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Old May 13, 2010 | 09:57 PM
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depends on the filter your using. if your using one with a **** at the bottom, just twist it and it will drain. if you have one with the silver bottom then you can press the button at the bottom
 
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Old May 13, 2010 | 11:32 PM
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Should have posted this: Fuel Filter Replacement Procedure

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Old May 14, 2010 | 07:14 PM
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there is a thing u loosen on the very bottom of filter to let out water but ive alway s just taken the filter off and drained and flushed it when ever i had a problem. 10 to 15 k on replacing it. i change mine 1 to 2 times a year.
 
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Old May 14, 2010 | 09:12 PM
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there is a thing u loosen on the very bottom of filter to let out water but ive alway s just taken the filter off and drained and flushed it when ever i had a problem. 10 to 15 k on replacing it. i change mine 1 to 2 times a year.
not on all of them. there are 2 different filters you can use...
 
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Old May 15, 2010 | 07:19 PM
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loosen the **** type

press the schreader valve type
 
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Old May 15, 2010 | 07:44 PM
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oh okay what brand do you guys recommend, in 6.0 land we only use OEM ford motorcraft filters otherwise you end up in a world of hurt how does this apply to the 7.3l IDI?
 
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Old May 15, 2010 | 08:41 PM
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i stick with fram filters. just easier to find for me.
 
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