Fuel filter n' stuff

[Randy Suess]

Hi Guys, I recently sold my 2006 ram 2500 TD (fuel injectors were going) and bought a 2017 3500 TD to pull my 5th wheel with less strain not to mention the heavy work loads I carry.

I'm due for my first oil change and accomplished it today. I wanted to change my fuel filter but their a little harder to find than I thought it was going to be. Apparently a lot of suppliers want to sell a water separator with.

Is it necessary to change the separator or can I drain it?

Thans in advance,

 

[Killer223]

just do them both at the same time. Geno's garage has good deals on them.

 

[Hoefler]

The water seperator is the primary fuel filter located near the fuel tank, yes you need to change both.

 

[SnoKing]

RAM calls for 15K mile changes of the fuel filters. You need a 28MM 6 point socket https://www.genosgarage.com/product/dodge-ram-cummins-fuel-filter-socket-tool-28mm-kti28128/tools for the engine mounted filter and a water sensor wrench for the rear filter https://www.genosgarage.com/product/lisle-34900/tools . Also a strap wrench works well for the rear filter removal https://www.genosgarage.com/category/s?keyword=strap+wrench . A piece of plastic tubing about 18" long that fits the bib to drain the rear filter will also fit inside the hose on the front filter for draining it. Snoking

 

[RClark]

Amazon has better deals than Genos.

 

[Cummins12V98]

^^^^^ Sad to say but true!

 

[Randy Suess]

I know... I paid about $140 at Geno's I could have amazon'd it for $87. Thanks RClark - better late than never.

 

[RClark]

even with shipping it beats Genos

 

[Randy Suess]

The first time I looked at amazon it said they didn't fit the vehicle in my garage but once I put in the part # amazon changed their tune and could have saved me 30%