Fuel filter questions
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Prince George, BC
i always have been using the filters from ford (i was still under warrenty and didnt want to use any other type so there was no reason for them to deny warrenty) but now warrenty is off, and you guys think i can just buy filters from napa or wherever and the will be just as good?
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Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Plano Texas
I been using the Racor cartridges for both the Excursion and on the 99,haven't purchased the filter/lid combo yet but should perform the same I'd assume.
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From: Marshfield, MO
Originally Posted by clintbonnie
i believe racor makes the ford fuel filters ( I am sure someone will correct me if i am wrong) and you get them from Geno's Garage at $16.95..
I have heard of some off-brand and sometimes the wix filters being too restrictive, and occasionally the ones with attached cap not sealing well.
Just my .02.
Tom
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Black 1999.5 F250SD XLT AUTO 4x4 reg. cab(6/99), Pre-pump & Tank Mods, Racor Filter/Separator, HX Mod, ZooDad, WW, Power-pedal Mod, Pop-up gooseneck ball,Brush Guard, 3.5" lift, BFG Commercial AT tires (265/75), 65hp ATS chip, and #2 cologne. Ball joints replaced, and thinking about a BTM (or delete) and shocks....!
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From: White Mnt's,New Hampshire
Originally Posted by mybigredford
i always have been using the filters from ford (i was still under warrenty and didnt want to use any other type so there was no reason for them to deny warrenty) but now warrenty is off, and you guys think i can just buy filters from napa or wherever and the will be just as good?
Mountain Pass
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Spokane, WA
I have the Baldwin filters w/ attached lid. I haven't had any problems with them, but they are about $23 instead of $17 or so. However, I still carry the factory lid in truck just in case something happens and I need it.
Hotshot
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: North of Greenville
Racor filter element and new o-rings, re-using original OEM lid at 119,000 miles.
Just changed my fuel filter for the first time ever two days ago *just bought the truck in September). Never had a diesel before, either. Point is that with all the tips and suggestions from many folks on here, the change went perfect...
- no air in lines afterwards
- no screwed up o-ring
- lid went on straight and perfect first try
- not a single drop of fuel leaked either before or afterwards
- I even used coffee filters to filter the fuel drained from the bowl to put clean fuel back in before starting it up.
Just changed my fuel filter for the first time ever two days ago *just bought the truck in September). Never had a diesel before, either. Point is that with all the tips and suggestions from many folks on here, the change went perfect...
- no air in lines afterwards
- no screwed up o-ring
- lid went on straight and perfect first try
- not a single drop of fuel leaked either before or afterwards
- I even used coffee filters to filter the fuel drained from the bowl to put clean fuel back in before starting it up.