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Checking fuel filter on a 2014 DD15

Discussion in 'Prime' started by Danfromwindsor, Nov 25, 2013.

  1. Nov 25, 2013 #1
    Danfromwindsor

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    Anybody have any idea how to check a fuel filter on these 2014's? I guess they used to have a sensor on bottom of fuel filter but mine dont have this. RA was kinda thrown for a loop because they thought I should have that sensor. After looking at a video from Detroit Diesel on how to check the filter on a DD15 I was able to confirm to RA that no I had no such sensor and my filter setup appears to be different than what is in the video.
     
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  3. Nov 26, 2013 #2
    Chip S

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    Does it have the two filter set up? If so it has a water in fuel sensor midway up the filter housing. I also has a low pump pressure sensor to check for restrictions in system. That sensor is near the backside of the fuel filter module
     
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  4. Nov 26, 2013 #3
    Danfromwindsor

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    No sensor present. Read my original post.
     
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  5. Nov 27, 2013 #4
    ironpony

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    No idea on a 2014 set-up. What's your truck doing Dan? Just so you know, changing a fuel filter on one of these engines is relatively cheap... I do mine every 25,000 miles.
     
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  7. Nov 27, 2013 #5
    Danfromwindsor

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    I was having very bad mpgs the other day so that is what got me interested in filter since cant see it like I could on my last truck. Wasnt filter just bad tank of fuel but Id still like to be able to check filter.
     
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  8. Nov 27, 2013 #6
    ironpony

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    Change your fuel filter anyway... the last thing you need is water freezing in there, and the injectors are very sensitive to dirt 'n crud. My experience is you'll gain some mileage back especially this time of year. You want to lube the zerks between PMs in any case...
     
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  9. Nov 27, 2013 #7
    Chucktaylor

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    Why did they ditch the clear "bowl"? I miss that from my 08 truck.
     
    Chucktaylor, Nov 27, 2013
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    Danfromwindsor Thanks this.
  10. Nov 29, 2013 #8
    Danfromwindsor

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    Yeah me too but this new system is very high pressures so I believe that is why.
     
    Danfromwindsor, Nov 29, 2013
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  11. Nov 29, 2013 #9
    duhduh

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    Dan i have the same setup. detroit dude told me this is a mercedes filter system. go figure.
     
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  12. Nov 29, 2013 #10
    FLATBED

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    well since DD and MERCEDES are both owned by Daimler anything is possible
     
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