FITMENT
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2010-2024 6.7L Dodge Ram Cummins 2500 Turbo Diesel
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2010-2024 6.7L Dodge Ram Cummins 3500 Turbo Diesel
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2010-2024 6.7L Dodge Ram Cummins 4500 Turbo Diesel Chassis Cab
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2010-2024 6.7L Dodge Ram Cummins 5500 Turbo Diesel Chassis Cab
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Note: Fits the upper engine-mounted position for 2013-2024 models.
OEM Cross-Reference
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68157291AA, 68065608AA, FS53000, FS43255, MO291, PF9870, L6806F, 4947561, 33255, FF1199
DESCRIPTION
Product Overview
- The 6.7L Cummins Diesel engine relies on ultra-clean fuel to deliver its massive towing torque. Microscopic grit and water are the top enemies of high-pressure common-rail systems, causing costly injector damage and rough idling.
- This engine-mounted fuel filter cartridge serves as your last line of defense before fuel enters the injection system. Engineered for the upper engine-mounted position on 2013–2024 Ram trucks (and acting as the primary fuel filter on 2010–2012 models), it features high-capacity, melt-blown micro-fiber media. The advanced 3-micron inner filtration layer effectively traps microscopic debris and separates up to 98% of moisture, protecting the ultra-tight tolerances of your high-pressure common-rail pump and precision injectors.
Key Features
- Features advanced melt-blown synthetic media with a 3-micron inner layer that captures ultra-fine particulates before they can wear down precision common-rail injectors.
- Engineered with a graded-density outer layer to prevent premature clogging, maintaining optimal fuel flow and pressure under heavy towing loads.
- Acts as the final critical barrier to trap bypass contaminants, safeguarding your high-pressure pump and high-pressure fuel rail.
- Molded to exact factory dimensions to ensure a tight, perfect seat inside the engine-mounted housing, eliminating fuel bypass leaks.
Replacement Interval
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Replace every 15,000 miles or 12 months (whichever comes first). For maximum fuel system protection, always replace this engine-mounted filter and your chassis-mounted water separator at the same time to keep both stages of your filtration system fresh. Reduce interval to 10,000 miles if frequently towing or operating under heavy-duty conditions.
FAQ
Q: Where is this fuel filter installed and what does it do?
A: Depending on your model, this cartridge installs either in the chassis housing under the truck (2010–2012) or the upper engine bay (2013–2024) to trap micro-fine debris and protect your high-pressure common-rail injection system.
Q: What’s different about the 2010-2012 vs 2013+ engine filter?
A: The filter cartridge itself is identical across 2010–2024 (same dimensions, micron rating, and media). The only difference is its role: on 2010–2012 trucks, this is the primary fuel filter; on 2013+ trucks, it serves as the secondary, engine-bay filter in the dual-stage setup.
Q: Can I replace only the engine filter and skip the chassis filter?
A: You can, but you shouldn’t. The chassis filter does 90% of the work — water separation and coarse filtration. If you replace only the engine filter while the chassis filter is saturated, that old chassis filter will quickly overload your new engine filter with particles and moisture. The engine filter isn’t designed to handle water separation — that job belongs to the chassis unit. Our 2019-2024 Dual Fuel Filter Kit and 2013-2018 Dual Fuel Filter Kit bundle both filters in one order so you never have to choose.
Q: What are the signs of a clogged engine fuel filter?
A: Fuel starvation to the high-pressure pump, which causes engine surging, hesitation under acceleration, and hard cold starts. A severely restricted filter can trigger diagnostic trouble codes like P0087 (low fuel rail pressure) and cause cavitation damage to the pump.
Q: Should I grab the oil filter while I’m replacing this engine-bay fuel filter?
A: Definitely — the oil and engine fuel filters run on overlapping intervals on the 6.7L Cummins, so tackling both in one session saves a second trip under the hood. The 2010-2012 Fuel + Oil Kit bundles this exact fuel filter with the 5083285AA oil filter for a straightforward one-box order.
2019-2024 Ram 6.7L Cummins Filter Kit Buyer’s Guide
