Changing Fuel Filters

[kdstew3]

2006 5.9L here, with 289k miles.

First off do I have one fuel filter or two? I can see one below the driver door.

Second, how often should I be changing it?

Third, how much should I expect a shop to charge me for this (I live in Texas if it matters).

Thanks!

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[watersupply189]

2006 5.9L here, with 289k miles.

First off do I have one fuel filter or two? I can see one below the driver door.

Second, how often should I be changing it?

Third, how much should I expect a shop to charge me for this (I live in Texas if it matters).

Thanks!

You should only have one, engine compartment drivers side near the firewall but if you see it below your door, then that sounds like an aftermarket added.


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[kdstew3]

Here it is.

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[kdstew3]

Sorry for the creepy partial face shot.

I can't edit it now that I posted.

Noob mistake.

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[watersupply189]

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Yep that’s an aftermarket. Can’t tell which brand though. I change out my filters every 10k when I change my oil. Check to see if it still has the factory filter on the engine also.


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[AK Bob]

2006 5.9L here, with 289k miles.

First off do I have one fuel filter or two? I can see one below the driver door.

Second, how often should I be changing it?

Third, how much should I expect a shop to charge me for this (I live in Texas if it matters).

Thanks!

I would recommend changing both fuel filters every 12 months or after a maximum of 12,000 miles. Be sure to install an OEM filter up front, the aftermarket filter (NAPA 1551) is a Hydraulic filter, 10 micron.


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[AK Bob]

OEM front fuel filter for 2006 5.9L.

https://www.genosgarage.com/product/...B/fuel-filters

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[RATLIN'HP]

Sorry for the creepy partial face shot.

I can't edit it now that I posted.

Noob mistake.

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Love the sense of humor noobie.

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[cumminsdieselfreak]

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This one is aftermarket and will have a part number on it.

Look on the driver side of your engine and see if there is a canister there where the factory fuel filter is supposed to be.

Sometimes people will delete them and there will be a "delete block" instead of the canister.

I'd recommend changing both every 10k miles.

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