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Old 10-11-2020, 05:30 PM
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Hi guys, been poking around the truck doing maintenance here and there and was wondering what the heck this thing is. To the right of the motor mount on the drivers side and under the steering linkage, looks like its connected to the transmission. First thought was tranny oil filter but the tranny filter is internal on these right? Trucks a 97 3500 cummins auto. Thanks!

 
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No no no, that's the EPA mandated climate change air purifier. All diesels have it but it needs to be changed every month. Yours looks like it never has! You've been ruining the planet!
 
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well, i feel like an idiot thanks man!
 
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No no no, that's the EPA mandated climate change air purifier. All diesels have it but it needs to be changed every month. Yours looks like it never has! You've been ruining the planet!
do you take me for a fool? Its clearly a pre mandate climate change air purifier, the nerve of some people
 
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I needed a laugh. At anyone's expense. Sorry.
 
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I needed a laugh. At anyone's expense. Sorry.
im really disappointed in this forum, i come asking for help and get ridiculed immediately. It seems like everyone only wants to hurt me for their own gain.

just messing with ya, gave me a good laugh too lol
 
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Haha, no problem! Hey, where are you in WA? I've been here since 2001.
 
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Haha, no problem! Hey, where are you in WA? I've been here since 2001.
im down in tri cities! I grew up here, not my favorite place in the world but its alright. Where are you around?
 
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Shoot, I lived in Kennewick 7 and Richland for almost 2, Spokane for 2, Everett for 2, and now Granite Falls for 3. I think keaton is out in Spokane. We should do a Ram WA Group Meet.
 
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