If you are WAITING to change your FUEL FILTERS...

[JIM_C]

Do NOT wait another minute!! I changed mine today for the first time (21k; I know that's dumb to wait that long). They were BLACK! The engine-mounted filter left coffee ground-like residue on my fingers at the slightest touch.
The job only takes about 30 minutes; next time will take me less because I'll get a 1/2" drive ratchet to get the frame-mounted cover off faster. Park the truck angled nose-down and you won't take (as much) of a diesel bath. Glad I got it done; I'm NOT waiting that long again!!

 

[95_stroker]

What is the recommended service interval on fuel filters? 10K? I know I could look it up but maybe you know off the top of your head.

 

[ChrisMartinTX]

i do them at 15k... i think thats whats recommended

how oftem do ya'll drain water?

 

[JIM_C]

Yes, the recommended change interval is 15k. This was the first time I'd drained the HFCM too - don't let it happen to you!!

 

[95_stroker]

how oftem do ya'll drain water?

I've done it once in 45K............. then chased a fuel leak for a day until I figured out the drain valve was "over closed"

 

[_CH_]

once in 45k? WOW
i drain about once every 6 or 8 weeks even tho i dont need it.

 

[Crumm]

How often you have to change your filter and drain the water all depends on where you get your fuel. If you fuel at a reputable truck stop that sells a high quantity of fuel you are less likely to get water. If you fuel up where they have a good filter system on the pump you will be less likely to get dirt and other foreign debris.

I change my filters very often (5-10K)just to be safe but I buy them in quantity fairly cheap. I have heard that the 6.0 filters are expensive so you would not want to get carried away like me.

 

[Max Power]

I need to change my bottom filter. I'll have to contact Dale and order some.

 

[JIM_C]

Who is Dale? Do we have a site sponsor that sells filters? I just emailed filter1 for a quote on all the 6.0 filters.

On edit: nevermind; I realized you must mean Dale Lakin. I'll check out powerstrokeshop.com.

 

[rgdillon]

I start thinking about, intending to change at 10K - normally get it done by 12-13K. Have one sitting on the bench now that will get installed this weekend - just at about the 13.5K mark.