fuel filter questions
#1
fuel filter questions
I'm trying to figure out the fuel filter micron measurement means. Is the higher the measurement better ( 7 micron ) or lower better ( 5 micron ) ? I was in Nappa and they recommend the Napa Gold(wix) 3585xe filter. It's a 7mic glass media no metal filter. They also have the 3585 filter but it doesn't have the same micro rating.
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The lower the better. The OE specs for a fuel filter are 7um absolute (98.7%), with 95% emulsifed/95% free water separation.
There are only 3 filters that meet this spec.
OE (Dodge/Fleetguard/Cummins)
Donaldson P550800
Baldwin PF7977 (Hastings FF1260), actually 5um absolute. Only filter to exceed OE specs.
The WIX (NAPA) filters are 7um nominal and do not meet the OE standards. They are 8um absolute. Wix does not care what OE specs are and have been quoted by several people saying "Its good enough".. A Wix fuel filter will void your fuel system warranty.
There are only 3 filters that meet this spec.
OE (Dodge/Fleetguard/Cummins)
Donaldson P550800
Baldwin PF7977 (Hastings FF1260), actually 5um absolute. Only filter to exceed OE specs.
The WIX (NAPA) filters are 7um nominal and do not meet the OE standards. They are 8um absolute. Wix does not care what OE specs are and have been quoted by several people saying "Its good enough".. A Wix fuel filter will void your fuel system warranty.
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so are hastings filters just as good as baldwin? one of the local parts houses that i have an account with, KOI (Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana) auto parts, carries hastings filters. i have always used carquest brand which is wix..
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has anyone used the AFE filter? It says it meets 3-micron
high-efficiency requirements
http://afepower.com/catalog/44-FF010/NPA.pdf
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high-efficiency requirements
http://afepower.com/catalog/44-FF010/NPA.pdf
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has anyone used the AFE filter? It says it meets 3-micron
high-efficiency requirements
http://afepower.com/catalog/44-FF010/NPA.pdf
Joe
high-efficiency requirements
http://afepower.com/catalog/44-FF010/NPA.pdf
Joe
I currently use the Baldwin PF7977 which is the best you can currently purchase for the OE canister.
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has anyone used the AFE filter? It says it meets 3-micron
high-efficiency requirements
http://afepower.com/catalog/44-FF010/NPA.pdf
Joe
high-efficiency requirements
http://afepower.com/catalog/44-FF010/NPA.pdf
Joe
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when i had my 03 cummins, i bought a fuel filter from pure power. was a bit expencive but well worth it. its a stainless steel filter that u can wash and filters down to 1 mic. the web site is purepower .com
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I would be curious how that does at f/w sep. It doesn't appear to be on their site anymore, can you find it?
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I have attached the link to the fuel filter for your review.
http://www.gopurepower.com/store/ite...em&itemKey=708
http://www.gopurepower.com/
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The OE fleetguard? Yes it meets the specs.
Thanks.
AH64ID,
I have attached the link to the fuel filter for your review.
http://www.gopurepower.com/store/ite...em&itemKey=708
http://www.gopurepower.com/
I have attached the link to the fuel filter for your review.
http://www.gopurepower.com/store/ite...em&itemKey=708
http://www.gopurepower.com/