2012 Ram 4500 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

17 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 2012 Ram 4500 come from 7 brands — PRESTONE, PEAK, FVP and 4 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 4 options from FVP, PEAK, PRESTONE and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. FVP MV5050GAL is listed in this group.

In the Heavy Duty grade, VALVOLINE and PRESTONE supply 2 parts: rated for severe service. A representative part number is VALVOLINE ZXG051.

In the Premium grade, PRESTONE and PEAK supply 4 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF2100.

In the Standard Replacement grade, PRESTONE, ACDELCO, AISIN and 2 other brands supply 6 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 2012 Ram 4500 come from 2 brands — DORMAN and MOPAR.

This group includes DORMAN 626572 and MOPAR 68084831AB.

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

3 Coolant Reservoir parts are listed for the 2012 Ram 4500, from DORMAN, GPD and SKP.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 603778, GPD 2411151 and SKP SK603778.

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

One part is listed for the 2012 Ram 4500 — 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 2012 Ram 4500.

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

This group shows a single part: GATES 31413.

This table covers the Hose clamps. Read more

This group shows a single part: MOPAR 55056718AA.

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

3 Intercooler parts for the 2012 Ram 4500 come from 3 brands — MOPAR, SPECTRA PREMIUM and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS.

Part numbers include MOPAR 68069554AA, SPECTRA PREMIUM 44011304 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS CAC32.

This table covers the Intercooler Air Hose pipes. Read more

6 Intercooler Air Hose / Pipe parts for the 2012 Ram 4500 come from 2 brands — GATES and MAHLE / CLEVITE. The "Popular" part is GATES 26235.

This group includes GATES 26235, MAHLE / CLEVITE 513TK23564000 and GATES 26233 and the remaining parts above.

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

DORMAN supplies both parts for the 2012 Ram 4500.

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 2012 Ram 4500 — 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

10 Radiator parts for the 2012 Ram 4500 come from 10 brands — FAMOUS BRAND, GPD, DENSO and 7 other brands. The "Popular" part is FAMOUS BRAND 813296.

The Economy section: 2 options from FAMOUS BRAND and GPD. FAMOUS BRAND 813296 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 8 parts, from DENSO, AGILITY, CSF and 5 other brands. A representative part number is DENSO 2219295.

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

9 Radiator Cap parts for the 2012 Ram 4500 come from 4 brands — SKP, MOTORAD, GATES and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is MOTORAD ST16.

In the Locking Replacement grade, MOTORAD, GATES 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 MOTORAD ST16.

Standard Replacement: 6 parts, from SKP, MOTORAD, GATES and 1 other brand. A representative part number is MOTORAD T16.

Listed part numbers: MOTORAD ST16, GATES 31535 and SKP SKST18, plus the other parts above.

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

One part is listed for the 2012 Ram 4500 — 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

3 Radiator Fan Blade parts are listed for the 2012 Ram 4500, from GPD, MOPAR and SKP.

Part numbers include GPD 2812324, MOPAR 55056937AA and SKP SK959915.

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

7 Radiator Fan Clutch parts for the 2012 Ram 4500 come from 7 brands — FOUR SEASONS, HAYDEN, DORMAN and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is FOUR SEASONS 46114.

Part numbers include FOUR SEASONS 46114, HAYDEN 3291 and DORMAN 622009, among others listed 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

This group shows a single part: GATES FB1001.

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

3 Radiator Fan Shroud parts for the 2012 Ram 4500 come from 3 brands — DORMAN, GPD and MOPAR.

Part numbers include DORMAN 620991, GPD 2812375 and MOPAR 55056943AC.

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

10 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 2012 Ram 4500, from GATES, ACDELCO, CONTINENTAL and 2 other brands. GATES 23956 carries the "Popular" badge.

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 2012 Ram 4500.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 700365, DORMAN 963202 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

8 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 2012 Ram 4500 come from 6 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WALKER PRODUCTS, GPD and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX141.

The Economy section: 3 options from GPD, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and VEMO. GPD 1712596 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: 4 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WALKER PRODUCTS, NTK and 1 other brand. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX141.

Part numbers include STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX141, GPD 1712596 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX141T, among others listed above.

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 are listed for the 2012 Ram 4500, from MOTORAD, GATES, SKP and 2 other brands. MOTORAD 5426190 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 1 part, from SKP. A representative part number is SKP SK5426190.

The Heavy Duty section: 1 option from MOTORAD. MOTORAD 5426190 is listed in this group.

The Premium section: 1 option from MOTORAD. MOTORAD 7426190 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 7 options from GATES, MOTORAD, CALORSTAT and 1 other brand. MOTORAD 426190 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 2012 Ram 4500 come from 4 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, MOPAR and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO 35703, MAHLE / CLEVITE C31858 and MOPAR 5086740AA, among others listed above.

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

4 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts are listed for the 2012 Ram 4500, from DORMAN, FOUR SEASONS, GATES and 1 other brand.

Economy: 1 part, from DORMAN. A representative part number is DORMAN 9023044.

The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from FOUR SEASONS, GATES and MOTORAD. FOUR SEASONS 86009 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include DORMAN 9023044, FOUR SEASONS 86009 and GATES CO34834, among others listed 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

This group shows a single part: 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

12 Water Pump parts are listed for the 2012 Ram 4500, from SKP, GMB, FVP and 7 other brands. ACDELCO 252920 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 5 parts, from SKP, FVP, US MOTOR WORKS and 1 other brand. A representative part number is FVP US6222.

The Standard Replacement section: 7 options from GMB, ACDELCO, GATES and 3 other brands. ACDELCO 252920 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

3 Water Pump Gasket parts for the 2012 Ram 4500 come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes FEL-PRO 35525, MAHLE / CLEVITE K31420 and VICTOR REINZ 711388000.

This table covers the Water Pump housings. Read more

This group shows a single part: MOPAR 68210189AA.