Pop the hood, and see where the assembly is attached to the truck. Don't be scared to try it yourself! Unplug your battery and turn and hold the ignition switch to start. Note that if you do that, the clock and the radio will need to be reset, along with any other memorized settings, and you will need to go through a computer relearn cycle, which could take a bit of driving under various conditions, in order to get back to normal. Simply tighten and when the lines match up. The fibered filter traps the sediments and impurities from the diesel.
Dispose of the old fluid at a oil change place or one that accepts outside used oil. Opinions vary, but I use 3500-4500 miles which is usually 125 hours between oil changes. Plead your case and they may work with you on a reduced cost for your repair. Helps prevent cracked pistons and rings. Replace the air intake hose and tighten the band clamps. Clean any spilled oil from the engine with a rag. Located closest to the accelerator pedal.
Remove two bolts at bottom of steel plate behind radio near floor, and two bolts underneath the mount for the stearing column. I just replaced mine yesterday! Will the rad need to be removed to make room? Its still somewhat held on… Well first off you can try by giving the motor back to whoever you got it from because dodge does not have a 5. Will the rad need to be removed to make room? I do not spray down the open tranny with it. One of the fellows helping me was an 18 year veteran of auto repair, and for both of us it was our first dash removal. Note also… if you look on under the hood on the metal piece that your radiator hooks to there should be a belt routing guide.
Finally, replace the actuator and 2 screws and plug in the electrical connector. If you do not repair the malfunction that caused the code, the check engine light will come b … ack on. The fuel filter is inside of a canister that is mounted near the driver-side firewall. Again - complete removal of the dash required! Then reconnect the harness and start the engine. They are recesed so they are easy to miss. Appropriate one will be sent based on your vehicle.
Make sure the strap is gripping the top of the filter and use the wrench position shown. Remember, the environment is our friend. During this process, I discovered the factory defect. Will the rad need to be removed to make room? Put a socket with a half inch ratchet on that to relieve tension romove the old belt and put the new one back… that is actually not a hard job. The odor appears to reduce in intensity as the engine oil ages, usually after the first 300 to 500 miles following the oil change. Let the oil drain while you go to the engine top.
I didn't even bother to ask how much they would charge me to replace it. Tools you will need: 10mm socket, 10 mm wrench, sparkplug socket, spark plug gap tool, socket extensions at least 6 inches, preferably 2 3-inch Step 1: Get the air handling system out of the way. I use vinyl gloves think dental office. Before you commit to an oil pan repair, pick up an oil drain plug from O'Reilly Auto Parts. Get a socket adaptor for your handheld drill.
Park the truck safely , set the parking brake, and spread a ground sheet just behind the left front wheel and under the truck. You will need to be turning the filter clockwise as looking down from the top of the engine. Before you start, give serious consideration you have the tools, some basic knowledge of the various parts, and plenty of time. The two top panels for the dash, the facing dash plastic panel, steering column, steel framework behind dash, is stored in the pickup bed. Have an extra quart handy to top off when necessary. This removes any air from the fuel filter canister. Place a large bucket 3 gal minimum! Position the drip pan under the drain handle on the bottom of the fuel filter canister.
This could potentially fix the leak without a more intensive repair. I'm not a mechanic, and I don't think swimming in this fluid is safe. Works in gas or diesel engines. Fill the filter with fresh oil and use your finger to coat the gasket face with oil. That's up to 8x longer than when used with a conventional oil and filter. If your Ram 3500 is too low to the ground to access your drain plug and oil filter, be sure to use jack stands and safe jacking procedures before getting under your Ram 3500.
Make sure it is tight, especially on 24 valve engines. For most Dodges, you can wrap an old belt around the oil filter and unscrew it by hand. On a gas engine you have to remove the fuel tank and, the pump from the tank. Remove the cap and pull the filter out. I also use brake Kleen to clean the pan. The killer dowel pin is now famous for causing expensive engine damage, but Cummins reports that far more engines have been heavily damaged by the foil that is used to seal oil jugs.
Have done mine twice without spillng a drop. Reinstall in reverse order - but keep in mind all the electrical plugs, ground wires, and the many, many plastic panel screws. This machined plug features a thick shoulder, a 13 mm hex head, and a strong snap-on magnet to trap metal filings. Turn key on and bump the starter. I'm guessing we easily had 50-60 small 7 mm head screws used to hold plastic panels in place! The water separator keeps the water from flowing out of the fuel filter and into the injectors.