Draining The DFCM
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I drain mine monthly and did so yesterday and found very little came out. I drain into a mason jar and only got a few ounces. Normally, it's a steady stream and have a pint in no time but this time was just a trickle and had the plug wide open -- gasket shown. My tank had a less than 1/4 tank fuel whereas other times I've had half or more so maybe thats why? I had already changed out the fuel filters about 3K miles ago. Anyone else seen the same when draining?
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I drain mine monthly and did so yesterday and found very little came out. I drain into a mason jar and only got a few ounces. Normally, it's a steady stream and have a pint in no time but this time was just a trickle and had the plug wide open -- gasket shown. My tank had a less than 1/4 tank fuel whereas other times I've had half or more so maybe thats why? I had already changed out the fuel filters about 3K miles ago. Anyone else seen the same when draining?
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How many miles since your last filter change? Algae?
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My truck has barely 5200 miles on it. So, havent had to change Fuel filter yet. I try and drain it monthly also. This is the only time I have ever seen a redish substance in the bottom of the cup. Looked like redish lotion, lol
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I drain my monthly but it's always been regular fuel, never any strange colored stuff. Did you save it?
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You guys have me worried now, I have called 5 dealers and got everyones opinion on it and they tell me its probably just my additive (Optilube) or some bad fuel. They told me if the truck is running good not to worry, but thats easy for them to say. I asked them if I should change my filters and they told me not to worry about it, that bad fuel happens all the time. I dont wanna be stuck with a 10K bill if something happens.
Think Im gonna call my Insurance company and get that extra coverage.
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To the OP, I didnt intend to hi-jack your thread, but I talked to several dealers today and they told me not to worry. I drained the separator again this evening and not a DROP of anything. No water or red lotion looking stuff. lol
Hopefully all is GOOD
Hopefully all is GOOD
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