Fuel Filters!!!???? - Diesel Forum

mdbiggs0531 · 02-07-2004, 01:14 PM

Can this be right? I talked to Ford and to Hi-Lo O'reilly auto parts. Ford wanted $102.50 for a pair of fuel filters and Hi-Lo wanted $55 a piece????? OUCH! Can someone out there recommend a cheaper place to buy them???? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img]

TooMuchBoost · 02-07-2004, 01:15 PM

Carquest, Napa, O'Reiley's, eBay etc.

tasman · 02-07-2004, 02:05 PM

Nu60Owner
Here is where a lot of people get theres. I have not had mine long enough to have to change the fuel filters yet.

http://www.shopdiesel.com/index.cfm/...egory_id/5.htm

TasMan

OMCUSNR · 02-07-2004, 02:21 PM

National Fleet Parts. Best average prices for air/fuel/oil.

Check out: http://www.nationalfleetparts.com/6_0l.asp

I hven't ordered any yet, but I have checked a couple of other places. NFP was higher on one item but llower on the other 2. There is an outfit in texas that has really good prices on Stanadyne. I'll be getting mine from there after I get through the case I bought locally.

tasman · 02-07-2004, 02:40 PM

OMCUSNR_RET
Does the place that sell the Stanadyne have a web sight?

Thanks
TasMan

OMCUSNR · 02-07-2004, 02:45 PM

Had to remember which favorite it was:

http://www.dieselpage.com/menupro.htm

These guys sell filters too. they were cheaper on I IIRC the fuel set, but a (very) little higher on the air/oil. I know some of the guys here that live in Texas, use the place.

tasman · 02-07-2004, 02:55 PM

Thanks [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]

jdadamsjr · 02-07-2004, 04:41 PM

I called the local Ford dealer and asked the parts man if he could mathch the prices i'M SEEING ON THE INTERNET... HE ASKED WHAT, i SAID $48 + SHIPPING... HE SAID WHAT IF i GIVE THEM TO YOU FOR $58... i SAID - WHAT TIME YOU CLOSE ?
tHEN WENT TO KWIK-kAR and paid $23 to have them installed.... so came out ahead...

sorry for the caps lock - too much for this lazy Sat afternoon to retype !

TooMuchBoost · 02-07-2004, 04:43 PM

Draining the main filter on the frame is a disaster and I would pay that for someone else to do it.

lawdog · 02-07-2004, 04:57 PM

It's actually pretty easy. Loosen the drain plug on the water seperator and let it drain, then just twist the filter cap off using a 36mm socket. First time I did it, I didn't have the socket. Went out and got the socket!!!!

TooMuchBoost · 02-07-2004, 05:16 PM

Like an idiot the first time I forgot that I was supposed to drain it first then I only had a filter wrench / plier to take it off. Needless to say I got wet! Live and learn. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img] A vertical filter would have been nicer from the Ford boys.

Bigdaddy_2 · 02-07-2004, 05:23 PM

This is the cheapest I've found. Order a set in January. Best way is to call since they do not have a secure website to use credit card.

http://www.oilguard.com