Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter - Dodge RAM 1500 Owner's Manual

282 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
should the air cleaner filter element exceed 30,000 miles
(48,000 km) or 24 months, whichever comes first.
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.

Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter

There are two fuel filter assemblies. One is located on the
driver's side of the engine. The best access to this water
drain valve is from under the hood. The second one is on
the under body, located in front of the rear axle above the
drive shaft on pick-up models. The Chassis Cab models
second filter location is on the frame behind the front
axle. 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
ON position, the "Water In Fuel Indicator Light" will
illuminate and an audible chime will be heard five times.
At this point you should stop the engine and drain the
water from both of the filters.
CAUTION!
If the "Water In Fuel Indicator Light" remains on, DO
NOT START the engine before you drain water from
the fuel filters to avoid engine damage.