Attention: TDR Forum Junkies Just changed the two filters yesterday on the 2014 with 7500 miles and 18% left on the evic reading. Thought I would do this since I am also changing the oil due to the 6-month requirement. I drained the rear filter and then disconnected the wire on the bottom of the filter. Used a large crescent type wrench to unscrew the device on the bottom of the filter and was surprised how much more diesel fuel spilled out. Then used a large channel lock wrench to unscrew the filter and got drenched in fuel. The filter holds more fuel than you expect and fortunately I was wearing my reader glasses or I would have had fuel in my eyes.
So if you have not done this before, beware and be prepared with drain pans and rags. BTW, I put a hose on the drain connection and a lot of the fuel went down that hose but additional fuel leaked around the threads of the drain and I was not prepared for that. The truck sat for two days before this procedure so it was not due to having recently pressurized the system. The front filter was like our previous trucks except the new filter came out in two parts. The instructions with the Mopar filter are to drain all the fuel out of the filter and then check for debris. The interior of the filter housing is black and the location makes it almost impossible to see into the bottom of the housing. And yes, the cap was installed by the gorilla. Left some blood having to get down on the filter with a socket/ratchet to break it loose and then I was able to use the long extension with a swivel as previously recommended. Very tight fit getting the new filter in place but doable.
Now, onto the oil filter. Sheeeesh!!!!Lord have mercy they have made this difficult for us. I have pity and a new respect for those who service these trucks for a living.
So if you have not done this before, beware and be prepared with drain pans and rags. BTW, I put a hose on the drain connection and a lot of the fuel went down that hose but additional fuel leaked around the threads of the drain and I was not prepared for that. The truck sat for two days before this procedure so it was not due to having recently pressurized the system. The front filter was like our previous trucks except the new filter came out in two parts. The instructions with the Mopar filter are to drain all the fuel out of the filter and then check for debris. The interior of the filter housing is black and the location makes it almost impossible to see into the bottom of the housing. And yes, the cap was installed by the gorilla. Left some blood having to get down on the filter with a socket/ratchet to break it loose and then I was able to use the long extension with a swivel as previously recommended. Very tight fit getting the new filter in place but doable.
Now, onto the oil filter. Sheeeesh!!!!Lord have mercy they have made this difficult for us. I have pity and a new respect for those who service these trucks for a living.
just spitballin'.....I would bet it is just an algorithm, just like the oil life. If it was a pressure sensor, where would you put it.....between the tank and the rear frame filter, between the rear filter and the one under the hood, or between there and the injection pump?? I'm getting dizzy..... To anyone with an Edge CTS......is there a fuel pressure reading available on it????
