6.7L Cummins Forum

on my 4500 it looked like with it having a straight axle, i can get
to it through a gap on the wheel wale. im going to give it a shot
tomorow when the filter shows up.it will take more than 15 min.
the way this turttle moves.thanks again, the pic were real helpful
kepster

I changed the filter on my 2008 4x4 last night. I did not remove the fender cover; I went through the top, side and bottom. It took about an hour. I lost some skin on my arms, but I was able to get it done. Next time, I'll remove the fender; I know it will be a lot easier. My biggest challenge was getting the old filter out; I needed three hands to get it past the steering arm. I can tell, this is going to be my favorite site to check. The pictures are Great! Great job of explaining the process.

Squid, how often should this be done?

Every 10,000 miles per my Mechanic.12,000 miles per the owners manual.

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2007.5 Dodge Ram 3500 HD,QC, 6.7L Cummins, 6speed Auto, 4X4, Bighorn Edition.
Click for installs: Carr Steps PML Diff Cover Edge Juice with Attitude Volant Intake Hankook ATM RF10

I change my fuel filter every 2nd oil change, 20,000 Kms.

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2007 Ram 2500 QC 4x4 SLT TRX4-Offroad 6.7L Automatic. '08 Jeep WK 3.0L diesel-wife's DD.
1998 Jeep ZJ 4.0L Automatic Selectrac-project for our son. '98 Jeep XJ-my wife's former DD.
1965 Dodge Polara 880 Convertible 383 Automatic.

If my math is right that's 12,427.424 miles for us Yanks.

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2007.5 Dodge Ram 3500 HD,QC, 6.7L Cummins, 6speed Auto, 4X4, Bighorn Edition.
Click for installs: Carr Steps PML Diff Cover Edge Juice with Attitude Volant Intake Hankook ATM RF10

Yup, that's pretty close!

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2007 Ram 2500 QC 4x4 SLT TRX4-Offroad 6.7L Automatic. '08 Jeep WK 3.0L diesel-wife's DD.
1998 Jeep ZJ 4.0L Automatic Selectrac-project for our son. '98 Jeep XJ-my wife's former DD.
1965 Dodge Polara 880 Convertible 383 Automatic.

I wondering, if in your case, would removing the tire be helpful ..(my question mark comes up like this É...LOL)

Yes, I just did not want to go through that trouble

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7.5 3500QC 6.7CTD 68RFE Build date June 2007
Superchips tuner 3808, Boost/EGT Laser Gauge, Airaid cold intake

Squid,

Thanks for your installation instructions. Here are some of my notes. I would appreciate any comments.

15 minutes? Yeh right. It took me 15 minuted to find the hole for that last left over 5/16th screw. Indetation toward the engine and driver.

I tried to drain the filter through the tube into a bottle, but it was so slow I kept unscrewing and finally had feul all over the floor. Is it supposed to be that slow?

I got the filter from a dealer. The instructions said to turn it 1/2 inch after contact. I couldn't tell when it contacted within 1/2 inch. I took your advice and gave it a half turn. Used no more than hand strength. So far no leaks and it runs. Is there any filter that only requires 1/2 inch after contact? Must be a typo?

1/2 hour to find filter perveyor, 1 hour to purchase filter, at least 1 hour to install filter, and at least 15 minuted to find where that last screww went (it dark in there).

Thanks, Hux