Fuel Filter Change FAST 2017 and up Ford 6.7L Diesels

[@jasonarndt2555]

I followed this, and was able to change the fuel filters on my truck. Being a first time diesel owner, it was nice to see this video covering the process. I was able to some money and learn in the process. Thank you for posting this video to help others. It is very much appreciated!

[@abbaschechi6723]

Still the most informative superduty owner on the internet! Thank you!!

[@gaelcullen668]

pro tip : you can watch series on flixzone. I've been using them for watching a lot of movies these days.

[@creedwesson5652]

@Gael Cullen yea, I've been using Flixzone} for years myself :)

[@nogrey]

Changed mine yesterday using your instructive video. Ford owners manual for my 2017 F-350 says about 6L will drain from the water separator, but because of others comments I had 2 - 1 gallon jugs standing by. I started getting worried when the 2nd one was 3/4 full but it stopped at 1-3/4 gallons. Owners manual also says to cycle the ignition 6 times and it took that many times for mine to fill. Great and resourceful video. Thanks again.

[@EpicCowlick]

Great feedback. Thanks.

[@Threedog1963]

I lost close to 10 gallons of diesel. I had a full tank when I started. Maybe that was the problem. Next time, I'll do it on a close to empty fuel tank.

[@ChrisR1270]

​@Threedog1963 Exactly! When I did mine, the tank was less than 1/8 of a tank and less than a gallon came out.

[@clayman7853]

Everytime I change my fuel filters I look it up to be certain. This is the best video yet, thank you sir!

[@scottreynolds5289]

Your videos make everything from routine maintenance items to fairly significant aftermarket upgrades approachable for anyone. Thanks!

[@EpicCowlick]

Thank you very much!

[@mrglock2313]

​@@EpicCowlickcan you please explain how to cycle it 4 times with a push button? I have a push button start also. Thanks in advance

[@pontiusgay2149]

THANK YOU AS I WORK IN A SHOP AND THESE ARE STARTING TO COME MORE OFTEN

[@kao9379]

This is the best and quickest dual fuel filter change on KZbin. Thank you!!

[@henrikryan1606]

I was just quoted $1000 Canadian for a fuel filter change😮 Ordered the kit for $80 and did it myself. Thanks for a great video to follow along as I did the process! Worked like a charm.

[@muckleshoot1]

thats crazy,ford dealership here in wa state wanted 350-400 for air and fuel filter change and i thought that was insane.

[@cigarsgunsanddiesel8032]

@@muckleshoot1 stealerships hate me... washable cabin air filter, Banks washable engine air filter... and I know how to do the services! Only thing I let them do is brakes, because I'm too lazy and out of shape to lift tires and rotors!

[@shelliebarnes1959]

I've changed mine a couple times now with 16000 on my (2017).... watched Cowlick first and WHAMO.... very easy...I did turn key off and on 6-7 times before starting thou.... thankyou sir

[@EpicCowlick]

If you've done it twice, you are now officially an expert!

[@locopaco1569]

Great Video and it save me over 400 bucks in Diagnosis and doing the fuel filter maintenance labor. Thank you!! Thank you!!!

[@JimmyJammer1]

Dude …. You’re fast and thorough… rock on!!!!!

[@govtfunded]

Very thorough yet condensed. Thank you!

[@nogrey]

Wow! Thanks so much for the tutorial. I recently watched a few others on the same process and each one of them made it sound like rocket science and that I'd destroy my truck if I tried it myself. Thanks so much.

[@EpicCowlick]

The only thing that is inconsistent between trucks is the amount of time it takes to drain the water separator. Some guys say it just goes and goes and they give up after a a couple of gallons. I've never had more than a half gallon come out but just be ready to catch fuel in a clean container and let it finish. No need to disconnect fuel lines above.

[@Post_Oak_]

Great video! To the point and no life story. Or a 30 minute walk around about all the upgrades/mods

[@EpicCowlick]

I'm with ya!

[@joebartell3656]

Awesome video! Mechanic shop wanted to charge me $250 for a fuel filter change. Bought a motorcraft fuel filter for $55 on amazon.

[@bradwlyon]

Another great video! I wish more KZbinrs would make videos like you do!

[@EpicCowlick]

I appreciate that!

[@evansimmons3601]

Thank god. Short, sweet and to the point.

[@0223Jeremy]

This video just saved me $300 and waiting at a shop all deal. My old one had a leak

[@justinmoate3143]

My man the super duty guru! Thank you sir!

[@sergiocaballero6003]

Thankyou! All these other videos are extra. You dont play!

[@EpicCowlick]

Glad you like them!

[@timschultes6467]

Thanks for the video I’m doing this on a F-550 tomorrow

[@SierraOne]

WOW, Easy! I have trouble getting used to the idea of plastic drain plugs though, not sure that's progress. Great Video

[@EpicCowlick]

Thanks. There are a couple of billet options out there if you go looking.

[@marshalhampton1338]

SPE makes a nice one

[@jerryknorr679]

That why I do my own on my 2016 because of the dealerships price. Good video

[@Tman319813]

Love seeing diy superduty videos from you! Keep em coming!

[@josh-hh3bt]

Thanks for this video!! You just saved me some money and I learned something new!! Thanks again.

[@mikelucas150]

Thanks for the video. Just changed the filters at a cost with tax of $100. Draining made me nervous as i got a bit over two gallons out.

[@kurtmcmichael2045]

My new favorite video of the week👍

[@secretsquirrel8010]

You’re a brave man starting those bolts with the air ratchet. I would have stripped them all. Lol

[@EpicCowlick]

Lol. It's definitely best to start by hand. But at least I gave up on air ratchets a while ago. Milwaukee M18s Fuel tools now. They're the bomb.

[@Rattlecanjeff]

Excellent video. Everything you need and nothing you don't need! Thanks.

[@viaswords4888]

Very nice in less then 5min . I like to put the Engine hours and mileage on the bay filter . I typically go 20000km but only cause of Canadian climate .

[@EpicCowlick]

Great tip on the filter scribbles. Need a white paint marker. And yes, it can be done in 5 mins if you're organized. 1/2 hour if you're filming... ;)

[@ddfishing8594]

Great video. Concise yet all the information you need to complete the job. What was the spray you used to clean the separator housing?

[@bowset1]

Well it took me longer than 10 minutes but I saved $150 so THANK YOU!

[@toddmorrison7342]

I just changed both the fuel filter and fuel/water separator filter at 25k on my 2017 F250. I had no water in the drained fuel or in the separator filter, but I live in Northern California where we have very low humidity and relatively mild winters. However, I cut the fuel filter in half to examine the filter and it was very dirty and will be changing it every 20K after seeing it. Glad I didn't wait any longer.

[@EpicCowlick]

Great job!

[@lawrence4573]

Great Video! I am definitely going to buy a F350 Super Duty. I have done much more maintenance on my gas trucks! All your videos are informative!

[@EpicCowlick]

Once you've had a diesel, you never go back!

[@rhondasibley7679]

THNX so much! Just had mine changed , $150. I knew I could do it. 😁

[@EpicCowlick]

Nice work!

[@raisingcane225]

Great video. Alot of people don't understand how critically important it is to change these filters on the 6.7L at regular intervals. Failure to do so will likely lead to the high pressure fuel filter to lock up and shred metal all downstream into the fuel system, and the ONLY repair at that point will involve an $8K to $10 repair and pretty much the only place that can do it properly is the Ford dealer.... The filters can get clogged enough to restrict diesel to the HP fuel pump (the diesel itself lubricates that pump) and then it locks up.

[@EpicCowlick]

Very true. Keep up with filter maintenance and make sure no DEF or water gets into the tank.

[@LenZFPV]

Oh shit. I’ve gone 50k because my truck hasn’t told me to change it. Now I’m gonna change it tomorrow. You scared me!

[@r.english3480]

Lol, I literally just changed mine today! Went surprisingly smooth. My oil change yesterday, on the other hand, not so hot due to a filter that wasn’t tight enough and left a bit of a mess on my garage floor. Spent more time cleaning than changing the oil! Live and learn!

[@EpicCowlick]

Bummer. Bet that never happens again though!

[@radicalrenegade8528]

After watching EpicCowlick's oil change video, I was all set to do it myself but it was basically the same price for the dealer to do it. I'm saving this video though. I'm sure this one will be cheaper if I do it myself.

[@EpicCowlick]

@@radicalrenegade8528 Money is one thing but time is even more valuable. There's about a million places more productive than sitting in a waiting lounge at the service department! ;)

[@radicalrenegade8528]

@@EpicCowlick I can't argue with that!

[@heribertogarza4335]

Thanks for the video. Changed my filter as if I knew what the heck I was doing.

[@EpicCowlick]

Lol, nothing too fancy there.

[@ranchhandrandy3213]

Quick and to the point. Thank you.

[@AKSchlahtO]

Good video. Straight to the point

[@johnolejnik3270]

Well done. Great camera work.

[@EpicCowlick]

Easy and much cheaper. There's no downside!

[@Chop1818]

Great job making this video! Right to the point!!! YES!!

[@EpicCowlick]

Thanks. Short and sweet.

[@mattgraham7874]

Love this channel. Thank you!

[@zfilmmaker]

Oh my gawd! Your yellow plug didn’t break during draining? That is literally a first. I carry 3-4 in my glovebox. It seems if you look at it cross-eyed it will break. One of the diesel performance brands now makes an aluminum one. Anyway, I had trouble with the round filter connectors. When I did my first there were no videos. I recall requesting that video from you 2 years ago haha. Glad to see you back on the tube. I noticed at the end you didn’t prime the fuel pump 6 times as supposedly required.

[@EpicCowlick]

Lol. I haven't broken the little nubs off yet but I have a replacement in the tool box just in case. What's worse is that you can break the plastic channel off that the plug tabs glide in. Then you're replacing the entire assembly. Heard about that on the interwebs and I can see how it can happen. Yeah, sorry it took so long. It was worth the wait though! I think I only prime about 4 times now.

[@Hawkerdude67]

Concise and to the point. Seen a video or two that make it seem like "Rocket Surgery". ;-) Ordering my filters today. You ever do a video on swapping out the stock Rancho shocks for the Bilstein shocks and installing the rear sway bar? Thanks. Keep up the good work.

[@jeep2liberty]

Very helpful. The front most connector on the filter under the hood is the most tricky to get off. It seems after the colored tab is slid back an extra squeeze in the right spot got it loose. Can anyone advise if the rear (bottom) filter would show any visible signs of the CP4 pump deterioration? Would you be able to see any partical / shavings on the medium of the bottom / rear filter? TY

[@justins8773]

Great video! I'm glad it wasn't 15-20 minutes like the rest!

[@EpicCowlick]

Glad you liked it!

[@itsme78932]

Word of caution, definitely need to be careful with the little Red clip fuel return line. Extremely easy to break off the quick connect, only a tiny 1/4" plastic barb fitting.

[@michaelmurray2240]

I just made this mistake and broke off the clip on the old filter. How do I fix this?

[@itsme78932]

@@michaelmurray2240 The only way to fix it back to OEM is to buy a new return fuel line, a $2-300 part. There are a few "repair" kits you can get. One from North Coast Diesel Performance, another from Accurate Diesel. My solution was to get the H&S Motorsports fuel filter conversion. Not only does that setup remove the crappy OEM return line quick disconnect, it also prevents the possible future failure of the OEM filter which has in a few cases caused these trucks to burn to the ground. I also use the CAT 150-4142 filter with this setup, which filters down to the same micron rating as the OEM.

[@AlaninPHX]

2017 question. I saw on the manual on page 360 you have to disconnect the fuel quick connect coupling for the in tank fuel pump? 2018+ not required. Checking to see if this was necessary.

[@EpicCowlick]

Not sure what you mean with the fuel quick connect coupling.This is on a 2017 and no steps were omitted from the installation.

[@glensenterfeit4556]

EpicCowlick I saw that too. I have a 2017 f350 power stroke.

[@terry2855]

Great video! How often do you change your fuel filter and change your oil and filter. I recently purchased my first 2019 F350 /. 6.7. And really am liking my truck, especially when towing my 5th wheel trailer. Thank you.

[@EpicCowlick]

I hear change intervals all over the place. Some guys do it at every oil change which is complete overkill. 22,500 miles for me as stated in the owners manual.

[@EpicCowlick]

Oil change is whenever the truck tells me to. That's about 7,500 miles.

[@terry2855]

Thank you!

[@johnfreeman62]

@@EpicCowlick Owner's manual for my 2018 350 says "Your vehicle is equipped with a lifetime fuel filter that is integrated with the fuel tank. Regular maintenance or replacement is not needed." WTF?

[@LenZFPV]

@@johnfreeman62my 2017 says same thing. I’ve never gotten a message on my dash in 50k miles. What do I do?

[@patsmith7412]

Thank you for making this video. Always nice to be able to see what you’re up against before hand. I naturally always assume that anything on a GD Ford will be a total cluster f!@k but that’s because I started out a GM man. After servicing/repairing thousands of GM vehicles I consider Ford products to be a slap in the face to a guy who just wants to do a job without all of the suffering and anguish. Maybe it’s just me. IDK. GM Delphi Weather Pack connectors versus Fords BS. Need I say more.

[@karacal1790]

When draining the separator do you need to remove the fuel cap to depress the tank pressure?

[@davefarrell1349]

Do you power wash the underside of your truck...so clean!!!!

[@EpicCowlick]

The car was has under-carriage spray nozzles. But i drive the truck through so technically you can say "I" power wash it... :)

[@joshhassler]

Great video! Will be doing them today

[@rodneynichols1]

Thank you for this video very informative!

[@andypeters2576]

Saved me a ton of money. thanks!!

[@EpicCowlick]

You're welcome!

[@jdesilva100]

Great video, what is the spray you usedto do the cleaning.

[@wtfd95]

james desilva brake cleaner but not over spray.

[@EpicCowlick]

Brake cleaner or contact cleaner. I always have a couple of cans around.

[@I5ZQ8]

Another awesome video.

[@anaruiz7876]

What did he use to clean the bottom fuel filter housing? Engine cleaner? He was spraying something.

[@EpicCowlick]

Carb cleaner or brake cleaner

[@michaelhughes3441]

Nice work Sir. Thank you.

[@terrydtdi]

Thank you Mr. Cowlick

[@EpicCowlick]

I didn't run it by him but I assume he's ok with it... ;)

[@GIGABACHI]

Thanks, you were a big help. 😊👍

[@EpicCowlick]

Glad it helped!

[@radicalrenegade8528]

I really enjoy your videos. I saw that you put a cover over that middle plug while you switched out the filter. Is that absolutely necessary?

[@EpicCowlick]

That little plastic cover comes with the new filter. If Ford decided it was important enough to cover that port during packaging and shipping, it was important enough to leave on until the last moment. That way nothing can accidentally get in there before re-attaching the fuel line.

[@itsme78932]

@@EpicCowlick Yep that port directly feeds the CP4. Dont want any contaminants getting into that.

[@Threedog1963]

I did the engine compartment filter change easy peasy. The one underneath was a big pain in the butt. Draining off the fuel took a long time and wasted about 10 gallons of diesel.

[@EpicCowlick]

I've heard the same. Sometimes it siphons fuel forever. Though I haven't experienced that myself, I always change when fuel level is a quarter or less. Must be working.

[@pedroguzman8294]

First of all thank you for your channel and videos!!! First time Diesel owner here, 2017 F350 Platinum, got it from a Ford dealership with 53000 miles on it a year ago. One year and 3000 miles later I got check engine light on and code P0087 (Fuel Rail/system pressure too low) Replaced both filters last saturday, took me 40 minutes!!!! I reset code with my autozone bought scanner... check engine light and code came back on last Sunday after pulling trailer with compact tractor (6000 lbs) for 6 miles, came back home and let truck sitting on the yard Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday drove truck the same 6 miles but no load, then when I came back home I realized the check engine light reset itself.... any idea??

[@EpicCowlick]

Hard to say. Fuel system messages are scary. Drain your water separator often to keep water out.

[@pedroguzman8294]

@@EpicCowlick HPFP was the issue, Delaership replaced, cost $4800.00, I have Fidelity insurance on it, I paid only $300.00

[@atlassignsandplaques467]

I am doing it! Thanks for the great video. I ONLY wish you showed or explained better on how to disconnect the lines. Like the bottom one. I can't figure that out for the life of me how to get that &4#@ off. lol But great video. Please don't stop. I need help with this make and model!~ Thanks!

[@patriotone755]

Outstanding video, thank you!

[@EpicCowlick]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Docstantinople]

Hey buddy! You still got the truck or did you upgrade to 23MY?

[@fidelfernandez5425]

Thanks. I dit it today. Thanks again .

[@dancinggators]

Needed a refresher on the change as I always do for surety. Could’ve been 10 minutes but 20 minutes later still draining.

[@EpicCowlick]

I've heard some will drain and drain. A common solution is to change filters when the tank is less than 1/4 full. Supposedly.

[@BING219]

new 2019 F250 owner here. is this filter swap process possible on my model.....saving is great learning is always better for me....

[@EpicCowlick]

Exact same process on your 2019. It's easy. Just be careful when you open and close the yellow water separator drain. Some guys report breaking the black plastic collar that the plug goes into. You have to press in when turning.

[@dashcam5398]

How much diesel drains out before it stops leaking. Do you disconnect the fuel line on the housing before changing the fuel bottom filter, some say that if you don't the fuel tank can just keep on draining all the fuel in the tank

[@EpicCowlick]

I've heard the same thing. I just wait until the fuel in the tank is below 1/4 and have never had that problem.

[@nelsonbaca2994]

I would like to ask you a question, see if you could tell me what my ford 250 may have, I am looking for a recommendation

[@elconquistador8302]

Thanks for the information and posting :)

[@davevrabic9667]

Nice. Good info and concise. Thanks

[@EpicCowlick]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bssgkmsd8]

Stupid question but, can the water separator and fuel filter both be emptied into the same pan as the used oil after an oil change?

[@EpicCowlick]

Sure. Engine oil in Ford diesels have some diesel fuel in it anyway. The DPF regeneration process is notorious for that.

[@stephenrobertson2397]

What is the little black clip in fuel filter kit for from motorcraft service kit

[@EpicCowlick]

You definitely want to install it. It protects the little plastic tube from breaking when you're pulling the fuel line off.

[@rollingrocktx]

what prompts someone to give this kind of video a thumbs down? I don't understand people sometime.

[@EpicCowlick]

Maybe they're just having a bad day?

[@miami8089]

I just noticed my 2017 is leaking fuel. The top of the fuel filter had fuel on it and I can see a little dripping underneath the truck. Do you known what the cause of this is? My truck only has 39,000 miles on it. I’m wondering if this is covered under warranty

[@EpicCowlick]

If you're talking about the filter on top of the engine, it's likely a hair-line crack in the filter itself. I've heard about that several times. Change the filter and the drip is gone. Don't change it and one day it will spray diesel fuel right on the exhaust manifold. No bueno.

[@urban3804]

Awesome thank you for sharing

[@gregbryan2227]

What mud flaps are you running and do you have a video about them?

[@EpicCowlick]

Husky mud flaps and floor liners. There's lots of different styles but I really like them.

[@samrothstein9716]

Excellent to the point no bs video.

[@EpicCowlick]

Glad it was helpful!

[@andrewmiller7886]

TIP turn key on and off with return line from in engine filter off, put rag over hole. Cycle key UNTIL FUEL RUNS OUT IF FILTER, saving time on bleeding air out of system

[@EpicCowlick]

Great tip.

[@johnbabl2987]

Great video! Love the channel. Question... How much fuel drained out? I have done mine twice and the first time only about 1 Gallon drained out but yesterday I did it and 3.5 gallons drained. Thanks!

[@EpicCowlick]

This is an inconsistent thing. On the day I did this video, only a half gallon or so came out. I don't know if it's related to fuel level in the tank. Ford's instructions say to disconnect one of the fuel hoses on top of the separator but that is a pain and likely not good for those little fragile clips. I've heard that some guys will loosen the screws holding the fuel separator housing just a bit until it lets air in and breaks the vacuum. Then it will drain only the housing and not siphon fuel from the tank. I'm going to try this next service and see how that goes.

[@johnbabl2987]

Thank you!

[@treyhaberman]

Great video

[@kristopherWbush]

awesome video, thank you!

[@EpicCowlick]

Glad it helped!

[@kevinaragon8011]

the tank must be almost empty? or does it matter if the diesel tank is full? Thanks

[@EpicCowlick]

I've heard that if the tank is full, it may siphon fuel for a long time. Changing the filters when the tank is nearly empty has never had this problem.

[@GracefulAcresHorsemanship]

Is the 2012 f350 the same?

[@tommytritthart2093]

Awesome! Thank you

[@revvvrand]

I love it

[@sergiocaballero6003]

Your the man!

[@jesseh4927]

what was that aerosol that you used to spray out the fuel filter housing?

[@EpicCowlick]

Any contact cleaner or brake cleaner will do.

[@trickyricky2005]

Are you sure that's OK to use Break cleaner there? These fuel systems and plastics are all so damn sensitive these days...

[@TrustNotta]

He’ll yeah. Easy! Thanks

[@EdeBrienza]

Awesome 👍🇧🇷

[@enterprise59]

So, I've asked many sources from Dealers to county waste sites and no one can tell me, or they don't want too, WHERE to dispose of the fuel you drain out, with out without water in it. Can you answer that ?? Seems like you're doing this at home.

[@darknessmoto9912]

Save it in a small fuel can or bottle. When me and my buddies all go camping we all bring a cup or two of diesel from our filter changes and toss it in the campfire. Some auto shops will take bad fuel as well as used oil and transmission fluid. Most fire stations will also dispose of flammable fluids.

[@randyfrei1229]

Mine will not stop running fuel out of the water separator? What am I doing wrong?

[@EpicCowlick]

I've heard of that happening but haven't experienced it myself. Try opening the fuel cap so any pressure in the system is relieved. You can also unscrew the water separator a little bit to break the seal between the upper and the lower "box" part of the assembly. When air is allowed into the water separator box, the vacuum is lost and siphoning will stop. The other thing I've heard to do is to make sure you change the filters when the tank is near empty.

[@karacal1790]

Thank you for saving me $200😎👍

[@EpicCowlick]

No problem 👍

[@brendanfielding3673]

damn good video.

[@EpicCowlick]

It's a clear vinyl hose.

[@ArtHerra319]

Awesome! 💯

[@EpicCowlick]

Thanks 🔥

[@josephruck1]

great video thanks