Cummins Diesel Forum banner
Cancel

2007 6.7 Fuel Filter

10455 Views 22 Replies 14 Participants Last post by  gsbrockman, 
jwhjr1971
Does anyone know how often the fuel filter should be changed on the 2007 6.7? I had a 2003 5.9 and changed it every 10,000 miles.
Reply
Save
Like
1 - 20 of 23 Posts
Claydawgs85
I change mine at 10,000 miles do youself a favor and get the new shell and element. That way you can just replace the element every time it's time change instead of buying the whole thing everytime.
Reply
Save
Like
AH64ID
IIRC OE Spec is 15K miles.
Reply
Save
Like
-lenny-
I just change every other oil change. Seems to work out well so far... and don't waste money buying filters at the dealer. Go to your local Fleetguard distributor, or Dodge Cummins Diesel Truck Accessories – Geno’s Garage and they will hook you up.
Reply
Save
Like
jwhjr1971
Thanks for the responses. I guess I just flipped out when autozone wanted $75 for the filter. I am used to paying $20 for my 2003.
Reply
Save
Like
jwhjr1971
What is the best way to change the piece of SHI* fuel filter on the 6.7?
Reply
Save
Like
pjesson
The best way is to get the new style one. I got it from Geno's.

The first time I removed the driver's side wheel well which does give you some more room and might have been necessary to get the old style one off. The new one has a square recess in the bottom designed to take a socket driver. Put about 14" of extensions on the end of your socket and it goes on and comes off easy now by reaching from below.

I don't like removing the wheel well because it is held on by screws into soft plastic and some of those metal clips. I don't think those work well for repeated use so I try not to remove the wheel well any more.

To get the old one off I wasn't worried about destroying it so I used a screwdriver as a pry-bar between the drain plug and the WIF (Water In Fuel) sensor.

I am able to get to mine from underneath without even jacking or lifting the truck. Just turn the wheel full right lock and crawl underneath. The drain on the new one works much better than the old style. Mine had a short piece of hose on the drain but I put a longer one on it. Now I can put a catch pan under the hose, open the drain by hand, then put my socket in and loosen the housing just enough to let air in the top so that it completes draining. Give it a few minutes to drain then using the socket complete the housing removal and lower it straight down.


Mine is a 2wd. Access may vary for a 4wd.

Also...lesson learned the hard way...don't forget to tighten the drain back up before re-installation.
See less See more
Reply
Save
Like
jwhjr1971
I dont really have a problem getting it off, I just seem to get diesel everywhere even when I drain it. Very bad design
Reply
Save
Like
AH64ID
Do you put a jar under the drain hose?
Reply
Save
Like
jwhjr1971
Yes. When I try to drain it not very much comes out of it.
Reply
Save
Like
AH64ID
I put a jar under my tube, then open the drain and then crack the lid, drains very easy from there.
Reply
Save
Like
jwhjr1971
So you twist it off a little to vent it and break the vacuum so it will drain all of the fuel out of the housing?
Reply
Save
Like
AH64ID
Exactly...
Reply
Save
Like
jwhjr1971
Holy Shi*. I can't believe I did not think of that. I must have had my head up my Obama.
Reply
Save
Like
D
jwhjr1971 said:
Holy Shi*. I can't believe I did not think of that. I must have had my head up my Obama.
Click to expand...
:hehe::rof:thumbsup:
Reply
Save
Like
dmac1
Ok...trying to change my fuel filter for first time. I've got the replacement housing, and the dang wheel well removed, My son, who can see better than I, came out and got the plug off the sensor. I couldn't see it good enough to get it off...:banghead:

Hoping to not have to remove the wheel well next time.

Is it necessary to unplug the batteries like the article in the how to said?

Thanks!

pjesson said:
The best way is to get the new style one. I got it from Geno's.

The first time I removed the driver's side wheel well which does give you some more room and might have been necessary to get the old style one off. The new one has a square recess in the bottom designed to take a socket driver. Put about 14" of extensions on the end of your socket and it goes on and comes off easy now by reaching from below.

I don't like removing the wheel well because it is held on by screws into soft plastic and some of those metal clips. I don't think those work well for repeated use so I try not to remove the wheel well any more.

To get the old one off I wasn't worried about destroying it so I used a screwdriver as a pry-bar between the drain plug and the WIF (Water In Fuel) sensor.

I am able to get to mine from underneath without even jacking or lifting the truck. Just turn the wheel full right lock and crawl underneath. The drain on the new one works much better than the old style. Mine had a short piece of hose on the drain but I put a longer one on it. Now I can put a catch pan under the hose, open the drain by hand, then put my socket in and loosen the housing just enough to let air in the top so that it completes draining. Give it a few minutes to drain then using the socket complete the housing removal and lower it straight down.


Mine is a 2wd. Access may vary for a 4wd.

Also...lesson learned the hard way...don't forget to tighten the drain back up before re-installation.
Click to expand...
Reply
Save
Like
Sandman76
No unplugging the batteries. I think that's just a precaution so if the starter is bumped over you don't get 30 seconds of fuel from the lift pump all over the ground.
Reply
Save
Like
  • Like
Reactions: 1
jdinny
jwhjr1971 said:
Does anyone know how often the fuel filter should be changed on the 2007 6.7? I had a 2003 5.9 and changed it every 10,000 miles.
Click to expand...
I change mine every 10k when I do the oil.

jwhjr1971 said:
Thanks for the responses. I guess I just flipped out when autozone wanted $75 for the filter. I am used to paying $20 for my 2003.
Click to expand...
I agree. 50 bucks for a paper and plastic element, and the old steel type canisters were about 20 bucks.

jwhjr1971 said:
What is the best way to change the piece of SHI* fuel filter on the 6.7?
Click to expand...
Why is it a piece of SHI*?

AH64ID said:
I put a jar under my tube, then open the drain and then crack the lid, drains very easy from there.
Click to expand...
Exactly, no fuss, no mess

dmac1 said:
Ok...trying to change my fuel filter for first time. I've got the replacement housing, and the dang wheel well removed, My son, who can see better than I, came out and got the plug off the sensor. I couldn't see it good enough to get it off...:banghead:

Hoping to not have to remove the wheel well next time.

Is it necessary to unplug the batteries like the article in the how to said?

Thanks!
Click to expand...
I have never disconnected the batteries, nor have I ever removed the inner wheel well. It's about a 15 minute job using AH64ID's method for not making a mess. It will get easier for you after the first one.:D:D
Reply
Save
Like
7492
jwhjr1971 said:
Holy Shi*. I can't believe I did not think of that. I must have had my head up my Obama.
Click to expand...
I know it's an old thread but....
Hey, that might be mean....
I didn't vote for him either time.
Did any of you?
Reply
Save
Like
Shagginwagon
Anybody know offhand what size the drain tube is? I'm guessing its 3/8" but I wanna be sure. I wanna replace it with a longer one to make draining the filter bowl easier. TIA
Reply
Save
Like
1 - 20 of 23 Posts
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Cummins Diesel Forum
A forum community dedicated to all things Cummins Diesel! Originally founded for owners and enthusiasts of Cummins powered Dodge pickups, the Cummins Forum has expanded to include ALL Cummins Engine applications! Come join the discussion about reviews, drivetrain swaps, turbos, modifications, classifieds, builds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more!
Full Forum Listing
Explore Our Forums
03-07 Performance Parts Discussion 03-07 Powertrain 2013-2018 General Discussion 98.5-02 Powertrain 98.5-02 Performance Parts Discussion
Top