I am considering changing my own fuel filter on my 2007 Dodge Sprinter, but not sure just how complex/tedious this would be. Just trying to see if I can save a few bucks (like a hundred or so?) by doing it yourself. My manual says to replace it along with every oil change, but this seems like overkill. My garage mechanic who does my oil changes doesn't want to tackle it, and I'm adverse to taking it to a Dodge dealer and getting ripped off with $100/hr labor charges. My Sprinter has 130K on it, and I think the fuel filter was changed at least once (I bought it used, with 120K on it). I have a pretty good mechanical aptitude and have done many fuel filter changes on marine diesels . . What say you?
2007 Sprinter Fuel Filter
- Thread starter jhamlin
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Many of us with the 05/06's are changing the filter between 60/90,000 mile mark..you'll go broke if you change it every oil change..
There is no need to do so we have learned...
I can't imagine it being too hard..as it is pretty easy on the 05's....change it out and turn the key over a couple times without starting to prime the new filter and away ya go...
IF you have such a good mechanic have him show you once and pay attention if you feel the need.
Good Luck....OVM aka Ken
There is no need to do so we have learned...I can't imagine it being too hard..as it is pretty easy on the 05's....change it out and turn the key over a couple times without starting to prime the new filter and away ya go...
IF you have such a good mechanic have him show you once and pay attention if you feel the need.
Good Luck....OVM aka Ken
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Jack_Berry
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if you don't want to start the engine with the filter dry just fill it with hai karate. diesels will run on practically anything.
diesels will run on practically anything.
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