What Did You Do To Your 4th Gen Today?

[SyN]

Nothing Major: At the 15,195-mile mark, I chose to change my Front Fuel filter this morning.

1. Added about 12" of extra (Clear tubing) to the existing tubing from the housing - now the tubing drains from just behind the back of the front axle housing. (No Splattered Diesel Mess)
2. Removed the OEM (Polisher) filter and replaced it with a Luberfiner L6806FXL filter. (Perfect Fit) - rated for 5 micron @ 99% Absolute.
3. Lubed new and replaced O-Ring & replaced the cap and tightened enough to where my common sense said to stop.
4. Added the normal 8oz Mix of Fuel Additive (Alliant Power - UltraGuard & Hot Shots Secret - EDT) - Primed system 2X, and she fired right up.
5. Drove her to the Truck Stop and topped her off with 15 gallons of fresh diesel & took her on a 15 mile High Spirited Run - No Issues & No Leaks.

Since the additional install of the (Spin-On) Donaldson DBF5817 out back - the front filter will stay in service for 25K miles.
Also today - Looking into the Fleetguard FF5814 (Reported to be closer to a 2-3 Micron rating @ 99% Absolute) - have not seen one ounce of white paper data from Fleetguard to verify this.

To be honest - I've changed alot of diesel fuel filters and this filter really looks like it could have stayed in service for much - much longer.
Gives me full confidence the Luberfiner filter can easily handle the 25K mile task.

After all the horror stories of the first time this filter is serviced - the plastic cap is reported by many to be super tight - mine was not.
I did do this service with the 6.7L cold - so that might have played a large part in this.

My Service intervals on these filters are as such
1. Front (Polisher Filter) ---------------> Every 25K miles -------------- (5 microns @ 99% absolute) -------->Luberfiner LF6806FXL
2. Rear (Water Separator Filter) -----> Every 15K miles ---------------(10 - 20 microns @ 99% absolute) ->Luberfiner LFF5106
3. Main (Spin-On Filter) ---------------> Every 15K miles ---------------(3-4 microns @ 99% absolute) ------>Donaldson Blue DBF5817

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[Jeep4high]

After 3 months, I finally got mine on the road!

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[AK Bob]

Yesterday I changed the fluid and filter on my Aisin transmission.

Previously while under warranty, I allowed the dealership to do it.

As I removed the drain plug, it got tighter and harder to turn. I managed to remove it and found the threads were stripped due to over-tightening.

I called the dealership parts department, and after checking, they said there is no plug in stock anywhere in the State of Alaska. I ended up finding a Dorman replacement with the correct threads (M10-1.5) and crush washer at NAPA, P/N 704-1915.

The rest of the procedure went well; I installed the filter, new gasket, and drain plug (torqued correctly).

I filled it up with 2 gallons of ASRC fluid and started the engine.

Immediately got a check engine light, checked the MM3, “no codes found.”

I hooked up my Autoenginuity scan tool, found and cleared the following codes P0868-00 (Transmission Fluid Pressure Low) and U0402 (Implausible Data Received From TCM).

Test drove and checked levels, added 1/2 Qt additional, all good and no leaks.








2014 RAM 3500 (Aisin) 3.73 4X4 Limited Crew Cab Long Bed DRW. Oil Bypass Filter, Fuel Filtration Kit, and 50 Gallon auxiliary fuel tank.

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[watersupply189]

I called the dealership parts department, and after checking, they said there is no plugin stock anywhere in the State of Alaska. I ended up finding a Dorman replacement with the correct threads (M10-1.5) and crush washer at NAPA, P/N 704-1915.

The rest of the procedure went well; I installed the filter, new gasket, and drain plug (torqued correctly).

I filled it up with 2 gallons of ASRC fluid and started the engine.

Immediately got a check engine light, checked the MM3, “no codes found.”

I hooked up my Autoenginuity scan tool, found and cleared the following codes P0868-00 (Transmission Fluid Pressure Low) and U0402 (Implausible Data Received From TCM).

Test drove and checked levels, added 1/2 Qt additional, all good and no leaks.

Awesome!

It shows if you want something done right, do it yourself, and don’t trust the dealership. LOL

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[91bravo]

I installed some fender flares today.

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[watersupply189]

Those look great!

What brand are they, and was it hard to install?


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[91bravo]

Those look great!

What brand are they, and was it hard to install?

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There bushwhacker max coverage flares.

Not hard at all took maybe about an hr.

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[Dallasm12]

Yesterday I changed the fluid and filter on my Aisin transmission.

Previously while under warranty, I allowed the dealership to do it.

As I removed the drain plug, it got tighter and harder to turn. I managed to remove it and found the threads were stripped due to over-tightening.

I called the dealership parts department, and after checking, they said there is no plug in stock anywhere in the State of Alaska. I ended up finding a Dorman replacement with the correct threads (M10-1.5) and crush washer at NAPA, P/N 704-1915.

The rest of the procedure went well; I installed the filter, new gasket, and drain plug (torqued correctly).

I filled it up with 2 gallons of ASRC fluid and started the engine.

Immediately got a check engine light, checked the MM3, “no codes found.”

I hooked up my Autoenginuity scan tool, found and cleared the following codes P0868-00 (Transmission Fluid Pressure Low) and U0402 (Implausible Data Received From TCM).

Test drove and checked levels, added 1/2 Qt additional, all good and no leaks.

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2014 RAM 3500 (Aisin) 3.73 4X4 Limited Crew Cab Long Bed DRW. Oil Bypass Filter, Fuel Filtration Kit, and 50 Gallon auxiliary fuel tank.

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I wouldn't even trust my dealership to top off washer fluid, LOL.

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[Badger2078]

Major wheel bearing failure at 102500 miles.

Yesterday.

Factory set.

Other is loose also.

It seems like I remember parts like bearings were greasable and not built to last just for the warranty.

I would never put the factory back in.

China if I must but not OEM if that's all I get from a set.

The 05 got 276000 miles out of the driver side, and the passenger side is still going.

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[Abgunnar]

Replaced the hydro booster today not too bad, and my wife got me a top side creeper for Father’s Day just in time to do it which made it even easier.

I just wish it would have fixed my problem.

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