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Fuel Filter Change Observations/Comments
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Fuel Filter Change Observations/Comments
Just now have 15K on my truck so I figured it was time to change the fuel filters. I went to IH and got the ones everyone here recommends along with the brass drain plug and then went to the tech folder to take a look at the procedure. 15-20 minutes later I was all done and the truck running. With that said, I have a couple of observations/comments:
- Thanks to SBV45 for the procedure in the tech folder....absolutely perfect.
- Couldn't Ford find a better place to put the HFCM? On the 4X4 I have, I almost thought I would have to remove the front drive shaft to get the old filter out. As it turns out, I didn't have to put it did cause additional diesel fuel to run down my arm!
- I use DieselKleen on a regular basis so I wasn't expecting to see any water to come out of my HFCM (in which I didn't) but I did start wondering....How much water will trip the sensor? A drop? teaspoon? Any idea?
- Thanks a bunch to this forum.....seems like I pick up some new knowledge everytime I am on here.
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I don't have my owners manual handy, but when I read it a week ago I swear that in the diesel engine supplement it stated how much water was necessary to trigger the light. Thought it was something like 100ml.
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Originally Posted by eb2006
I use DieselKleen on a regular basis so I wasn't expecting to see any water to come out of my HFCM (in which I didn't)
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No water in the large HFCm filter is becuase you have purchased good fuel... it is not becuase of the DieselKleen.
DieselKleen is a great additive and is what I use. It is designed to help seperate any/all water and moisture and make it easier to be collected. Unlike gas engine additves that use alcohol... alcohol allows water to be attracted to the gas and be burned... but this is very bad for diesels and will blow the tip right off the injector.
The Dieselkleen helps make the water droplets bigger and easier for the OEM spec'd fuel filter (which you got from Int'l) to seperate and stay in the filter housing and not be sucked up into your motor!!!
Dieselkleen in every tank is good practice (or any "diesel only" additive of your choice). The fact that you did not see water or have any is due to getting your fuel from a high volume and good fuel retailer.
Good luck and enjoy... and your truck will thank you with reliable service for taking care of her like you are doing.
DieselKleen is a great additive and is what I use. It is designed to help seperate any/all water and moisture and make it easier to be collected. Unlike gas engine additves that use alcohol... alcohol allows water to be attracted to the gas and be burned... but this is very bad for diesels and will blow the tip right off the injector.
The Dieselkleen helps make the water droplets bigger and easier for the OEM spec'd fuel filter (which you got from Int'l) to seperate and stay in the filter housing and not be sucked up into your motor!!!
Dieselkleen in every tank is good practice (or any "diesel only" additive of your choice). The fact that you did not see water or have any is due to getting your fuel from a high volume and good fuel retailer.
Good luck and enjoy... and your truck will thank you with reliable service for taking care of her like you are doing.
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Ryan, what was missing from the procedure? I'm coming up on 30k and need to look into whether I want to attempt this myself. I'm pretty handy and used to do all my own auto work, but not recently and not on my diesel. It looks pretty straightforward, all in all.
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I have been changing my fuel filters (purchased from the local IH Dealer) every 5,000 mi. since new (now have 16,000 mi.)... I actually drain the HFCM everytime I refill the fuel tank and everytime I do that I observe some very small amount of sediment and maybe a half dozen very small droplets of water and these mysterious looking small white particles of who know what it may be...I refill at a very high volume truck stop which I know to be a new station so the underground tanks should be somewhat clean and a local brand new Hess station that turns over a large amount of Diesel also...I use Dieselkleen every fill up...but having even this small amount of water at every fill up disturbs me and that is why I drain as often as I do...at least I know the separator is working to have these substances drain out...but in my opinion... from the refineries to your local fill stations, from tanks to tankers, you never know what your getting know matter what fill station your using...better to be safe than sorry ...
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Should the fuel filters be changed at the regular interval of 15,000 miles or is it ok to wait for the sensor light to come on.
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Don't mess with fuel filters! Change them every 15000 miles. The consequences of a restricted fuel system, so I have been told by Ford Techs, is collapsed injectors.
As I understand it, warrantee dispute could arise if no record of Mfgr reccomended maintenance is apparent.
As I understand it, warrantee dispute could arise if no record of Mfgr reccomended maintenance is apparent.
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From: VA
Originally Posted by chili7
Ryan, what was missing from the procedure? I'm coming up on 30k and need to look into whether I want to attempt this myself. I'm pretty handy and used to do all my own auto work, but not recently and not on my diesel. It looks pretty straightforward, all in all.
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From: VA
Originally Posted by olfordsnstone
Don't mess with fuel filters! Change them every 15000 miles. The consequences of a restricted fuel system, so I have been told by Ford Techs, is collapsed injectors.
As I understand it, warrantee dispute could arise if no record of Mfgr reccomended maintenance is apparent.
As I understand it, warrantee dispute could arise if no record of Mfgr reccomended maintenance is apparent.
But everyone here will agree that the fuel system is as critical as the oil&oil filter and the Donaldson Air Filter. Keeping up on these 3 CRITICAL items as per the manufacturers schedule will help ensure a happy and long running diesel.
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From: Bossier City, LA
Originally Posted by chili7
Ryan, what was missing from the procedure? I'm coming up on 30k and need to look into whether I want to attempt this myself. I'm pretty handy and used to do all my own auto work, but not recently and not on my diesel. It looks pretty straightforward, all in all.
Like I have said to all people who pay the dealer to change their oil, this is the easiest by far of all the vehicles I have ever owned to change the oil and filter in. Other than a tad messy, the fuel filters rate a close second to the inline transmission filter.
One more thing, Ford will challenge your warranty claim due to fuel filters, I have first hand knowedge of this. Don't risk your injectors, let alone your entire warranty for less than $40 and 45 minutes of time.
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From: Arizona
Originally Posted by Gun-Driver
How do you get to/into the tech files?
" Read First: 6.0L Diesel: ..................Tech Folder.............. "
Hope this helps
