Fuel Filter
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Fuel Filter
Hey guys!
It has been a while since I've been on here, so here goes.
I was under the truck and I noticed that the fuel filter was original to it and it has 93k on it. Is it time to change it out?
Will I see an improvement in power and mpg if I change it out?
Thanks!
It has been a while since I've been on here, so here goes.
I was under the truck and I noticed that the fuel filter was original to it and it has 93k on it. Is it time to change it out?
Will I see an improvement in power and mpg if I change it out?
Thanks!
Postmaster
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From: Trussville, Alabama
I'd change it.
When I replaced the one on my current truck (think it was around 55K miles) it was full of crud. I was suprised there was so much nasty stuff to see running out of it when I put it in the bucket.
Matter of fact, it's about time for me to change it again.
When I replaced the one on my current truck (think it was around 55K miles) it was full of crud. I was suprised there was so much nasty stuff to see running out of it when I put it in the bucket.
Matter of fact, it's about time for me to change it again.
Cargo Master
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From: Cajun Country
Advance sells Purolator for under $7......AZ sells some German brand for the same....Wal-Mart sells FRAM for the same....any one of these are fine,unless you want to get one from the dealer for twice the price!
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From: Cajun Country
Originally Posted by BlueOvalfan85
Is the 4.2 picky about what parts are on it or would it not care?
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When I had the Splitfire plugs on mine, it absolutely hated them. It would miss real bad every time I drove it. But when I put the Motorcraft plugs and wires on, it really loved them and it hasn't missed ever since. I only had about 5K on the Splitfires before I had to take them out. Consider it a lesson learned.
What fuel filter brand would you most recommend and why?
Thanks
What fuel filter brand would you most recommend and why?
Thanks
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Tuned
Joined: Oct 2005
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Personally I like Wix. Any good name brand should do it.
Nothing to do with filters but I am not real happy with Motocrap parts.
First two sets of cheap ball joints that I had to replace in 6 months and then a bad (new) plug wire in a set that caused me lots of trouble.
Nothing to do with filters but I am not real happy with Motocrap parts.
First two sets of cheap ball joints that I had to replace in 6 months and then a bad (new) plug wire in a set that caused me lots of trouble.
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