How often do you change the fuel filter??

Just did the oil, at 4500 miles and have been reading the posts, and someone mentioned changeing the fuel filter

trevor

 

I think the www.myford.fordvehicles.com recomedns 30K miles ?????

 

I have a K&N FIPK that I clean and re oil at 15,000 miles

 

The Ford maintenance schedule for the 6.0 (there's a copy in your glovebox...) says every 15K. That's what I do. If I picked up enough water to trigger the light, I'd of course change it then too.

Duncan

 

Frobozz has it right. 15K is the answer. Not only is there an Owner Manual and Diesel supplement in your glove box, but you can download it in .pdf from myford.fordvehilcles.com. I highly recommend reading it.

 

I changed the first time at 12000 miles, I will go 15000 from now on.
EJ

 

Whats the going price in the real world for the fuel filters? I asked at the dealership in the town I work and they asked $90! my eyebrow flew up and I made some wisecrack and they lowered the price to $75. Can these be had from International cheaper?

 

Check www.filter1.com. They have the fuel filters for about $38 for both filters.

 

International doesn't use this setup on their trucks, sadly. But lots of online vendors have the Ford-boxed sets or the identical Racor (the real OEM) sets for under $40 if you buy a few at a time.

Duncan

 

I shopped around on the internet...
found the best mail order price...
printed it out and called my local dealers....
one dropped his original price from $90 to $65, another matched the $52 quote I found at the time...

doesn't hurt to ask !

 

diesel motor. 15k no dought about it.

 

Funny I asked the tech..Not the diesel tech but just the tech..He said they dont change them unless the light comes on. (no need to he says, unless problem arises) Guess I better ask the diesel tech...

 

I guess he waits until the oil light comes on to change the oil too.

Duncan

 

Well I guess thats why they are just the jockies that book you in...I always try and talk to the actualy guy workin on the truck if I have any real questions

 

We change every 10,000 miles.