Ram 3500/2500 || 6.7 Cummins Fuel Filter
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- čas přidán 24. 08. 2024
- How to upgrade your Cat fuel system on a Ram 3500/2500 Cummins 6.7 for the best fuel filtration.
(I have seen someone do this with a Fass fuel & Air Dog fuel system as well)
I have a 2016 Ram 3500 DRW 4x4 and I was looking for the best fuel filter and found that the OEM replacements were all about the same filtration rating and expensive ($138 for the fuel filters) so I kept looking for a better filter with no luck. After completing my first fuel filter change I learned why the "stealership" charges so much... It's a pain in the BUTT. Then I found some videos about replacing my standard fuel filtering system with a Cat spin on filter and I was instantly SOLD. But I still wasn't fully satisfied and knew there had to be something else out there so I dove down the rabbit hole of information and found that the 1R-0749 is essentially a larger 1R-0750. The 1R-0749 is 10" vs the 1R-0750 is 8" so I took a tape measure to ensure I wasn't wasting my time and to my pleasure it fit!! If you have already replaced your system with the cat fuel system,fass fuel system, or air dog fuel system this will also fit for you. So stop wasting your money and get yourself some Cat fuel filters and do The Big D Ranch hack and get the Top Secret Fuel Filter Cat 1R-0749!!
Warren Cat Parts -- www.warrencat....
Front Filter : 1R-0749
Rear Water Separator: 175-2949
Cat Fuel System -- blackmarketper...
Fleetguard Oil Filter -- LF16035
Air Filter -- WIX #46930
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FASS fuel systems has done alot of independent testing to show why their filters are superior. Highly recommend looking into them.
i want a fass system too
FASS is made by Donaldson. CAT is superior to them.
Donaldson Co. makes about 80 to 90% of the filters in the US market. They make the Fram Puraltor and others, but not the Wix. So it is vary easy to rebrand filters. You maybe asking yourself how I would know this, well I was in their plant a few years back and the manager had all the filters that they made on a shelf behind his desk. Now they have to meet the specs the customer wants so they will vary.
Good to know!
When replacing the original CAT fuel filter with a larger and heavier aftermarket filter like the 1R-0749, there are a few considerations regarding the mounting brackets and the overall stability due to increased weight and vibration:
1. **Mounting Brackets:** The original mounting brackets designed for the smaller and lighter filters may not be sufficient for the heavier 1R-0749 filter. It’s essential to ensure that the brackets used can handle the increased weight and vibration. Upgrading to stronger or reinforced brackets is advisable.
2. **Vibration:** The larger and heavier filter can cause more vibration. If the filter is mounted using only two bolts instead of four, this could lead to increased stress on the mounting points and potential failure over time. Ensuring that the mounting hardware is secure and designed to accommodate the increased load is crucial.
3. **Compatibility:** The use of an adapter or spacer may be necessary to properly fit the new filter onto the existing mount. This ensures that there is adequate clearance and that the filter is securely attached.
To address these issues,
I recently just eliminated the stock OEM fuel filters on my 2017 Ram with the 6.7 and the reason why I did that is because of the risk of the plastic cap breaking coming off or going on also the o-ring on my OEM cartridge filter goes on the housing instead of the cap.
So I did this for ease of replacement.
When it’s time to change the fuel filters again I will most likely go to fleetguard filters
Why do you choose Fleetguard?
@@BigDRanch918
I have been a fan of Cummins all my life and Fleetguard is the preferred filter for Cummins as well as Valvoline engine oil which I use the premium Blue full synthetic oil
My ex picked the 11 inch too 😞😓
Lmao
The black one?
Thanks for the info
You bet!
Why don't you speak of what year you are addressing
Was there an additional kit you purchased to facilitate a direct screw on filter?
yes
I’m curious to know what micron rating is used for each filter as in nominal or absolute? Also I’m curious if the smaller the micron rating the quicker the contaminates build up which may lead to other issues?
I’m digging that long filter though.✌🏽
That is a good question!
@@BigDRanch918 full disclosure I don’t know much about filters themselves only that they filter stuff. I have however read an article about smaller the micron the more it may fill up on contaminants quicker. I think this is where that longer filter might come in handy.
As for absolute or nominal I only read that in the article as well and just thought I’d ask. Thanks again!✌🏽
@Knuckledragnation the more efficient a filter is the more debris it will remove, which can lead to the filter plugging faster, but it is important to keep in mind that there is a whole range of available products on the market. It is entirely feasible to change over to a better/premium filter that is more efficient while also having a longer service life. Generally speaking cat filters are designed for heavy duty applications, so they will run a 1R-0749 for 500 hours on engines like a C13 and even if you are catching more debris odds are you will still get plenty of life out of the filter.
@@torpedan right on! I appreciate the feedback.
I agree! @@torpedan
And you say nothing of the conversion
Nice!
How has the larger filter done so far?
No complaints so far so good!
every inch counts
I don’t understand these people in the comments.
Cat is far superior, look at micron ratings
Agreed
This boy all about service intervals. I mean just check out the sweat ring on his ball cap. He stretching the wash interval to the max aint he
$10 saving over fuel filter change? Let's say it's more, how many times a person has to change all filters in order to actually save money since investing in that CAT system (and how long is that time period)???
How much that cat system anyways? Show me Lab diagnostics or paperwork (I use Blackstone Laboratories in Indiana) and then I'll believe CAT is better. Mopar, CAT or FreightGuard - same thing. Just pick one you like people, your choice.
You Sir sound like you are sponsored by CAT or their representative.
It's much more than $10 dollars you are saving after each filter change. Secondly, the cat system only takes about four filter changes to pay for itself. (I am not sponsored by Cat but that would be cool!) The filters are better because of the micron rating... Not sure why a lab would need to confirm that when the manufacture tells you.
2019+ the msrp on fuel filters is almost $200, just the filters from a parts store. Doing fuel and oil is almost $300 doing it all yourself. You can shop around and do it cheaper, but the cat system will pay off long before you think it would on these new trucks!
@Alero2k4 I just got Mopar fuel filters from Amazon for $85 for my 2020 3500 (with Cummins HO) so what are you talking about?
I got Mopar just in case, because of warranty, Fleetguard is cheaper as any other generic brand.
Does this fit a 08 6.7 Cummins?
Squirrel
Put a worse filter on than the OEM, sure why not.
How so?
Wix if not oem Fram is not OEM.....
And what year Dodge diesel are you even f****** speaking about