Installation Guide
DODGE RAM GEN 4 Series
6.7 Cummins Diesel
Introduction
Welcome to the many benefits of owning and operating an ONBOARD® LD System!
ONBOARD® ECVD™, (Evaporation, Convection, Vacuum, Dehydration) has developed and patented the ECVD™ System to removes soot and liquid contaminants (unburned fuel, water and glycol), by way of a convection process utilizing crankcase vapors.
The evaporated contaminants, reduced to a gaseous state, are vacuumed back into the intake to be burned in the combustion chambers, not vented into the atmosphere. Coupled with a G8 glass media filter for particulate removal down to 3µ, this unique system allows your ONBOARD® System to truly refine your motor oil while the engine is running.
Lower emissions, increased fuel efficiency, more mileage from DEF, extended service life beyond 60%, decreased time in the re-generation mode and extended life from your motor oil are all benefits from implementing ONBOARD® Systems into your fleet.
This technology is usually paid for in less than a year with money already earmarked for oil changes.
Key Points
- Reduces friction
- Increase fuel efficiencies
- Maintains lubricity
- Extends engine life
- Filters at 3µ
- It’s like getting and oil change every 3-4 hours
Installation Kit Contents
The kit includes the ONBOARD® System, Brackets and fittings needed to complete the installation.
There are 5 connection points
- Oil Pressure Port Connection
- Oil Drain Back connection
- Crankcase Ventilation
- Vacuum connection
- Electrical Key Hot 3 amp
Bracket Mounting
The ONBOARD® LD System will be mounted on the left side of the engine compartment. This is the most suitable location as it is out of the way of most aftermarket performance components.
Placement
Remove the two bolts from the location shown in the lower left image. You will reuse the bolts when completing the installation of the mounting bracket.
Connection Points
Oil Pressure Port Connection
- Remove the pressure plug from the oil filter housing. Then thread the 1/8" NPT fitting using thread sealant. Connect pressure line.
- Pressure hose can be SS Braided or must be DOT approved.
- Oil Pressure line connects to ONBOARD® LD System here. Fittings included.
- Tighten fittings accordingly and make certain that no lines are rubbing or close to heat sources. Us protective wire ties and sheathing where needed.
Image shows Shut Off Valve, flow meter, and Oil Sample Valve. Preassembled in kit.
Oil Drain Back Connection
On the lower left side of the Cummins 6.7 Diesel engine there is a cover plate that has a vent tube connection.
Note: For those who might want to customize this, the part is a big block Chevrolet fuel pump cover plate for reference.
The cover plate will have one goose neck barb and will have a line connected to it. You will need to attach the "T" fitting to this hose for drain back.
Once the drain connection is in place, then connect the hose to the ONBOARD® LD System as shown here.
Crankcase Connection Points
To make the crankcase connection, remove oil fill tube cap and install new oil fill tube cap.
Then use and install the 1/8" ID DOT plastic hose to the fill cap push lock fitting and connected to the push lock fitting on the ONBOARD® LD System.
(Some kits may vary whether a push lock or JIC swivel fitting is used).
Vacuum Connection Points
This vacuum connection is made at this location. This line is located to the back right side of the engine. Cut line and splice in the "T" Fitting as shown here
Connect 1/8" ID plastic Air Line hose the Air intake line as show in above image to the push lock fitting on the top of the ONBOARD® LD System. Once you get the correct angle, then tighten hose clamps as shown in as shown in the above image.
Top View
Electrical Connection
The ONBOARD® LD System comes with a heating element. The heating element is important to ensure that oil viscosities do not change and helps to ensure that liquid contaminates are extracted. This is a 80 watt heater and draws 3 amps.
When making the electrical connection, it must be tied to only a keyed hot posts. Otherwise you will over heat the unit and risk damage to oil ring seal on filters and sight glass.
Heating element wire harness from the ONBOARD® LD System is positioned here. Make sure ground wire is grounded properly.
Start Up & Oil Flow Adjustment
Now that the ONBOARD® LD System is installed, it is time to start the engine and to inspect the connections.
*Do not pre fill filter*
Once engine is started, close flow control valve all the way, then open it up all the way. Watch for oil to start flowing by looking through the sight glass.
This will take 1-3 minutes to fill the lines and the filter. It will vary based on engine oil weight and brand as well as the temperatures.
Once you see oil flowing down the ramp of the ONBOARD® LD System, keep and eye on the drain port located at the bottom of the ramp. It is important to tighten flow control to slow the oil flow down to where the oil is filling up the ID by 3/8" to 1/2" the inside dimension of drain opening. Use flow control to make minor adjustments. This is a gravity fed line.
Do not allow the head unit to fill up with oil. If oil begins to back fill, shut engine off and inspect drain connection and or tighten the flow control.
Oil Analysis
It is critical to understand the value of oil analysis. There is a lot of information that can be learned about your engines performance and operational wear cycles by performing oil analysis. The ONBOARD® LD System comes with an oil sample port for ease of taking oil samples. This sample valve is located with the shut off valve and flow meter. Unscrew the protect cap and press the sample bottle against the pressure release stem and fill oil sample bottle up with 1.5-2.0 oz of oil. Fill out the label completely with email address and drop it in the mail. The results will be sent to you via email within 1-3 days.
Most believe that we are to change our oil based on what the ads tell us. It is important to understand the oil does not wear out. It becomes contaminated through combustion and operational cycles.
Oil Reports
It is critical to be able to read your oil reports. Gearhead Labs makes it simple by using this coding system:
Things to look for:
- SOOT
- Diesel Fuel Dilution
- Glycol (Anti-Freeze)
- Additive Package
- Oxidation
- Water
- Wear metals
Order your sample kits at cleanoilpower.com
To maximize your investment we highly recommend conducting oil analysis when using the ONBOARD® LD System.
Maintenance Schedule
| Mileage | Sample taken | OB Filter change | OEM Full Flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000 | Yes | No | No |
| 10,000 | Yes | Yes | No |
| 15,000 | Yes | No | No |
| 20,000 | Yes | No | Yes |
| 25,000 | Yes | Yes | No |
| 30,000 | Yes | No | No |
Repeat the cycle
Once you feel comfortable with the oil reports, make mild changes to be accommodate your needs. Please feel free to contact ONBOARD® if you have any questions regarding your oil analysis.
Technical Support
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About ONBOARD® Performance Products
ONBOARD®’s patented ECVD™ process collects crankcase vapors combined with evaporated water, glycol and unburned fuel and delivers the contaminated vapor back to the combustion cycle for re-burn. Your diesel, CNG or gasoline engine is now an oil refiner working constantly to keep your oil in pristine condition. The results are unmatched by any other oil purification system available.
ONBOARD® will increase efficiencies, minimize oil consumption, reduce waste oil, improve fuel economy, and help conserve resources, and save you money! ONBOARD® is manufactured with the highest quality materials to ensure lasting service for your fleet and field equipment. It’s time to get on board with ONBOARD®. The ONBOARD® System is proudly manufactured in the USA!
Oil never loses its lubricity—its lubricating capacity. It becomes contaminated with particles and liquids like water, fuel and chemicals.