Fuel Filter
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From: Denton,TX
Fuel Filter
My truck idles much smoother and starts better with the lubricity formula in the winter. I add it to every tank. There is a measuring system on the side of the bottle to help you figure out how much to put in. I haven't used an additive in the warmer seasons, but I'm considering using the Standyne performance formula.
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From: Louisville USA
Fuel Filter
Ok I have no Idea when the fuel filter was changed I just bought this truck (99 7.3 F250 4x4 w/ 3.73s avg Temp 29f) and I have a little crank time before start (2-3seconds) and a little but louder than other diesels I have had, could it be the fuel filter, also I am getting about 14-15 MPG I have ran Stanodyne in the fuel tank last fillup, and I have had no real change but a little more puckup at 0-20mph, I run mixxed city and highway driving, with a 5min warmup time in the morning.
I also looked at the filter and it appeared clean, so I drained the fuel resovor and added straight Stanodyne.
Do you think I need to change the fuel filter?
Or get a check up by Ford, I still have warranty 92k Miles?
I also looked at the filter and it appeared clean, so I drained the fuel resovor and added straight Stanodyne.
Do you think I need to change the fuel filter?
Or get a check up by Ford, I still have warranty 92k Miles?
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From: Denton,TX
Fuel Filter
Originally posted by chspyder
Ok I have no Idea when the fuel filter was changed I just bought this truck (99 7.3 F250 4x4 w/ 3.73s avg Temp 29f) and I have a little crank time before start (2-3seconds) and a little but louder than other diesels I have had, could it be the fuel filter, also I am getting about 14-15 MPG I have ran Stanodyne in the fuel tank last fillup, and I have had no real change but a little more puckup at 0-20mph, I run mixxed city and highway driving, with a 5min warmup time in the morning.
I also looked at the filter and it appeared clean, so I drained the fuel resovor and added straight Stanodyne.
Do you think I need to change the fuel filter?
Or get a check up by Ford, I still have warranty 92k Miles?
Ok I have no Idea when the fuel filter was changed I just bought this truck (99 7.3 F250 4x4 w/ 3.73s avg Temp 29f) and I have a little crank time before start (2-3seconds) and a little but louder than other diesels I have had, could it be the fuel filter, also I am getting about 14-15 MPG I have ran Stanodyne in the fuel tank last fillup, and I have had no real change but a little more puckup at 0-20mph, I run mixxed city and highway driving, with a 5min warmup time in the morning.
I also looked at the filter and it appeared clean, so I drained the fuel resovor and added straight Stanodyne.
Do you think I need to change the fuel filter?
Or get a check up by Ford, I still have warranty 92k Miles?
If it's under warranty you can always have it checked. What is your mix of city/highway driving? How fast do you drive? This could contribute to the 14-15MPG you are getting.
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From: Louisville USA
Fuel Filter
OK I am about 60% city, and the rest highway, I drive under 2k RPMs and keep her at 65-70 as per previous posts.
And the warranty costs 100$ then they will do any engine stuff from there.
Thanks
And the warranty costs 100$ then they will do any engine stuff from there.
Thanks
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From: Denton,TX
Fuel Filter
At 60% city driving your mileage sounds fine to me. If you just bought the truck you might want to change the fuel filter just for your own peace of mind. Right after I bought mine used, I changed oil and filters almost immediately. I don't know what the winter blend of fuel is in your area, but it does decrease my mileage slightly. On straight #2, all highway driving I wouldn't be surprised if you got 20MPG or better.
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From: Duck Hill USA
Fuel Filter
My truck has 20,000 miles on it! do you think its time to change the fuel filter? Never changed it since i bought it almost 2 years ago and I have noticed my mpg haven't gotten kinda bad but I thought it may be cause of a heavy foot! Also when you change the filter do you pour it back full of fuel or will it run itself back full?
Thanks
Rodney
Thanks
Rodney
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From: Duck Hill USA
Fuel Filter
Also there was a website i saw once that had STEP by STEP on how to change the fuel filter, but i forgot the website does anyone know it? I have changed fuel filters all my life on my dads tractors, and 18teen wheelers but this is my RIDE and i don't wanna screw anything up! 
Thanks
Rodney
Thanks
Rodney
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From: Denton,TX
Fuel Filter
Originally posted by Rockingrodney
My truck has 20,000 miles on it! do you think its time to change the fuel filter? Never changed it since i bought it almost 2 years ago and I have noticed my mpg haven't gotten kinda bad but I thought it may be cause of a heavy foot! Also when you change the filter do you pour it back full of fuel or will it run itself back full?
Thanks
Rodney
My truck has 20,000 miles on it! do you think its time to change the fuel filter? Never changed it since i bought it almost 2 years ago and I have noticed my mpg haven't gotten kinda bad but I thought it may be cause of a heavy foot! Also when you change the filter do you pour it back full of fuel or will it run itself back full?
Thanks
Rodney
The recommended interval is at 15,000 miles. I do mine around 10,000. When you drain the fuel bowl, drain it only until you smell fuel coming out (the water will come out first). You don't have to fill it back up, but some of us with higher mileage engines occasionally fill it up with fuel additive. Something that makes draining the fuel bowl a little cleaner is attaching a drain hose to the factory drain. The factory drain will spill fuel all over the place. Get 5/16" hose if you want to do this.
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From: Salem USA
Fuel Filter
Here is one someone posted for a 2000.
On the top front of your engine you should see a black plastic cover that says Turbo on it....There will be 2 nuts on studs there. Take those off and remove the black plastic cover. This will reveal a black round cylinder with fins on the top of it. This is the fuel filter housing. I have a special wrench to remove the cap (The part with the fins)this unscrews and the lid comes off. There will be a large rubber ring under the cap discard this but pay attention to the way the taper is facing while it is still on. You will see a top of the filter now. Pull it out, it may be tough pulling it out but it will come. Look at your new filter(I use Motorcraft) you will have a large tapered ring and a smaller one. Install the smaller one on the filter cartridge and place it back in the hole. Install the larger one back on for the lid in the same manner your old one was positioned. Install the lid back on and tighten it. You can drain the water out if needed by the lever on the back side of the canister. install the black plastic cover back on. and voila
On the top front of your engine you should see a black plastic cover that says Turbo on it....There will be 2 nuts on studs there. Take those off and remove the black plastic cover. This will reveal a black round cylinder with fins on the top of it. This is the fuel filter housing. I have a special wrench to remove the cap (The part with the fins)this unscrews and the lid comes off. There will be a large rubber ring under the cap discard this but pay attention to the way the taper is facing while it is still on. You will see a top of the filter now. Pull it out, it may be tough pulling it out but it will come. Look at your new filter(I use Motorcraft) you will have a large tapered ring and a smaller one. Install the smaller one on the filter cartridge and place it back in the hole. Install the larger one back on for the lid in the same manner your old one was positioned. Install the lid back on and tighten it. You can drain the water out if needed by the lever on the back side of the canister. install the black plastic cover back on. and voila
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From: georgia
Fuel Filter
Originally posted by bricot
Here is one someone posted for a 2000.
On the top front of your engine you should see a black plastic cover that says Turbo on it....There will be 2 nuts on studs there. Take those off and remove the black plastic cover. This will reveal a black round cylinder with fins on the top of it. This is the fuel filter housing. I have a special wrench to remove the cap (The part with the fins)this unscrews and the lid comes off. There will be a large rubber ring under the cap discard this but pay attention to the way the taper is facing while it is still on. You will see a top of the filter now. Pull it out, it may be tough pulling it out but it will come. Look at your new filter(I use Motorcraft) you will have a large tapered ring and a smaller one. Install the smaller one on the filter cartridge and place it back in the hole. Install the larger one back on for the lid in the same manner your old one was positioned. Install the lid back on and tighten it. You can drain the water out if needed by the lever on the back side of the canister. install the black plastic cover back on. and voila
Here is one someone posted for a 2000.
On the top front of your engine you should see a black plastic cover that says Turbo on it....There will be 2 nuts on studs there. Take those off and remove the black plastic cover. This will reveal a black round cylinder with fins on the top of it. This is the fuel filter housing. I have a special wrench to remove the cap (The part with the fins)this unscrews and the lid comes off. There will be a large rubber ring under the cap discard this but pay attention to the way the taper is facing while it is still on. You will see a top of the filter now. Pull it out, it may be tough pulling it out but it will come. Look at your new filter(I use Motorcraft) you will have a large tapered ring and a smaller one. Install the smaller one on the filter cartridge and place it back in the hole. Install the larger one back on for the lid in the same manner your old one was positioned. Install the lid back on and tighten it. You can drain the water out if needed by the lever on the back side of the canister. install the black plastic cover back on. and voila
My filter housing comes off and on by hand. Do you think that is okay. It does not leak.
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From: georgia
Fuel Filter
I felt like it was tight enough but wasn't sure. Thanks for the reply.
I only get to drive my stroke on the week-ends.
I can see Saturday coming. I drive a company truck during
the week.
I only get to drive my stroke on the week-ends.
I can see Saturday coming. I drive a company truck during
the week.
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From: Duck Hill USA
Fuel Filter
JUST WONDERING! how does the filter fill back up with fuel if you don't pour it full? Just wondering, don't wanna get it full of air!! Yall know cause yall have done it before i am just wondering?!?!
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From: Denton,TX
Fuel Filter
Originally posted by Rockingrodney
JUST WONDERING! how does the filter fill back up with fuel if you don't pour it full? Just wondering, don't wanna get it full of air!! Yall know cause yall have done it before i am just wondering?!?!
JUST WONDERING! how does the filter fill back up with fuel if you don't pour it full? Just wondering, don't wanna get it full of air!! Yall know cause yall have done it before i am just wondering?!?!