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I'm new to the diesel world and recently bought my first CTD. (Why did'nt someone tell me how cool these trucks were sooner?)
I have read alot on this site about fuel/oil filters and I have a few questions.
1. would you recommend Wix filters ?. They are more accessable to me than the Fleetguards, unless someone knows of a national parts store that carries them.
2. can someone direct me to a link on how to prime the fuel system correctly after changing the fuel filter? I own a couple diesel backhoe, tractors and I hope it is easier than it is with them. Oh, yeah , No, I don't have an owners manual, I guess I should get one huh?
I took my truck to an authorized CTD shop and they quoted me a price of $160.00 to change the filters and oil !! I think I will do it myself after that ! Thanks .
I have read alot on this site about fuel/oil filters and I have a few questions.
1. would you recommend Wix filters ?. They are more accessable to me than the Fleetguards, unless someone knows of a national parts store that carries them.
2. can someone direct me to a link on how to prime the fuel system correctly after changing the fuel filter? I own a couple diesel backhoe, tractors and I hope it is easier than it is with them. Oh, yeah , No, I don't have an owners manual, I guess I should get one huh?
I took my truck to an authorized CTD shop and they quoted me a price of $160.00 to change the filters and oil !! I think I will do it myself after that ! Thanks .
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well to be honest 160.00 for both filters and oil is a pretty good price too me. Granted the difference in currency is a factor. But remember these engines use 10-11 quarts of oil. So you need too buy 3 gallons of oil. And the filters aint all that cheap either. Granted it will be cheaper than 160 bucks but from what i hear it is a chore to prime the fuel system.
But too answer your question...any NAPA should have fleetguard.
But too answer your question...any NAPA should have fleetguard.
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Hey welcome to the wonerful world of spark deficient internal combustion! It is pretty cool!
My Local Napa don't carry Fleetguard, I have to buy online or from Columbus Equipment. *I highly recommend Fleetguard*
Good info http://www.dodgeram.org
I get my filters here: http://www.genosgarage.com
Change filters etc:https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...n&onlynewfaq=1
My Local Napa don't carry Fleetguard, I have to buy online or from Columbus Equipment. *I highly recommend Fleetguard*
Good info http://www.dodgeram.org
I get my filters here: http://www.genosgarage.com
Change filters etc:https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...n&onlynewfaq=1
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Fleetguard filters are available literally at your fingertips, and at great prices; www.genosgarage.com
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You can also look here for your closest Cummins Parts House.
Cummins Parts & Service Locator
I buy all my filters at the same parts counter as the "Big Guys".
How far away are these folks?
Cummins Power Store
1907 Park 100 Drive
Glen Burnie, MD
21061-9930
Phone: (410) 590-8700
FAX: (410) 590-8723
Cummins Parts & Service Locator
I buy all my filters at the same parts counter as the "Big Guys".
How far away are these folks?
Cummins Power Store
1907 Park 100 Drive
Glen Burnie, MD
21061-9930
Phone: (410) 590-8700
FAX: (410) 590-8723
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From: la vernia texas
I get all my filters from Genos Garage I recomment the Maint. Kit they sell. If you go to NAPA you can get all the filters and the oil for about $90.00. I have a fellow Mech. that works at dodge He says the only filters to use are Fleetguard, and Wix.
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Originally posted by ramtd02
well to be honest 160.00 for both filters and oil is a pretty good price too me. Granted the difference in currency is a factor. But remember these engines use 10-11 quarts of oil. So you need too buy 3 gallons of oil. And the filters aint all that cheap either. Granted it will be cheaper than 160 bucks but from what i hear it is a chore to prime the fuel system.
But too answer your question...any NAPA should have fleetguard.
well to be honest 160.00 for both filters and oil is a pretty good price too me. Granted the difference in currency is a factor. But remember these engines use 10-11 quarts of oil. So you need too buy 3 gallons of oil. And the filters aint all that cheap either. Granted it will be cheaper than 160 bucks but from what i hear it is a chore to prime the fuel system.
But too answer your question...any NAPA should have fleetguard.
1 Fleetgaurd oil filter = $10.00
1 Fleetgaurd fuel filter = $13.00
Total = $44.00 and a little of my time. ($31.00 for just an oil change, I don't change the fuel filter at every oil change).
As a general rule, I won't pay someone else for labor that I'm perfectly capable of doing myself.... but that's me.
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Originally posted by ramtd02
well to be honest 160.00 for both filters and oil is a pretty good price too me. Granted the difference in currency is a factor. But remember these engines use 10-11 quarts of oil. So you need too buy 3 gallons of oil. And the filters aint all that cheap either. Granted it will be cheaper than 160 bucks but from what i hear it is a chore to prime the fuel system.
But too answer your question...any NAPA should have fleetguard.
well to be honest 160.00 for both filters and oil is a pretty good price too me. Granted the difference in currency is a factor. But remember these engines use 10-11 quarts of oil. So you need too buy 3 gallons of oil. And the filters aint all that cheap either. Granted it will be cheaper than 160 bucks but from what i hear it is a chore to prime the fuel system.
But too answer your question...any NAPA should have fleetguard.
Oh yeah, I personally stay away from Wix - they may very well be a well built filter BUT they are not on the "approved" filter list. If you want to retain engine warranty run Fleetguard or Mopar.
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From: Fredericksburg, TX
Originally posted by fschiola
If you have a Kenworth or International dealer close by, they usally stock our filters in Fleetguard.
If you have a Kenworth or International dealer close by, they usally stock our filters in Fleetguard.
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Rottella T in 55 gal. drum from Sams, comes to about $1.20 per qt. Oil filter $4.95 at wally world , Fuel filter at $16.00. Do the whole thing myself in about 45 min. At $160.oo I didnt realize I was saveing so much money.
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Originally posted by bluepp
Rottella T in 55 gal. drum from Sams, comes to about $1.20 per qt. Oil filter $4.95 at wally world , Fuel filter at $16.00. Do the whole thing myself in about 45 min. At $160.oo I didnt realize I was saveing so much money.
Rottella T in 55 gal. drum from Sams, comes to about $1.20 per qt. Oil filter $4.95 at wally world , Fuel filter at $16.00. Do the whole thing myself in about 45 min. At $160.oo I didnt realize I was saveing so much money.
Thanks I'll fork out $8 for Fleetguard.
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Fleetguard Stratapore oil filters and Fleetguard fuel filters from Geno's (just received an order this week) plus Delo 400 15W-40 at Wally World, O'Reilly's, or whoever has it in stock. Works for me! 
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