2009 Dodge Ram 1500 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 for the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup come from 6 brands — PRESTONE, VALVOLINE, PEAK and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL.

In the Compatible With All Colors grade, PRESTONE supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF3055.

The Economy section lists 3 options from FVP, PEAK and PRESTONE — the catalog's value-priced group. FVP MV5050GAL is listed in this group.

In the Heavy Duty grade, VALVOLINE and PRESTONE supply 4 parts: rated for severe service. A representative part number is VALVOLINE ZXG051.

In the Premium grade, PRESTONE and PEAK supply 5 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF2100.

In the Standard Replacement grade, VALVOLINE, PRESTONE, ACDELCO and 2 other brands supply 8 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is ACDELCO 105027.

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

5 Coolant Reservoir parts are listed for the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup, from DORMAN, GPD, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 2 other brands. DORMAN 603571 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes DORMAN 603571, GPD 2411130 and MAHLE / CLEVITE CRT312000S and the remaining parts above.

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

2 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts are listed for the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup, from DORMAN and MOTORAD.

This group includes DORMAN 54201 and MOTORAD T134.

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

3 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup come from 3 brands — ACDELCO, GATES and MOTORAD.

Listed part numbers: ACDELCO 12A01, GATES 31413 and MOTORAD 3003.

This table covers the Hose clamps. Read more

3 Hose Clamp parts for the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup come from MOPAR.

Part numbers include MOPAR 55056415AA, MOPAR 32002370 and MOPAR 4809147AA.

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

9 Radiator parts for the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup come from 9 brands — TECHPRO, CSF, DENSO and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is CSF 3662.

The Economy section: 1 option from TECHPRO. TECHPRO CH3010354 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 8 parts, from CSF, DENSO, AGILITY and 5 other brands. A representative part number is CSF 3662.

Part numbers include CSF 3662, TECHPRO CH3010354 and DENSO 2219243, among others listed above.

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 for the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup come from 5 brands — GATES, MOTORAD, CALORSTAT and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is GATES 31528.

In the Locking Replacement grade, GATES and MOTORAD supply 2 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is GATES 31518.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from GATES, MOTORAD, CALORSTAT and 2 other brands. A representative part number is GATES 31528.

Part numbers include GATES 31528, GATES 31518 and MOTORAD ST16, among others listed above.

This table covers the fan assemblies (and clutches, where listed) that pull air through the radiator. Read more

9 Radiator Fan Assembly parts are listed for the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup, from VDO / CONTINENTAL, GPD, TECHPRO and 5 other brands. FOUR SEASONS 76207 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 3 parts, from GPD, TECHPRO and VARIOUS MFR. A representative part number is GPD 2811741.

The Standard Replacement section: 6 options from VDO / CONTINENTAL, FOUR SEASONS, TYC and 2 other brands. FOUR SEASONS 76207 is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: FOUR SEASONS 76207, GPD 2811741 and TECHPRO CH3115164, plus the other 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

This group shows a single part: GPD 2911326.

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

6 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup, from GATES, CONTINENTAL, ACDELCO and 1 other brand. ACDELCO 27157X carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include ACDELCO 27157X, GATES 24183 and CONTINENTAL 66365, among others listed above.

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

MOPAR supplies both parts for the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup.

Part numbers include MOPAR 68050200AA and MOPAR 68050199AA.

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

12 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup come from 11 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, GPD, HOLSTEIN and 8 other brands. The "Popular" part is DELPHI TS10330.

The Economy section: 5 options from GPD, HOLSTEIN, SKP and 2 other brands. GPD 1712493 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 7 parts, from DELPHI, NTK, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 4 other brands. A representative part number is DELPHI TS10330.

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

14 Thermostat parts are listed for the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup, from MOTORAD, DORMAN, CALORSTAT and 4 other brands. DORMAN 9023312 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 2 parts, from DORMAN. A representative part number is DORMAN 9023312.

The Heavy Duty section: 2 options from MOTORAD. MOTORAD 5420195 is listed in this group.

The Premium section: 1 option from MOTORAD. MOTORAD 7420195 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 9 options from MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, GATES and 3 other brands. GATES 33919 is listed in this group.

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 for the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup come from 4 brands — APEX, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

This group includes APEX AWO2188, FEL-PRO 35692 and MAHLE / CLEVITE C31824 and the remaining parts above.

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

8 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts are listed for the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup, from AUTOTECNICA, SKP, DORMAN and 5 other brands. AUTOTECNICA JE0715254PRM carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 4 parts, from AUTOTECNICA, SKP, DORMAN and 1 other brand. A representative part number is AUTOTECNICA JE0715254PRM.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from FOUR SEASONS, GATES, MOPAR and 1 other brand. FOUR SEASONS 85047 is listed in this group.

This group includes AUTOTECNICA JE0715254PRM, SKP SK902312 and DORMAN 902312 and the remaining parts above.

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

16 Water Pump parts are listed for the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup, from GATES, GMB, ENGINETECH and 11 other brands. DAYCO DP962 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 6 parts, from ENGINETECH, FVP, SKP and 3 other brands. A representative part number is ENGINETECH WP504.

The Standard Replacement section: 10 options from GATES, GMB, DAYCO and 5 other brands. DAYCO DP962 is listed in this group.

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

5 Water Pump Gasket parts for the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup come from 5 brands — FEL-PRO, APEX, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 35655.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 35655, APEX AWP3165 and MAHLE / CLEVITE K31598, plus the other parts above.