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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 08:47 AM
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Fuel filter

Can an old fuel filter cause your truck to choke out?
 
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 08:56 AM
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i'd say so, considering if fuel is being restricted going to injectors that are in need of more fuel for the added air being drawn in.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 08:58 AM
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Choke out as in shut off?? I think the filter would have to be really plugged up.

Last weekend I was towing up to the mountains and my truck seemed low on power and there was more black smoke than normal. Didn't think much of it and then the truck started chugging or bucking. Like it wasn't getting any fuel. Stopped at napa and picked up a fuel filter. Mine was nasty black. Changed them out and the truck ran like a champ. Lots more power and no more black smoke.
 
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