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But this is actually MORE expensive than what my Ford service interval recommends in the original documentation that came with my 2006 F-250 truck that has a 6.0L engine. For my truck, the book says change the oil every 7,500 miles and replace both fuel filters every 15,000 miles. For "special operating conditions" it recommends 5,000 for oil changes. What the notice does do is ADD that both fuel filters should be changed every 10,000 miles if you are following the special operating condition/severe duty schedule. This is a new requirement.
If you follow a normal schedule, then there is no change. If one follows special operating conditions (including towing a trailer, using a camper, using a cartop carrier, extensive idling, extensive low speed driving over long distances such as delivery, taxi, patrol or livery) like I do, since I tow a trailer, then I need to replace both fuel filters more often. This does not save me any money, in fact, it costs more since I now must add both fuel filters to every other oil change at the 5,000 mile intervals I follow, instead of every third oil change.
Oh well, they must have found something when not changing the fuel filters enough.
I have not received any letter, yet, but I shall comply. Like someone has stated in their member's signature, I will paraphrase, maintenance is cheaper than repairs.
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