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Sep 20, 2012 | 10:24 AM

trekbasso

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Inline fuel filters

I am trying to find an inline/diesel rated filter, to replace the 3003 one on my truck now. I have the part numbers, 3007,33007,etc..
I went to local parts store (Advance Auto), they cross referenced to a Purolator filter, smaller and no mention of diesel rating. The guys there are no help.
Where have you guys bought one? What is the actual difference? Seems a lot of parts guys now can't think, and if there is no application in their book they are lost. Is there an app. that one can look up and get the filter?

Thanks.

Sep 20, 2012 | 10:51 AM

timmyboy76

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WIX Filters - Products Catalog Home

Type in any p/n of any filter, and it'll xreference to WIX/NAPA

Sep 20, 2012 | 01:42 PM

danskool

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I used Napa Part numbers. It is a shorter filter with water drain. I didn't like the long filters.
# FIL 4770 Filter base
# FIL 3244 Fuel Filter

Thread -> https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...t-numbers.html

Sep 20, 2012 | 07:34 PM

dn29626

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Oreillys can order wix filters for you. I use 33007 (about $5 ) or 33972 (about $10 ) . Each is diesel rated.
If there is not a store in your area, the parts can be shipped to your home.

Sep 20, 2012 | 09:22 PM

trekbasso

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Thanks all. There is an Orielly's in Ft Collins, I will try them.
I will save the spin on for when we get back to Houston.

Sep 21, 2012 | 10:15 AM

trekbasso

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But, once again out of curiosity, what is the difference? Is the flow different, the medium that filters different?
Does it hurt to use a gas (3003) filter?

Thanks again.