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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 08:55 PM
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Just changed my fuel filter took me 15 minutes or so start to finish. used a napa gold as it was readily available, have to place a order from Gino's. This was the easiest maintenance ever. the above guide made it real easy. Thanks DF.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 01:30 AM
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Was it messy ? I always spill somethin is why I ask
 
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 01:37 AM
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I drained it first and there was no mess after that. Worked out real well.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 03:37 AM
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I use a garden hose about 2 feet long. Slide it over the drain hose and put it over into the pan you are draining your oil in to. Whiel draning my oil I drain the fuel and change it out during the oil drain.
As far as NAPA Gold filters thats all I use. They are made by Wix. I have read alott of great stuff on them. Do some research on them and you will find they rank with the best. If you do I would fear to say you will stay with them.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 04:01 AM
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I know about napa gold, that is all I use, however I like genos garage and want to look into there stuff for my diesel. still have plenty of vehicles for the napa gold to be used.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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installing a napa gold FF this evening.

The info from ya'll is amazing. how did I ever survive before the information expressway?
 
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 05:09 PM
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I use the 7 micron Fleetguard Fuel Filters from Genos for$12.95.... www.genosgarage.com
 
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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cant go wrong with fleetguard since it is a division of Cummins

if fleetguard wasnt around I would probably use a wix or donaldson filter.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 02:35 AM
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how often do you need to change the fuel filter.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 04:15 AM
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ORIGINAL: beachmstr

how often do you need to change the fuel filter.
Not sure, but for the price. I am going to change every 5000 or so. cheap insurance and if it gets better mileage and more power it will be worth it to me.
 
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