Fuel filter change

[yakfish64]

Just changed the fuel filters on my 2019 Ram 2500 4x4 for the first time @ 9964 miles. Fairly straight forward operation. I used a YouTube video , that was helpful at getting the right tools together. One thing is you don’t need the water sensor wrench since the sensor now is on the housing. The front filter is a little more difficult to replace in terms of getting at it. I could not get the vertical access to the front filter with the socket extensions they did on the video. So I had to remove the filter at a slight angle. The universal joint adapter was great. One thing I noticed when putting on the new front fuel filter and torquing it to 22.5 ft-lbs, the filter threaded smoothly until it got tighter then not smooth until torqued to target. I didn’t see anything on lubing the threads with a film of oil. Would that be a bad thing? Also the rear fuel filter didn’t drain well for me. So some spilled fuel. The 1/4” tubing to aid draining direction and maybe waiting some time to drain after loosening the filter might help. I will try that next time.

 

[Cummins12V98]

Next time with your knowledge make your own video since the one you show is more for 18 and past rigs.

 

[yakfish64]

Will do, mostly I wanted to show the tools used from the video (except for the water sensor wrench) were exactly the same as I used and were helpful to me. Thanks.

 

[AKDoug]

It's getting close for mine. What percentage were you at? I'm at 9000 and it shows 22% left. No way I'd make it to the 15K recommended. I might film it as there really aren't any '19 vids out there and somebody might was well do it

 

[yakfish64]

It's getting close for mine. What percentage were you at? I'm at 9000 and it shows 22% left. No way I'd make it to the 15K recommended. I might film it as there really aren't any '19 vids out there and somebody might was well do it

 

[yakfish64]

I was at 30%, and just feel better about changing fuel filters every 10k - I have no basis for this though. I will say the rear fuel filter was pretty dirty. See attached photo.

If you make a video I’d be interested if you were able to get a better angle on removing that front fuel filter. I would have rather gotten a more verical shot at it but couldnt get by that small harness above the filter.

 

[Wiredawg]

I recommend lubing the seal and threads with diesel or light petroleum jelly. Lots of years experience on my 02 3500.

In a previous thread, I mentioned using my topside creeper. No balancing on a step ladder or leaning/laying on the engine.

Cheers, Ron

 

[JR]

I recommend lubing the seal and threads with diesel or light petroleum jelly. Lots of years experience on my 02 3500.

In a previous thread, I mentioned using my topside creeper. No balancing on a step ladder or leaning/laying on the engine.

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Cheers, Ron

Love the hat amigo!

On the secondary filter in the engine bay, did you use a swivel adapter? (Sorry, didn't watch the video). I just use a wobble extension on the socket. It's enough to get on it square.

I really like that they went to a cartridge on the primary. Makes it possible to inspect the filter before and after.

 

[Wiredawg]

Love the hat amigo!

On the secondary filter in the engine bay, did you use a swivel adapter? (Sorry, didn't watch the video). I just use a wobble extension on the socket. It's enough to get on it square.

I really like that they went to a cartridge on the primary. Makes it possible to inspect the filter before and after.

I've slept since I did it, so next time will be a learning experience again. I have both wobble head and swivel, though.

Che-eers, Ron

 

[JR]

Sorry Ron, the question was for the OP. He mentioned struggling with the engine bay filter. Poor communication on my end.

 

[Cummins12V98]

The fact that every 15k my engine mount filter looks nearly new tells me I really don’t need to see what the under bed filter looks like.

RACOR is DACHITZ when it comes to fuel filtration.

My 15’s primary RACOR filter is $45 and MOPAR primary for 19-20 is $49. Geno’s pricing.

I like my setup better.

 

[JR]

I like my setup better.

The 19+ is also a Racor. Both are a dang good filter. I just prefer a cartridge style filter. So much easier to inspect for contamination. I love my VW for this reason, even the oil is a cartridge style. Quick and easy inspection to make sure all is well and in the trash she goes.

 

[yakfish64]

JR,

I used a universal joint adapter as pictured.

 

[yakfish64]

JR

i used a universal joint adapter as pictured

 

[gsbrockman]

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[Cummins12V98]

^^^^^ ZACTLY!!!

BIG question, metric or standard socket.

 

[gsbrockman]

^^^^^ ZACTLY!!!

BIG question, metric or standard socket.

Makes no difference as the instruction sheet for the under hood fuel filter states one can use either.....

 

[TFucili]

I think mine is Whitworth

 

[jacknife]

It is much easier using the aluminum filter head instead of the plastic one . Comes off and on much easier

 

[gsbrockman]

It is much easier using the aluminum filter head instead of the plastic one . Comes off and on much easier

I performed fuel filter changes on my 2014 3500 through 362k miles and had no issues with the plastic fuel filter cap.......