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Originally Posted by whunter
Many MB fuel filters each year for tech sessions.
I have seen an increase of petro sludge/goo, and have been tempted to send some samples for lab analysis.
Most I attribute to alternative fuel, some seems to be from ULSD breaking down rubber hoses/seals + very slowly breaking down old tank sludge.
Hose and O-ring replacement has gone up 50% this past year, suspected cause is ULSD.
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Have you found any metal? I also noted the black sludge at the top of the filter when changing it. I didnt even think about the hoses and O-Rings good theory.
Metal could possibly be just old pumps down here in south texas. some stations still resemble the old 60's car movies.
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