2013 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

26 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 2013 Ram 3500 come from 6 brands — VALVOLINE, PRESTONE, PEAK and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL. They are grouped as Compatible With All Colors, Economy, Heavy Duty, Premium and Standard Replacement, with Standard Replacement the largest group at 12 parts from VALVOLINE, PRESTONE, ACDELCO and 3 other brands.

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

2 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts for the 2013 Ram 3500 come from 2 brands — DORMAN and ULTRA-POWER.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 626603, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Coolant Level sensors. Typical signs include a warning lamp, a stored code, or a reading that drops out when the harness is wiggled. Inspect the connector and ground before replacing the sensor — wiring faults are often condemned as bad sensors. Read more

This group shows a single part: WELLS 5S17647.

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

5 Coolant Reservoir parts are listed for the 2013 Ram 3500, from DORMAN, GPD, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 2 other brands. DORMAN 603571 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 603571, GPD 2411130 and MAHLE / CLEVITE CRT312000S, plus the other 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 2013 Ram 3500, from DORMAN and MOTORAD.

Part numbers include DORMAN 54201 and MOTORAD T134.

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

2 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 2013 Ram 3500 come from 2 brands — GATES and MOTORAD.

Listed part numbers: GATES 31413 and MOTORAD 3003.

This table covers the Hose clamps. Read more

3 Hose Clamp parts for the 2013 Ram 3500 come from MOPAR.

Part numbers include MOPAR 52006750, 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

6 Radiator parts for the 2013 Ram 3500 come from 6 brands — GPD, CSF, DENSO and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is CSF 3662.

The Economy section lists 1 option from GPD — the catalog's value-priced group. GPD 13129C is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, CSF, DENSO, AGILITY and 2 other brands supply 5 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is CSF 3662.

This group includes CSF 3662, GPD 13129C and DENSO 2219243 and the remaining parts 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

6 Radiator Cap parts for the 2013 Ram 3500 come from 4 brands — GATES, MOTORAD, CALORSTAT and 1 other brand. 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: 4 parts, from GATES, MOTORAD, CALORSTAT and 1 other brand. A representative part number is GATES 31528.

Listed part numbers: GATES 31528, GATES 31518 and MOTORAD ST16, plus the other parts above.

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

2 Radiator Drain Petcock parts are listed for the 2013 Ram 3500, from DORMAN and MOPAR.

This group includes DORMAN 61134 and MOPAR 68053748AA.

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

6 Radiator Fan Assembly parts are listed for the 2013 Ram 3500, from GPD, VARIOUS MFR, FOUR SEASONS and 3 other brands. FOUR SEASONS 76275 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 2 parts, from GPD and VARIOUS MFR. A representative part number is GPD 2811742.

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

This group includes FOUR SEASONS 76275, GPD 2811742 and VARIOUS MFR CH3115166 and the remaining parts 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

5 Radiator Fan Blade parts are listed for the 2013 Ram 3500, from DORMAN, GPD, MOPAR and 2 other brands. DORMAN 620057 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include DORMAN 620057, GPD 2812305 and MOPAR 55056947AA, among others listed 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

7 Radiator Fan Clutch parts for the 2013 Ram 3500 come from 7 brands — GPD, US MOTOR WORKS, FOUR SEASONS and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is GPD 2911370.

This group includes GPD 2911370, US MOTOR WORKS 22059 and FOUR SEASONS 46088 and the remaining parts above.

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

5 Radiator Fan Shroud parts for the 2013 Ram 3500 come from 4 brands — MOPAR, DORMAN, GPD and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 620986.

This group includes DORMAN 620986, GPD 2812373 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

9 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 2013 Ram 3500, from GATES, ACDELCO, CONTINENTAL and 2 other brands. GATES 23604 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: GATES 23604, GATES 23605 and ACDELCO 24670L, plus the other parts above.

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 2013 Ram 3500 — MOPAR 55057218AD.

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

One part is listed for the 2013 Ram 3500 — DORMAN 963202.

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

11 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 2013 Ram 3500 come from 10 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, DORMAN, GPD and 7 other brands. The "Popular" part is DELPHI TS10330.

The Economy section: 5 options from DORMAN, GPD, HOLSTEIN and 2 other brands. DORMAN 926427 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 6 parts, from DELPHI, NTK, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 3 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

21 Thermostat parts are listed for the 2013 Ram 3500, from MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, GATES and 3 other brands. MOTORAD 7416203 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Heavy Duty section lists 3 options from MOTORAD — rated for severe service. MOTORAD 5416203 is listed in this group.

In the Performance grade, MOTORAD supplies 3 parts: engineered beyond original-equipment specification. A representative part number is MOTORAD 2416160.

The Premium section lists 2 options from MOTORAD — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. MOTORAD 7416203 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 12 options from MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, GATES and 2 other brands. GATES 34053 is listed in this group.

1 ungrouped part is not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

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

5 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 2013 Ram 3500 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 AWO2227 and FEL-PRO 35857, among others listed above.

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

9 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts are listed for the 2013 Ram 3500, from SKP, DORMAN, GPD and 5 other brands. GATES CO34827 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 4 parts, from SKP, DORMAN and GPD. A representative part number is DORMAN 902689.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from GATES, MOTORAD, FOUR SEASONS and 1 other brand. GATES CO34827 is listed in this group.

1 ungrouped part is not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

This group includes GATES CO34827, DORMAN 902689 and GPD 8241562 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

10 Water Pump parts are listed for the 2013 Ram 3500, from FVP, SKP, US MOTOR WORKS and 7 other brands. DAYCO DP1452 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 4 parts, from FVP, SKP, US MOTOR WORKS and 1 other brand. A representative part number is FVP US6341.

The Standard Replacement section: 6 options from DAYCO, GATES, ACDELCO and 3 other brands. DAYCO DP1452 is listed in this group.

This table covers the Water Pump & Fan Clutch assemblies. Read more

3 Water Pump & Fan Clutch Assembly parts are listed for the 2013 Ram 3500, from FVP, GMB and US MOTOR WORKS.

Part numbers include FVP 1200008 and US MOTOR WORKS MCK1067, among others listed above.

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

6 Water Pump Gasket parts for the 2013 Ram 3500 come from 6 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, APEX and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 35907.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 35907, MAHLE / CLEVITE K32612 and APEX AWP3246, plus the other parts above.