I used to have a 5.9. The filter isn't even remotely similar. It's not pleated, looks like a smooth cellulose, no idea on manufacturer. I can take a pic if you want.
Originally Posted by bullwinkle
Originally Posted by turbodieselfreak
Originally Posted by supton
I'm not sure I buy the ULSD = bad argument. I bought a 2004 VW TDi, with this high pressure unit injectors (27,000psi?) and that was about the time ULSD rolled out. 314k and no injector problems. Early in its life I did use additives, then I switched to B20, then the last 100k or more was straight D2. I did change the fuel filter every 40k or so; but at least on the VW, if the filter plugged up, it just ran without power.
Sounds like the filter is a poor design if it failed--maybe it split and whatever grit was caught by it simply washed out and downstream.
Originally Posted by supton
I'm not sure I buy the ULSD = bad argument. I bought a 2004 VW TDi, with this high pressure unit injectors (27,000psi?) and that was about the time ULSD rolled out. 314k and no injector problems. Early in its life I did use additives, then I switched to B20, then the last 100k or more was straight D2. I did change the fuel filter every 40k or so; but at least on the VW, if the filter plugged up, it just ran without power.
Sounds like the filter is a poor design if it failed--maybe it split and whatever grit was caught by it simply washed out and downstream.
The way it was described to me, the filter disintegrated. They found bits of cotton like material in everything.
That's freaky-I've never seen a cotton (fleece?) fuel filter, they've always been cellulose. I still would love to know who made the bad one, so I know what to avoid. The CP3 in my Ram isn't cheap either...