Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter - Dodge 2010 Ram Truck Chassis Owner's Manual

exhaust aftertreatment damage. This includes the use of
non-approved air filters. Use only MOPAR approved air
filters or equivalent.
A visual inspection of the air cleaner filter element is
never recommended under normal circumstances. A
badly restricted element may appear clean while a soiled
element may be quite effective in filtering particles
without restricting air flow. Rely on the Engine Control
Module to determine when a filter change is necessary.
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.
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Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter

The fuel filter and water separator assembly is located on
the driver's side of the engine. The best access to the
water drain valve is from under the hood.
CAUTION!
• Do not drain the fuel/water separator filter when
the engine is running.
• Diesel fuel will damage blacktop paving surfaces.
Drain the filter 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 the separator.
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