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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 02:49 PM
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FUEL FILTERS replacement !

Yesterday I changed the oil and filter and the fuel filters ..pricey !!! motorcraft parts .
I saw the indent in the secondary fuel filter for the 1/2 inch extension and tried to removed it that way ...well...no very good idea . it slightly cracked the cap housing and of course it leaked .. Do Not Use an 1/2 inch extesion , only use the 24mm socket .
I just wanted to share .

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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by lechonera
Yesterday I changed the oil and filter and the fuel filters ..pricey !!! motorcraft parts .

Roberto.
Buy it cheap here:


Home - Diesel Filters,Additives,brake rotors, and brake pads for Chevy, Dodge and Ford Diesel Trucks
 
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 04:33 PM
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Oreilly auto parts has the oil filter for $13
 
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 06:14 PM
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Thanks for the website ! this is my second o/f change and I figured I would do them every three months -4000 miles . What do you all do about the intervals ?
Thanks again,
Roberto.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 06:27 PM
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I am a known lazy slug who will stick to the manuf. recommended interval, but I do change with synthetic (which 2X the cost)
 
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 08:04 PM
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As gearloose1 recommended to purchase your filters a Dieselfiltersonline you can also purchase Racor Fuel & Oil filters. Parker/Racor makes the filters for motorcraft. They are OME filters but do not come in a motorcraft box. I always purchase Racor they are cheaper. Also buy a few at a time there flat rate shipping is 8.95 if you purchase 1 or 5 items.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 07:41 PM
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Also, I am hearing good things about the Prime Guard filters. The dealer I used in Oregon uses them on all their oil changes now. And have been told they are okay on vehicles with warranties. I am not sold on that as of yet though.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 10:29 PM
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The recommendation is to only use OEM filters, or Racor, who makes the OEM filters. Prime Guard wouldn't fit that bill. For the few dollars you'd save I wouldn't do it. Nor would I really trust a dealer that did.
 
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I agree. No need to chance anything on $5. Oil, and especially the fuel filters.

I change oil every 5k, and fuel every 10k. I also use synthetic.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 12:21 PM
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Dear Mr. Gearloose. Your opinion please about "Performance Truck Products" at their online store. How about their quality, prices and FREE shipping with a 50$ minimum order?I bought oil filters and fuel filters from them yesterday, so haven't got them yet (Racor brand) .
 
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 12:40 PM
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Hey --

To be fair to the vendors, I give no public opinion about stores I have not personally used RECENTLY.
 
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Originally Posted by dlibson

I change oil every 5k, and fuel every 10k. I also use synthetic.

Same here untill I get my oil bypass
 
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