Clogged Fuel Filter?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by silverspur, Dec 24, 2022.

  1. silverspur

    silverspur Road Train Member

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    Minnesota sub zero temps, engine wouldn't start after sitting a few hours yesterday.

    Truck sat overnight in cold. Pushed it into garage and it thawed for five hours. Now it started without me doing anything to it and has been running for ten minutes.

    If this was you, would you be comfortable hauling freight to Georgia as is?
     
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  3. Animosus

    Animosus Heavy Load Member

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    I would change fuel filters for peace of mind.
     
  4. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    Mostly. Would add a bottle of winter fuel additive to each tank, fashion a winter front for the grill with something that will withstand the road. Should get you down the road. Might not want to shut the engine down while in the very cold areas.
     
  5. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    At least carry some new ones, just in case.
     
  6. North Pole Nightmare

    North Pole Nightmare Heavy Load Member

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    Don't shut it off until you get to Georgia.
    Buy some fuel in Minnesota, it should be winter grade.
     
  7. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    It sounds like ice in the fuel filter, no? Change the filters and drive toward the warm temps. I would not shut the truck off in sub-zero temps.
     
  8. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    Not clogged filters, just gelled fuel. Run it south
     
  9. Last Call

    Last Call Road Train Member

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    I would change the fuel filters reguardless cheap insurance
     
  10. TruckerPete1990

    TruckerPete1990 Road Train Member

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    Any time you gel up put new filters on. They cause a wax build up which isn't gonna go away.
     
  11. silverspur

    silverspur Road Train Member

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    Here's another question:
    2014 Intl. Prostar, not my regular truck
    Beep Beep Beep
    Water temp shoots up to 260, plenty of radiator fluid, no leaks. After a few minutes driving around yard comes back down to 140.
     
    Last edited: Dec 24, 2022
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