2018 Ram 1500 oil filter

ENGINE COMPARTMENT
3.6L Engine
1 — Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Engine Oil Dipstick
3 — Engine Oil Fill
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir
5 — Battery6 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
8 — Coolant Pressure Cap
9 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
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5.7L Engine
1 — Air Cleaner Filter6— Battery
2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick (6-Speed Trans Only) 7 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap
5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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6.4L Engine
1 — Coolant Pressure Bottle7 — Battery
2 — Transmission Dipstick 8 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
3 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 10 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 11 — Air Cleaner Filter
6 — Aux Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
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3.0L Diesel Engine
1 — Air Cleaner Filter6 — Power Distribution Center (PDC)
2 — Engine Oil Fill 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
4 — Aux Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 9 — Engine Oil Dipstick
5 — Battery
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6.7L Diesel Engine — Six-Speed 68RFE (2500/3500 Models)
1 — Battery7 — Aux Power Distribution Center
2 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 8 — Power Distribution Center
3 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 9 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
4 — Engine Oil Fill 10 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
5 — Engine Oil Dipstick 11 — Air Cleaner Filter
6 — Brake Fluid Reservoir
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6.7L Diesel Engine — Six-Speed AS69RC HD (3500/Chassis Cab Models)
1 — Battery
2 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
3 — Engine Oil Fill
4 — Engine Oil Dipstick
5 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick
6 — Brake Fluid Reservoir7 — Aux Power Distribution Center
8 — Power Distribution Center
9 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
10 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
11 — Air Cleaner Filter
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5. Remove bottom cover using a strapwrench. Rotate counterclockwise for re-
moval. Remove the used o-ring and dis-
card it.
6. Remove the used filter cartridge from the housing and dispose of it according to
your local regulations.
7. Wipe the sealing surfaces of the lid and housing clean.
8. Install a new o-ring into the ring groove on the filter housing and lubricate with clean
engine oil.
NOTE:
WIF (Water In Fuel) sensor is re-usable. Ser-
vice kit comes with new o-ring for filter can-
ister and WIF sensor.
Priming If The Engine Has Run Out
Of Fuel
WARNING!
Do not open the high pressure fuel system
with the engine running. Engine operation
causes high fuel pressure. High pressure
WARNING!
fuel spray can cause serious injury or
death.
1. Add a substantial amount of fuel to the tank, approximately 2 to 5 gal (8L to
19L).
2. Press ignition switch twice without your foot on brake to put vehicle in Run posi-
tion. This will activate the in tank fuel
pump for approximately 30 seconds. Re-
peat this process twice.
3. Start the engine using the “Normal Start- ing” procedure. Refer to “Starting The
Engine” in “Starting and Operating” for
further information.
CAUTION!
The starter motor will engage for approxi-
mately 30 seconds at a time. Allow two
minutes between cranking intervals.
NOTE:
The engine may run rough until the air is
forced from all the fuel lines.
WARNING!
Do not use alcohol or gasoline as a fuel
blending agent. They can be unstable un-
der certain conditions and be hazardous or
explosive when mixed with diesel fuel.
CAUTION!
Due to lack of lubricants in alcohol or
gasoline, the use of these fuels can cause
damage to the fuel system.
NOTE:
• Use of biodiesel mixture in excess of 20% can negatively impact the fuel filter's abil-
ity to separate water from the fuel, resulting
in high pressure fuel system corrosion or
damage.
• In addition, commercially available fuel ad- ditives are not necessary for the proper
operation of your diesel engine.
• For extreme cold conditions, "Mopar Pre- mium Diesel Fuel Treatment" is recom-
mended to assist with cold starting.
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6. Remove the used filter cartridge from thehousing and dispose of according to your
local regulations.
7. Wipe clean the sealing surfaces of the lid and housing.
8. Install new o-ring back into ring groove on the filter housing and lubricate with clean
engine oil.
9. Remove new filter cartridge from plastic bag and install into housing.
NOTE:
Do not remove cartridge from bag until
you reach this step in order to keep car-
tridge clean.
10. Push down on the cartridge to ensure it is properly seated. Do not pre-fill the filter
housing with fuel.
11. Install lid onto housing and tighten to 22.5 ft lbs (30.5 N.m). Do not over-
tighten the lid.
12. Prime the engine using the procedure in “Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Of
Fuel.” Then start the engine and confirm
there are no leaks.Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter
Replacement
NOTE:
• Using a fuel filter that does not meet themanufacturer's filtration and water separat-
ing requirements can severely impact fuel
system life and reliability.
• The underbody mounted filter housing will cause the engine not to run if:
1. No filter is installed.
CAUTION!
• Diesel fuel will damage blacktop paving surfaces. Drain the filter into an appro-
priate container.
• Do not prefill the fuel filter when install-
ing a new fuel filter. There is a possibility
debris could be introduced into the fuel
filter during this action. It is best to
install the filter dry and allow the in-tank
lift pump to prime the fuel system.
1. Ensure engine is turned off. 2. Place drain pan under the fuel filter drain
hose.
3. Open the water drain valve 1 full turn counterclockwise and completely drain
fuel and water into the approved
container.
4. Close the water drain valve.
5. Remove lid using a socket or strap wrench. Rotate counterclockwise for re-
moval. Remove used o-ring and discard it.
6. Remove the used filter cartridge from the housing and dispose of according to your
local regulations.
7. Wipe clean the sealing surfaces of the lid and housing.
8. Install new o-ring back into ring groove on the filter housing and lubricate with clean
engine oil.
NOTE:
WIF sensor is re-usable. Service kit comes
with new o-ring for filter canister and WIF
sensor.
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