How often to change fuel filter?
12-18-2002, 01:56 PM
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How often to change fuel filter?
Hey Guys,<br> How often do you change your fuel filters? Also, where is the fuel filter on my 2002? Thanks.
12-18-2002, 02:04 PM
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Re:How often to change fuel filter?
I do mine every other oil change... might be overkill, but filters are cheap! (oil change every 3 - 3500k)
If you look on the drivers side, you'll see it. Or, find the banjo that goes into the injection pump and follow the hose back. It connects into the bottom of the filter housing.
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If you look on the drivers side, you'll see it. Or, find the banjo that goes into the injection pump and follow the hose back. It connects into the bottom of the filter housing.
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12-18-2002, 02:06 PM
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Re:How often to change fuel filter?
The cap is easy to remove. You'll need a 1 1/8" 6 point socket. Do not use the square hole in the center of the cap.
12-18-2002, 04:15 PM
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Buy the filters from Cummins.
Do NOT buy them from the dealer.
Cummins= $12.00
Dealer= $40.00 (?)
On a 2002, it's located on the drivers side of the engine, in a big cannister.
Here's a link (click on underlined section :
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24 valve Fuel Filter Change Instructions
Says for 2000-2001 but same for 2002.
phox
Do NOT buy them from the dealer.
Cummins= $12.00
Dealer= $40.00 (?)
On a 2002, it's located on the drivers side of the engine, in a big cannister.
Here's a link (click on underlined section :
)24 valve Fuel Filter Change Instructions
Says for 2000-2001 but same for 2002.
phox
12-18-2002, 05:24 PM
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Re:How often to change fuel filter?
[quote author=Commatoze link=board=5;threadid=8497;start=0#81965 date=1040242016]<br>The cap is easy to remove. You'll need a 1 1/8" 6 point socket. Do not use the square hole in the center of the cap.<br>[/quote] <br><br><br> Tom I thought the new one's had round holes in them?
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12-18-2002, 05:27 PM
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[quote author=MARKY MARK link=board=5;threadid=8497;start=0#82017 date=1040250032]<br>Is it the same for a '99? I am about to change mine for the first time. [undecided]<br>[/quote]<br><br>Here 'ya go. 
<br>Fuel Filter change for a '99
<br>Fuel Filter change for a '99
12-18-2002, 05:29 PM
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[quote author=MARKY MARK link=board=5;threadid=8497;start=0#82017 date=1040250032]<br>Is it the same for a '99? I am about to change mine for the first time. [undecided]<br>[/quote]<br><br> Same location, Just a little different.
12-18-2002, 05:51 PM
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[quote author=CHUCK3 link=board=5;threadid=8497;start=0#82044 date=1040253892]<br>[quote author=Commatoze link=board=5;threadid=8497;start=0#81965 date=1040242016]<br>The cap is easy to remove. You'll need a 1 1/8" 6 point socket. Do not use the square hole in the center of the cap.<br>[/quote] <br><br><br> Tom I thought the new one's had round holes in them?<br>[/quote]<br><br>Yup.<br><br>Wasn't it a 2001 or 2001.5 change?<br><br>I bet Dodge, or Cummins did that because of people cracking the tops using the square hole (which I would have done, not knowing any better)<br><br>phox
12-18-2002, 06:05 PM
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Re:How often to change fuel filter?
Chuck, you're correct. Although the 2002 manual shows a square hole in the cap center, the actual part has a round hole. Thanks for the correction.<br><br>-Tom-
12-18-2002, 06:06 PM
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Oh, <br><br>P.S.<br><br>Just bought my first filter from Cummins on Monday.<br>(along with a gallon of premixed Fleetguard coolant)<br>Grand total of 24 bucks. ;D<br><br>Then had to go to Pep Boys and get a 1 1/8 socket, had to hunt for a 6 point.<br><br>Only came in 1/2" drive, so had to get me one of them.<br><br>Then had to get the 1/2" extension bars, and a 1/2 to 3/8 adaptor so I can use all my other sockets with the new ratchet.<br>Can't remember what brand, but they have Unconditional Lifetime Warranty, and contain "product known to cause cancer in California" ?<br><br>Waiting for "nicer" weather to attempt my first change.<br><br>If weather doesn't cooperate, might have to have dealer do it with my next oil change (due next month).<br>At least I have a filter for them.<br>If they'll use my filter.<br><br><br>phox
12-18-2002, 08:59 PM
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Re:How often to change fuel filter?
i change mine about every 12,000miles. btw, it's still like $23 from cummins. it's $24 through napa---how are you all getting them so cheap? :'(<br><br>Tom
12-18-2002, 09:11 PM
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Re:How often to change fuel filter?
[quote author=98rammer link=board=5;threadid=8497;start=0#82141 date=1040266766]<br>i change mine about every 12,000miles. btw, it's still like $23 from cummins. it's $24 through napa---how are you all getting them so cheap? :'(<br><br>Tom<br>[/quote]<br><br>Here's one place<br>Geno's Garage (filters page)