Common questions

How to replace a 2004 Duramax diesel fuel filter?

How to replace a 2004 Duramax diesel fuel filter?

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Which is water in fuel sensor for Duramax?

The Dorman 904-110 Water In Fuel (WIF) Sensor is an affordable replacement option for your 2001-2011 GM 6.6L Duramax. Dormans Water In Fuel Sensor is constructed from high-quality materials to withstand wear and tear due to repeated fuel filter service and other factors.

What kind of fuel filter does a 5.9L Cummins use?

If your GM Duramax, 5.9L or 6.7L Cummins is equipped with an XDP CAT Filter Adapter, this is the filter you need to service it.

How often should I Change my fuel filter?

The FASS FS-2001 Titanium Series Water Separator is designed for use on the older (Blue) models of the Titanium Series Fuel Pumps. This filter is a direct replacement and is suggested to be changed every 30K miles. Features: Fits Blue Titanium Model Also Fits Older Red Titanium 95

How to replace and rebuild the diesel fuel filter head?

How-to replace & rebuild the diesel fuel filter head on a Duramax engine. – YouTube If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. Videos you watch may be added to the TV’s watch history and influence TV recommendations.

How do you replace a fuel filter separator?

Remove the white, plastic water separator from the bottom of the fuel filter with a special wrench available from auto parts stores. Remove the old O-ring from the separator and push on a new one from your new fuel filter kit. Thread the separator onto the bottom of the new fuel filter and tighten it with the special tool.

Where is the water separator on a Duramax Turbo?

Depress the two release tabs on the wiring connector located on the water separator mounted on the bottom of the fuel filter. Pull the wire downward and out of the water separator.

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Depress the two release tabs on the wiring connector located on the water separator mounted on the bottom of the fuel filter. Pull the wire downward and out of the water separator.

Remove the white, plastic water separator from the bottom of the fuel filter with a special wrench available from auto parts stores. Remove the old O-ring from the separator and push on a new one from your new fuel filter kit. Thread the separator onto the bottom of the new fuel filter and tighten it with the special tool.

When did the Duramax diesel engine come out?

The 6.6 liter Duramax diesel engine is manufactured by General Motors and has been used in the Chevrolet and GMC trucks since 2001.

How do you replace a fuel filter on a pickup?

Using gentle pressure, compress the metal fitting towards the fuel filter, then slide the tool towards the front of the truck into the line fitting until firm. The line fitting should then slide right off of the old filter. Fuel will still spray out so beware!

Where is the fuel filter located in a car?

The most common location for modern vehicles is along the fuel line on the bottom of the car, just past the fuel pump. In some vehicles, the fuel filter is located in the engine bay on the line that leads to the fuel rail.

What to do if your fuel filter does not match?

If the fuel filters do not match, you will need to return the new one for the correct replacement filter. Do not attempt to use a fuel filter for a different application in your vehicle, as it may not be capable of allowing the appropriate volume of fuel to pass through it. Slide the new fuel filter into the bracket.

Where is the fuel filter on a 2004 Silverado?

Just purchased new fuel filter for 2004 Silverado. Dealer gave me the same filter that my 2000 Silverado uses, but can’t find the location of the filter on the 2004. It is not on the frame rail like 2000.

Where is the fuel filter on a Chevy Avalanche?

Crawl under the driver side of the 2004 Chevy Avalanche near the driver-side door and locate the fuel filter. The fuel filter will be enclosed inside of a black plastic bracket and mounted to the inside of the driver-side frame rail.

How do you install a new fuel filter?

Loosen the bolt on the clamp holding the fuel filter in place and then slide the filter out of the clamp. Install the new fuel filter back into the clamp and re-tighten the clamp’s bolt until snug. Before you hook the fuel lines back up, make sure the arrow on the fuel filter is pointing toward the engine and not the gas tank.

What to do if your Duramax won’t start?

There are hundreds of thousands of duramax’s on the road that don’t have lift pumps. Pressurize the fuel tank with a little bit of air watch for fuel leaks and then try and start it. Click to expand…

What kind of fuel filter does a Duramax use?

The AFE 44-FF011 Pro-Guard D2 Fuel Filter for your 01-16 GM 6.6L Duramax delivers increased flow and efficiency that are demanded in a Diesel environment. High performance and high flow all in one quality engineered filter.

Can a GM 6.6L fuel filter head be rebuilt?

The Merchant Automotive 10192 Fuel Filter Head Rebuild Kit for your 2001-2010 GM 6.6L Duramax allows you to rebuild your leaking Fuel Filter Head. Over time, the Fuel Filter Head can leak causing hard start and priming issues.

What kind of fuel cooler does a Duramax use?

The Dorman 904-180 Diesel Fuel Cooler for your 2001-2010 GM 6.6L Duramax is constructed of high quality, durable aluminum for sustained reliability. Fuel Coolers serve as a radiators for the fuel system. Features: Direct Replacement Quality Tested To Ensure Function Replaces GM OE Part#: 10371405

The Dorman 904-110 Water In Fuel (WIF) Sensor is an affordable replacement option for your 2001-2011 GM 6.6L Duramax. Dormans Water In Fuel Sensor is constructed from high-quality materials to withstand wear and tear due to repeated fuel filter service and other factors.

What is the GM 12639277 water in filter sensor?

The GM 12639277 Water In Filter Sensor for your 2001-2011 GM 6.6L Duramax is a genuine OEM replacement Water In Filter (WIF) Sensor. The WIF sensor threads into your factory fuel filter. Over time these sensors can strip, break or become damaged allowing air leaks which will cause hard starts and poor performance.

Are there any issues with the Duramax check engine lights?

Glow Plug System Issues – Nearly half of the check engine lights that come in for the Duramax pickups are for glow plugs. The glow plugs burn out over time and can be a real nuisance to remove from the aluminum heads sometimes.

What are the issues with the Duramax glow plugs?

Not only does the threaded metal part of the glow plug seize in the head, but the tips of the glow plugs sometimes bulb making it really difficult to get them out. Also the metal strips that connect the glow plugs together on each side corrode and break causing issues. Lastly we replace a fair amount of glow plug controllers as well.

Are there any issues with the Duramax pickup?

This can produce long cranks and hard starts. Glow Plug System Issues – Nearly half of the check engine lights that come in for the Duramax pickups are for glow plugs. The glow plugs burn out over time and can be a real nuisance to remove from the aluminum heads sometimes.

What did I do to my 2004 Duramax?

I have a 2004 duramax that i reciently changed the fuel line that goes from my fuel sending unit to my steel feed line.. I also replaced my fuel filter housing because the truck was loosing prime.. I primed the fuel filter without the bleeder screw in and it filled the filter as it is supposed to…

The Merchant Automotive 10192 Fuel Filter Head Rebuild Kit for your 2001-2010 GM 6.6L Duramax allows you to rebuild your leaking Fuel Filter Head. Over time, the Fuel Filter Head can leak causing hard start and priming issues.

What to do if your Duramax wont start?

I doubt that you would ruin the fuel filter primer pump by pumping it real good until the primer pumps hard. (you gotta watch what you say here :rof I would try and re-prime the fuel system again by forcing the fuel through the lines, being real sure that you get all of the air out of the lines and fuel system, and try starting again.

Why did my 2004 Duramax engine not start?

My 2004 Duramax started and then died like it was out of fuel. Now it won’t start. I have about 1/4 tank of fuel, tried priming it until the batteries died.

How to stop a Duramax truck from losing Prime?

Tried running fuel line from injection pump to tank of diesel.. No go Pressurized the fuel tank primed it and tried starting.. Nothing Pressurized fuel tank sprayed soap water on lines.. No leaks found Tried having someone prime while I cranked. Truck will run off starting fluid through airbox but dies when you stop spraying.

Can a Duramax diesel engine be kept warm?

Huge no-no for modern diesel engines as your grid heater in the intake and glowplugs stay on until the truck is “warm”. Also sometimes rebuilding the filter head isn’t enough, you have to replace it. Click to expand… Yeah I wasn’t to fond of spraying it.

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