2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup Cooling System Parts

This table covers the engine coolants and antifreeze formulations specified for this cooling system. Typical signs include a rising temperature gauge, rusty or sludged coolant, or a heater that blows cold. Use the chemistry named in the notes. Mixing silicate, OAT and HOAT formulas can gel in the radiator. Read more

21 Coolant / Antifreeze parts are listed for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup, from PRESTONE, VALVOLINE, PEAK and 3 other brands. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge.

The Compatible With All Colors section lists 1 option from PRESTONE — grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. PRESTONE AF3055 is listed in this group.

In the Economy grade, FVP, PEAK and PRESTONE supply 3 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is FVP MV5050GAL.

The Heavy Duty section lists 4 options from VALVOLINE and PRESTONE — rated for severe service. VALVOLINE ZXG051 is listed in this group.

The Premium section lists 5 options from PRESTONE and PEAK — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. PRESTONE AF2100 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section lists 8 options from VALVOLINE, PRESTONE, ACDELCO and 2 other brands — built to original-equipment specification. ACDELCO 105027 is listed in this group.

This table covers the seals at the Coolant Hose / Pipe. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

This group shows a single part: ELRING 106320.

This table covers the overflow / expansion tanks that hold extra coolant. Read more

3 Coolant Reservoir parts for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup come from 3 brands — DORMAN, MOPAR and TECHPRO.

Part numbers include DORMAN 603994, MOPAR 55277374AA and TECHPRO CH3014126.

This table covers the caps on the overflow / expansion tank. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

3 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup come from 2 brands — DORMAN and MOTORAD.

This group includes DORMAN 54201, DORMAN 54203 and MOTORAD T134.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

3 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup come from US MOTOR WORKS.

Listed part numbers: US MOTOR WORKS 16749, US MOTOR WORKS 16789 and US MOTOR WORKS 16795.

This table covers the adapters used to pressure-test this cooling system. Read more

3 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts are listed for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup, from ACDELCO, GATES and MOTORAD.

This group includes ACDELCO 12A01, GATES 31413 and MOTORAD 3003.

This table covers the Hose clamps. Read more

MOPAR supplies the 3 Hose Clamp parts for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup.

Part numbers include MOPAR 52006750, MOPAR 55056718AA and MOPAR 6036705AA.

This table covers the intercoolers that cool turbo or supercharger charge air. Read more

5 Intercooler parts are listed for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup, from CSF, GPD and SPECTRA PREMIUM. CSF 6072 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include CSF 6072, CSF 6009 and GPD 2711292, among others listed above.

This table covers the Intercooler Air Hose pipes. Read more

6 Intercooler Air Hose / Pipe parts are listed for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup, from GATES, ACDELCO, BRUTE POWER and 1 other brand. BRUTE POWER HKT9017 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include BRUTE POWER HKT9017 and GATES 26230, among others listed above.

This table covers the Intercooler Hose / Pipe clamps. Read more

2 Intercooler Hose / Pipe Clamp parts for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup come from DORMAN.

Part numbers include DORMAN 55246 and DORMAN 55245.

This table covers the seals at the Intercooler. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

This group shows a single part: MOPAR 55056692AD.

This table covers the radiators that dump engine heat to airflow through the core. Typical signs include overheating in traffic, a wet core, or coolant that disappears with no puddle. Replace the cap if it cannot hold the rated pressure, and bleed the system after the swap. Read more

11 Radiator parts are listed for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup, from OSC, GPD, CSF and 7 other brands. CSF 3710 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 2 parts, from GPD and OSC. A representative part number is GPD 2711C.

The Standard Replacement section: 9 options from CSF, KOYORAD, SPECTRA PREMIUM and 6 other brands. CSF 3710 is listed in this group.

This table covers the caps that hold system pressure at the radiator or reservoir neck. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

7 Radiator Cap parts are listed for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup, from GATES, MOTORAD, CALORSTAT and 2 other brands. GATES 31528 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Locking Replacement section lists 2 options from GATES and MOTORAD — grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. GATES 31518 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from GATES, MOTORAD, CALORSTAT and 2 other brands. GATES 31528 is listed in this group.

This group includes GATES 31528, GATES 31518 and MOTORAD ST16 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the petcocks used to drain the radiator. Read more

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 61134.

This table covers the Radiator Fan blades. Typical signs include chatter, streaks, or a skip at the top of the stroke. Confirm left and right lengths in the notes — they are often different. Read more

4 Radiator Fan Blade parts for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup come from 4 brands — DORMAN, GPD, MOPAR and 1 other brand.

This group includes DORMAN 620065, GPD 2812314 and MOPAR 52028878AB and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Radiator Fan clutches. Typical signs include slip at highway speed, chatter on takeoff, or a pedal that stays low. Resurface or replace the flywheel with the clutch — a heat-checked flywheel wastes the new disc. Read more

8 Radiator Fan Clutch parts are listed for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup, from FOUR SEASONS, US MOTOR WORKS, DORMAN and 5 other brands. FOUR SEASONS 46069 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes FOUR SEASONS 46069, US MOTOR WORKS 22331 and DORMAN 622104 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the brackets that mount the Radiator Fan Clutch Bearing. Typical signs include a cracked mount, a rattle, or a bracket that no longer holds alignment. Confirm position in the notes. Many brackets look alike and bolt to different corners. Read more

One part is listed for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup — GATES FB1001.

This table covers the Radiator Fan motors. Typical signs include no motion, a squeal, or a motor that only runs on one speed. Confirm power, ground and the control module before replacing the motor. Read more

2 Radiator Fan Motor parts are listed for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup, from SKF and VDO / CONTINENTAL.

This group includes SKF BD35 and VDO / CONTINENTAL PM523.

This table covers the shrouds that duct air through the fan and radiator. Read more

MOPAR supplies both parts for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup.

Part numbers include MOPAR 55056980AA and MOPAR 55056985AB.

This table covers the upper, lower and connecting hoses between radiator, engine and reservoir. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle. Read more

11 Radiator Hose parts for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup come from 6 brands — CONTINENTAL, GATES, ACDELCO and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is CONTINENTAL 62699.

This table covers the Radiator Mount bushings. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

This group shows a single part: MOPAR 52029086AA.

This table covers the senders that report coolant temperature to the gauge or ECU. Typical signs include a gauge that sits on empty or overheat, or a lamp that does not match what the engine is doing. Rule out the cluster and the wiring before replacing the sender. Read more

10 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WALKER PRODUCTS, GPD and 5 other brands. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX141 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 5 parts, from GPD, HOLSTEIN, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 2 other brands. A representative part number is GPD 1712596.

In the Full Service Kit grade, WALKER PRODUCTS supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Full Service Kit" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is WALKER PRODUCTS 21191050.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WALKER PRODUCTS, NTK and 1 other brand. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX141 is listed in this group.

This table covers the thermostats that open the coolant circuit at the specified temperature. Typical signs include slow warm-up, a gauge that climbs in traffic, or heat that never quite arrives. Replace the housing gasket with the thermostat and bleed the system so a trapped air pocket does not cook the new part. Read more

10 Thermostat parts for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup come from 6 brands — MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, SKP and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOTORAD 5426190.

The Economy section: 1 option from SKP. SKP SK5426190 is listed in this group.

Heavy Duty: 1 part, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD 5426190.

Premium: 1 part, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD 7426190.

Standard Replacement: 7 parts, from MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, AISIN and 2 other brands. A representative part number is MOTORAD 426190.

This table covers the seals at the thermostat housing and water outlet. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

4 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup, from APEX, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

This group includes APEX AWO2263, FEL-PRO 35703 and MAHLE / CLEVITE C31858 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the housings and outlets the thermostat sits in. Read more

4 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup come from 4 brands — DORMAN, FOUR SEASONS, GATES and 1 other brand.

The Economy section: 1 option from DORMAN. DORMAN 9023044 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from FOUR SEASONS, GATES and MOTORAD. A representative part number is FOUR SEASONS 86009.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 9023044, FOUR SEASONS 86009 and GATES CO34834, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Water Inlet. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

One part is listed for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup — MAHLE / CLEVITE C33356.

This table covers the pumps that circulate coolant through the block and radiator. Typical signs include coolant at the weep hole, pulley play, or a growl from the front of the engine. Replace the thermostat and refill with the specified coolant whenever the pump comes off. Read more

11 Water Pump parts for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup come from 9 brands — SKP, GMB, FVP and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO 252920.

The Economy section: 5 options from SKP, FVP, US MOTOR WORKS and 1 other brand. FVP US6222 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 6 parts, from GMB, ACDELCO, GATES and 2 other brands. A representative part number is ACDELCO 252920.

This table covers the gaskets between the water pump and the block or housing. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

4 Water Pump Gasket parts are listed for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup, from APEX, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: APEX AWP3224, FEL-PRO 35525 and MAHLE / CLEVITE K31420, plus the other parts above.