Fuel Filter - Change Intervals????
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Fuel Filter - Change Intervals????
While getting my tranny fulid serviced today, the 6.0L tech said that the fuel filters should be changed every 15,000 miles (which I have done)... but went on to say that some extended warranty/service plans call for 30,000 mile intervals (some 15,000 and some 30,000) and that they must follow what that particular trucks manual or extended (pre-paid) maintanence plan calls for.
Has anyone else heard of this?
Has the intervals been extended like the air-filter changing mileage?
If so, can someone point me to the webpage or service bulletin??
Thanks,
Jeff
Has anyone else heard of this?
Has the intervals been extended like the air-filter changing mileage?
If so, can someone point me to the webpage or service bulletin??
Thanks,
Jeff
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Oh, the reason for asking is that it is expensive and seems like a waste to change 2 filters every 15,000 miles (one filter maybe, but two)???
Seems like 30,000 miles would sound resonable, but I am not willing to jeopordize my warranty or performance since all is going well for my 2003 Excursion.
Thanks,
Jeff
Seems like 30,000 miles would sound resonable, but I am not willing to jeopordize my warranty or performance since all is going well for my 2003 Excursion.
Thanks,
Jeff
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I think the fuel filter (on the engine) should be changed every 15k miles and the other filter should be changed every 30k. I agree that changing the frame mounted filter every 15k is a waste, but I'm new to diesels (ownership/maintenance) so don't "bank" on my opinion.
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Just had mine done and I asked the 6.0 tech how they looked. He said real good for 16K. The frame one was kinda dirty, but the engine one was real clean. He said you must not live around here (Portland Or). Nope, live on the East side. He says ahhh, no wonder, much drier out there which is better for the fuel. I guess folks in the valley, where it rains alot, have big problems with condensation in the station fuel tanks.
Anyways, he made it sound like I could probably go 30K on the engine one and not have any problems.
Anyways, he made it sound like I could probably go 30K on the engine one and not have any problems.
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I just changed my filters for the first time at 32K. I know for shame, but not the slightest sign of water, and the filters looked almost new. It's not for me to question why Ford requires 15K filter changes, but I think it's a bit over kill. I guess they would rather have you err on the side of caution, than have a problem. After all your paying for the filters anyway.
I think the same applies for the tranny service if you take into account how your vehicle is used. Unfortunately this being the truck that it is, there are extremes that have to be taken into account. Can't blame Ford for that one.
I think the same applies for the tranny service if you take into account how your vehicle is used. Unfortunately this being the truck that it is, there are extremes that have to be taken into account. Can't blame Ford for that one.
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hmmn lets see now
6.0 engine $14,000
fuel filters $53.00
time to change fuel filters 15 minutes in my driveway
I change em while doing an oil change takes about the same amout of time for all the oil to drip out of the pan as changing the fuel filters does. Cheap insurance if you ask me.
31,000 miles never been to the dealer
change the oil at 5000, fuel filters at 15000 & 29000 and drained the tranny and changed the filter at 29000...
6.0 engine $14,000
fuel filters $53.00
time to change fuel filters 15 minutes in my driveway
I change em while doing an oil change takes about the same amout of time for all the oil to drip out of the pan as changing the fuel filters does. Cheap insurance if you ask me.
31,000 miles never been to the dealer
change the oil at 5000, fuel filters at 15000 & 29000 and drained the tranny and changed the filter at 29000...
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32K, and never been to the dealer, just making a statement. Those were my observations while changing my fuel filter, I'm glad I didn't follow others advice to drain water separater on a weekly basis.
I think I happen to live in a realitively civilized part of the country, and after all the filter has a water in fuel warning light, doesn't it?
Do you think for one moment if you had an injector problem Ford would know exactly when you last changed that filter (as I stated, the filter I removed was damned near as clean as the new filter I put in)?
These are my observations, and I most certainly would'nt put myself in a position to void my warranty (you won't find me running a programer, and then crying about how FORD voided my warranty)
I think I happen to live in a realitively civilized part of the country, and after all the filter has a water in fuel warning light, doesn't it?
Do you think for one moment if you had an injector problem Ford would know exactly when you last changed that filter (as I stated, the filter I removed was damned near as clean as the new filter I put in)?
These are my observations, and I most certainly would'nt put myself in a position to void my warranty (you won't find me running a programer, and then crying about how FORD voided my warranty)
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Originally Posted by 3/4ER
These are my observations, and I most certainly would'nt put myself in a position to void my warranty (you won't find me running a programer, and then crying about how FORD voided my warranty)
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I think as with any asset that requires maintenance, all work needs to be evaluated on their own basis. What can/will work for one person may not work with another.
It also appears that maintenance intervals need to be evaluated depending on your location, the quality of fuel available to you, the clean/dirty air, etc.
One thing I've been wondering is how does Ford know that the oil should be changed at 3500, 5000, or 7500?? You think they actually run mileage tests in all 3 conditions multiple times to get an average, and then evaluating the oil analysis?
It also appears that maintenance intervals need to be evaluated depending on your location, the quality of fuel available to you, the clean/dirty air, etc.
One thing I've been wondering is how does Ford know that the oil should be changed at 3500, 5000, or 7500?? You think they actually run mileage tests in all 3 conditions multiple times to get an average, and then evaluating the oil analysis?
