Fuel Filter Change

[Kapt]

I just ordered a fuel filter for my truck. The same MOPAR filter the dealership charges $125 for is $29 on Amazon. I'm changing it myself this time. For what the dealership charges, I'll deal with the mess of doing it

 

[crash68]

Use a gallon size Ziploc freezer bag, no mess that way.
After you install the new filter, be sure to cycle the key on without starting the engine at least 3-4 times before starting the engine. This is to self purge the air out. You'll probably hear a change when it stops purging air.

 

[Kapt]

Good idea! Looks like quite the mess. How much fuel is in there? Purging the air is very important. Thank you

 

[RAM DRVR]

good info. Im getting ready to do mine soon also.

 

[Kapt]

I didn't realize this before, but the reccomend time frame to change the fuel filter is every 15,000 miles. Whoops. It's been 25,000 since it was last changed

 

[crash68]

There is not much fuel that comes out. If you were really brave you could probably use a quart sized bag, but having the extra room of the gallon makes it easier once the housing is unscrewed.

Not that I would recommend it but going over on the fuel filter change probably has more to due with local fuel quality.
There was a Canadian EcoDiesel owner that topped well over 100,000 KM on a fuel filter (if I remember correctly, he traded that truck in without changing). He was well over 100,000 KM on his second EcoD also before filter change.

 

[Raymond1050]

The owners manual says Every 2nd oil change. HA! No water, changed mine at 75000 miles. And then 2k miles later a dealer told me I needed to have it changed for only $165.00.

 

[Kapt]

I finally got the time to do it. Now I know it only takes a few minutes and that it's really easy to do

 

[woofie2]

Use a gallon size Ziploc freezer bag, no mess that way.
After you install the new filter, be sure to cycle the key on without starting the engine at least 3-4 times before starting the engine. This is to self purge the air out. You'll probably hear a change when it stops purging air.

caution, diesel will dissolve a ziploc bag. (not immediately but in a couple days)

 

[Kapt]

Didn't even need the bag. Nothing came out when I took it off after using the drain on the bottom

 

[madtrucker2016]

ok I thought their was no fuel filter on the Ram only a sock on the fuel pump intake inside the gas tank. Where is this filter located and maybe a pic would go a long way thanks I have 15,000 miles on my truck would like to change it. thanks

 

[Kapt]

 

[TSR6]

Here's a video I took of my EcoDiesel Fuel Filter change from when I had a 2014 EcoDiesel:


It's super easy - no reason to pay someone big money for this.

 

[Kapt]

The dealership charges a fortune to do it too

 

[woofie2]

Anyone make a Cat Fuel filter adapter for the EcoDiesels yet?

 

[Tom Powers]

Use a gallon size Ziploc freezer bag, no mess that way.
After you install the new filter, be sure to cycle the key on without starting the engine at least 3-4 times before starting the engine. This is to self purge the air out. You'll probably hear a change when it stops purging air.

 

[Tom Powers]

I bought a wrench for it and there is nothing to it I change mine once a year just before winter and get them from diesel filter warehouse.

 

[Kapt]

I used the bag and didn't even need it. When I used the drain int drained out everything. I'll still use the bag though, just in case.