2011 Ram 1500 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

22 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 2011 Ram 1500 come from 7 brands — PRESTONE, VALVOLINE, PEAK and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL. Every part fits all 3 engine options (3.7L V6, 4.7L V8 and 5.7L V8).

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 3 other brands supply 9 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is ACDELCO 105027.

This table covers the hard pipes and extra hoses in the coolant circuit. Read more

2 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts for the 2011 Ram 1500 come from 2 brands — DORMAN and ULTRA-POWER.

This group includes DORMAN 626603 and the remaining parts above.

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

6 Coolant Reservoir parts are listed for the 2011 Ram 1500, from DORMAN, GPD, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 3 other brands. DORMAN 603571 carries the "Popular" badge. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

Part numbers include DORMAN 603571, GPD 2411130 and MAHLE / CLEVITE CRT312000S, among others listed 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 2011 Ram 1500, from DORMAN and MOTORAD. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2011 1500.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 54201 and MOTORAD T134.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

US MOTOR WORKS supplies the 3 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 2011 Ram 1500.

Part numbers include 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 for the 2011 Ram 1500 come from 3 brands — ACDELCO, GATES and MOTORAD. Every part fits all 3 engine options (3.7L V6, 4.7L V8 and 5.7L V8).

Part numbers include ACDELCO 12A01, GATES 31413 and MOTORAD 3003.

This table covers the Hose clamps. Read more

4 Hose Clamp parts for the 2011 Ram 1500 come from MOPAR. 1 part fits every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: MOPAR 55056415AA, MOPAR 32002370 and MOPAR 4809147AA, plus the other parts above.

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

17 Radiator parts for the 2011 Ram 1500 come from 10 brands — OSC, MOPAR, FVP and 7 other brands. The "Popular" part is AGILITY 8013129. 6 parts fit every engine; the other 11 are engine-specific.

The Economy section: 2 options from OSC and TECHPRO. OSC 13129E is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 15 parts, from MOPAR, OSC, FVP and 6 other brands. A representative part number is AGILITY 8013129.

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

10 Radiator Cap parts for the 2011 Ram 1500 come from 6 brands — SKP, GATES, MOTORAD and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is GATES 31528. Every part fits all 3 engine options (3.7L V6, 4.7L V8 and 5.7L V8).

In the Locking Replacement grade, GATES, MOTORAD and SKP supply 3 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: 7 parts, from SKP, GATES, MOTORAD and 3 other brands. A representative part number is GATES 31528.

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

One part is listed for the 2011 Ram 1500 — DORMAN 61134.

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

14 Radiator Fan Assembly parts are listed for the 2011 Ram 1500, from GPD, FOUR SEASONS, TYC and 6 other brands. FOUR SEASONS 76207 carries the "Popular" badge. 1 part fits every engine; the other 13 are engine-specific.

Economy: 4 parts, from GPD, TECHPRO and VARIOUS MFR. A representative part number is GPD 2811741.

The Standard Replacement section: 10 options from FOUR SEASONS, TYC, UAC and 3 other brands. FOUR SEASONS 76207 is listed in this group.

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

7 Radiator Fan Blade parts are listed for the 2011 Ram 1500, from DORMAN, MOPAR, SKP and 1 other brand.

This group includes DORMAN 620056, DORMAN 620057 and MOPAR 55056861AA 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

12 Radiator Fan Clutch parts for the 2011 Ram 1500 come from 7 brands — HAYDEN, US MOTOR WORKS, FOUR SEASONS and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is HAYDEN 2931.

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

4 Radiator Fan Shroud parts for the 2011 Ram 1500 come from 3 brands — MOPAR, DORMAN and VDO / CONTINENTAL.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 620986, MOPAR 55056862AA and MOPAR 68197455AA, plus the other parts above.

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

21 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 2011 Ram 1500, from GATES, CONTINENTAL, ACDELCO and 2 other brands. ACDELCO 27157X carries the "Popular" badge.

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 2011 Ram 1500. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2011 1500.

Listed part numbers: 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

13 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 2011 Ram 1500 come from 12 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, DORMAN, GPD and 9 other brands. The "Popular" part is DELPHI TS10330. 8 parts fit every engine; the other 5 are engine-specific.

The Economy section: 6 options from DORMAN, GPD, HOLSTEIN and 3 other brands. DORMAN 926427 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

35 Thermostat parts are listed for the 2011 Ram 1500, from MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, DORMAN and 6 other brands. DORMAN 9023312 carries the "Popular" badge. Grades run from Economy through Standard Replacement; Standard Replacement is the most populated section, led by MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, GATES and 4 other brands.

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

9 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 2011 Ram 1500 come from 4 brands — FEL-PRO, APEX, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 35840.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO 35840, APEX AWO2188 and APEX AWO2227, among others listed above.