel filter just like he removes the intake duct to access that pita oil filter. :B

Now thats funny ,but so true on the oil filter, just crazy having to do that :R

billyray50 wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
"The rear fuel filter is a major pain in the butt though... "

Please explain. I have changed mine twice with no issues at all.

No need to explain when we have a video.

Ram Fuel Filter Change

There are MUCH easier ways to accomplish that task!!!

I watched this video after buying the new truck. Watched another video too regarding rear filter. Cummins12v98 I had a issue with the front filter cover being a bear to loosen from the factory regarding first front filter change. Also noticed it was little harder for my 5'9" frame to reach the front filter compared to my previous 2006 ram 5.9 CTD which I changed for 9 years. The rear was just a pain because of where it is located. Also can be messy since there is still more diesel in the canister after draining. Please show me easier ways to do this. Pics and or video would be great.

Cummins probably removes the bed to access the fuel filter just like he removes the intake duct to access that pita oil filter. :B

Cummins12V98 wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
"The rear fuel filter is a major pain in the butt though... "

Please explain. I have changed mine twice with no issues at all.

No need to explain when we have a video.

Ram Fuel Filter Change

There are MUCH easier ways to accomplish that task!!!

I watched this video after buying the new truck. Watched another video too regarding rear filter. Cummins12v98 I had a issue with the front filter cover being a bear to loosen from the factory regarding first front filter change. Also noticed it was little harder for my 5'9" frame to reach the front filter compared to my previous 2006 ram 5.9 CTD which I changed for 9 years. The rear was just a pain because of where it is located. Also can be messy since there is still more diesel in the canister after draining. Please show me easier ways to do this. Pics and or video would be great.

Grit dog wrote:
Yes the OE batteries typically are a bit higher aH rated than a single battery gasser truck, I think, but even that is not really needed save for cold weather.

Especially if you have a Cummins............

Cummins12V98 wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
"The rear fuel filter is a major pain in the butt though... "

Please explain. I have changed mine twice with no issues at all.

No need to explain when we have a video.

Ram Fuel Filter Change

There are MUCH easier ways to accomplish that task!!!

And what would that be, yes he could of drained it first with a hose, and yes he could have been in a little different environment, but not everyone had a nice garage to do it in. Other then that it looked just like the PITA when I did it.

Just like any other product you can find a deal or you can pay big bucks. Nothing magical about "diesel" batteries.
Yes the OE batteries typically are a bit higher aH rated than a single battery gasser truck, I think, but even that is not really needed save for cold weather.