Dorman 918-873 oil cooler for the 2003-2008 Dodge Ram 2500 6-cylinder 5.9L and other vehicles helps maintain proper engine oil temperature after an original cooler fails from heat, corrosion or damage. As a direct replacement, it is designed to fit and work like the original cooler on these vehicles.
- Aluminum core with 8 core rows
- Female inlet and outlet fittings, 0.75 in each
- Designed and manufactured to strict specifications for reliable performance
- Part of the Dorman OE Solutions line
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman 918-873 oil cooler
- Also called: engine oil cooler
- Fits: 2003-2008 Dodge Ram 2500 6-cylinder 5.9L and other vehicles
- Material: Aluminum core
- Condition: New
Oil seepage around the cooler, corrosion or damage on the core, and high oil temperature can all mean a cooler has failed. A leaking filter housing gasket, a loose oil line or a faulty oil temperature gauge can be behind the same signs, so find the cause before buying a new cooler.
Fits
It fits the 2003-2008 Dodge Ram 2500 6-cylinder 5.9L, the 2003-2008 Dodge Ram 3500 6-cylinder 5.9L and the 2005-2008 Dodge Ram 4000 6-cylinder 5.9L, and each of them takes one.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Length: 11.5 in
- Width: 4.5 in
- Thickness and depth: 2 in
- Base height: 0.3 in
- Diameter: 0.75 in
- Inlet and outlet diameter: 0.75 in
- Inlet and outlet outside diameter: 0.75 in
Build and materials
- Core material: aluminum
- Core rows: 8
- Inlet and outlet fittings: female
- Finish: natural
- Grade: standard replacement
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One oil cooler. Mounting hardware, cable, tube and strap are not included, so plan on new mounting hardware rather than reusing the old pieces.
Interchange: 5086837AA · 5104874AA · 5114411AA · OCK16
Product information is for general reference and may contain errors. See our Disclaimer.
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
5086837AA, 5104874AA, 5114411AA, OCK16
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dorman 918-873 the right oil cooler for the 2003-2008 Dodge Ram 2500 6-cylinder 5.9L?
Yes. Dorman 918-873 fits the 2003-2008 Dodge Ram 2500 6-cylinder 5.9L, and that truck takes one cooler.
Does this Dorman engine oil cooler come with mounting hardware or lines?
No. Dorman 918-873 is one oil cooler with female inlet and outlet fittings. Mounting hardware, cable, tube and strap are not included.
What is the core of this Dorman oil cooler made of?
The core is aluminum with 8 core rows and a natural finish. The inlet and outlet fittings are female, 0.75 in.
Which visible signs can mean this oil cooler's core is damaged?
Oil seepage around the cooler or corrosion and physical damage on the core can mean it is failing. High oil temperature can too, and a shop can test the cooler further.
Does Dorman 918-873 replace the number 5104874AA?
Yes. 5104874AA is one of the numbers this oil cooler replaces, along with 5086837AA, 5114411AA and OCK16.
