Fuel Filter change
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Fuel Filter change
Ibought new fuel filters for my '97 f250 psd and my dad's '01 e350 psd. Upon simple visual inspection, I don't see it. I figured the quickest way was to ask you fellas. Also, if there is an online procdeure for changing it that was be appreciated too. Thanks in advance....
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On the 97 its under the little "door" if you have an early model, or under the decorative cover if you have a late model. Anyways, its just a round metal canister with a black plastic lid. Unscrew it with the help of a screwdriver or something. Pop out the old filter and put in the new. It would be a good idea to drain the filter bowl while your in there too.
I dont know about the 01, but it should be similar.
I dont know about the 01, but it should be similar.
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in Ford's Scheduled Maintenance guide...they list a fuel filter change every 15,000 miles. While 7k is probably a little excessive, I think 15K might be a little inflated. Based on this, I will probably wait til about 10k to change.
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I just bought my truck used and have put 2200 miles already! Maybe I should change it anyway so I know exactly where I stand. Isn't there a water separator that needs to be changed also? Where is that located and the change intervals?
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No water seperator, just drain the bowl with the little yellow handle on the side of the bowl. I change mine every 3 oil changes, which is every 12,000 miles (4,000 oil change - I even think that's overkill). Remember, if you buy diesel at regular gas stations, there's a pretty good chance they don't sell a whole lot of diesel and it sits for a while. I like to think filter changes every 12,000 will catch any contaminants.
I think most gassers change every 30,000 or so, right? You have a lot more consistent gasoline quality than diesel quality. I just can't pass up that cheap diesel. I'm even thinking of putting in pre-pump filter for assurance.
I think most gassers change every 30,000 or so, right? You have a lot more consistent gasoline quality than diesel quality. I just can't pass up that cheap diesel. I'm even thinking of putting in pre-pump filter for assurance.
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Originally posted by Diesel Daddy
I just bought my truck used and have put 2200 miles already! Maybe I should change it anyway so I know exactly where I stand. Isn't there a water separator that needs to be changed also? Where is that located and the change intervals?
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I just bought my truck used and have put 2200 miles already! Maybe I should change it anyway so I know exactly where I stand. Isn't there a water separator that needs to be changed also? Where is that located and the change intervals?
Thanks
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Thats whey when you have water in the fuel, you go to the fuel filter housing and slide the little lever to open it up and let the water/diesel mix out.
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You can look up under your truck and probably slip a piece of hose over the end of the tube. It's a metal tube on the front right side of the engine. For some reason I want to say its near a groundstrap or something? Kinda hard to get to.