Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Which Fuel Filter?

[illflem]

Baldwin filters are generally rated pretty high.

 

[BV]

Baldwin Filters

Both my 92 and the 99 Dodges used Baldwin filters without any problems and I'n happy with the results on our Ford Escort as well.



BTW - I also would consider the canister (for 89-96) as a spin-on / spin-off type filter and an element (for 97-present) as a drop in or cartridge filter.

 

[Matt42]

Originally posted by illflem

Unless you fill the filter with clean filtered fuel from a clean container you're asking for trouble. No big deal to pump the button plus you don't spill fuel all over the place trying to squeeze a filled up filter into that tight spot.

Clean fuel is a must if you prefill the filter. I prefill. The way I do it is to use a CLEAN 2 inch nylon pipe nipple. I lightly hand tighten the pipe into the threaded center hole. Then I pour the clean diesel into the filter through the smaller edge holes. Doing that causes the fuel to pass through the filter media before it is used by the engine.

 

[illflem]

Matt, some folks even recommend that method for pre-filling the oil filter.

Seems a little picky to me, I like to assume oil from an unopened container is clean.

 

[TPCDrafting]

Oil Ape, if you're still looking for a place/brand of filter, I get all mine at Genos. I think the link is www.genosgarage.com. They know what to send you if you want Fleetguard. They will UPS'em right to your house. I'm not affiliated, just another satisfied customer. I agree with all the hoses and wires and with anit-lock brakes it looks really tough to get to. I stole a bowl from the kitchen and it sat nicely on the front diff. and the fuel drained into it. Using the primer button isn't difficult. I wormed my arm down there once from the top, but then figured out the broom handle trick. Now I can drink beer while priming.

This is definatly a do it yourselfer.

 

[CLorox]

lift pump good for something....

filling that canister with clean fuel. . I clean the canister and screw it on with my fingers, so its loose. Put a tarp or catch pan under the front axle and bump the starter... let the lift pump do the only thing it can do right... Once I have fuel spilling out the top I open the drain a little, and bump the starter two or three times. . Then tighten once most of the air is drained out. Its a bit messy, but doesn't lead to air in the fuel system. and I don't have to bother with getting filtered diesel wormed in through the engine bay in the canister



First time I changed it I just screwed it on tight (and empty with the water drain open after it was mostly full). . took a lot of cranking before it finally started. .



Now its messy but starts right off w/ no stall. Lots of ways to do it. . At least I know the lift pump is pumping some fuel.