water in fuel sensor

[Lhotka]

Is anyone changing thier water in fuel sensor as often as recommended in the manual?

 

[fmj]

I was waiting for someone else to reply on this one as you have me going. Since no one jumped in, I went to the DC Manual and connot find where it calls for the water in fuel sensor to be replaced. It calls for draining at fill up, shows how to replace, but I can't find any replacement schedule. I was interested to see if the o-rings go bad over a period of time. I just replaced the water heater element. It was leaking and just the replacement of the o-ring didn't stop it. The plastic/wires had a seal leak and the whole element had to go. You made me look to see if there was some schedule/preventative maintaince I missed and that caused my problem. I guess we'll have to wait for someone who knows more about your problem.

 

[klenger]

I'm supposed to drain it every fill up? I don't think I read that in the owner's manual. Please point me in the right direction.

 

[Rambling]

Klenger,



On the '99, there's lever with a yellow tip located on the bottom of the filter that you move toward the engine to open the drain. After a second or so, close it.



Some have extended the tubing to catch the drained fuel in a clear container. If they don't see water, they put it back in the tank.



Reduces pollution don't ya know.

 

[JES]

After reading your post I went out and got my owners hand book and can find nothing telling me to change this filter at all?? I does say to drain if the water in fuel light comes on. Here in Ca we don't have the condensation problems you have there in the winter. The tube on the drain is way short and was pushed back so the fuel ran all over the starter. I moved it and will get a longer one on it soon. How often is this filter supposed to be changed?

 

[Lhotka]

fmj,



You're right. It says CLEAN not replace water in fuel sensor. Manual recommends a cleaniung of the sensor every 7500 miles. Is that what most owners are doing?

 

[Deezal Man]

Call me a bad parent... but I never bother. I always inspect the bottom when I chance fuel filters. Only once did I have 3 or 4 small water drops in the bottom.



I think if you buy fuel from a "busy" truck stop. Your "chances" of picking up water is far less. OMO.

 

[Alan Reagan]

Cleaning involves wiping it clean. It's recommended when the filter is changed. I do mine but in addition, I wipe out the bottom of the cannister to see if there is anything suspicious down there. Some have reported metal filing, probably leftover from the production line, in their cannisters so I always check it when I change the filter. Just wipe off the sensor with a lint free wipe.