Look at the Garbage in My Fuel Filter
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I've seen a few neglected fuel filters in my day and I dont think its really unusual for one to be gunked up like that. I would have to think its odd it didnt fail on you sooner. 145k is a long time for one to last. I figure close to 10,000 gallons of gas were filtered though it at 15 mpg..
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Originally Posted by TheCure
I bought the thing used at 99k miles from the fleet of a local utility contractor so God knows what or where was going in the fuel department.
Though I have the service records of oil change and what not, this was never an item noted as being R&R.
No idea about the quality of gas around here, there or everywhere as I've bought gas from here to Cali and everywhere in between.
It's amazing that the truck runs as well as it does. See my action in the 100k club.
Though I have the service records of oil change and what not, this was never an item noted as being R&R.
No idea about the quality of gas around here, there or everywhere as I've bought gas from here to Cali and everywhere in between.
It's amazing that the truck runs as well as it does. See my action in the 100k club.
Daguummmm, you would think a "GOOD FLEET TECH" would keep track of a fuel filter. Normally they are good about the normal stuff. Well, "if it seems relevant, anyways!"
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Originally Posted by TheCure
Well, I'll take my chances and wait for that to happen, as that's not exactly a preventative maintenance item. I'm well aware of GM fuel pump issues, I've NOT heard similar stats on F series products and I have no symptoms of such.
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Update!
Ok, UPDATE.
This is the 2nd fuel filter change after 5,000 more miles. IT looks much cleaner. The fuel still has a slightly muddy color and theres a light layer of particulate but it's much much cleaner.
and more importantly, the truck still runs great and no codes. I'll just keep changing that filter out every oil change till its clean.
I probably DO need to drop the tank on the thing but that's not gonna happen as I have no time for that.
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Ok, UPDATE.
This is the 2nd fuel filter change after 5,000 more miles. IT looks much cleaner. The fuel still has a slightly muddy color and theres a light layer of particulate but it's much much cleaner.
and more importantly, the truck still runs great and no codes. I'll just keep changing that filter out every oil change till its clean.
I probably DO need to drop the tank on the thing but that's not gonna happen as I have no time for that.
After your Burn on Jbrew, I don't think anyone cares. Read the posts to his
"in jail" thread, he has alot of friends. You will see how many when you have a problem and no-one wants to help you.
Knowing Jbrew, if you do have a problem, he probably would still help you out.
Your support would have been alot better than you judging him.
Last edited by tjk_in_cny; May 29, 2008 at 03:19 PM.
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Check the condition of the fuel pump filter. If the fuel filter was bad I suspect that the pump filter is garbage too. That may be why you are still getting dirty fuel in the filter.
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Jean Marc Chartier
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Jean Marc Chartier
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I usually change my filter once a year. The reason is I go hunting and use fuel from jerry cans or 55gal drums which are sitting in the weather...just for ease of mind I guess. I also carry a spare filter in the cab.
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AMAZING MAN! You have NO TIME to clean your tank out, but, you have enough time to get online and talk bad about other members. ESPECIALLY, one of the most respected people that contribute more than you OBVIOUSLY have and ever will add to this forum.
I will leave it at that...
I will leave it at that...
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After your Burn on Jbrew, I don't think anyone cares. Read the posts to his
"in jail" thread, he has alot of friends. You will see how many when you have a problem and no-one wants to help you.
Knowing Jbrew, if you do have a problem, he probably would still help you out.
Your support would have been alot better than your judging him.
"in jail" thread, he has alot of friends. You will see how many when you have a problem and no-one wants to help you.
Knowing Jbrew, if you do have a problem, he probably would still help you out.
Your support would have been alot better than your judging him.
