FITMENT
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2014-2018 3.0L Ram 1500 V6 EcoDiesel engine.
- 2019 3.0L Ram 1500 Classic V6 EcoDiesel engine.
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NOT fit 2019+ New Body Style Ram 1500.
OEM Cross-Reference
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68235275AB, 68235275AA, WF10245, CS11997, L5693F, 56086, 300245
DESCRIPTION
Product Overview
- A premium direct-replacement filtration element engineered specifically for the 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 engine platform. Designed as an exact OEM-spec fit (replaces 68235275AB / 68235275AA), it installs seamlessly into your factory fuel housing without modification, ensuring a fast and hassle-free filter replacement.
- Constructed with high-efficiency melt-blown synthetic media, it provides maximum surface area to extract harmful moisture and trap particulate debris, dirt, and rust before they reach your fuel system. By maintaining optimal fuel flow without pressure drops, this advanced filter architecture protects sensitive high-pressure common rail (HPCR) components, prevents severe injector wear, and ensures smooth, consistent engine operation—even under freezing winter conditions. Every package comes complete with premium replacement O-rings to form a leak-free seal across all operating conditions.
Key Features
- Engineered as a direct drop-in replacement for OEM part numbers 68235275AB and 68235275AA, ensuring a exact fit on 2014–2018 Ram 1500 and 2019 Ram 1500 Classic 3.0L EcoDiesel models.
- Multi-layered synthetic filtration media maximizes surface area to capture fine debris, rust, and dirt before they reach your fuel system.
- High-efficiency fuel/water separation strips harmful moisture to shield sensitive high-pressure common rail components and expensive injectors from rust and premature wear.
- High-flow internal design delivers consistent fuel flow without dropping pressure, maintaining smooth engine operation even under freezing winter conditions.
- Installs quickly without special tools and includes a heat-resistant replacement rubber O-ring to ensure a leak-free seal.
Replacement Interval
- For optimal engine performance, replace the Trucktok Fuel/Water Separator Filter every 10,000 to 15,000 miles (or at every second oil change), and at least once a year. If you frequently tow heavy loads, drive in extreme cold, or operate in high-humidity conditions, shorten the interval to every 8,000 to 10,000 miles to prevent moisture accumulation and safeguard your high-pressure common rail system.
FAQ
Q: Why does the 3.0L EcoDiesel require a specialized fuel/water separator filter?
A: Modern 3.0L EcoDiesel engines rely on highly sensitive High-Pressure Common Rail (HPCR) fuel systems operating under extreme pressure. Water or fine debris in the fuel can cause catastrophic corrosion, injector wear, or fuel pump failure. A specialized fuel/water separator strips both free and emulsified water while trapping microscopic rust and dirt particles before they can reach critical fuel injection components.
Q: How do I replace this fuel filter properly?
A: Located in the fuel filter housing near the rear fuel tank area, simply unscrew the filter housing cap, drain any residual fuel, and remove the old cartridge. Click the new Trucktok filter into place, replace the housing seal with the new heat-resistant O-ring provided (lubricating it with clean diesel fuel), and hand-thread the cap back on, torqueing to factory specifications without over-tightening to ensure a leak-free seal.
Q: Will this fuel filter fit the 6.7L Cummins Diesel or third-generation EcoDiesel engines?
A: No. This filter is specifically engineered as an exact direct-fit replacement for 2014–2018 Ram 1500 and 2019 Ram 1500 Classic 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 models (matching OE numbers 68235275AB / 68235275AA). It will not fit 6.7L Cummins Diesel engines or newer third-generation EcoDiesel platforms, which utilize different housing dimensions.
Q: How does this filter handle sub-zero temperatures and cold diesel fuel?
A: The advanced melt-blown synthetic media features a high-flow internal architecture that maintains full structural integrity in freezing conditions. It resists fuel wax build-up and gelling, ensuring consistent, uninhibited fuel delivery to the engine without dropping fluid pressure during cold winter operation.
Q: Since I am servicing my fuel filter, what other routine maintenance filters should I replace?
A: Fuel filter replacement is the ideal time to check your Engine Oil Filter (OE 68229402AA / 68492616AA) and Cabin Air Filter. Swapping these components on schedule ensures comprehensive protection—safeguarding your engine lubrication, keeping fuel lines clear of contaminants, and ensuring clean air inside the passenger cabin.
