Is anyone here using an aftermarket fuel filter inline, to keep junk from getting to the HFCM?

If so let me know what you like about it. Ease of filter change, cost of filter change.

After 3 HFCM changes in my truck in 36,000 miles, I am writing off that I could be getting that much bad fuel. I tend to believe that the system is a little inadaquate maybe for this part of the country with the high humidity and all. It may fill up with trash and gell too quickly. The first time and the last time it was changed. The filters were spotless. I guess you could say it is diong its job, but with warranty gone, they cost about $150. I think it would be much cheaper and better insurance to opt for a good inline.

Ryan

 

I have known of this twice before, both time it, after a bit of research, it was discovered the guy was filling up at three different stations, two had junk in the tanks…he later found out that many diesels drivers were having the same problem, keep in mind if you have a question of good quality fuel and a bad tank at one or two stations it spells incredible frustration for you the consumer…how many other diesel guys have you talked to that buy gas at least two out of the three you do.

 

I have been using only one station except for the trip I just took. You have to wait in line to get fuel there, (Flying J truck stop in Gulfport Miss.) so I have pretty much ruled out that it is them I am getting the bad fuel from.

As for compairing our trucks to that of an 18 wheeler is like apples to oranges. It may take a month (depending on the size and number of filters they are using) to realize they got some bad diesel.

I drained the HFCM today, with about 3 tanks full of fuel through the new HFCM I got about a 1/3 of a table spoon of trash out of it. A lot more than I would have expected. I have been using power service additive. Is one fuel conditioner better than the rest if you think you already have a problem starting in your tank?

I know that I will be draining/ monitoring this closely for the next couple of weeks.

Also worth mentioning, since the storm here (Ivan) everyone in town has been doing great volume sales in diesel, which would tend to make me think alot of people would be having problems. So far I have herd of none, although I don't have alot of friends that have diesels.

Ryan