Sump filter, spin-on lube filter and pan gasket for a complete 68RFE fluid service on 2WD Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks with the 6.7L Cummins.
If you run a two-wheel-drive Ram 2500 or 3500 with the 6.7L Cummins and the 68RFE six-speed, and the fluid has turned dark, the truck runs hotter on a trailer than it used to, or engagement into Drive has started to lag, the first job is a full filter service. The Doc's Diesel DF-212 kit covers both filters this transmission uses plus the pan gasket: the 2WD-style sump filter, the spin-on cooler return filter and a new gasket for the pan rail.
The 68RFE splits its filtration in two. The sump filter bolts to the bottom of the valve body and screens every drop the pump pulls out of the pan, so a restricted sump filter shows up as pump noise, slow engagement and line pressure that sags under load. The spin-on filter threads onto the outside of the case and cleans fluid on its way back from the cooler, which is the oil that lubricates the geartrain. A pan-drop that changes only the sump filter leaves that return circuit running through old clutch dust.
The 2WD part of the name matters because of the sump filter pickup. The 2WD and 4WD trucks use different pans, and the 4WD filter has a longer pickup tube that reaches into the deeper 4WD pan. A 2WD-style filter in a deep pan can sit too high and pull air when the fluid sloshes, which is exactly the kind of mistake that starves a pump. The spin-on filter, on the other hand, is the same part on 2WD and 4WD trucks.
New filters solve restriction and contamination. They do not fix a worn pump, a leaking valve body or clutches that are already burnt, so read the pan when it comes down. A thin film of gray paste on the magnet is normal wear. Brass flakes, shiny steel or chunks of friction material mean the problem is inside the unit. If the truck already has stored codes or slips under load, work through our 68RFE pump failure guide and the 68RFE high-mileage service checklist before deciding a service is the whole answer.
This kit is listed for 2WD Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks with the 6.7L Cummins and the 68RFE, with cross references to sump filter 05015267AC and spin-on filter 5179267AC. Be aware that the 68RFE only arrived in the middle of the 2007 model year, so no 2003 to early 2007 truck uses it. Mopar catalogs the 2WD-specific sump filter (05015267) for 2007.5 to 2009 two-wheel-drive trucks, while 2010-and-later 2WD trucks are catalogued with the same sump filter used in 4WD trucks. If your 2WD truck is a 2010 or newer, compare the old filter's pickup length against this one or order the DF-211 4WD 68RFE filter kit instead. When in doubt, send us your year and VIN and we will match it. Everything else for this transmission is on the 68RFE parts page.
This kit does not include fluid. If you want everything in one box, the 68RFE service kit with 10 quarts of ATF+4 adds the fluid, and owners who tow heavy often go to a deep aluminum 68RFE pan for extra capacity. Ram's maintenance plan shortens the fluid and filter interval for trucks that tow frequently, so a 2WD truck pulling a camper or a car hauler should be on the shorter schedule.
| Fits | Dodge/Ram 2500 and 3500, 6.7L Cummins, 68RFE transmission, 2WD (listed 2003-2011) |
| Kit contents | Sump filter, spin-on lube filter, pan gasket |
| Part number | Doc's Diesel DF-212 |
| Cross references | 05015267AC, 5179267AC, TF1026, PTK1270 |
| Fluid | ATF+4 |
| Weight | 1.87 lb |
Doing this repair right usually means replacing these at the same time. Same transmission, ships together.
No. The 4WD 68RFE uses a deeper pan and a sump filter with a longer pickup tube. A 2WD filter in a 4WD pan can sit too high and let the pump draw air. Use the DF-211 4WD kit for four-wheel-drive trucks.
Check before you order. Mopar catalogs the 2WD-specific sump filter for 2007.5 to 2009 trucks, and lists 2010-and-newer 2WD trucks with the same sump filter as the 4WD. Compare your old filter's pickup to this one, or send us your VIN and we will confirm.
No. It includes the sump filter, the spin-on cooler return filter and the pan gasket. The 68RFE behind the 6.7L Cummins takes ATF+4 only, so buy that separately or order our 68RFE service kit that includes 10 quarts.
Ram's maintenance plan for these trucks lists the fluid and filter change at 120,000 miles in normal use and 60,000 miles for frequent trailer towing, fleet or police use. Trucks that tow regularly or run hot benefit from the shorter interval.
Only if the cause is restriction or dirty fluid. If the pan shows brass, steel or friction material, or the truck has pressure or ratio codes, the problem is inside the transmission and needs diagnosis before parts.
