Fuel Filters

[CAPN Harley]

Not really looking at improving overall performance of truck, but these fuel filter changes are killing me, between 130 and 160 dollars in parts each time. So I was wondering what is the consensus on the FASS fuel system, I mean the filters are less than 30 and after 60k miles it will have paid for itself in parts and labor. So what does everybody think are they as good as factory filtration and at providing fuel to the injector pump.

 

[jacknife]

go on line to Amazon I bought both for $90.00 Mopar factory

 

[kthaxton]

X2. I've paid about $100 for a pair of filters from Amazon.

 

[CAPN Harley]

Thanks for the info, but I am still out 100 dollars plus labor on fuel filter changes, I have had FASS systems before and the 10 minutes max needed to change filters is an added plus, I mean you can change them anywhere on the road, as it is now if I'm on the road I'm looking at 200 dollars at a shop unless I order from amazon and the shop uses them, so I am looking into the FASS as a viable substitute.

 

[w6pea]

I have a friend that put this system on his 2005 GMC and his wife's 2000 Ram .
This is just a suggestion but you might look at these filters http://dieselfuelfilterkits.com/

 

[LandShark]

CAPN Harley: I also am not pleased with the high cost of filters. Just did my first fuel filter change in less than 30 minutes and I expect the next to take about half of that. I would be comfortable doing the change most anywhere.

Curious as to what your warranty status is?

 

[Newsa]

The concern that I would have with the FASS system is that you don't have a water detector at the bottom of each fuel filter. The stock system has one in each filter. It's a simple electrical resistance detector and not highly reliable, but it's there to give a warning.

If your truck is still under the powertrain warranty and water gets through, you have no recourse if you're not using Mopar filters (which the water detectors are designed to work with). At least with the stock system, you get a warning. And hopefully it's not too late of a warning because warranty doesn't cover contaminated fuel.

 

[Cummins12V98]

Thanks for the info, but I am still out 100 dollars plus labor on fuel filter changes, I have had FASS systems before and the 10 minutes max needed to change filters is an added plus, I mean you can change them anywhere on the road, as it is now if I'm on the road I'm looking at 200 dollars at a shop unless I order from amazon and the shop uses them, so I am looking into the FASS as a viable substitute.

Do it your self it really is not to hard!

 

[Bob4x4]

Maybe it's just me but I would not want put my fuel system in any kind of warranty risk.The 10k+ of replacing on your own dime would stop me

 

[Larry Willard]

Maybe it's just me but I would not want put my fuel system in any kind of warranty risk.The 10k+ of replacing on your own dime would stop me

I have to agree with Bob, not worth the risk unless you are out of warranty, then do what ever you wish.
Larry

 

[kthaxton]

I wonder how often the factory filters plug unexpectedly when following the recommended change interval?

I am not too bothered by spending $100 and 30 minutes per year doing this.

 

[Bob4x4]

I wonder how often the factory filters plug unexpectedly when following the recommended change interval?

I am not too bothered by spending $100 and 30 minutes per year doing this.

They are very impressive filters.I had a customer who had to meet a dead line and drove from New Mexico to So Cal with the wif light on.Amazingly the filters did their job.No damage done,dropped the fuel tank to find a very large amount of water

 

[LandShark]

I wonder how often the factory filters plug unexpectedly when following the recommended change interval?

I am not too bothered by spending $100 and 30 minutes per year doing this.

Once a year??? That would be OK. Manual for 2015's require fuel filter changes at no more that 6 month intervals. So more than $200 a year, if you want to keep the warranty.

 

[kthaxton]

My '15 manual says Fuel Filters every 15,000 miles or 12 months, whatever comes first.

 

[CAPN Harley]

Well I put high mileage I have owned my truck for less than 6 months and my light has came on three times, over 30k miles. I could change them myself but, I do not have a shop, so it is a bit more time consuming than 30 minutes, I haven't seen a shop that can do it in 30 minutes, I changed it once myself ended up with diesel in my driveway. I am just concerned about the comparison of filtration between the FASS and factory system, and the reliability of the FASS versus factory fuel supply system.

Landshark did you replace both filters or just the engine mounted one, yes that one is easy the one mounted directly under the bed is the tough one unless you have a lift.

 

[Newsa]

My '15 manual says Fuel Filters every 15,000 miles or 12 months, whatever comes first.

Yes, this is what is required for 2013, also

 

[LandShark]

Well I put high mileage I have owned my truck for less than 6 months and my light has came on three times, over 30k miles. I could change them myself but, I do not have a shop, so it is a bit more time consuming than 30 minutes, I haven't seen a shop that can do it in 30 minutes, I changed it once myself ended up with diesel in my driveway. I am just concerned about the comparison of filtration between the FASS and factory system, and the reliability of the FASS versus factory fuel supply system.

Landshark did you replace both filters or just the engine mounted one, yes that one is easy the one mounted directly under the bed is the tough one unless you have a lift.

Yes, I replaced both. Plenty of room under my 4x4. Needed a small stool to reach the engine mounted filter. I thought the aft filter was easier to change, but really both were easy, especially compared to my '95 Ram.

I see that the manual states that the truck will not run without the fuel filters installed, so you will have to some how fool the computers.

 

[gsbrockman]

As much effort as RAM put forth into fuel filtration on the 2013 & up pickups....I'd stay with MOPAR, Fleetguard, and Parker / Racor.

RAM / Cummins went to great lengths to vastly improve on fuel filtration. Why would one "skimp" or "cheap out" on it......especially if one is still under warranty???

 

[Deleted member 995608]

^^ Pretty smart advice right that ^^

 

[MRoberts]

Just changed mine, 14500 and just over a year old. I found the engine mounted filter to be pretty easy. Motor City Mechanic on youtube has a pretty good video for both.

I extended the drain tube on the front, into an old fuel can, did't spill a drop. Tried the same trick on the rear, not so smooth, made a bit of a mess. Used the Lisle tool from Geno's too.

I still prefer a little mess to a bill from the dealer.