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Dec 9, 2008 | 06:51 PM

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Tylus

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Originally Posted by No-Tyme

Hey, I am in the change mode but I hear that some goofy tool is needed for my 04. Anybody chime in on this???

A/C line disconnect tool...3/8" I believe

they sell for $10-15 for a set of 5 different sizes. Good for the A/C lines and fuel lines on 1992+ Fords/Mercs/Lincolns

there is also a little blue tab on the fuel filter. You need to read up, and research the filter before doing it...otherwise you may get into a spot.

here is a very good DIY for changing the fuel filter

https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...0_Pickups.html

http://www.f150online.com/forums/200...lue-clips.html

Dec 9, 2008 | 08:34 PM

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No-Tyme

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filter info

Great write up I'd say... With the info provided my daughter should be able to change my fuel filter.
Thanks much!!!

Dec 10, 2008 | 06:24 AM

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Muddedprairie

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Originally Posted by tylus

100% city driving + stupid driver + 400 crank HP = 12.5 to 13 MPG consistently

LOL... Good thing i have a good sence of humor... or i would have taken this wrong..

Anyhow..as for city driving...yes and no.. But towing a trailer yes... When i put the 35's on my truck i also changed the shift points through the EB box so everything still matches.. Speedo is still on.... Anyhow with gas being under 1.50 a gallon again.. I can live with it.

Mark

Dec 10, 2008 | 08:15 AM

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FTE Ken

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One thing to keep in mind is there are two types of filters. One for Flex Fuel trucks (bigger fuel lines) and the other for non-Flex Fuel. Now here's the kicker.... some non-Flex Fuel trucks have the Flex Fuel filter and fuel lines. Mine is one such example (not fun getting everything disconnected and realizing the filter you have doesn't fit). In my case I think its a bonus, the Flex Fuel lines can have a higher flow rate with the same fuel pump, which is great with the supercharger.

Dec 10, 2008 | 08:36 AM

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Muddedprairie

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Ken,

Good to know. I will look at it befor i do this. I have the filter. I lookedit up at walmart it's a fram one. They had it in stk for around 9 bucks....

Mark