Air-Filter Replacement (Is There Updated Intervals)??
Thread Starter
|
Got Diesel?
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,345
Likes: 21
Air-Filter Replacement (Is There Updated Intervals)??
My manual states to change the air-filter every 15,000 miles (Or think that's what I have been doing)???
I thought I read or heard that Ford issued an updated service advisory that this is to frequent and costly and that the filter-minder guage should be used and the filter inspected... but not necessarily replaced uless the filter-minder guage says that it is restricted??
Can anyone point me to the Ford bulletin or webpage?
Thanks,
Jeff
I thought I read or heard that Ford issued an updated service advisory that this is to frequent and costly and that the filter-minder guage should be used and the filter inspected... but not necessarily replaced uless the filter-minder guage says that it is restricted??
Can anyone point me to the Ford bulletin or webpage?
Thanks,
Jeff
Lead Driver
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 7,782
Likes: 221
From: Huntington Indiana
Just replaced my air filter with 17000 on our 04. It has the gauge and it said there was no problem. BUT i pulled the filter off and there was so many dead bugs, dirt, etc hat I was glade to pay the $41 for the filter. Fuel prices the way they are I would rather pay for an air filter than pay for more fuel because the engine was starved for air.
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 194
Likes: 0
We have the Wix air filter 42731 for $32.44 on our site.
15,000 miles is about right for our trucks; the powerstrokes eat a lot of dirt. The filter-minder? Piece of junk - none of mine have ever worked. The way to know if the filter is dirty is simply to open it up.
15,000 miles is about right for our trucks; the powerstrokes eat a lot of dirt. The filter-minder? Piece of junk - none of mine have ever worked. The way to know if the filter is dirty is simply to open it up.
Posting Guru
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,198
Likes: 2
From: Tulsa, OK
Gee. I don't know. I am counting on the filter-minder. My 03 X has almost 60K on the original filter. Runs great with plenty of pulling power. Have not inspected it yet, but who cares about the bugs anyway? It is the small stuff that plugs up a filter.
Thread Starter
|
Got Diesel?
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,345
Likes: 21
Found the TSB regarding the air-filter replacement interval.... but have no way of seeing or reading the exact text of the TSB.
Can some one out there look up the TSB and advise what it says.
TSB Bulletin #: 16625
Sequence #: 10002503
Date: 20030201
Please advise what this TSB states... otherwise I can always call my dealer and ask.
Thanks,
Jeff
Can some one out there look up the TSB and advise what it says.
TSB Bulletin #: 16625
Sequence #: 10002503
Date: 20030201
Please advise what this TSB states... otherwise I can always call my dealer and ask.
Thanks,
Jeff
Postmaster
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,508
Likes: 0
From: Utopia
Just took mine in for the 15K and I was under the impression an air filter was included. The service writer straightened me out when he said it only calls for an inspection. He opened the hood and checked the filter minder and said I was still okay and they call for replacement at 30K. I told him that my truck falls into the "severe use, dusty conditions" catagory. Then he informed me that they would check it and replace if necessary and it probably won't make it to 30K.
BTW, I checked out the air, fuel and oil filters we use on our giant multi-million $$ mining equipment. They all use CAT or Donaldson filters. After seeing that I think it is money well spent.
BTW, I checked out the air, fuel and oil filters we use on our giant multi-million $$ mining equipment. They all use CAT or Donaldson filters. After seeing that I think it is money well spent.
Trending Topics
Cargo Master
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 2,203
Likes: 0
From: Carlsbad, California
There is now a TSB look up feature on the FTE site.
See the following thread from Tim for the link:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=388918
Daryl
See the following thread from Tim for the link:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=388918
Daryl
Originally Posted by Beachbumcook
Found the TSB regarding the air-filter replacement interval.... but have no way of seeing or reading the exact text of the TSB.
Can some one out there look up the TSB and advise what it says.
TSB Bulletin #: 16625
Sequence #: 10002503
Date: 20030201
Please advise what this TSB states... otherwise I can always call my dealer and ask.
Thanks,
Jeff
Can some one out there look up the TSB and advise what it says.
TSB Bulletin #: 16625
Sequence #: 10002503
Date: 20030201
Please advise what this TSB states... otherwise I can always call my dealer and ask.
Thanks,
Jeff
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
Thread Starter
|
Got Diesel?
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,345
Likes: 21
Darryl,
Yes I know about the newe section of FTE... that's where I got the info.
All it gives is the bulletin number and that an airfilter change interval update has been advised or given... but that's all.
So I ask again... what is the new interval and what does the TSB say specifically?
This new section of FTE is nice, but it only gives an overview of the issue and no specifics.
Thanks for the assistance.
Jeff
Yes I know about the newe section of FTE... that's where I got the info.
All it gives is the bulletin number and that an airfilter change interval update has been advised or given... but that's all.
So I ask again... what is the new interval and what does the TSB say specifically?
This new section of FTE is nice, but it only gives an overview of the issue and no specifics.
Thanks for the assistance.
Jeff
Tuned
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 301
Likes: 2
From: Florida
I have heard some different numbers on when to change and some people saying to open it up and just look. The way I figure, it is a pain to open it up and look....therefore if I am opening it I will be putting a new one back in no matter what the old one looks like. I also have picked 20,000 miles to do the change. So far, my filters don't look all that bad at 20,000.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 121
Likes: 0
From: Tally
Originally Posted by Beachbumcook
Found the TSB regarding the air-filter replacement interval.... but have no way of seeing or reading the exact text of the TSB.
Can some one out there look up the TSB and advise what it says.
TSB Bulletin #: 16625
Sequence #: 10002503
Date: 20030201
Please advise what this TSB states... otherwise I can always call my dealer and ask.
Thanks,
Jeff
Can some one out there look up the TSB and advise what it says.
TSB Bulletin #: 16625
Sequence #: 10002503
Date: 20030201
Please advise what this TSB states... otherwise I can always call my dealer and ask.
Thanks,
Jeff
<table border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="230"> FORD:
</td> <td>2003 EXCURSION, SUPER DUTY F SERIES</td></tr></tbody> </table>
ISSUE:
Some 2003 F250-550 Super Duty and Excursion vehicles equipped with a 6.0L Powerstroke engine, may exhibit a difficult to remove or replace air filter assembly during service.
ACTION:
The following procedure has been provided to assist with air filter removal or installation during service.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Filter Removal
</td> <td>2003 EXCURSION, SUPER DUTY F SERIES</td></tr></tbody> </table>
ISSUE:
Some 2003 F250-550 Super Duty and Excursion vehicles equipped with a 6.0L Powerstroke engine, may exhibit a difficult to remove or replace air filter assembly during service.
ACTION:
The following procedure has been provided to assist with air filter removal or installation during service.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Filter Removal
- Release 4 toggle clamps located on top of assembly (Figure 1).
- Lift inlet slightly, enough to disengage the 2 tabs on the bottom of the inlet cover from the 2 windows on bottom of the filter inlet, and push it forward toward front of vehicle as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3. <table border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="80">NOTE:</td> <td>THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE INLET BELL MOUTH AND THE GOR (GRILL OPENING REINFORCEMENT) VARIES BETWEEN VEHICLES. IN THIS STEP, JUST ENOUGH CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE INLET COVER AND THE FILTERS 2 INLET WINDOWS IS NEEDED SO THE FILTER DOES NOT GET HUNG ON THE INLET.</td></tr></tbody></table>
- Separate the outlet cover from the filter by pushing on top of cover as shown in Figure 4. <table border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="80">NOTE:</td> <td>COVER SHOULD BE AT APPROXIMATELY 15 DEGREES FROM FILTER, AND VISIBLE GAP ONLY AT THE TOP, AS THE TABS ARE STILL ENGAGED AT THE BOTTOM.</td></tr></tbody></table>
- Pull outlet cover up enough to disengage the 2 tabs on the outlet cover and the filters 2 windows located at the bottom of the clean side. At this step, the MAFS may contact the degas bottle while pulling the cover up but this should not create a problem. Push cover slightly away from filter and down as in Figure 5.
- Pull filter upward to disengage its 2 legs from grommets (Figure 6). It is easiest to rock the filter forward/aft while pulling it up.
- Use the guide on the filter to align its legs to the grommet during its installation as shown in Figure 7, making sure filter is fully seated on the cradle.
- Attach inlet cover to filter using the 2 clamps on inlet side, making sure that tabs are seated inside the windows (Figure 8).
- This step my require some effort/force to assemble the cover to the filter. Pull cover up, and bring it at an angle to attach the 2 tabs to the 2 windows at the bottom of the clean side as shown in Figure 9 and Figure 10. In the next step, make sure clamps are out of the way and do not interfere with the seal.
- Bring top of cover toward the filter using both hands as shown in Figure 11. You will encounter some resistance but should press firmly. Attach the inboard clamp first while holding pressure on cover, and then attach outboard clamp.
Last edited by Gt-358; Jul 5, 2005 at 01:17 PM.
Thread Starter
|
Got Diesel?
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,345
Likes: 21
Tony,
Thanks for the post above about how to change the air-filter... but my question is about the TSB relating to "change intervals".
The TSB "brief summary" says.... "Air filter replacement intervals / Owner guide maintenance supplement update..."
My question is.... what is the update to the intervals as it relates to this TSB????
Thanks,
Jeff
Thanks for the post above about how to change the air-filter... but my question is about the TSB relating to "change intervals".
The TSB "brief summary" says.... "Air filter replacement intervals / Owner guide maintenance supplement update..."
My question is.... what is the update to the intervals as it relates to this TSB????
Thanks,
Jeff