I know I am most likely in the wrong forum, but how often do you guys change your fuel filters? I did my 15,000 mile change and it was pretty nasty. <br><br>Anyone do it more often? Say every 10,000?<br><br>Thanks in advance!!<br><br>

 

I also change mine every other oil change. I do my oil every 3 - 3500k just for piece of mind... ;D<br><br>Tony

 

I've had 2 oil changes so far.<br>Right at 9,500 miles currently.<br><br>Next oil change scheduled at 12,500 and am going to change the fuel filter then as well.<br><br>After that, I think I'll do the every other oil change route.<br>Every 4-5,000 so the fuel filter will be every 9-10,000.<br><br>Fuel filters are pretty cheap compared to injection pump problems (been there, done that).<br><br><br>phox

 

I change mine between 10 to 13k miles. They allways look like new, been lucky I guess.

 

I used to change mine every 10K-12K miles, and every time it looked great (filled up at the same station consistently), so I have now extended it to every 15K-17K miles unless I have filled up at many different pumps. Even after 17,500 miles it still looked good.<br>Wes

 

For any Noobies reading this thread, Don't I repeat Don't buy your fuel filter at the dealer.<br>They must think they're gold plated 'cuz they want $47.00 for the same filter you can buy from Cummins or off the internet for $14.00.

 

I use Baldwin oil &amp; fuel filters... ;D Only like 9 bucks for the fuel and about 5.65 or so for the oil... buy 'em by the case! ;D

 

[quote author=Fishin2Deep4U link=board=5;threadid=5720;start=0#50444 date=1034194654]<br>I know I am most likely in the wrong forum, but how often do you guys change your fuel filters? I did my 15,000 mile change and it was pretty nasty. <br><br>Anyone do it more often? Say every 10,000?<br><br>Thanks in advance!!<br><br><br>[/quote]<br><br>Since you didn't amplify, I assume you mean the filter itself was nasty as in dirty? Did you have water in the bottom as well? <br><br>I change fuel filter every other oil change interval and change oil at 5K or so intervals. Hey, it's cheap insurance. I buy fleetguard fuel filter for 13 and change and baldwin oil for 6 or 7 and change. <br><br>~Dave

 

Thanks for all the input. There was no water in the housing and just the filter was dirty. I use a good source for fuel, but on occasion I have been forced into one of the &quot;other guys&quot;. <br><br>Just the filter media was nasty, not black sludge, just filth. This was the factory unit. I have replaced with a Fleetgaurd.<br><br>I will change this one at 10k just to see how it looks. I currently change the oil every 5k and it seems to actually be pretty clean, but I do not do much hauling. <br><br>Thanks again guys!

 

I used to change oil every 3000 but it got expensive. Changed it once a month or so (I like to drive). So I started changing it every 5000. I don't haul, but I rag the crap out of the truck. I have only changed the filter once and that was at 15K. Hopefully since I am getting a new lift pump they will go ahead and do it for me.

 

I am going to change the filter on my truck here in about a week. Is there anything special I should know? I believe you must fill the filter before installing it. Is that correct. Thanks -Anthony

 

I just changed my fuel filter at 22,000 miles. The engine sure runs smoother and better since the change. I guess I'll have to change it more frequently.

 

[quote author=TPilaske link=board=4;threadid=5720;start=0#50534 date=1034204992]<br>I use Baldwin oil &amp; fuel filters... ;D Only like 9 bucks for the fuel and about 5.65 or so for the oil... buy 'em by the case! ;D<br>[/quote]<br><br>You are killing me with these prices, where can I get a case of the fuel filters and oil filters for these prices?? Please