After several cycles, attempt to start the engine. With a dry canister, I cycled the pump three times, then started the engine. Replaced the whole unit at about 130k, after taking it all apart. Begin at the filter and continue along the fuel line to the injector pump until all air is purged. The filter is integral to the unit, and includes the fuel pressure regulator. By this, I assume they mean you must replace the entire fuel pump assembly, rather than just replacin … g the fuel filter by itself. Most Rams have the oil type printed on the oil cap - it will likely be 5W-20, 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-30 or 10W-40.
When the cover starts to spin freely, open the water drain valve by lifting the drain lever. Note: An extension tube slipped onto the end of the factory hose will help direct the drained fuel into the catch container with less mess. Remove the o-ring from the filter cap and discard the o-ring. . The engine air filter in your 2011 Ram 1500 cleans the air that enters your engine.
The video above, shows you where the engine air filter is located in your 1500 and how to change it! If your 1500 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 1500. We recommend wearing safety glasses whenever you are working under your 1500. My Haynes manual illustrates removing the fuel filter component for replacement, but getting a replacement filter appears to be problematic, based on what the parts stores said. The filter is in the tank, part of the fuel pump module. Bump the starter several times, allowing the pump to cycle each time, then attempt start the engine. As a last resort, bleeding the fuel lines may be necessary.
Lubricate the o-ring with fuel or oil. If the engine still will not start, try several cycles of cranking the engine for 10 seconds and allowing the pump to run after each crank attempt. These filters are fairly inexpensive, so check out our page for great deals and coupons on a new one tip: buy several, when you go to check the filter on your 1500, you can easily swap it for a new one if it is dirty. When the fuel filter is almost out of the housing, procede slowly and gently wiggle the top assembly until te filter pops out. Gently pull the filter housing lid up. Many parts dealers wont stock it, a … nd most will sell it only as part of the submersible pump assembly. If it isn't printed on the oil cap, check your owners manual for the exact type before adding new oil.
All of these fluids are extremely harmful to your eyes and skin so it is important to protect yourself. It has the filter attached to it via snap clips on the underside of the lid. Use the bag to transport the filter and cap out of the engine bay. Pry out the old one and pop in the new one, making sure to replace the big o-ring on the filter housing lid. You will hear the lift pump cycling for about thirty seconds, which will circulate fuel and push any air in the system back to the tank.
It promptly died and took seven cycles of the starter and fuel pump before it restarted. If you will pull to quickly, the filter will pop out and spill fuel. Bump the starter for a millisecond and let the key stay in the run position as if you had actually started the engine. Last Update: November 14, 2002. Turn the key to the run position.
Most importantly, you get a chance to look around under your 1500 for potential trouble spots. Proceed slowly and do not use a wrench, it is easy to cross thread the plastic lid. If you successfully pull the filter straight up, this fuel will dump harmlessly into the housing, through the drain and into your catch-container. This video shows you how to change the oil and oil filter in your 2011 Ram 1500. Torque the lid with the socket and torque wrench to no more than 25 ft-lbs Cummins says hand tighten. Its not easy to do as regular maintenance. In addition to improving the fuel economy of your 1500, regularly replacing your air filter will put less strain on your engine.
If you drive in dusty or sandy conditions, you should change your filter more frequently. Leave the drain open and your fuel-catcher in place. If the engine starts but then dies, bump the starter several more times and allow the fuel pump to run until it stops each time. To unscrew the cap put a socket on the hex lug at the center of the cap. Close the drain and fill the filter housing with diesel fuel leaving enough room to get the new filter in without overflowing. Turn the whole thing upside down and you will see how the filter is held in place on the lid.