Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Montana Owners Club - Keystone Montana 5th Wheel Forum > GENERAL DISCUSSIONS > Tow Vehicles & Towing
Click Here to Login

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 05-11-2008, 09:04 AM   #1
c214dick
Montana Master
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Winthrop Harbor
Posts: 1,831
M.O.C. #8160
fuel filter

I have decided to start changing my fuel filter instead of paying the dealer. What are your preferences for filters? There seems to be a number of opinions on the different diesel web sites. I have a 2003 Dodge HO diesel 3500.

Thanks
 
c214dick is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-11-2008, 09:27 AM   #2
racerjoe
Montana Master
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: silver creek
Posts: 1,507
M.O.C. #7770
stick with a brand name and you will not go wrong. Remember the phrase"pay me now or pay me later"
racerjoe is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-11-2008, 10:02 AM   #3
bigmurf
Montana Master
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Sunshine
Posts: 1,445
M.O.C. #538
Genosgarage.com Has a discount by the case.
bigmurf is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-11-2008, 12:37 PM   #4
c214dick
Montana Master
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Winthrop Harbor
Posts: 1,831
M.O.C. #8160
Geno's is on my short list of vendors though I did not find a case price. I'll call them tomorrow. Fleetguard seems to be the OEM filter of choice but Baldwin got a lot of positive comments.

Thanks

c214dick is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-11-2008, 12:39 PM   #5
TLightning
Montana Master
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Kville
Posts: 2,865
M.O.C. #7871
Some diesels are sensitive to air and fuel filters...I stick with OEM for fuel.
TLightning is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-11-2008, 04:38 PM   #6
49merc
Montana Fan
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Milwaukie
Posts: 388
M.O.C. #6266
I've been using NAPA filters since my 2004 dodge was new. Have not had any problems. I change every other oil change. If you belong to AAA they will give you a discount on parts of any kind.
Bob
49merc is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-12-2008, 02:04 AM   #7
c214dick
Montana Master
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Winthrop Harbor
Posts: 1,831
M.O.C. #8160
I know that originally the micron specification was 10 but has since changed to 7. Do you know the micron specs for NAPA?

Thanks
c214dick is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-12-2008, 05:57 AM   #8
49merc
Montana Fan
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Milwaukie
Posts: 388
M.O.C. #6266
No I don't. Sorry.
49merc is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-12-2008, 06:22 AM   #9
Merv
Montana Fan
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Three Lakes
Posts: 264
M.O.C. #1001
For the large rigs Wix filters seam to be very popular.
These are all I run in mine.
I have been gettting them from Fleet Oil and Truck Supply.
http://www.fleetoilandtrucksupply.com/fleetoil/
Merv
Merv is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-12-2008, 09:20 AM   #10
c214dick
Montana Master
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Winthrop Harbor
Posts: 1,831
M.O.C. #8160
I ordered one Fleetguard from Geno's today which should get me through my Cummins warranty. I asked about a case price and was quoted 50 cents/filter less, plus a cap on the shipping. If all goes well this time, I'll stick with them.

For snicks I called the dealer and was quoted $51 labor and $35 for the filter. In the past I was always having additional work done so never really paid attention to the individual cost of the fuel filter replacement. I will still take my truck in for the oil change. Jiffy Lube is still under $60 which is worth it for the oil, filter and disposing of the old stuff.
c214dick is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-12-2008, 10:37 AM   #11
PackerFan
Montana Master
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Pahrump
Posts: 2,523
M.O.C. #1081
I have used fuel filters in my Dodge from Geno's Garage for 9 years now and never had a problem with them. They are good filters and about the cheapest I have found anywhere. I don't think you could go wrong with them at all.

I always carry an extra filter in my truck in case I run into some bad fuel somewhere or if the winter cold should ever give me a problem.
PackerFan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-12-2008, 12:18 PM   #12
billhoover
Montana Fan
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: SW
Posts: 255
M.O.C. #7895
I don't know about fuel filters, but GM is particular about which air filter is used...has to do with the amount of air getting through. I (all of us, really) have lots of money tied up in these diesel engines, so I use strictly OEM filters. They might be a little more expensive, but nothing compared to the $$$$ invested.
billhoover is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-13-2008, 11:45 AM   #13
rickety
Montana Master
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Caldwell
Posts: 825
M.O.C. #4855
I installed a WIX fuel filter, no problems so far. My diesel guy said it ws probably the best bang for the buck out there and better than the OEM (GM). I agree on the air filter, nothing flows better than the stock air filter from GM on my 07 classic dually. I conmpared specs betwen the amsoil and the OEM and fram and OEM and some others, forgot which and nothing flowed more.
rickety is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-14-2008, 05:19 PM   #14
sreigle
Montana Master
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
Ford is very touchy about the air filter, also. It's right in the manual. And that filter is not cheap. Last time I looked it was over $100. However, at 85,000 miles when we traded the Ford it still had the original air filter. And the filter minder said it was less than 10% blocked. Two dealers told me it was fine. Good thing, at $100 per pop.
sreigle is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Aux fuel filter Drifty1 Tow Vehicles & Towing 17 08-01-2014 11:28 AM
F-350 fuel filter/seperator Jdrobone Maintenance 10 08-05-2010 06:47 PM
Dodge 6.7 fuel filter clutch Tow Vehicles & Towing 11 05-01-2010 03:18 PM
How much $ Fuel filter for 07 & 08 Chevy DA lwcdg Tow Vehicles & Towing 15 06-13-2008 04:30 PM
Fuel Filter Montana_738 General Discussions about our Montanas 0 08-27-2004 06:33 AM

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Montana RV, Keystone RV Company or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 07:46 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.