Engine air cleaner filter selection, Draining fuel/water separator filter – Ram Trucks 2014 Chassis Cab Commercial - Diesel Supplement User Manual

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WARNING!

The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.)
provides a measure of protection. Do not remove the
air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) unless
such removal is necessary for repair or maintenance.
Make sure that no one is near the engine compart-
ment before starting the vehicle with the air induc-
tion system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) removed. Failure
to do so can result in serious personal injury.

CAUTION!

Many aftermarket performance air filter elements do
not adequately filter the air entering the engine. Use
of such filters can severely damage your engine.

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies

considerably. Only high quality filters should be used to

assure most efficient service. MOPAR® engine air cleaner

filters are a high quality filter and are recommended.

Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter

The fuel filter/water separator filter housing is located

above the rear axle next to the fuel tank. The best access

to this water drain valve is from under the vehicle.

CAUTION!

Do not drain the fuel/water separator filters when

the engine is running.

Diesel fuel will damage blacktop paving surfaces.

Drain the filters into an appropriate container.

If water is detected in the water separator while the

engine is running, or while the ignition switch is in the

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