Fuel Filter Swap

[C@$per]

I just did mine yesterday (~20k miles) and although it was slightly "dark" in color it wasn't even remotely close to that! I have done many cartridge style fuel filters in my life (racor, parker) and never seen one that dark/dirty.

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[DewHawk]

I just did mine yesterday (~20k miles) and although it was slightly "dark" in color it wasn't even remotely close to that! I have done many cartridge style fuel filters in my life (racor, parker) and never seen one that dark/dirty.

This just confirms my suspicions. Thanks for your input.
Most of the inline cartridge style filter changes I've done over the last 12 years involve hydraulic systems and they typically don't get changed until a differential pressure indicator (delta P for short) pops out to say "this mofo is dirty yo".

 

[rickinAZ]

I was hoping that the fuel pump recall would also include a fuel filter change, but sadly, it does not. It's the messiest element of the routine mainenance on these vehicles.

 

[DewHawk]

I was hoping that the fuel pump recall would also include a fuel filter change, but sadly, it does not. It's the messiest element of the routine mainenance on these vehicles.

I think based on what I was reading, they're only gonna do it if the pump failed or they find debris in the fuel system during the recall process. It would seem to me that if they're already in the process of having to prime the system after replacing the pump, it would make sense to just do it anyway to eliminate any chance of the new pump sucking in dirty fuel right off the bat. I guess Jeep is trying to save money where they feel it isn't necessary to spend if they don't have to. ?‍

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