Advise on Fuel Filter Change

[Don]

Does anyone have any advise on how to change a fuel filter in a 2004 1/2 turbo diesel truck?

 

[AH64ID]

Its pretty simple... they did a nice job of locating the filter in an easy to change place... open, lift slowly, replace, and tighten... no need to bleed the system either.

I recommend either a OEM or Baldwin filter. . only 2 I have found to meet OEM specs.

 

[wcjp]

no need to bleed the system either.

I'll have to disagree. I temporarily add some heater hose to the WIF drain line. Then flip the yellow switch. While the canister drains I start my oil change. I don't want to mix clean/dirty fuel. I also use clean 30w oil to lube the new Oring.

 

[RDyson]

I always drain my filter housing to remove any accumulated water or solids that may be in there. After you have changed the filter and closed the yellow drain valve, without starting the engine bump the starter. This will cycle the lift pump on for about 20 seconds or so. When you hear the pump stop, bump the starter again and let it cycle off. This will prime the system and push any trapped air back to the tank. Should start without any trouble.



Randy

 

[Okie-Go]

I remember I paid 10 dollars to have mine changed a couple of times. I watched real close how he did it and bought the tools to do it myself after that. Not hard at all!

 

[AH64ID]

I'll have to disagree. I temporarily add some heater hose to the WIF drain line. Then flip the yellow switch. While the canister drains I start my oil change. I don't want to mix clean/dirty fuel. I also use clean 30w oil to lube the new Oring.

I have also drained it completely, which is not necessary for a change, and then yes you have to cycle the lift pump... but under a normal change it takes no prime... .





Oh yeah, the only tool you need is a wrench, a crescent wrench works great as it only takes a little tq.

 

[MickeyMiller]

Please, don't try the fuel filter change with a crescent wrench! Mine was on VERY tight from the first (and last) dealer changed filter and a crescent would have damaged the cover. It takes a 1 1/8" six point socket with a short extension. The change is easy... drain, remove cover, remove old filter, push new filter on cover (it clips on), lube the new o-ring, re-install. I know there is a torque recommendation somewhere, but just do it 'right hand, short ratchet handle, tight'.

 

[AH64ID]

Yeah a crescent in the wrong hand can be dangerous, especially on a plastic cover... but its large enough it can be done w/out damage. .

 

[DennyDay]

Geno's has an aluminum fuel filter cover that takes a 3/4" socket - - makes it real easy cover also has a threaded plug for a pressure guage- - -also the filter doesn't pull out with the lid makin it easier to change. Used the same cover on an 01 and an 06 - - don't know about 07 & 08



Denny