fuel filter Ram 1500 2015 Diesel Supplement

If more than a couple ounces/milliliters of fuel have been
drained, follow the directions for “Priming If The Engine
Has Run Out Of Fuel.”
Engine Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement
NOTE:
•Using a fuel filter that does not meet the manufactur-
er’s filtration and water separating requirements can
severely impact fuel system life and reliability.
• The engine mounted filter housing is equipped with a
No-Filter-No-Run (NFNR) feature. Engine will not run
if:
1. No filter is installed.
2. Inferior/Non-approved filter is used. Use of OEM filter is required to ensure vehicle will run.
Engine Mounted Fuel Filter Assembly
1 — Drain Valve
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CAUTION!
•Diesel fuel will damage blacktop paving surfaces.
Drain the filter into an appropriate container.
• Do not prefill the fuel filter when installing 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 1/4 turn counterclockwise and completely drain fuel and water into the ap-
proved container.
4. Close the water drain valve. 5. Remove lid using a socket or strap wrench. Rotate
counterclockwise for removal. 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.
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 cartridge clean.
10. Push down on the cartridge to ensure it is properly seated. Do not pre-fill the filter housing with fuel.
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11. Install lid onto housing and tighten to 22.5 ft lbs (30.5N.m). Do not overtighten 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 the manufactur-
er’s filtration and water separating 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.
Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter Assembly
1 — Drain Valve 2 — WIF Sensor
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CAUTION!
•Diesel fuel will damage blacktop paving surfaces.
Drain the filter into an appropriate container.
• Do not prefill the fuel filter when installing 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 counterclock- wise 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 removal. 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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CAUTION!
Due to lack of lubricants in alcohol or gasoline, the
use of these fuels can cause damage to the fuel
system.
NOTE:
• A maximum blend of 5% biodiesel, meeting ASTM
specification D-975 may be used with your Cummins®
diesel engine. (Chassis Cab models not configured
with B20 capability.)
• A maximum blend of 20% biodiesel, meeting ASTM
specification D-7467 may be used with your Cum-
mins® diesel engine. (Pickup models and Chassis Cab
models configured with B20 capability.) •
Use of biodiesel mixture in excess of 20% can nega-
tively impact the fuel filter’s ability to separate water
from the fuel, resulting in high pressure fuel system
corrosion or damage.
• Ethanol blends are not recommended or approved for
use with your Cummins® diesel engine.
• In addition, commercially available fuel additives are
not necessary for the proper operation of your Cum-
mins® diesel engine.
Intervention Regeneration Strategy — Message
Process Flow
The Cummins® diesel engine meets all EPA Heavy Duty
Diesel Engine Emissions Standards, resulting in one of
the lowest emitting diesel engines ever produced.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
2500/3500 Standard Cab Longbed Models 28 Gallons 106 Liters
2500/3500 Crew/Mega Cab Shortbed Models 31 Gallons 129 Liters
2500/3500 Crew Cab Longbed Models 32 Gallons 132 Liters
Standard Rear Tank – Chassis Cab Only 52 Gallons 197 Liters
Optional Midship Tank – Chassis Cab Only 22 Gallons 83 Liters
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (Approximate) – 2500/3500 Models 5.5 Gallons 21 Liters
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (Approximate) – Chassis Cab 9 Gallons 34 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
6.7L Turbo Diesel Engine 12 Quarts 11.4 Liters
Cooling System
6.7L Turbo Diesel Engine (MOPAR® Engine Coolant/Antifreeze 10 Year/
150,000 Mile Formula) 5.7 Gallons 21.4 Liters
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology).
Engine Oil In ambient temperatures above 0°F (-18°C), we recommend you use 15W-40 engine oil such
as MOPAR, Shell Rotella and Shell Rimula that meets FCA US Material Standard MS-10902
and the API CJ-4 engine oil category is required. Products meeting Cummins CES 20081
may also be used. The identification of these engine oils is typically located on the back of
the oil container.
In ambient temperatures below 0°F (-18°C), we recommend you use 5W-40 synthetic
engine oil such as MOPAR, Shell Rotella and Shell Rimula that meets FCA US Material
Standard MS-10902 and the API CJ-4 engine oil category is required.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR Engine Oil Filters.
Fuel Filters We recommend you use MOPAR Fuel Filter. Must meet 3 micron rating. Using a fuel filter
that does not meet the manufacturers filtration and water separating requirements can
severely impact fuel system life and reliability.
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Crankcase
Ventilation FilterWe recommend you use MOPAR CCV Filter.
Fuel Selection Use good quality diesel fuel from a reputable supplier in your vehicle. Federal law requires that you must fuel this vehicle with Ultra Low Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel (15 ppm Sulfur
maximum) and prohibits the use of Low Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel (500 ppm Sulfur
maximum) to avoid damage to the emissions control system.
For most year-round service, No. 2 diesel fuel meeting ASTM specification D-975 Grade S15
will provide good performance.
If the vehicle is exposed to extreme cold (below 20°F or -7°C), or is required to operate at
colder-than-normal conditions for prolonged periods, use climatized No. 2 diesel fuel or
dilute the No. 2 diesel fuel with 50% No. 1 diesel fuel. This will provide better protection
from fuel gelling or wax-plugging of the fuel filters.
This vehicle is fully compatible with biodiesel blends up to 5% biodiesel meeting ASTM
specification D-975.
Pickup models, and Chassis Cab models configured with optional B20
capability, are additionally compatible with 20% biodiesel meeting ASTM specification D-7467.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — DIESEL ENGINE
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
At Each Stop For Fuel
Check the engine oil level at least 30 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy
of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the level is at
or below the ADD or MIN mark. Once A Month
•
Inspect the batteries, and clean and tighten the termi-
nals as required.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and automatic transmission (if
equipped), and add as needed.
At Each Oil Change
• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air filter.
• Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
• Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
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NOTE:
•Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or six months or 500
Hours, whichever comes first.
• Replace the engine oil and oil filter every 12,500 miles
(20 000 km) when running B20 fuel (Chassis Cab
Only).
If Chassis Cab models are operated with greater than 5%
levels of Biodiesel, the oil change interval must not
exceed 12,500 miles (20 000 km) under any circumstances.
See the Fuel Requirements section for more information
regarding operation of Chassis Cab models configured
for use with Biodiesel blend (B6-B20) fuel meeting ASTM
specification D-7467.Perform Service Indicator — Cummins® Diesel
Your vehicle will require emissions maintenance at a set
interval. To help remind you when this maintenance is
due, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or
Driver information Display (DID) will display “Perform
Service”. When the “Perform Service” message is dis-
played on the EVIC/DID it is necessary to have the
emissions maintenance performed. Emissions mainte-
nance may include replacing the Closed Crankcase Ven-
tilation (CCV) filter element. The procedure for clearing
and resetting the “Perform Service” indicator message is
located in the appropriate Service Information.
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