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Old 02-06-2008, 06:56 PM
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Hey guys just wanted to know how often you guys replace your fuel filter?I usually run 15,000miles a year. 06 ctd Thanks
 
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Old 02-06-2008, 07:24 PM
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I watch my FP, when it gets lower I change it, or every 15k if you get clean fuel, if you are not sure on the fuel go 10k. I went 12k once and had it plug comletely before I had a FP gauge. Now I watch it before I change it. I know some that have went 40k+ on a fuel filter also.
 
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Old 02-07-2008, 08:17 PM
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Thanks,i think i'll change mine.
 
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Old 02-07-2008, 08:30 PM
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is it a good idea to pick up a fuel pressure guage
 
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Old 02-07-2008, 08:46 PM
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I changed mine at 15000 miles. My buddy has a 5.9 and changes his every 10-15 thousand and his are pretty dirty. Mine wasn't that bad. 5.9 is easier to change though.
 
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Old 02-07-2008, 10:02 PM
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I put on lots of miles and buy all my fuel from a cardlock, so I change mine every 5000km when I change oil....

$19 worth of insurance is a very small price to pay!!
 
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Old 02-07-2008, 10:05 PM
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That's cool changing it every 5 k but I have to pull the front driver tire and remove the inner fender well cover to have access to Filter. But I guess it is worth the preventative maintance considering the alternative.
 
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Old 02-07-2008, 10:08 PM
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That's cool changing it every 5 k but I have to pull the front driver tire and remove the inner fender well cover to have access to Filter. But I guess it is worth the preventative maintance considering the alternative.
Thanks, but I didnt want to hear that....I just ordered a 6.7!

I will find a better way (like convincing the dealer to do it!)....
 
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Old 02-07-2008, 10:31 PM
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Every 10,000 km for me on the 6um. 40,000km for the 144um and the 12um as well.
 
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Like Longhorn.... every 5k km!
 


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