Eco-diesel Alert

[Special T]

I have one stock dodge i do every10 12k or so the truck with the stock then 2 micron i change the stock about 2x before the 2 micron. the 2 micron spin on is almost 3 x the size as the stock Cummings one. Its a Napa3528 fuel filter and remote base. the fuel gets filtered by the stock which is 8-10 micron then the fine one which should be 2micron mine is mounted on the frame rail and probably $100 in parts of which the filter is $35 i think.  My Truck is a pavement pounder so if my mileage drops i change the filter. Usually ill change the stock one because i keep one in the truck. I keep a close Eye and if ithe milage doesnt jump back up I replace the fine one as well. My brother is a heavy equipment mechanic. If there is a power or possible fuel related issue he changes the filter. Often that is enough.  The old low pressure injection systems wer much more forgiving than the high pressure common rail style. Pararticle and water contamination are the 2 big killers. I wish they made a stock glass fuel bowl so you visually see if you had water in your fuel settling out. some aftermarket filters have a plastic viewing port, but im unaware of one for your truck or mine.

[jackelope]

I think you should do every 15k miles. Some do less than that.

[jmscon]

Racor makes a filter housing with a glass or plastic bowl for water separation. Some take Parker filters down to 2 microns. Not as easy to change the filters as the spin on type though.

[HuntandFish]

Sooooo.... I am not one of those guys that’s real big on maintenance. And never really open my owners manual all that much....but reading this thread has got me nervous! I have 80k on my 2013 f350 6.7 and have never changed the fuel filters...I mean, I drive a ford for a reason right? I will pick up the filters and change them tomorrow!!

My question for you techs on here, should I also change my HP pump as well? Or anything else you may recommend doing? I assume I have increased wear on the pump, any other thoughts? Just don’t want the pump failing and taking out my HP system...

Thanks guys!
H&F

[Special T]

If you have an in tank lift pump I think your good. If its frame mounted... not so much.
 Lots of aftermarket lift pumps are frame mounted. The stock one on my 03 didn't last very long. Fortunatly I didn't wipe my HP injector pump out. Only drove a few miles on it. Went to a stock in tank like my 05.

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[Boss .300 winmag]

Sooooo.... I am not one of those guys that’s real big on maintenance. And never really open my owners manual all that much....but reading this thread has got me nervous! I have 80k on my 2013 f350 6.7 and have never changed the fuel filters...I mean, I drive a ford for a reason right? I will pick up the filters and change them tomorrow!!

My question for you techs on here, should I also change my HP pump as well? Or anything else you may recommend doing? I assume I have increased wear on the pump, any other thoughts? Just don’t want the pump failing and taking out my HP system...

Thanks guys!
H&F

Sooooo who changes your oil? I change my fuel filter every other oil change.

[whacker1]

  this discussion is an eye opener.  I have been doing fuel filters every 15,000-20,000 miles.  looks like I need to make it a higher priority.

[trophyhunt]

Coach replaced my pump a few years ago, now I do what he says. I have a 2006 duramax, I change my fuel filter every other oil change and I add a fuel cleaner every tank full.  I use lucas injector cleaner as recommended.

[Magnum_Willys]

This Ecodiesel only had 4700 total miles on it so fuel filter had not yet been changed. My next diesel will get the best aftermarket filter system I can find with visible bowl.

[Boss .300 winmag]

This Ecodiesel only had 4700 total miles on it so fuel filter had not yet been changed. My next diesel will get the best aftermarket filter system I can find with visible bowl.

So did it have 4700 miles total, or 110,000 total when you had your first problems? 

Well loved my 2015 Ram EcoDiesel for 110,000 miles but made mistake of keeping it past warranty.  High pressure fuel pump took a dump and metal shavings contaminated  whole fuel system, tank etc to tune of $13,000  .  Guess F150 uses same pump.  I won’t be driving a diesel outside warranty anymore.   Happened to the Cummins a bit couple years ago too I guess.  They had an $8500 repair kit to fix it. 

Hate paying for extended warranty but looks like its a necessity nowadays.

[Sandberm]

Geez...., note to self. I will never buy a diesel unless I absolutely need it or I am making A LOT OF MONEY and can afford to repair it.

Ive been driving gas vehicles for 32 years and never had a "bad fuel" issue. What do they make these diesels out of that they need such pure fuel?

[DeKuma]

This Ecodiesel only had 4700 total miles on it so fuel filter had not yet been changed. My next diesel will get the best aftermarket filter system I can find with visible bowl.

So did it have 4700 miles total, or 110,000 total when you had your first problems? 

Well loved my 2015 Ram EcoDiesel for 110,000 miles but made mistake of keeping it past warranty.  High pressure fuel pump took a dump and metal shavings contaminated  whole fuel system, tank etc to tune of $13,000  .  Guess F150 uses same pump.  I won’t be driving a diesel outside warranty anymore.   Happened to the Cummins a bit couple years ago too I guess.  They had an $8500 repair kit to fix it. 

Hate paying for extended warranty but looks like its a necessity nowadays.

He had 110k on the first truck.  Traded it in on another one and only got 4700 before that one had the problem.  If I read his posts correctly anyways.

[Magnum_Willys]

Yep first truck failed at 110,000.  2nd brand new truck failed in 6 weeks with 4700 miles.  Dealer claims due to bad fuel so no warranty. Insurance Co says no proof of bad fuel saved so they won’t cover.  Plus I’m out $3800 for extended warranty that is apparently worthless. 

[Mudman]

Fuel injection pressures are so high these days.  Gas is following this tech as well.  Dirt acts as sandpaper in inj systems.  Also diesel is more prone to water and poor practices of delivery imop.  Stock filters were never up to the standards set by manufacturers (Bosch).  Its simple realy, good filter and change it...

[jackelope]

Yep first truck failed at 110,000.  2nd brand new truck failed in 6 weeks with 4700 miles.  Dealer claims due to bad fuel so no warranty. Insurance Co says no proof of bad fuel saved so they won’t cover.  Plus I’m out $3800 for extended warranty that is apparently worthless. 

The new truck is already fixed or still at the shop?