Fuel Filter Lifespan
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From: Texas, Hill Country
Originally posted by crlnmry
Is changing the fuel filter something simple to do or would you suggest the
shop change it.
Is changing the fuel filter something simple to do or would you suggest the
shop change it.
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From: MANDAN N.D.
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I get them at Hedahls Inc where I work but any autmotive wholesaler should have them. Their web site is www.hastingsfilter.com the part number for ours is FF1093. Jobber price is $11.31
I get them at Hedahls Inc where I work but any autmotive wholesaler should have them. Their web site is www.hastingsfilter.com the part number for ours is FF1093. Jobber price is $11.31
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From: Star, Idaho
10K...had same problems on 1st filter at 12K. It was BLACK! I just changed it for the 2nd time at 10K (on the filter), pretty dirty (medium gray); looks like 10K is about right for the fuel my area. Really, it depends on the fuel in your area; sounds like some have to change before 10K to maintain peak performance.
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Just a heads up on replacing the fuel filter. When you drain the old fuel from the fuel filter housing area, BE SURE TO LET THE ENGINE PRIME THE HOUSING WITH FUEL PRIOR TO STARTING it. I have a shop and have changed 2nd and 3rd generations Cummins fuel filters. Turn the key from start to on and keep it at on for about 20 seconds, repeat this about 3-4 times then start the engine. This presurizes the lines and filter housing with fuel. If the vehicle shuts down shortly after starting then you have air in your fuel lines. If this happens crank the vehicle for about 1 minutes at a time and let it rest for about 1 minute between cranks. It may be a little nerve racking but it will start and stay running eventually.
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From: Sand Gap, KY.
I previously was on a 10k to 12k mile interval on fuel filter changes until my last fuel filter change two weeks ago.....I had no driveability problems, but the filter was NASTY ! I decided at my last oil change that I was going to run 5w40 Rotella Synthetic, and I'll be changing the oil & filter and fuel filter around every 6k miles or so. I previously always used the oil filter from Dodge, but now I've recently started purchasing my Fleetguard oil filter (LF16035 / $10.00 ea) and Fleetguard fuel filter (FS19579 / $10.25 ea) from a Freightliner dealer near where I work.
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Originally posted by KTNKA
I have worked at a automotive jobber for 36 years, so when I bought my truck I called the hastings tech line and they said Hastings filters at 8 microns so I checked Wix and Fleetguard and they are at 10 microns so I think I'll stick with Hastings.
I have worked at a automotive jobber for 36 years, so when I bought my truck I called the hastings tech line and they said Hastings filters at 8 microns so I checked Wix and Fleetguard and they are at 10 microns so I think I'll stick with Hastings.
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use a 1 1/8th in 6 point socket, dont use the 12 point and that little square in the middle is not for your driver. They have had lots of caps crack because people are using there socket drive instead of the actual socket. Also torque should be around 25 lb ft. At least it used to be.
http://www.dodgeram.org/tech/dsl/fil...uel_filter.htm
http://www.dodgeram.org/tech/dsl/fil...uel_filter.htm