Changing the Fuel Filter
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Changing the Fuel Filter
Hello fellow FTE'rs! I am trying to change the fuel filter on my Duty, its a 2000 5.4, and i would like to know, how to change it, well let the pressure out of the fuel rail via the release valve, i do not have a fuel pressure gauge. SO, my question is how can i let the pressure out of the lines so i can change the filter? any tips or suggestion are very much appreciated!
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look up in your manual which fuse is the fuel pump and you start the truck and immediately pull that fuse so it stalls. then with the 3/8 disconnect tool you can release the fuel filer under the truck and replace it. however i am by no means an expert... i get as far as getting the truck to stall but i can't seem to get the filter to release on my 2004 5.4 so I'm anxious to hear what the trick is...
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when i do mine i push the tool in and twist the line a little, then get my other hand and pull the fuel line towards the fuel filter. then i pull the lineright off. Ive never had a problem getting the lines off before
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look up in your manual which fuse is the fuel pump and you start the truck and immediately pull that fuse so it stalls. then with the 3/8 disconnect tool you can release the fuel filer under the truck and replace it. however i am by no means an expert... i get as far as getting the truck to stall but i can't seem to get the filter to release on my 2004 5.4 so I'm anxious to hear what the trick is...
But that was on m 3V 5.4 F150. Just a thought
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3K miles on a gas fuel filter? Aren't those good for something like 100K or more? I have had numerous gasoline cars and never changed a fuel filter in them.
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Yeah they are good for a long time. Gasoline is very clean (compared to things like diesel. American diesel is filthy)
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Thank you all, got ambitious and changed it tonight, was a little tricky but i got i thanks to you all. i cant wait to change it again! oh not only does the truck run better the though of saving $50 every filter change will help too
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It's called an "inertia switch".