"Cat" fuel filter kit...a must.

Saying a filter only traps 2 microns is only part of the specs. You have to know the efficiency or beta ratio at that micron as well. It could be 2 micron at 95%(meaning it traps 95% of the particles that are 2 micron) or it could be 2 micron at 99% efficiency. Generally, as the micron size increases so does its efficiency at that micron. For example, a filter may be 90% efficient at 2 micron, 95% efficient at 3 micron, 98% efficient at 4 micron, and 99.9% efficient at 5 micron and above.

You also have to know what ISO standard the micron test was performed with and whether it was just an efficiency test or beta ratio test which is more accurate.

The primary job of the Parker/Racor chassis filter that comes stock on the 2013 is not to capture the the most micron particles as possible. That is the job of the engine mounted fuel filter. As per my Parker/Racor rep below(who worked with Cummins/Ram to make the factory) the primary job of the filter before the engine is to protect the engine filter from finely dispersed water from the tank. Too much filtration before the engine filter could cause issues and "cheap insurance" becomes "wasted money" when it is not needed.




EDIT: I do know that the 2010+ upgraded NanoNet synthetic media engine filter is a 99.9% efficiency at 4 microns while the old cellulose media one was 98.7% efficiency at 4 microns. I can call some of my old friends at at Fleetguard/Cummins filtration to see what it is at 2 micron. If I am not mistaken I believe it is 98% at 2 micron.

For the older trucks, yes, 100%.
For ‘13 -up trucks, it’s not needed.

Looks nice with that nice shinny Cat filter, but if you have any skills what so ever you can build the same thing for less that $40 bucks with a log splitter filter head and filter from the local farm supply store.

I even have 2 on my truck one with a 10 micron filter, then a Carter 4160 pump, then another one with a 2 micron filter with a water drain before it gets to the factory filter, needles to say I never need to change the factory filter, and if I need a little diesel fuel to atart a fire or something I can open the drain and turn on the pump.

I have less that this cost in both my filter set ups and the Carter 4160 lift pump.

Cat filter is about 20 on amazon and that filter head is less then $15 at fleetpride. I run one inline on my 12 valve also. What 2 micron do you use that has a water drain in it farmboy?

It's a hydrolic filter for a log splitter from a farm store.

Or get gas power and stop worrying.

I've been running the dual Cat filter on my 12 CTD for 3+ years. It's amazing how clean the OEM fuel filter is after 10,000 miles.

ivbinconned wrote:
It's only a matter of time and you will buy dirty fuel.
This kit is great insurance for a small price.
2 micron filter kit for my Ram....

http://www.dieselfuelfilterkits.com/13_present_cummins_fuel_filter_kit.html

WHAT truck would that be?????? INFO, INFO, INFO!!!

goducks10 wrote:
I've been running the dual Cat filter on my 12 CTD for 3+ years. It's amazing how clean the OEM fuel filter is after 10,000 miles.

That’s because it’s now not needed, assuming you have the after market filters up stream of the OE filter. You’re basically just causing more resistance on the low pressure side with no other benefits.

I have a CAT filter on one of my Duramax trucks. Works well, no complaints except the stupid Chevy design to get to it. Finally cut a door in the wheel well. Used CAT Filters for Millions of miles now in big tucks. They were $15 ea at the CAT dealer, that's why they are 20 online.