Cummins12V98 wrote:fulltimedaniel wrote:Grit dog wrote:
You have 2 filters and change them both if at 15kmi on orig filters.
Warning, dealer will charge you about $200 for the filters and probably an hour at least to change them.
Even on a discount the filters cost about $100 for the pair.
Sorry to hear about the other stufff......
This is not quite accurate. As the owner of a Dodge Ram 2500 CummimsTD I have had several discussions with dealers about this fuel filter issue. And these dealers are all across the country.
They ALL agree: The only filter that needs to be replaced at 15k is the one under the hood which is the element type. They tell me this came in a service bulletin from RAM/FCA And it is NOT $100 at O Rielly.The WIX is $66.99 (which dont get me wrong is expensive but it;s a far cry from $100) The other filter is about $86 and some change. these prices are in Tucson.
The other filter located above your drive shaft can be changed at 30K+ miles.
The dash readout pertains to the Fuel Filter under the hood on the engine.
NOT saying your info is false, BUT.......
It's VERY clear as to when filter changes are REQUIRED as in BOTH. Read below.
Also I would HIGHLY advise using the MOPAR/RAYCOR/FLEETGUARD filters. If Chrysler deems the filters you use NOT acceptable they WILL deny warranty. Use other filters ar your own risk. As I posted earlier the two OE filters are sold as a pair on AMAZON for $70 plus $7 shipping.
Greene728 wrote:fulltimedaniel wrote:Grit dog wrote:
You have 2 filters and change them both if at 15kmi on orig filters.
Warning, dealer will charge you about $200 for the filters and probably an hour at least to change them.
Even on a discount the filters cost about $100 for the pair.
Sorry to hear about the other stufff......
This is not quite accurate. As the owner of a Dodge Ram 2500 CummimsTD I have had several discussions with dealers about this fuel filter issue. And these dealers are all across the country.
They ALL agree: The only filter that needs to be replaced at 15k is the one under the hood which is the element type. They tell me this came in a service bulletin from RAM/FCA And it is NOT $100 at O Rielly.The WIX is $66.99 (which dont get me wrong is expensive but it;s a far cry from $100) The other filter is about $86 and some change. these prices are in Tucson.
The other filter located above your drive shaft can be changed at 30K+ miles.
The dash readout pertains to the Fuel Filter under the hood on the engine.
Why would anyone do that? For what these trucks cost and the complexity of the engine, why cheap out on a $70-100 filter once a year or so? And why change one and not the other? Not that i dont believe you (or that you care if I do or not) I'd love to see this bulletin or a link to it as my manual clearly states requirements.
IdaD wrote:
They're about $80 for the pair on Amazon. Changing the rear one sucks. I've done it twice and came away covered in diesel to some degree both times. The top one is easier but you need a large socket and some extensions and a flex connector to get the cap off. There are lots of how-to's on Youtube.
fulltimedaniel wrote:Grit dog wrote:
You have 2 filters and change them both if at 15kmi on orig filters.
Warning, dealer will charge you about $200 for the filters and probably an hour at least to change them.
Even on a discount the filters cost about $100 for the pair.
Sorry to hear about the other stufff......
This is not quite accurate. As the owner of a Dodge Ram 2500 CummimsTD I have had several discussions with dealers about this fuel filter issue. And these dealers are all across the country.
They ALL agree: The only filter that needs to be replaced at 15k is the one under the hood which is the element type. They tell me this came in a service bulletin from RAM/FCA And it is NOT $100 at O Rielly.The WIX is $66.99 (which dont get me wrong is expensive but it;s a far cry from $100) The other filter is about $86 and some change. these prices are in Tucson.
The other filter located above your drive shaft can be changed at 30K+ miles.
The dash readout pertains to the Fuel Filter under the hood on the engine.
Rangerman40 wrote:
Oil every 5k, fuel filters every 10k
fulltimedaniel wrote:Grit dog wrote:
You have 2 filters and change them both if at 15kmi on orig filters.
Warning, dealer will charge you about $200 for the filters and probably an hour at least to change them.
Even on a discount the filters cost about $100 for the pair.
Sorry to hear about the other stufff......
This is not quite accurate. As the owner of a Dodge Ram 2500 CummimsTD I have had several discussions with dealers about this fuel filter issue. And these dealers are all across the country.
They ALL agree: The only filter that needs to be replaced at 15k is the one under the hood which is the element type. They tell me this came in a service bulletin from RAM/FCA And it is NOT $100 at O Rielly.The WIX is $66.99 (which dont get me wrong is expensive but it;s a far cry from $100) The other filter is about $86 and some change. these prices are in Tucson.
The other filter located above your drive shaft can be changed at 30K+ miles.
The dash readout pertains to the Fuel Filter under the hood on the engine.
Grit dog wrote:
You have 2 filters and change them both if at 15kmi on orig filters.
Warning, dealer will charge you about $200 for the filters and probably an hour at least to change them.
Even on a discount the filters cost about $100 for the pair.
Sorry to hear about the other stufff......
Cummins12V98 wrote:
"You can also use a 28mm 6 point socket as well - which will fit better as it's metric to begin with."
True the 28mm is the "correct" size 6 point socket. BUT I mentioned the 1 1/8" socket since more people may already have that size. 1 1/8" is equal to 28.5750mm so the 1 1/8" socket is .575 mm too large. THAT will not make a bit of difference. So use what is cheaper or what you have.
I have used my 1 1/8" 6 point shallow impact socket at least 6 times between my 11 and 15 RAM.
