[Perrysburg_Dodgeboy]

As the topic says I'm looking for someone from the Engineering department in the fuel systems. Please send me a PM I have an urgent update for you!!!!!

Don/TMP

 

[ImperialCrown]

Would this 'update' be of interest to the readers of this forum who own a Ram or the technicians that service them? Is it a safety concern?
Is it something that you could share with us?

 

[Perrysburg_Dodgeboy]

It has to do with the cap less fuel filler and dirt and water collecting inside of it. When a customer fills their tank that dirt and any water will be introduced into the fuel system. Diesel and water do not mix and the idea of a cap less tank without a latch to hold the fuel door tight against the seal is not a smart move. It is my understanding that they are now aware of this and working on a fix. Why did it even get implemented in the first place?

If i could figure out how to post a pic I would show you just how much dirt i found in a truck I was looking at.

Don

 

[MoparNorm]

I'm confused? What do you mean by "cap less" fuel filler, system?
All fuel,systems must be sealed tight to meet emissions???

 

[ImperialCrown]

It was pioneered by Ford and is found on the new LX's. If there is an inherent design issue, it would be interesting to know more. I haven't seen it on a Ram yet.
It must be kept shielded from the elements. I'm sure that Chrysler engineers peruse these forums and may chime in?

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2011/07/those-funky-capless-fillers-may-thwart-gas-thieves/1#.UY2XLN2eQrg

 

[Perrysburg_Dodgeboy]

Not "filter" but "FILLER" as in where you put the fuel pump nozzle to fill you tank. The new 2013 Rams, 300, Charger and Challenger do not have a gas cap. They do have a seal around the filler door and the cars have a latch to hold the door tightly closed. Seems like someone at Ram forgot to add the latch on the trucks and the door is not held closed. Not a smart way to launch a new product IMO.

Don

 

[MoparNorm]

Not "filter" but "FILLER" as in where you put the fuel pump nozzle to fill you tank. The new 2013 Rams, 300, Charger and Challenger do not have a gas cap. They do have a seal around the filler door and the cars have a latch to hold the door tightly closed. Seems like someone at Ram forgot to add the latch on the trucks and the door is not held closed. Not a smart way to launch a new product IMO.

Don

Sorry! It was the stupid auto-correct, I did write filler.