fuel filter - black?
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fuel filter - black?
I replaced both fuel filters on my ex yesterday, and prior to I watched a couple of YT videos on how to do it. In the videos I watched the upper filter was essentially white every time. Mine came out black, and the bottom one was partially black.
Since I've owned the truck this is the third replacement I can recall of the fuel filters. I'm thinking it was longer than I thought between replacements or the last place didn't actually replace the filters as I asked, paid for and provided the ford oem's for.
Either way - is the upper filter being completely black something to be concerned about? Inside the upper bowl it looked clean.
Since I've owned the truck this is the third replacement I can recall of the fuel filters. I'm thinking it was longer than I thought between replacements or the last place didn't actually replace the filters as I asked, paid for and provided the ford oem's for.
Either way - is the upper filter being completely black something to be concerned about? Inside the upper bowl it looked clean.
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How frequently are you changing the filters? Yours being black could indicate you're stretching them out a bit too long, or you've got some gunk in the tank. Not sure why the lower filter wouldn't be as dirty as the top unless it has a higher micron rating than the engine filter. How did the other filters look when you changed them, assuming you saw them?
As Stewart mentioned, letting us know what engine you have will help out immensely. Assuming it's a 6.0 or a 7.3, I believe the FSM calls for every 15k, but people have had better luck with the 10k change interval.
After almost having to pony up for a new set of injectors, I make sure I replace mine (7.3) every other oil change at 10,000 miles.
As Stewart mentioned, letting us know what engine you have will help out immensely. Assuming it's a 6.0 or a 7.3, I believe the FSM calls for every 15k, but people have had better luck with the 10k change interval.
After almost having to pony up for a new set of injectors, I make sure I replace mine (7.3) every other oil change at 10,000 miles.
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fuel filter - black?
Ford says every 15K 7.3 or 6.0. ...
IMHO, that's too long, so like Matt, I change them every 10K.
Get the Gas Cubby app, you'll be able to keep up on maintenance better.
IMHO, that's too long, so like Matt, I change them every 10K.
Get the Gas Cubby app, you'll be able to keep up on maintenance better.
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fuel filter - black?
I would wait and see what the next ones look like. The last time I changed fuel filters on my truck they were pretty dirty for how many miles were in them. It all depends on how clean the fuel was when you put it in the tank. The top usually looks a bit dirtier than the bottom.
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