First Fuel Filter Change
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From: Silver City New Mexico
First Fuel Filter Change
The other day i was doing some routine maintenance on the truck. I have done one other oil change since i had bought it. Easy enough to do. But it was the first time i did the fuel filters. I should have thought it through more about maybe putting a rag under the filter along the rail. I got a nice shower in diesel. If it was an aprodisiac i would have been sure to get laid. Oh well. I also replaced the coolant filter for the first time. I was surprised at the amount of grit that was in there. Glad i got it. Cheap insurance for sure. One question i was thinking of putting an addative in the next tank to clean the injectors. Any recommendations?
Trailering
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From: Ohio
I strictly use a small bottle of Diesel Kleen at every fuel fillup. I had read an article in a popular diesel mag a few years back regarding this product and how it would clean the entire system from tank to injector. Plus I noticed that every fuel filter change both filters are not black but a "dirty"-looking white, if I'm explaining myself clearly here. 133K miles on the engine and it idles like a new one.
Diesel Kleen makes two different additives regarding weather conditions (winter and "warm" months). The "white" bottle is good for the winter months because it includes an anti-gelling additive for temps below freezing. The "gray" bottle is used in the warmer months for higher cetane numbers and cleaning agents. I haven't had any problems since I began using this brand all year around. The tell-tale sign for me is checking the "color" of the fuel filters during each change.
Diesel Kleen makes two different additives regarding weather conditions (winter and "warm" months). The "white" bottle is good for the winter months because it includes an anti-gelling additive for temps below freezing. The "gray" bottle is used in the warmer months for higher cetane numbers and cleaning agents. I haven't had any problems since I began using this brand all year around. The tell-tale sign for me is checking the "color" of the fuel filters during each change.
Last edited by TMF250; Oct 17, 2010 at 08:07 PM. Reason: swap both "white" and "gray" in 2nd paragraph
Trailering
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My first fuel filter change experience was done from the outside looking in. I took my truck to a dealer (I was skeptical of that "underneath" filter and what may happen) and watched the tech remove both filters, especially the one underneath the driver's side cab. I witnessed the fuel running down the rail and onto the shop floor. Since then I have taken mine to an independent service shop and gladly paid the mechanic $25.00 to soak himself and his shop floor.
Trailering
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From: Ohio
At first I bought the bigger bottle because of the price difference. I would pour half in at every fuel fillup (25-30 gals). The remainder I would place in the cab of my truck for the next fuel fillup. But the only problem I had with that half bottle was the fumes that would emit and fill up my cab once that seal was broken on the bottle itself. I decided it was safer (and healthier) to buy the smaller bottle and pay more in the long run than gas myself to death each time I drove my truck.
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Just keep the smaller bottles and then buy the large bottle and use to refill. I keep my bottles in a ziplock bag behind the rear seat. truck already has nice plastic tray for any spills and you dont get the smell.
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Funnel and bottle(s) in a gallon size ziplock fit in the Ex's jack store compartment along with gloves, paper towels, etc. for any roadside
issues (they only seem to occur when I am nicely dressed?)
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Also good spot to keep spare fuel filters and wrench(es) to put them in away from home, once I get them....
issues (they only seem to occur when I am nicely dressed?)
edited:
Also good spot to keep spare fuel filters and wrench(es) to put them in away from home, once I get them....
