http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif I am relatively new to the Diesel thing. I've been towing with gassers for quite some time but so far, this duramax, wow! I like it. I've also read enough to know that there is much to learn about proper care and up-keep. Although mine is a 2004, it was delivered in Nov. 2003 and is not the "LLY".


I have a basic question about fuel filtration. What is the recommended interval for a change? I know this is probably more opinion than fact or rule but am interested none the same. #2) Is there anything to know other than screwing the old one off and installing the new one? (I've heard horror stories about getting air bound or worse)


Is there a good recommended tech. resourse or manual for the duramax?


Any opinion is appreciated and I look forward to learning more from this post.


Thanks


Bob

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gif Welcome! Mechanics have told me to change it every time you change your oil. I try to change my oil early before 5000 miles and my fuel filter before 10,000 or whenever I notice some power loss. Installation is easy even for a non-mechanically inclined person like myself. This is how I do it.


1. I bought a belt filter wrench, a 1/2" drive rachet and a 4 or 6'' extension.


2. Remove the filter, unhook wires from clip and the water separator by going by the hose for the turbo. you will have to push it aside with some force.


3. Apply water separator and push the hose to one side again, install and reclip wires.


4. When you get it almost in place, make sure there is no chipped off paint on the top of the filter from running it in between the hoses , and if there isn't pick up on the filter and screw it in.


5. Unscrew the black standard screw, and pump until you see fuel come out. Then tighten screw.-You are done.


You really don't have to fill the filter up with fuel since GM put the pump on it. They did a good job at making it so easy to prime. I hope this has been helpful, but I know you could have figured it out.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif


Edited by: dmaxfan

i would suggest you read the do it yourself forum. there are many great articles there, including fuel filter replacement.

Thanks for the response........don't look too bad to do.


THanks again


Bob

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gif Welcome! Mechanics have told me to change it every time you change your oil. I try to change my oil early before 5000 miles and my fuel filter before 10,000 or whenever I notice some power loss. Installation is easy even for a non-mechanically inclined person like myself. This is how I do it.





Just out of curiousity, would it not make more sense to do it every 7000 to 7500 to be ahead of this power loss? If I'm over kill I'm sorry, I am a little nutty about matinence, change my oil ever 1200 miles in my gas vehicles. But beating the issue to the chase seems more sensible. If I'm out of place I'm sorry.

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gif Welcome! Mechanics have told me to change it every time you change your oil. I try to change my oil early before 5000 miles and my fuel filter before 10,000 or whenever I notice some power loss. Installation is easy even for a non-mechanically inclined person like myself. This is how I do it.





Just out of curiousity, would it not make more sense to do it every 7000 to 7500 to be ahead of this power loss? If I'm over kill I'm sorry, I am a little nutty about matinence, change my oil ever 1200 miles in my gas vehicles. But beating the issue to the chase seems more sensible. If I'm out of place I'm sorry.





I change mine at 7000. I can never feel much of a power difference-And no you are NOT out of place. Questions and comments are what makes up a forumhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gifEdited by: dmaxfan

Just out of curiousity, would it not make more sense to do it every 7000 to 7500 to be ahead of this power loss? If I'm over kill I'm sorry, I am a little nutty about matinence, change my oil ever 1200 miles in my gas vehicles. But beating the issue to the chase seems more sensible. If I'm out of place I'm sorry.








I change ALL spin on filters at 10,000 miles. Fuel, Allison, Oil along with the oil change at 10k, also do a chassis lube and tire rotation at this time.


Dont worry too much about the fuel filter, there are guys here who have gone 30k without changing them and didnt notice any change. I think any less then 10k on the fuel is overkill unless you know you have got into some bad fuel.


Always carry a spare fuel filter with you just in case, along with a wrench to remove it. Stay away from the Mom and Pop stores for fuel. Buy fuel close to the interstates, preferably at truck stops with high volume.