Fuel filter prices
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From: St. Louis, MO
How often to change fuel filter?
Hmmm, I'll have to check the log for the last time the fuel filter was changed. But while we are on the subject, how often should it be changed? The dealer has been doing this for as part of regular fleet maintenance, but now that its my truck and not a fleet vehicle I'll be doing this.
Next dumb question, where is this filter?
ON EDIT: Never mind, I'll get my owner's manual and figure it out - sorry.
Next dumb question, where is this filter?
ON EDIT: Never mind, I'll get my owner's manual and figure it out - sorry.
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From: Mukwonago, WI
i change mine every 3 oil changes. it is underneath the round cap on the backside of the black plastic powerstroke engine cover. just turn the yellow lever to drain the fuel out of the bowl and take the round cover off. the filter just sets in there.
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Originally Posted by 00250diesel
just turn the yellow lever to drain the fuel out of the bowl and take the round cover off. the filter just sets in there.
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Originally Posted by jtharvey
Do you ever have a problem getting the system primed when you fire it back up? It seems like there's a lot of fuel in that bowl when I change my filter, and I'd be afraid of getting a lot of air into the fuel system if you drained that whole bowl to change a filter. I usually just set mine in there pretty slowly an let it soak up the fuel. A little spills, but I take my time so not much.
I would much rather deal with a few air bubbles going through the rails instead of a piece of grit that was stirred up when the old filter was removed.
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From: Columbia, MO
Originally Posted by Kwikkordead
I would avoid that practice. There's a lot of crud on the bottom of the filter bowl that gets stirred up by the filter exiting and entering like that. The bowl is filled within 20-30 seconds from empty when you turn on the key. If you are concerned about air, just turn on the ignition and let the pump run without starting the engine. Turn it off and back on again without starting the engine. It will quickly fill the bowl.
I would much rather deal with a few air bubbles going through the rails instead of a piece of grit that was stirred up when the old filter was removed.
I would much rather deal with a few air bubbles going through the rails instead of a piece of grit that was stirred up when the old filter was removed.
Looks like I'll be draining my fuel bowl when I change my filters from now on.
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I'm paying 16 bucks for Racor F4596 at shopdiesel. Racor is the mfr of the Motorcraft unit. It's one third the price and the best filter you can buy. Racor is a divsion of Parker. They build most the hydraulic and fuel systems for most commercial jetliners. Racor filters are all over Boeing jets. Racors are also the standard in diesel marine use as well, just look at the engine room of any diesel powered boat.
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From: Mukwonago, WI
i ran a 5/16 piece of fuel line from the stock drain because it got all over the engine. i ran the line to the bottom of the radiator so i can drain it right into a pan without it getting everywhere
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Originally Posted by 00250diesel
i ran a 5/16 piece of fuel line from the stock drain because it got all over the engine. i ran the line to the bottom of the radiator so i can drain it right into a pan without it getting everywhere
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I have to use Balwin filters as the previous owner was a Balwin dealer and over the course of time the OEM lid was not left with the truck on trade in, thus, I don't have the $50 genuine Ford lid...yes thats right, Ford wants $50 just for the lid. Balwins come with lid attached and are costing me about $24 apiece. I change every 10k miles.