Help Draining my Water Separator
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Help Draining my Water Separator
So before I post this, I have a feeling this is going to be a pretty easy process, so I kind of feel dumb even posting it. BUT, I need to know since I am new to having a diesel. I have read and been told that I need to drain my water separator, and I am unable to get to my owners manual at this time to see what it says. So, how do I drain the water separator and how frequently should I do it?
#2
I do mine monthly. Under the driver side of the vehicle you will see the housing with a lever.
I drain for a 30 count and into a glass jar I can inspect and then pour it into a jug for oil changes disposal. If you are on incline might want to back truck in, rear high and drain. I had problems with a moderatly sloped driveway draining until it was too late
I drain for a 30 count and into a glass jar I can inspect and then pour it into a jug for oil changes disposal. If you are on incline might want to back truck in, rear high and drain. I had problems with a moderatly sloped driveway draining until it was too late
#3
I do mine monthly. Under the driver side of the vehicle you will see the housing with a lever.
I drain for a 30 count and into a glass jar I can inspect and then pour it into a jug for oil changes disposal. If you are on incline might want to back truck in, rear high and drain. I had problems with a moderatly sloped driveway draining until it was too late
I drain for a 30 count and into a glass jar I can inspect and then pour it into a jug for oil changes disposal. If you are on incline might want to back truck in, rear high and drain. I had problems with a moderatly sloped driveway draining until it was too late
#4
If you are not sure what the previous owner has done, I would just bite the bullet and change both fuel filters and change the oil before anything. Check the radiator fluid, fuel cooler fluid, and etc. I can guarantee you that you will not be sorry and feel better that you know you did this.
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So before I post this, I have a feeling this is going to be a pretty easy process, so I kind of feel dumb even posting it. BUT, I need to know since I am new to having a diesel. I have read and been told that I need to drain my water separator, and I am unable to get to my owners manual at this time to see what it says. So, how do I drain the water separator and how frequently should I do it?
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Either you don't have any water in your fuel or the water has made it through the system. You'd see the droplets if there was any water.
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I'm draining my water seperator daily now.
Getting tired of it. I drain it, message disappears, drive to work & on way back home I get the message again. I changed both fuel filters last Friday hoping that would help.
I welcome any suggestions, I hate to take it to the dealer or shop where they'll punish me by charging for 2 new fuel filters.
Getting tired of it. I drain it, message disappears, drive to work & on way back home I get the message again. I changed both fuel filters last Friday hoping that would help.
I welcome any suggestions, I hate to take it to the dealer or shop where they'll punish me by charging for 2 new fuel filters.
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I'm draining my water seperator daily now.
Getting tired of it. I drain it, message disappears, drive to work & on way back home I get the message again. I changed both fuel filters last Friday hoping that would help.
I welcome any suggestions, I hate to take it to the dealer or shop where they'll punish me by charging for 2 new fuel filters.
Getting tired of it. I drain it, message disappears, drive to work & on way back home I get the message again. I changed both fuel filters last Friday hoping that would help.
I welcome any suggestions, I hate to take it to the dealer or shop where they'll punish me by charging for 2 new fuel filters.
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UPDATE: So I didn't get a chance to update how this went when I did it, so sorry for the delayed update. I drained the water and filled an 8 oz glass almost 3/4 full of water with just a few droplets of fuel mixed in. Everything I have read tells me that that is too much water. Could it be that the previous owner never did this? I have not gotten any warning messages inside the truck regarding this. I also showed it to my neighbor to make sure I wasn't losing my mind and I wasn't looking at fuel rather than water.
#14
UPDATE: So I didn't get a chance to update how this went when I did it, so sorry for the delayed update. I drained the water and filled an 8 oz glass almost 3/4 full of water with just a few droplets of fuel mixed in. Everything I have read tells me that that is too much water. Could it be that the previous owner never did this? I have not gotten any warning messages inside the truck regarding this. I also showed it to my neighbor to make sure I wasn't losing my mind and I wasn't looking at fuel rather than water.
#15
UPDATE: So I didn't get a chance to update how this went when I did it, so sorry for the delayed update. I drained the water and filled an 8 oz glass almost 3/4 full of water with just a few droplets of fuel mixed in. Everything I have read tells me that that is too much water. Could it be that the previous owner never did this? I have not gotten any warning messages inside the truck regarding this. I also showed it to my neighbor to make sure I wasn't losing my mind and I wasn't looking at fuel rather than water.