fuel filter.....
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Beware:
Be sure you get the filter seated all the way down in the can. I failed to do this last winter and discovered that diesel all over the engine compartment is difficult to clean up. I thought the cap was tightened down all the way, boy did I pay the price.
Be sure you get the filter seated all the way down in the can. I failed to do this last winter and discovered that diesel all over the engine compartment is difficult to clean up. I thought the cap was tightened down all the way, boy did I pay the price.
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From: Mesa AZ
Originally Posted by slc10844
..... and drain into a clean plastic container. That way I can inspect what comes out, and if its clean put it back in the tank. ...
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Originally Posted by gchavez
Doesn't the fuel filter separate the water from the fuel as well? Might not be a good idea to pour that back into your tank.
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Originally Posted by slc10844
If the fuel looks clean it goes in the tank. If not, it gets gets dumped in with the waste oil. Either way is better than draining it on the ground.
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