Fuel Filter

[sdd3]

Does anyone use Napa Parts? I'm doing my first fuel filter change. Dodge wants $55 for it's Mopar Brand and Napa wants $12 for a Stratapore fuel filter for my 2001. Is it safe to use the Napa Brand Parts?

Any info would be greatly appreciated, Thanks.

 

[Neal Cassady]

NAPA fuel filters work for me. You can also order Fleetguard filters from Geno's or pick them up at a Cummins distributor.

Dave D

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2001. 5 QC, LB, 4x4, Auto, 3. 54, Everything but Leather, Bright Silver Metallic, ARE K Series, Diprocal EGT, Boost and Autometer transmission Temp(sensor in the line) in an Autometer Dash Pod, ,Westin CPS Platinum Step Bars - Black on Stainless

[This message has been edited by Dave D (edited 03-17-2001). ]

 

[illflem]

NAPA Gold filters are relabled Wix filters and are very good. The regular Napa brand is cheap and should be avoided.

 

[Evan A. Beck]

Can't go wrong with the Fleetguard filters. They are available at every Cummins outlet for a decent price. The filter for the 2001 is an FS1268, and is around $10.

 

[Lordsman]

It's my understanding that whatever brand filter you buy it ought to filter down to 2 microns for 24 valve trucks. This is based on a TDR meeting we had out here at a place that rebuilds Bosch pumps. Gotta' protect your pump.

 

[K_Arts]

Originally posted by Lordsman:
It's my understanding that whatever brand filter you buy it ought to filter down to 2 microns for 24 valve trucks.

Do keep in account though, that the lower the micron rating the more it affects the flow rating. . so get a filter that is appropriate for your rating. If you are running extreme HP, you want the flow. I recommend installing another filter in the line. Go with a 15 micron in the first filter (before the stock one), then slap either 5 micron or below (pending on how much flow you need) in the stock canister. JMHO

I am getting ready to install a second filter in mine. I was advised to put a 15 micron first then put a 5 micron in the factory canister due to my HP upgrades. I am running DD2's along with an EZ. I was told that a filter below 5 micron will affect my power, because the flow is slowed down.

Again... just my $. 02

Kev

 

[sdd3]

Thank Guys

All your suggestions help me decide on the Napa Gold filter (at this time). Since my first oil change I have found out that the PB truck shop carries Fleetguard filters for my truck. I think I'll go with Fleetguard on my next oil change.

P. S. Sorry for my tardy Thanks.

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-SD
2001 2500 QC SLT/LB 4x2 Red

 

[EMDDIESEL]

I get my stuff from www.genosgarage.com. They are inexpensive and they carry the best, Fleetguard!.