Fuel Filters How Often
#3
05-12-2008, 04:12 AM
I do mine every 10,000 along with my oil. Might be overkill but I run in alot of dusty environments. I also keep a spare set on the truck just in case they get dirty earlier as shown on the fuel filter restriction gauge on the dash. Had some showing 15lbs of restriction after 5k miles, changed em on the fly and all was better.
Trying to stretch their life beyond 10k for me has shown a loss of MPG.
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#4
05-19-2008, 04:49 AM
Originally Posted by marylandkw
I do mine every 10,000 along with my oil. Might be overkill but I run in alot of dusty environments. I also keep a spare set on the truck just in case they get dirty earlier as shown on the fuel filter restriction gauge on the dash. Had some showing 15lbs of restriction after 5k miles, changed em on the fly and all was better.
Trying to stretch their life beyond 10k for me has shown a loss of MPG. Sounds like you need a primary filter added to your fuel system.
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05-19-2008, 05:10 AM
every service, and once in between services in the winter especially. No one can figure out why, but I get a loss of power, smoke, sputtering and it all goes away with the quick fuel filter change.
BTW all 5 trucks my company has are that way and we service them every 12k -15k.
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#6
05-20-2008, 07:10 AM
Originally Posted by Sabine
every service, and once in between services in the winter especially. No one can figure out why, but I get a loss of power, smoke, sputtering and it all goes away with the quick fuel filter change.
BTW all 5 trucks my company has are that way and we service them every 12k -15k. OEM filters? ...or no?
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Bob H
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06-13-2008, 12:08 PM
OEM filters? ...or no?
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#9
06-22-2008, 03:11 PM
I always change my fuel filters when I do a pm. Sabine, if you are having problems with sputtering and loss of power, you may be getting water in your fuel. You may want to suggest to your company that they get something to get rid of the water. If it continues it could cause you a problem with an injector. I always use CAT filters.
#10
07-05-2008, 06:30 AM
I agree with 10k miles, dirty looking or not. Most people will overlook this, but will religiously check tire pressure, lower speed and stare at that dash computer, etc. The filter is $10, and I make that back up in a couple hours of driving. I do PM's at around 20k.
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