Fuel filter......quick question

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Sep 6, 2007 | 09:57 AM

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tsualumni

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The shop just told me I need to change my fuel filter (I'm at 13400 miles). They want to charge $95 for it.....is that good or should I do it myself?

Sep 6, 2007 | 10:15 AM

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ptgarcia

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Do it yourself. The filter costs about $15 and it take about 30 seconds to change.

Sep 6, 2007 | 11:49 AM

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JPR Ram

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From: My head lays down in Murrieta, but the day light hours are spent in San Diego, Ca.

Changing a fuel filter on your truck has to be one of the easiest things to do. Do it yourself and save the money. Just be sure to take your time. If you rush, you will spill diesel everywhere......

Sep 6, 2007 | 01:37 PM

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Pooter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ptgarcia

Do it yourself. The filter costs about $15 and it take about 30 seconds to change.

Yep.
Screw a bunch of $95 for less than a minute of work.

Sep 6, 2007 | 03:19 PM

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coparam4x4

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Wow, for $95 you can get about 5 filters shipped right to your house and your set for a looooooong time!!

Sep 6, 2007 | 03:47 PM

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masterphreak

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Originally Posted by JPR Ram

Changing a fuel filter on your truck has to be one of the easiest things to do. Do it yourself and save the money. Just be sure to take your time. If you rush, you will spill diesel everywhere......

I second that. Take your time and remember to close the drain valve before trying to re-prime the system.