Change Fuel Filter message on console

[markrinker]

Is the 'Change Fuel Filter' message on the dash triggered by restriction, or by mileage?

I have already changed mine once - probably time to change again, but wondering for future reference.

How do you reset it, once the change is done?

[Turbo Al]

Is it on your 2001? Mine has never come on so I would guess it is a "restriction thing".
al

[markrinker]

2005...

[Kennedy]

Mileage only. At 15k I think the filter will be restricting quite a bit.

[markrinker]

Changed at 12K miles, so only about 2500 on new filter.

How does one reset the message, JK?

[DriveAbout]

Per my 06 owner's manual:
Steering wheel controls - Hold the select button for 5 seconds while the fuel filter life message is displayed.
Without steering wheel controls - Ignition key ot ON, wait 5 seconds, press brake and accelerator and hold for 10 seconds, ignition key off.

[markrinker]

Thanks, Dick. I finally found that same info in the Diesel Supplement tonight. All done.

How often are people changing their LB7/LLY fuel filters with the newer dual-element OEMs?

10K would be about every 700 gallons of fuel. That seems excessive.

15K would be about every 1000 gallons of fuel.

I thinks with the miles we are putting on - we'll change them when the reminder comes on.

Thoughts?

[Kennedy]

My thought is measure the restriction on a new filter and check periodically over the service life. Yes, I know my gauge is $$$ but it's much better than what your dealer will have and worth every penny when filter restriction is suspect. I've had filters load up in 2k or less recently. I met a guy in UT who had 15 k on his filter and was "limping" in for service. He was setting P01093 codes/limp mode due to a severely restricted filter. New filter restriction is 2"hg or less. His was 12"hg+.

More than a few have been "hooked" and towed or limped to the dealer only to have the filter restriction be the culprit. Warranty doesn't cover maintenance (or lack thereof) and poor/dirty fuel quality.

Filters are cheap compared to the fuel system components they protect...

[rjschoolcraft]

My friend thought he "hurt" his 2001 a while back...dirty fuel filter.

[Paul Clancy]

Will my 02 give this message or is it on the newer trucks?

[Kennedy]

Only 05 as I understand. Not sure about 04.5 models.

[jackrabbit]

This must only be on the newer trucks 2005 with automatics.

I have a 2005, but I have the 6sp and I have never seen this come up on my dash nor seen it on the predator nor the auto enginuity software I bought to help trouble shoot problems.

I have 20,000 miles on mine now. Change fuel filter at 12,000 intervals at the moment.

[jbplock]

Originally posted by jackrabbit:
... auto enginuity software I bought to help trouble shoot problems. Jackrabbit,

How do you like the Auto Enginuity tool? Have you tried disabling individual injectors? I also have a predator but have been considering the Auto Enginuity as it appears to have more diagnostic and control capability

[jackrabbit]

No, I haven't tried to do that yet.

So far I like the software. I like the ability to set up and monitor the balance rates (as an example) and store the results. You then have a running tab of what your engine is doing as it as mileage increases.

You can only save 9 test conditions at a time, but it saves these up in individual files which are easy to recall. I figure if anything goes wrong I can show these to a mechanic helping them to diagnose whatever the problem is.

Right now, I'm a bit hesitant to try out the control capablity. I'm worried that I might screw something up.

If there was someone around that had this experience and wanted to try it out on my truck, that would be okay.

[jbplock]

jackrabbit,

Thanks for the feedback http://forum.thedieselpage.com/ubb/icons/icon14.gif .. The Auto Enginuity sounds like a powerfull tool for the money ... I think I'll put one on my Christmas list .. :D