Sorry guys but I have searched the forum and can not find where anyone has posted the procedures for changing this filter at home. Surely it is out there somewhere. I want to try this myself so if someone can tell me how to do it many thanks, or at least direct me to the place where I can read about it. I already have the new filter, just need instructions. Any special tools required? Thanks.

 

My method: I use an 1 1/8" socket to unscrew the top of the fuel filter. I drain the cannister and wipe it out prior to inserting the new filter (also look into the bottom of it and see if there's anything unwanted in there) and screwing the top of the filter cannister back on. Don't tighten it too tight.

I cycle the key a couple of times to fill up with fuel and then let her rip.....

Pretty simple.

If I catch the fuel right I'll pour it back into the tank and minimize waste.

 

what are you sorry for? for coming to learn how to maintain your truck?


turn truck off
locate filter housing on drivers side of the engine.
using large crescent wrench on the hex on top, gently loosen the cap by turning counterclockwise.
stage a trash bag or small bucket next to you to drop the filter into.
pull the cap up, the filter will come with it.
using clean rags clean the filter assembly on the inside to remove all remaining sediment.
reinstall filter in the cap(it only goes 1 way, very obvious).
reinstall cap and filter, ensuring the o-ring is stil in place on the cap.
tighten snugly, but dont overdo it(its plastic).
turn key on once or twice, and start the truck. you are done.

 

Make sure you change the o-ring on the cover and lube the o-ring first with lite oil. ( It's best to lube it up with a unsaturated fat or non-transacted fat oil).

 

Thanks guys, I knew you would have a quick answer. It is a pretty day here so I am off to see if it is as easy as you indicate.

 

I wrote this up a couple months ago, it is in the tech facts. with some pictures for more help...

https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...n&onlynewfaq=1

 

You forgot the most import step in the whole process!

It's Miller time after a doityourself job well done...........

 

Excellent write up HH! Well Done!

 

thanks, i appreciate it, hope it helps some out there

 

That extending the drain hose works like a charm, saved me making a mess,

 

The shortend socket needed to remove the cap with a ratchet is a vailable at Genos Garage, where you will also find fuel filters etc.

 

I just use a regular socket with swivel - works great, and I already had it in my tool box.

 

Just did mine today, standard 1/2" drive socket, short extension, good to go.

Another tip, make sure you don't somehow end up with TWO O-Rings, it won't work out well (Dodge dealer taught me that one when I got my truck back with the warranty work LP & VP-44 and a curiously leaky filter canister).

Got tired of the sloooooow drip and figgerd it out.

 

Make sure to take the old O-ring off before placing the new one on, I accidently put the fillter back in with two O-rings one time and was letting my truck idle for a bit before I noticed the entire floor was covered in diesel

 

............................ No good, huh?