2016 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

18 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 2016 Ram 4500 come from 6 brands — PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL. Every part fits both the 6.4L 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 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, PRESTONE and VALVOLINE supply 2 parts: rated for severe service. A representative part number is PRESTONE AFC12100.

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, VALVOLINE and 3 other brands supply 7 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

6 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts for the 2016 Ram 4500 come from 2 brands — MOPAR and DORMAN. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 626823.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 626823, DORMAN 626572 and MOPAR 68184913AE, 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

One part is listed for the 2016 Ram 4500 — AUTOTECNICA RM0720252.

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

4 Coolant Level Sensor parts for the 2016 Ram 4500 come from 4 brands — AUTOTECNICA, MOPAR, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand. 1 part fits every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.

Part numbers include AUTOTECNICA DG0716969, MOPAR 68354536AA and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS FLS318, among others listed above.

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

10 Coolant Reservoir parts are listed for the 2016 Ram 4500, from DORMAN, GPD, MOPAR and 3 other brands. DORMAN 603840 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

3 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts are listed for the 2016 Ram 4500, from AUTOTECNICA, GATES and MOTORAD. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: AUTOTECNICA GM0714619, GATES 31569 and MOTORAD T73.

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

2 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 2016 Ram 4500 come from MOTORAD. Every part fits both the 6.4L V8 and the 6.7L L6 DIESEL Turbocharged.

This group includes MOTORAD 3128 and MOTORAD 3034.

This table covers the Hose clamps. Read more

3 Hose Clamp parts for the 2016 Ram 4500 come from MOPAR.

Part numbers include MOPAR 68211466AA, MOPAR 55056718AA and MOPAR 6506848AA.

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

5 Intercooler parts for the 2016 Ram 4500 come from 5 brands — SPECTRA PREMIUM, AGILITY, DORMAN and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is SPECTRA PREMIUM 44011308.

Listed part numbers: SPECTRA PREMIUM 44011308, AGILITY 5010036 and DORMAN 918510, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Intercooler Air Hose pipes. Read more

6 Intercooler Air Hose / Pipe parts for the 2016 Ram 4500 come from 3 brands — DORMAN, GATES and MOPAR. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 667311.

This group includes DORMAN 667311, GATES 26573 and DORMAN 667435 and the remaining parts above.

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

One part is listed for the 2016 Ram 4500 — DORMAN 55246.

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 2016 Ram 4500 — MOPAR 68189159AA.

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 2016 Ram 4500 come from 9 brands — GPD, CSF, MOPAR and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is CSF 3738. 1 part fits every engine; the other 17 are engine-specific.

The Economy section: 4 options from GPD. GPD 13493C is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 14 parts, from CSF, MOPAR, SPECTRA PREMIUM and 5 other brands. A representative part number is CSF 3738.

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

One part is listed for the 2016 Ram 4500 — DORMAN 61134.

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

4 Radiator Fan Assembly parts are listed for the 2016 Ram 4500, from GPD, MOPAR, UAC and 1 other brand.

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

The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from MOPAR, UAC and VDO / CONTINENTAL. MOPAR 55056948AH is listed in this group.

Part numbers include GPD 2811742, MOPAR 55056948AH and UAC FA50360C, 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

5 Radiator Fan Blade parts are listed for the 2016 Ram 4500, from DORMAN, MOPAR and GPD.

This group includes DORMAN 620057, DORMAN 621592 and GPD 2812305 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

15 Radiator Fan Clutch parts for the 2016 Ram 4500 come from 8 brands — HAYDEN, US MOTOR WORKS, FOUR SEASONS and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is HAYDEN 2962.

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

2 Radiator Fan Clutch Bearing Bracket parts for the 2016 Ram 4500 come from 2 brands — DORMAN and GATES.

This group includes DORMAN 300822 and GATES FB1022.

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

11 Radiator Fan Shroud parts for the 2016 Ram 4500 come from 3 brands — DORMAN, MOPAR and GPD. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 620989.

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

14 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 2016 Ram 4500, from MOPAR, GATES, DAYCO and 2 other brands. DAYCO 72904 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 2016 Ram 4500.

Listed part numbers: 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

MOPAR supplies the 6 Radiator Seal parts for the 2016 Ram 4500.

Part numbers include MOPAR 68223711AB, MOPAR 68237359AA and MOPAR 68229291AA, among others listed above.

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

One part is listed for the 2016 Ram 4500 — 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

15 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 2016 Ram 4500 come from 9 brands — WALKER PRODUCTS, GPD, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is DELPHI TS10330. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 13 are engine-specific.

The Economy section: 5 options from GPD, DORMAN, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand. 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: 9 parts, from NTK, WALKER PRODUCTS, WELLS 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

11 Thermostat parts are listed for the 2016 Ram 4500, from MOTORAD, DORMAN, SKP and 5 other brands. MOTORAD 5426190 carries the "Popular" badge. 1 part fits every engine; the other 10 are engine-specific.

Economy: 2 parts, from DORMAN and SKP. A representative part number is DORMAN 9023045.

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 MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, FOUR SEASONS and 3 other brands. 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 2016 Ram 4500 come from 3 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, MOPAR and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes MAHLE / CLEVITE C33717, MAHLE / CLEVITE C31858 and MOPAR 5086740AA and the remaining parts above.

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

6 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts are listed for the 2016 Ram 4500, from MOPAR, MOTORAD, FOUR SEASONS and 1 other brand.

This group includes FOUR SEASONS 86241, GATES CO35075 and MOPAR 4893177AD 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

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

13 Water Pump parts are listed for the 2016 Ram 4500, from SKP, US MOTOR WORKS, FVP and 4 other brands. SKP SK1204540 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 5 parts, from SKP, US MOTOR WORKS and FVP. A representative part number is SKP SK1204540.

The Standard Replacement section: 8 options from GATES, DAYCO, GMB and 2 other brands. GATES 42133 is listed in this group.

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

One part is listed for the 2016 Ram 4500 — US MOTOR WORKS MCK1104.

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

5 Water Pump Gasket parts for the 2016 Ram 4500 come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and MOPAR.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 36149, FEL-PRO 35525 and MAHLE / CLEVITE K33718, plus the other parts above.