MAHLE 224-3673WR.020 engine piston for the 2005-2008 Dodge Ram 2500 6-cylinder 5.9L and other vehicles carries combustion force from the top of the cylinder down to the connecting rod. The pistons are OE quality and have the OE features listed below.
- Compensated ring grooves for proper ring loading and oil control
- Expansion-controlled design for small fitting clearances that reduce engine noise, wear and emissions and improve oil control
- Aluminum piston material
- Bowl-type piston head
Quick facts
- Part: MAHLE 224-3673WR.020 engine piston
- Fits: 2005-2008 Dodge Ram 2500 6-cylinder 5.9L and other vehicles
- Material: Aluminum
- Condition: New
Worn pistons or rings can show up as blue exhaust smoke, oil use, a knocking noise or lost power. Those signs can also come from other engine wear, so look over the old pistons for scoring, cracks and worn ring grooves, and have a shop measure the bores, before you replace anything.
Fits
This piston is a direct-fit replacement for the 2005-2008 Dodge Ram 2500 6-cylinder 5.9L and the 2005-2007 Dodge Ram 3500 6-cylinder 5.9L.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 6
- Piston pin outside diameter: 40.00 mm
- Second compression ring thickness: 2.38 mm
- Oil ring thickness: 4.00 mm
- Oversized: Yes
Build and materials
- Piston head type: Bowl
- Piston material: Aluminum
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: Turkey
In the box
Engine pistons. Each of the 2005-2008 Dodge Ram 2500 6-cylinder 5.9L and the 2005-2007 Dodge Ram 3500 6-cylinder 5.9L takes six pistons, one per cylinder.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MAHLE 224-3673WR.020 piston right for a 2005-2007 Dodge Ram 3500 6-cylinder 5.9L?
Yes. MAHLE 224-3673WR.020 fits the 2005-2007 Dodge Ram 3500 6-cylinder 5.9L, and it also fits the 2005-2008 Dodge Ram 2500 6-cylinder 5.9L.
How many of these pistons does the engine need?
The engine takes six pistons, one for each cylinder.
What is the piston pin diameter on the MAHLE 224-3673WR.020?
The piston pin outside diameter is 40.00 mm. This MAHLE piston is aluminum with a bowl-type head.
How can I tell if an aluminum piston like this one is worn?
Signs can include blue exhaust smoke, oil use, a knocking noise or lost power. With the engine apart, look for scoring, cracks or worn ring grooves; a shop can measure clearances.
What do the compensated ring grooves on this piston do?
They are designed to give proper ring loading and oil control. The expansion-controlled design allows small fitting clearances to reduce engine noise and wear.
