Diesel engines.
This is NOT another thread about gas vs. diesel. This is a new diesel owner with some questions. 1st, just purchased 2013 Ram Crew Cab long bed with 6.7 Cummins diesel engine. My history, I hav...
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wilber1 wrote:Tom/Barb wrote:
Remember every one on the internet is a freaking expert. I drove my diesel 157,000 miles over 12 years, and never changed a fuel filter. the truck will tell you when it needs a fuel filter change.
Ah no. The manual calls for the fuel filter to be changed annually. These common rail injectors are very pricy and fuel filters are cheap insurance, particularly if you buy Fleetguards straight from Cummins and change them yourself. I don't know about 2013 models but there is nothing in the truck that tells me to change the fuel filter on my 2011, 6.7, only a water warning light. Oil change, yes Fuel filter, no.
Changing a fuel filter prior to its being clogged does what for your engine?
When the filter becomes clogged the truck will loose power. These filters will not by-pass like an oil filter. If your truck has full power the filter is not clogged. Your fuel injection system can never receive any dirt that would harm it.
A truck can talk to you with out using a light.
