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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 07:07 AM
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Fuel filter restriction?

My 02 Dually had what I presume was the water in fuel light pop on last night. It looks like a fuel pump with a few drops over the top? Is this also a fuel filter restriction warning or is there another warning light for that? Thanks Maxx
 
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 07:23 AM
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That light is a water in fuel light.I would suggest drain the fuel from the bowl.Change the filter if it is dirty or has water dropplets on/in it.I think you will be good.
May want to add a little Diesel Kleen to the tank.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 07:35 AM
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That light is a water in fuel light.I would suggest drain the fuel from the bowl.Change the filter if it is dirty or has water dropplets on/in it.I think you will be good.
May want to add a little Diesel Kleen to the tank.

Is there a seperate light that comes on for clogged fuel filter? Or is this the only warning light tied into the fule filter? Thanks
 
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 07:40 AM
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There is nothing thats going to tell you if your filter is clogged. This would be a fuel pressure issue and nothing monitors fuel pressure on our truck. In order to know what the fuel pressure is you have to install a separate gauge.
 
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Thanks Guys......
 
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I am just betting if you will drain and clean that bowl.Install a new filter you will be good.If you have alot of water in the tank you may need to drop it and get the water/trash out.
 
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