Changing OEM Fuel Filter

[shendren]

tighten cap to 25ft-lbs

 

[Dean Upson]

Ok, I broke down went to Home Depot and bout a 1-1/8" socket. I made sure I bought a 6 point, since I am dealing with a factory seal, and PLASTIC! I am going to try this tomorrow (14,326 miles on truck)



Hand tight? I am getting visions of fuel spraying everywhere. On a pressurized system, I am thinking hand tight is not tight enough.

The 2003 Shop Manual (14 - 63) says to tighten cap to 25 ft lbs. This is what I have gone by. No way I would go with hand tight, unless I was the Cummins gorilla



Dean

 

[DJaquez]

Hand tight and a 1/4 turn and mine is fine. Started on the first try. Runs smooth as silk.