Hi All
I have just changed the primary fuel filter in my 99' Rodeo after 5000km. Prior to this I have changed the secondary (the inline filter I installed prior to running BD) twice in this time. I changed the primary filter today as the car was 'pulling' and not revving above 3000 rpm on hills in third. Normally this is no problem for the Rodeo.
I have cut the primary fuel filter in half to find a waxy scum lining the filter case and although it can't be seen, I assume the same scum is lining the filter paper and causing the clogging problem. I am using B50 made from tallow. Ambient temperature today was 19C so gelling should not be a problem. I am reasonably confident that my fuel is good quality as it is washed 4 times and dried to clarity prior to use.
I have inserted a photo of the inside of the filter.
I have never cut a diesel filter in half prior to this so I don't know what the inside looks like when using straight petro diesel.
Any thoughts or comments would be greatly appreciated.
Regards
Sirus
I have just changed the primary fuel filter in my 99' Rodeo after 5000km. Prior to this I have changed the secondary (the inline filter I installed prior to running BD) twice in this time. I changed the primary filter today as the car was 'pulling' and not revving above 3000 rpm on hills in third. Normally this is no problem for the Rodeo.
I have cut the primary fuel filter in half to find a waxy scum lining the filter case and although it can't be seen, I assume the same scum is lining the filter paper and causing the clogging problem. I am using B50 made from tallow. Ambient temperature today was 19C so gelling should not be a problem. I am reasonably confident that my fuel is good quality as it is washed 4 times and dried to clarity prior to use.
I have inserted a photo of the inside of the filter.
I have never cut a diesel filter in half prior to this so I don't know what the inside looks like when using straight petro diesel.
Any thoughts or comments would be greatly appreciated.
Regards
Sirus
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