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Old 11-14-2014, 02:41 PM   #1
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Bad fuel ?

Even though this is from a while back, this is why we ALWAYS save receipts...

http://www.trailerlife.com/camper-tr...d-faulty-fuel/
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Old 11-14-2014, 03:01 PM   #2
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That's a shame.....I worry about that all the time. I always try to stay with the big fuel stops for the diesel hoping I don't get bad fuel but there aren't any guarantees.
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Old 11-14-2014, 04:59 PM   #3
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A couple of things to put in the spares tub in the bed of the truck (you DO HAVE one right ??).
Carry a spare fuel filter kit. Even if you have no intentions of changing it yourself, the chances that a mobile road service guy will have one to fit your pickup is slim.


Ford sells a really good fuel conditioner/additive. Surprisingly, the best prices on it I have found at the Dealer parts dept.
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Old 11-14-2014, 05:37 PM   #4
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Always, always, always...big name, and busy, fuel suppliers and extra filters. ALWAYS!
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Old 11-14-2014, 05:55 PM   #5
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I don't know about the Dodges or Chevys but the Ford fuel filters are very easy to change. You simply have to carry the right size wrench and a container to catch the fuel. Ford also has a real easy water separator to drain.
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Old 11-14-2014, 09:51 PM   #6
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And if you see the fuel truck there filling tanks ~ think REALLY SERIOUSLY about fueling ....... When they fill tanks it tends to stir up any "icch" in the bottom of the underground tank.
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And if you see the fuel truck there filling tanks ~ think REALLY SERIOUSLY about fueling ....... When they fill tanks it tends to stir up any "icch" in the bottom of the underground tank.


Yep! I made that mistake once down in Hilton Head. I made it about 60 miles before my fuel pump got filled with very fine sand. That was a costly and frustrating mistake.

It was the cheapest fuel around......just very expensive sand.
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I don't know about the Dodges or Chevys but the Ford fuel filters are very easy to change. You simply have to carry the right size wrench and a container to catch the fuel. Ford also has a real easy water separator to drain.
How often to you check for water? I should probably learn where and when to do that.
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How often to you check for water? I should probably learn where and when to do that.
Look inside your frame around the drivers door you will see a blue or white thumb wheel. That is your water drain on the primary filter. Your ford also will alert you if water is present.
Always cycle the ignition key on and off 3 times to purge air.
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I never want to see the WIF light come on. I drain my bowl at least 1x/month.
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I never want to see the WIF light come on. I drain my bowl at least 1x/month.
That is always best, usually the light tells you that the filter just got contamination.
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I change my filter every other oil change and I drain the water in the sumer about once a month. I don't worry about it in the winter.
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Thanks guys. I'll have to hunt for it.

It may not be a huge issue for the dry Colorado because I have never done it for 15 years of diesels, but we may be travelling more with this truck.
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I always keep a spare set of filters, on long trips 2 sets. Its a karma thing....if you have them every thing is fine, if you don't then there you are.

E BAY has best pricing, Dealer and parts stores have sticker shock.

In extreme cold, a quart of Power Service DIESEL911 is comfortable to have. Also 911 can be used to purge tank of water.

Keep fuel tank full as most water comes from condensation in the tank, ESPECIALLY PLASTIC TANKS during the seasonal temp changes.

A shot of algiecide quarterly will also prolong life of filters and fuel injection system.
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I always keep a spare set of filters, on long trips 2 sets. Its a karma thing....if you have them every thing is fine, if you don't then there you are.

E BAY has best pricing, Dealer and parts stores have sticker shock.

In extreme cold, a quart of Power Service DIESEL911 is comfortable to have. Also 911 can be used to purge tank of water.

Keep fuel tank full as most water comes from condensation in the tank, ESPECIALLY PLASTIC TANKS during the seasonal temp changes.

A shot of algiecide quarterly will also prolong life of filters and fuel injection system.
I'm sending this good info to my truck maintenance guy... Todd. I will have to preface it as usual with "I know you already know this but..."
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Theresa, Todd probably already knows this as well, but for us Ram guys, Genos Garage for filters. Their package deals are really a great deal. I usually get the 1 year package for fuel, oil and air filters kits.
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http://www.dieselfiltersonline.com/
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Great prices!!!! THANKS
Expecially on Primeguard

We owned a automotive garage till we sold out in 2012......YEA!!!!!...our stocking filter was Primeguard. Had zero problems and the price is oustanding. We did our own test where we cut apart 5 different FL 820 crossover brands and found that the Primeguard was same if not better than all brands compaired. I still stock Primeguard in my shop for all of my engines. From ag tractors, welders, cars, pickups, Bobcat mini ex and loaders, lawnmowers,, you get the point. I trust them, an that is comming from a Wix fan.
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Great site, I really like that they can send you email reminders. Easy is good! Prices are great as well.

Now if only I could figure out an easy way to change all this myself while Fulltiming... Used to do all my own maintenance when we owned a house, been relying on Ford for it the past 1.5 years. So far they've done a good job EXCEPT the one time they didn't get a fuel line tightened after a fuel filter change. Fuel blew all over the engine while accelerating to get on the highway. Funny thing is, it happened nearly 1,000 miles AFTER they changed the filter. Weird. Ford covered everything though since they were the only people to touch the truck. I suppose that a major plus for the dealer doing all maintenance.

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Great site, I really like that they can send you email reminders. Easy is good! Prices are great as well.

Now if only I could figure out an easy way to change all this myself while Fulltiming... Used to do all my own maintenance when we owned a house, been relying on Ford for it the past 1.5 years. So far they've done a good job EXCEPT the one time they didn't get a fuel line tightened after a fuel filter change. Fuel blew all over the engine while accelerating to get on the highway. Funny thing is, it happened nearly 1,000 miles AFTER they changed the filter. Weird. Ford covered everything though since they were the only people to touch the truck. I suppose that a major plus for the dealer doing all maintenance.

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Was this the top filter??
No experience on 6.7 yet but my 6.4 had problems with plastic caps after after about 3 filter changes. Also some techs dont change o-rings..a bad no no!
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