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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 01:39 PM
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water in fuel light on
I have the warning light on for water in fuel, I have added a fuel additive to try correct the problem, any thoughts??

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You are running a 2001 7.3? Did you drain the fuel/water separator? How long ago did you fuel up?

Bad fuel maybe as well.
 
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The light came on yesterday, i'll drain the fuel/ water separter. yes 7.3, thanks
 
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last time fuel filters were changed? Might be due as well.
 
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