2011 Ram 3500 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 3500 come from 7 brands — PRESTONE, VALVOLINE, PEAK and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL. Every part fits both the 5.7L V8 and the 6.7L L6 DIESEL Turbocharged.

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

4 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts for the 2011 Ram 3500 come from 3 brands — DORMAN, MOPAR and ULTRA-POWER.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 626603, DORMAN 626572 and MOPAR 68084831AB, plus the other parts above.

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

2 Coolant Hose / Pipe Seal parts are listed for the 2011 Ram 3500, from AUTOTECNICA and ELRING.

Part numbers include AUTOTECNICA RM0720252 and ELRING 106320.

This table covers the seals at the Coolant Hose Connector / Flange. 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

One part is listed for the 2011 Ram 3500 — ELRING 109260.

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

10 Coolant Reservoir parts are listed for the 2011 Ram 3500, from DORMAN, GPD, SKP and 4 other brands. DORMAN 603571 carries the "Popular" badge.

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

MOTORAD supplies both parts for the 2011 Ram 3500.

This group includes MOTORAD T134 and MOTORAD T167.

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 3500.

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 for the 2011 Ram 3500 come from 3 brands — ACDELCO, GATES and MOTORAD. Every part fits both the 5.7L V8 and the 6.7L L6 DIESEL Turbocharged.

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

This table covers the Hose clamps. Read more

4 Hose Clamp parts for the 2011 Ram 3500 come from MOPAR. 1 part fits every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.

This group includes MOPAR 52006750, MOPAR 32002370 and MOPAR 4809147AA and the remaining parts above.

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

8 Intercooler parts for the 2011 Ram 3500 come from 6 brands — CSF, GPD, TYC and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is CSF 6000. 1 part fits every engine; the other 7 are engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: CSF 6000, TYC 18031 and CSF 6021, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Intercooler Air Hose pipes. Read more

10 Intercooler Air Hose / Pipe parts for the 2011 Ram 3500 come from 3 brands — BRUTE POWER, GATES and MAHLE / CLEVITE. The "Popular" part is BRUTE POWER HKT9024.

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

DORMAN supplies both parts for the 2011 Ram 3500.

This group includes 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

One part is listed for the 2011 Ram 3500 — MOPAR 55111281AB.

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

18 Radiator parts for the 2011 Ram 3500 come from 12 brands — GPD, AGILITY, DENSO and 9 other brands. The "Popular" part is FAMOUS BRAND 813296.

The Economy section: 3 options from GPD and FAMOUS BRAND. FAMOUS BRAND 813296 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 15 parts, from AGILITY, DENSO, MOPAR and 7 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

17 Radiator Cap parts for the 2011 Ram 3500 come from 6 brands — GATES, SKP, CALORSTAT and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is GATES 31535. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 13 are engine-specific.

In the Locking Replacement grade, GATES, MOTORAD and SKP supply 4 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is GATES 31535.

Standard Replacement: 13 parts, from CALORSTAT, MOPAR, SKP 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 3500 — DORMAN 61134.

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

5 Radiator Fan Assembly parts are listed for the 2011 Ram 3500, from GPD, FOUR SEASONS, MOPAR and 2 other brands. FOUR SEASONS 76275 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 1 part, from GPD. A representative part number is GPD 2811742.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from FOUR SEASONS, MOPAR, UAC and 1 other brand. FOUR SEASONS 76275 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include FOUR SEASONS 76275, GPD 2811742 and MOPAR 55056948AH, among others listed above.

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

6 Radiator Fan Blade parts are listed for the 2011 Ram 3500, from MOPAR, SKP, DORMAN and 1 other brand.

This group includes DORMAN 620057, MOPAR 55056947AA and MOPAR 55056937AA 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

13 Radiator Fan Clutch parts for the 2011 Ram 3500 come from 8 brands — FOUR SEASONS, GPD, HAYDEN and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is FOUR SEASONS 46114.

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

This group shows a single part: 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

This group shows a single part: SKF BD35.

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

6 Radiator Fan Shroud parts for the 2011 Ram 3500 come from 3 brands — MOPAR, DORMAN and VDO / CONTINENTAL.

This group includes DORMAN 620986, DORMAN 620991 and MOPAR 55056862AA and the remaining 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

19 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 2011 Ram 3500, from GATES, ACDELCO, CONTINENTAL and 2 other brands. GATES 23604 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 3500.

This group includes MOPAR 68050200AA and MOPAR 68050199AA.

This table covers the seals at the Radiator. 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

One part is listed for the 2011 Ram 3500 — MOPAR 55057218AD.

This table covers the Radiator Upper Air Baffle retainers and clips. Read more

DORMAN supplies the 3 Radiator Upper Air Baffle Retainer / Clip parts for the 2011 Ram 3500. 1 part fits every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

Part numbers include DORMAN 963202, DORMAN 700365 and DORMAN 963058.

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

21 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 2011 Ram 3500 come from 12 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WALKER PRODUCTS, GPD and 9 other brands. The "Popular" part is WALKER PRODUCTS 21191050.

The Economy section: 9 options from GPD, HOLSTEIN, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 3 other brands. DORMAN 926427 is listed in this group.

The Full Service Kit section lists 1 option from WALKER PRODUCTS — grouped under the catalog's "Full Service Kit" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. WALKER PRODUCTS 21191050 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 11 parts, from NTK, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WALKER PRODUCTS and 4 other brands. A representative part number is NTK EF0034.