Draining Water from filter
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Draining Water from filter
Everything I've read says to turn off the engine when draining water from the fuel filter, but mine won't drain unless the engine is running and the housing is pressurized. Is this an indication of a problem? Thanks in advance.
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Draining Water from filter
I always do the same steps in the same order :
1. Remove fuel filter cover
2. Drain fuel bowl untill empty
3. Remove old and insert new filter
4. Fill fuel bowl with Power Service additive
5. Re-attach fuel filter cover
1. Remove fuel filter cover
2. Drain fuel bowl untill empty
3. Remove old and insert new filter
4. Fill fuel bowl with Power Service additive
5. Re-attach fuel filter cover
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Draining Water from filter
Originally posted by JoeBoost
I always do the same steps in the same order :
1. Remove fuel filter cover
2. Drain fuel bowl untill empty
3. Remove old and insert new filter
4. Fill fuel bowl with Power Service additive
5. Re-attach fuel filter cover
I always do the same steps in the same order :
1. Remove fuel filter cover
2. Drain fuel bowl untill empty
3. Remove old and insert new filter
4. Fill fuel bowl with Power Service additive
5. Re-attach fuel filter cover
Are you saying you change your fuel filter every time the water in fuel light comes on?
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Draining Water from filter
Originally posted by SHartman
Are you saying you change your fuel filter every time the water in fuel light comes on?
Are you saying you change your fuel filter every time the water in fuel light comes on?
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Draining Water from filter
I understand how to change the fuel filter...that was not my question. My question was draining the water out of the filter housing when the water in fuel light comes on. This doesn't necessarily mean the filter needs to be changed. I was wondering why it won't drain with the engine off. I'll try loosening the cap next time.
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Draining Water from filter
Originally posted by SHartman
I was wondering why it won't drain with the engine off. I'll try loosening the cap next time.
I was wondering why it won't drain with the engine off. I'll try loosening the cap next time.
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Yes I understand that too. But why does Ford say to turn the engine off if it won't drain that way? I was concerned there may be something wrong with my truck.
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Draining Water from filter
Originally posted by SHartman
Yes I understand that too. But why does Ford say to turn the engine off if it won't drain that way? I was concerned there may be something wrong with my truck.
Yes I understand that too. But why does Ford say to turn the engine off if it won't drain that way? I was concerned there may be something wrong with my truck.