2012 Ram 5500 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 are listed for the 2012 Ram 5500, from PRESTONE, PEAK, FVP and 4 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, PRESTONE and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is FVP MV5050GAL.

The Heavy Duty section lists 2 options from VALVOLINE and PRESTONE — rated for severe service. VALVOLINE ZXG051 is listed in this group.

The Premium section lists 4 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 6 options from PRESTONE, ACDELCO, AISIN and 2 other brands — built to original-equipment specification. ACDELCO 105027 is listed in this group.

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

2 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts are listed for the 2012 Ram 5500, from DORMAN and MOPAR.

Part numbers include DORMAN 626572 and MOPAR 68084831AB.

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

3 Coolant Reservoir parts for the 2012 Ram 5500 come from 3 brands — DORMAN, GPD and SKP.

Part numbers include 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

This group shows a single part: MOTORAD T167.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

3 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 2012 Ram 5500 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

2 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts are listed for the 2012 Ram 5500, from GATES and MOTORAD.

Listed part numbers: GATES 31413 and MOTORAD 3003.

This table covers the Hose clamps. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Ram 5500 — MOPAR 55056718AA.

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

3 Intercooler parts are listed for the 2012 Ram 5500, from MOPAR, SPECTRA PREMIUM and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS.

Listed part numbers: 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 are listed for the 2012 Ram 5500, from GATES and MAHLE / CLEVITE. GATES 26235 carries the "Popular" badge.

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

2 Intercooler Hose / Pipe Clamp parts for the 2012 Ram 5500 come from DORMAN.

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

This group shows a single part: 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 are listed for the 2012 Ram 5500, from FAMOUS BRAND, GPD, DENSO and 7 other brands. FAMOUS BRAND 813296 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 2 parts, from FAMOUS BRAND and GPD. A representative part number is FAMOUS BRAND 813296.

The Standard Replacement section: 8 options from DENSO, AGILITY, CSF and 5 other brands. DENSO 2219295 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

9 Radiator Cap parts are listed for the 2012 Ram 5500, from SKP, MOTORAD, GATES and 1 other brand. MOTORAD ST16 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Locking Replacement section lists 3 options from MOTORAD, GATES and SKP — grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. MOTORAD ST16 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 6 options from SKP, MOTORAD, GATES and 1 other brand. MOTORAD T16 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include MOTORAD ST16, GATES 31535 and SKP SKST18, among others listed 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

2 Radiator Fan Blade parts for the 2012 Ram 5500 come from 2 brands — MOPAR and SKP.

Part numbers include 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 are listed for the 2012 Ram 5500, from FOUR SEASONS, HAYDEN, DORMAN and 4 other brands. FOUR SEASONS 46114 carries the "Popular" badge.

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

One part is listed for the 2012 Ram 5500 — GATES FB1001.

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

2 Radiator Fan Shroud parts are listed for the 2012 Ram 5500, from DORMAN and MOPAR.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 620991 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 for the 2012 Ram 5500 come from 5 brands — GATES, ACDELCO, CONTINENTAL and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is GATES 23956.

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

3 Radiator Upper Air Baffle Retainer / Clip parts for the 2012 Ram 5500 come from DORMAN.

Part numbers include 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 are listed for the 2012 Ram 5500, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WALKER PRODUCTS, GPD and 3 other brands. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX141 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 3 parts, from GPD, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and VEMO. 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.

Listed part numbers: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX141, GPD 1712596 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX141T, plus the other parts 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 for the 2012 Ram 5500 come from 5 brands — MOTORAD, GATES, SKP and 2 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 GATES, MOTORAD, CALORSTAT and 1 other brand. 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 2012 Ram 5500, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, MOPAR and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 35703, MAHLE / CLEVITE C31858 and MOPAR 5086740AA, plus the other parts above.

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

4 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts for the 2012 Ram 5500 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.

This group includes DORMAN 9023044, FOUR SEASONS 86009 and GATES CO34834 and the remaining 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 2012 Ram 5500 — 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 for the 2012 Ram 5500 come from 10 brands — SKP, GMB, FVP and 7 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: 7 parts, from GMB, ACDELCO, GATES and 3 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

3 Water Pump Gasket parts are listed for the 2012 Ram 5500, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 35525, MAHLE / CLEVITE K31420 and VICTOR REINZ 711388000.

This table covers the Water Pump housings. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Ram 5500 — MOPAR 68210189AA.