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Old 12-08-2007, 04:14 PM
kerry kerry is offline
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Originally Posted by mobetta View Post
no piont changing the clear prefilter unless you can see junk in it. I carry spare fuel filters AND the tools required to change them. Also, I have an unopened qt of tranny fluid or seafoam to prime the secondary filter with if it needs changing. saves a lot of pumping.
An alternative to the sea foam or atf is before removing the filters, remove the return line and let the engine run for a few second and fill up the new secondary filter. Then shut it off, remove the filters and install the new filter that is now filled with diesel.
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