FITMENT
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2010-2012 6.7L Dodge Ram Cummins 2500 Turbo Diesel
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2010-2012 6.7L Dodge Ram Cummins 3500 Turbo Diesel
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2010-2012 6.7L Dodge Ram Cummins 4500 Turbo Diesel Chassis Cab
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2010-2012 6.7L Dodge Ram Cummins 5500 Turbo Diesel Chassis Cab
OEM Cross-Reference
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Fuel Filter: 68157291AA, 68065608AA, FS53000, FS43255, MO291, PF9870, L6806F, 4947561, 33255, FF1199.
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Oil Filter: 5083285AA, PF1070,B7181, 5016547AA, 5093092AA, 3903264, 3937145, P550909, LF16006, LF16035, LF3972, PH3976A, 51607, 57620.
DESCRIPTION
Product Overview
- Keep your 2010-2012 6.7L Cummins running at peak performance with this targeted dual-filter maintenance package, engineered to protect both your fuel system and engine crankcase.
- The engine-mounted fuel filter cartridge features a precision-molded scalloped end cap and high-efficiency media, trapping microscopic particles and moisture directly in the engine bay before they can reach your fuel injectors. For the crankcase, the heavy-duty spin-on oil filter utilizes a rigid steel casing and synthetic-blend media to continuously capture abrasive carbon soot and metallic wear debris. Complete with premium, heat-resistant rubber seals and O-rings, this package ensures an absolute, leak-free seal under severe towing pressures.
Key Features
- The engine-mounted cartridge utilizes multi-layer media to isolate micro-particulates and trace moisture, shielding high-pressure injectors from accelerated wear.
- Engineered with a heavy-gauge steel housing, the oil filter withstands severe pressure spikes and structural distortion during high-load towing.
- The oil filter's high-capacity synthetic-blend media is purpose-built to capture and hold the dense carbon soot and metallic debris common in early 6.7L Cummins crankcases.
- Premium nitrile rubber O-rings and gaskets remain highly pliable through freezing cold starts and resist hardening under extreme under-hood temperatures.
Replacement Interval
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Replace your oil filter every 7,500 miles and the fuel filter every 15,000 miles; this dual-service pairing keeps both essential replacements on standby for when their maintenance intervals align.
FAQ
Q: How does the 2010-2012 fuel system differ from 2007-2009?
A: The 2010–2012 trucks add an engine-mounted secondary fuel cartridge to complement the chassis-mounted primary separator, whereas the older setup uses a single-stage system. This secondary filter acts as a high-efficiency polishing stage to trap finer contaminants and protect the common-rail injectors.
Q: Can I use the 2007-2009 combo kit on my 2010-2012 truck?
A: No — the fuel filter is completely different. The 2007-2009 trucks use a chassis-mounted FS43257-style canister, while the 2010-2012 uses the engine-bay 68157291AA cartridge. The oil filter (5083285AA) is the same across both generations, but the fuel filter mismatch means you need the correct kit for your model year range.
Q: Should I use these filters individually or always as a pair?
A: You can use them independently — they have different replacement intervals (fuel at 15,000 miles, oil at 7,500). The combo’s value is in buying ahead: if you’re doing your oil filter now and know your fuel filter is due in a few thousand miles, buying the combo means you have both on the shelf and save on the bundled price. Most 2010-2012 owners end up aligning these intervals and doing both at the same time.
Q: What’s the difference between this 2-filter kit and the 3-filter kit?
A: The 2-filter kit covers fuel and oil — the two most critical and frequently-changed filters. The 3-filter kit adds the engine air filter (53034051AB), which runs on a 30,000-mile interval. If your air filter is approaching its replacement window or you want to stock up, the 3-filter kit for 2010-2012 offers additional savings on all three.
Q: Do the fuel and oil filters in this kit match the individual listings?
A: Same exact filters, just bundled together — the 68157291AA fuel filter and 5083285AA oil filter you’d buy individually. If you want to go the extra step, the 2010-2012 Fuel + Oil + Air 3-Filter Kit adds the engine air filter to this same pair for a complete under-hood service.
