Dealer Issue

[BubbaJo]

I went to the dealer this past weekend to get a quick oil change (tools are in storage due to buying/selling houses).

I asked for a quote to change my fuel filter while I was there.

Dealer told me I had two fuel filters and it would be $170 to change both.

Having a 2012 I was under the impression I only had one fuel filter in the engine bay.

I declined the service and will be doing it myself this weekend.

So which is it?

I don't want to be going to the store and buying one, when I need two, and don't want to be buying two when I only need one LOL.

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[Power247]

I went to the dealer this past weekend to get a quick oil change (tools are in storage due to buying/selling houses).

I asked for a quote to change my fuel filter while I was there.

Dealer told me I had two fuel filters and it would be $170 to change both.

Having a 2012 I was under the impression I only had one fuel filter in the engine bay.

I declined the service and will be doing it myself this weekend.

So which is it?

I don't want to be going to the store and buying one, when I need two, and don't want to be buying two when I only need one LOL.

2012 trucks have only the engine mounted filter.

You only need a phillips head screwdriver a 28mm socket and something to catch the fuel from when you bleed the pressure canister.

I have some filters posted in the For Sale section if you decide to do this yourself.

Greg
2019 | RAM 2500 | CCSB | 6.4 HEMI
2016 | Heartland Pioneer | DS310

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[4kids2dogs&RV]

2012 trucks have only the engine mounted filter.

You only need a phillips head screwdriver a 28mm socket and something to catch the fuel from when you bleed the pressure canister.

I have some filters posted in the For Sale section if you decide to do this yourself.

Greg
2019 | RAM 2500 | CCSB | 6.4 HEMI
2016 | Heartland Pioneer | DS310

I just changed mine yesterday, but I've never had a need for a Phillips screedriver, what's that for?

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[Power247]

I just changed mine yesterday, but I've never had a need for a Phillips screedriver, what's that for?

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I used it to open the bleeder valve on the canister. Not necessary, I just found it easier than reaching down and turning by hand.

Greg
2019 | RAM 2500 | CCSB | 6.4 HEMI
2016 | Heartland Pioneer | DS310

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[4kids2dogs&RV]

I used it to open the bleeder valve on the canister. Not necessary, I just found it easier than reaching down and turning by hand.

Greg
2019 | RAM 2500 | CCSB | 6.4 HEMI
2016 | Heartland Pioneer | DS310

Gotcha Greg, I just reach in there and twist.
I did have to replace my drain hose this last change.

Went to drain and the old one was nowhere to be found.

I also have a billet cap, no worries of stripping that but I do use a 28mm socket.



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[TexNeck]

Gotcha Greg, I just reach in there and twist.
I did have to replace my drain hose this last change.

Went to drain and the old one was nowhere to be found.

I also have a billet cap, no worries of stripping that but I do use a 28mm socket.

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Where did your cap come from?

Im 0-1 with amazon LOL

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[SyN]

UG! - I hate hearing stories of Dealerships that have no clue with the information they are sending out!

Marion can possibly help - his is a 2014 but I think they are very similar.

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[BubbaJo]

UG! - I hate hearing stories of Dealerships that have no clue with the information they are sending out!

Marion can possibly help - his is a 2014 but I think they are very similar.

Now he mentioned putting lube on the o-ring.

What lube do you use?

Or do you just soak it in diesel fuel?

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[Power247]

Now he mentioned putting lube on the o-ring.

What lube do you use?

Or do you just soak it in diesel fuel?

I used a tiny bit of motor oil but some fuel would work too. Just something to make the o-ring slick so it doesn't bind or get torn when you tighten the cap.

Greg
2019 | RAM 2500 | CCSB | 6.4 HEMI
2016 | Heartland Pioneer | DS310

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[SyN]

Now he mentioned putting lube on the o-ring.

What lube do you use?

Or do you just soak it in diesel fuel?

I have used motor oil in the past - just like stated above.

I purchased one of those aluminum caps many months ago.
I will just use engine oil - I will stay with the plastic cap until it begins to have issues - Then swap to this aluminum cap (Stinking thing best not leak)!
Still don't understand why these OEM caps are so expensive - It's just plastic!

The Reviews on this lid where all basically good - but yes I know ya can't trust these reviews for nothing.

There are a few nicks on the inside of the cap - the threads are deep and sharp as razors.

With the right size socket the OEM plastic cap - might last many years.
Note: I will wait till the motor & Plastic has cooled off overnight (at least 12-18 hrs) before attempting to unscrew the plastic lid.

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