2012 manual dodge cummins fuel filter cap stuck

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One is to partially drain the filter housing of excess water. Refer to maintenance schedules in the owners manual for recommended fuel filter replacement intervals. I took it to the dealer for an oil change, they were running a special at a very low price, and told them to also change the fuel filter. Took forever change gears put it in my garage dropped transmission found round. I gather since this is a 2012 the filter has been pulled before,so you might.

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A fuel gauge works through a series of electrical connections from the sending unit to the gauge cluster, and when one of these connections malfunctions. When i put them back on, i use some grease on the o ring, tighten the lid down by hand, then give it a little snug with a rachet. How easy is it to change the fuel filter on a 06 dodge. View and download ram 3500 2012 user manual online. Dodge ram 2500 fuel filter cap best fuel filter cap parts. Fuel filter canister cap stuck dodge cummins diesel forum. Draining water from fuel filter water separator housing. The factory and dealers over tighten the cap on purpose to get you to bring the vehicle in.