Fuel Filter? DIC vs. Mileage

fastpig · 11-20-2012, 03:18 PM

I am fairly new to the diesel truck world and I have a question about the fuel filter change interval.

When I bought the truck it had 54000 miles on it and one of the first things I did was change the fluids and filters. I put a Baldwin fuel filter on.

The other day I started my truck and it said to change the fuel filter. I only have 6000 miles on this filter. What does the truck sense to set off the change fuel filter? Pressure? Mileage? Engine Hours? I just turned 2500 hours on the truck.

Is there a reset for the fuel filter change sensor when you replace the fuel filter, something I was suppose to do when I originally changed the fuel filter?

I've read most people are changing their fuel filters around 10,000 miles.

thanks for the help.

ACDELCOduramax · 11-20-2012, 03:32 PM

Mileage and Fuel Rail Pressure can trip the Fuel Filter life meter, look around in your manual, if you don't have the buttons on the steering wheel or dash there is a pedal method you can do to reset it.

My guess is you didn't reset your life meter and that is why its on. The low fuel rail pressure will trip a fuel filter light and a check engine light.

ACDELCOduramax · 11-20-2012, 03:33 PM

we see between 10,000-20,000 fuel filter intervals. On these newer ones people are running them down to at least 10%. That is if you have the ability to see your percentages. Some had that option some didnt

**Capt.D** · 11-20-2012, 03:38 PM

We don't get near the hours on Baldwin filters onboard the boat as we do wix.... Baldwin are not a great filter, but they are cheaper

**Tow Master** · 11-21-2012, 12:02 AM

I agree... Do you have steering wheel controls? There should be a button there to reset it.

Also, I never go buy what the DIC says for filter changes.

I do the fuel filter and trans spin on every 10,000 then the oil every 5000

bobcat67 · 11-21-2012, 01:30 AM

Baldwin doesn't make bad filters, don't let some of these guys scare ya, not saying there aren't bad filters out there, but baldwin is not one of them

KB3MMX · 11-21-2012, 03:31 AM

Running a filter too long is a very bad idea for multiple EXPENSIVE reasons..... Change it at least every 10K and stay away from the black plastic wix garbage. Stick with Racor if you're running stock type filters and you're good to go!

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KB3MMX · 11-21-2012, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capt.D

We don't get near the hours on Baldwin filters onboard the boat as we do wix.... Baldwin are not a great filter, but they are cheaper

Lol, that's a good thing!

The baldwin filters are actually filtering and clogging (good)......where the wix passes all the bad crap right into the injection system!

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Cummins crusher · 12-11-2012, 02:52 AM

Just changed mine but it says change furl filter once in a while I just push the check button on dash to clear it but still comes on once in a while

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silver_lml · 12-11-2012, 04:17 AM

If u dont have steering wheel controls, like me, its the button in the dash by the gauges. Click it till u get to fuel filter and hold it down for a few seconds. It'll go back to 100%. I go by millage and forget to clear it sometimes. So when it pops up i just reset it.

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fastpig Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: S. Beloit, IL Posts: 29	Fuel Filter? DIC vs. Mileage I am fairly new to the diesel truck world and I have a question about the fuel filter change interval. When I bought the truck it had 54000 miles on it and one of the first things I did was change the fluids and filters. I put a Baldwin fuel filter on. The other day I started my truck and it said to change the fuel filter. I only have 6000 miles on this filter. What does the truck sense to set off the change fuel filter? Pressure? Mileage? Engine Hours? I just turned 2500 hours on the truck. Is there a reset for the fuel filter change sensor when you replace the fuel filter, something I was suppose to do when I originally changed the fuel filter? I've read most people are changing their fuel filters around 10,000 miles. thanks for the help. __________________ 2007 LBZ, Crew Cab 4X4, Long Bed, 285/75R16 Goodyear Duratracks, Line-X Bed Liner, Kennedy Diesel Perf/Tow ECM, Stock Air Box Mod, MBRP Downpipe & 5" Exhaust, PCV reroute

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ACDELCOduramax Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Spearfish, SD Posts: 63	Mileage and Fuel Rail Pressure can trip the Fuel Filter life meter, look around in your manual, if you don't have the buttons on the steering wheel or dash there is a pedal method you can do to reset it. My guess is you didn't reset your life meter and that is why its on. The low fuel rail pressure will trip a fuel filter light and a check engine light. __________________ NON-DURAMAX OWNER GM Dealership Employee Last edited by ACDELCOduramax; 11-20-2012 at 03:35 PM.

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ACDELCOduramax Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Spearfish, SD Posts: 63	we see between 10,000-20,000 fuel filter intervals. On these newer ones people are running them down to at least 10%. That is if you have the ability to see your percentages. Some had that option some didnt __________________ NON-DURAMAX OWNER GM Dealership Employee

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Capt.D Duramax Lifetime Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Atmore, Alabama Posts: 596	We don't get near the hours on Baldwin filters onboard the boat as we do wix.... Baldwin are not a great filter, but they are cheaper __________________ 2013 Silverado 2500HD Duramax Diesel LML CCSB 4x4 LTZ Trim H&S Mini Maxx (just have to push the button to install) 20" Moto Metal Wheels 33x12.50 Toyo MT's

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Tow Master Oh...... Squirrel! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irwin PA Posts: 23,035	I agree... Do you have steering wheel controls? There should be a button there to reset it. Also, I never go buy what the DIC says for filter changes. I do the fuel filter and trans spin on every 10,000 then the oil every 5000 __________________ Jason 2006 Silverado 2500HD LBZ CC SB Exterior: Escalade Handles, Front windows tinted to match the rear, painted bumpers & mirrors, billet grille, 285/70/17 Nitto Crossteks on Pro Comp Wheels, Cognito Braces, Stainless Sleeves, Train Horns Interior: 4 Kicker 10in Subs in 2 custom box's, Autometer Ultra lite II Pyro and Boost gauges, Aeroforce Interceptor Gauge, HID Lows & Fogs, Painted accents Performance: EFI Live Tuned by Blackout Performance, Custom *Blackout Performance* S475 over stock twins, 45 over stock injectors, MBRP Turbo Back Stainless Exhaust (Straight piped), Raptor Lift Pump, AFE Filter, GMAX6 kit with Suncoast 1057 converter installed by *Blackout Performance* 1999 Ford F-550 PowerStroke ''Wrecker'' **Jerrdan bed, S&B Intake

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bobcat67 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 52	Baldwin doesn't make bad filters, don't let some of these guys scare ya, not saying there aren't bad filters out there, but baldwin is not one of them __________________ 2012 Silverado LTZ all stock. 2006 2500HD Ram Cummins 744hp/1323ft-lbs

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KB3MMX DuramaxForum Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ObamaNation-Under the Dictator's rule Posts: 1,862	Running a filter too long is a very bad idea for multiple EXPENSIVE reasons..... Change it at least every 10K and stay away from the black plastic wix garbage. Stick with Racor if you're running stock type filters and you're good to go! . __________________ Ham Radio= Global communications without airtime fees My Antenna-SteppIR *Si Vis Pacem, Para bellum !!!!* ======================== 07' Chevy Silverado HD --CC, SB 4X4 Duramax Diesel/ 6 spd Allison Auto (PTO high idle mod) --EFILive tuning by ...ME with 68MM 4094VA Garrett Powermax Stage 2 Turbo --SILVERLINE 4" Stainless Exhaust, Modded stock Airbox and LIBERATOR Stainless Downpipe --AMSOIL Synthetics and filtration bumper to bumper, including Bypass --DDM tuning HID's in Low and High Beams, 6000K Lows/4250K Highs --PPE rear Diff cover, PPE Deep Trans Pan, PPE High Flow Manifolds and Up Pipes --Danville 3" Y Bridge and big air intake kit / EGR delete

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Cummins crusher Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 554	Just changed mine but it says change furl filter once in a while I just push the check button on dash to clear it but still comes on once in a while Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com App

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silver_lml Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: church point,la Posts: 716	If u dont have steering wheel controls, like me, its the button in the dash by the gauges. Click it till u get to fuel filter and hold it down for a few seconds. It'll go back to 100%. I go by millage and forget to clear it sometimes. So when it pops up i just reset it. __________________ Tyler 2011 GMC 2500HD SLE CC/SB 4x4 __ B&W turn over ball, added tow mirrors with signals, Go Rhino Dominator III nerfs, cranked T-bars(stock keys), Zone shock ext, RS5000 stabilizer shock, 35x12.50 Toyo M/Ts on stock 20's!

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