I bought my truck a couple weeks back, and I am doing a full blown maintenance on it (tranny, rear end, belt, wiper blades, coolant, fuel filter, etc.....) I have located the fuel filter, any secret tips I need to know about changing it, short cuts, suggestions, and the such???? Thanks.

 

I would drain the fuel before I took the top off just in case it had pressure built up an spewed out. Also I use a 3/4" drive ratchet to take mine off, I dont remember what size it calls for but if you had that socket in a 1/2" drive it would be easier.

 

OK thanks, that is what I am looking for. On my Ford, drain valve, open it, change filter, close valve, done. Once again, new to the Cummins, and need some help.....

 

Well you came to the right place.

 

Also, any particular brand seem to be better then the other???

 

I've been buying the Fleetguard from the Cummins store near where i live. About 1/2 the price as at the dealer.

 

I run wix just cause that is what my parts guy has and I dont have to pay for em, the company I work for does. If I had to pay for em I would prolly use fleetguard but you cant go wrong with any big name brand.

 

The cap can be removed with an 1-1/8" socket. I would recommend staying with the Fleetguard if available.

 

I just went over 11000 miles on my truck and I changed the fuel filter at 10000. Went to my dealer and "started" to purchase a filter from them. The cashier said it would be 42.00 and I told them they could keep it. Went on the web and bought Fleetguard filter for 10.00. (Just had to post something This is my first log in being a registered user!)

 

Welcome aboard!

Richard

 

welcome x 2 from me.... i too am new and have creeped up to 9200 miles on my rig... i just ordered my filters from Geno's... they have good deals and great prices... just thought i would tell ya...

jake

 

Great, thanks alot!!

 

I also bought my "filter pack" from Geno's. It was cheaper than Cummins by a long shot.

Hey Wap, do you really live in a town called "Gay?"

 

Wet the new o ring with diesel fuel that came with the new filter before installing on the canister lid, when starting after the filter change it is necessary to bump the starter with the key to get the pump to run, leave the key in the on position, the pump will run for about 20 seconds, i do this twice, the truck should start right up after this. Make sure you closed the drain valve first, don't ask why i mention this : man that pump can put out a lot of fuel in 20 seconds

rob

 

OK, thanks again for all of the tips!