I have a 2004.5 ram diesel with stock filter housing but intank lift pump. i usually run 10 micron. whats some numbers for 7 micron filters that i can run?

 

From Geno's Garage

Link to FS19865

 

thank you. that is fleetguard #

 

No problem!

 

I think you transposed your numbers the 7 micron Fleetguard filter is FS19856 not FS19865.

 

Why not use the Baldwin PF7977 fuel filter as its a 5 micron and has more dirt holding capacity then a Fleetguard.

 

I just go to Cummins and buy (by the case) the replacement 7 micron fuel filter elements. There's no other name on them other than Cummins. They're between $11.95 and $13.95 each depending on which Cummins shop you visit.

 

wat about fleetguard FS-19856 ? dealer here in sask says thats a direct replacement?

 

That's the 7 micron filter.

 

any info on a "WIX 33585" filter?

 

Yep.. best drop in filter available

Yeah.. DON'T RUN IT!!!... That filter is 10 microns nominal (50% efficient).. OE specs 7 microns absolute (98.7% efficient).

There are only two filters that meet OE spec, OE and the Baldwin PF7977.

 

me. i just put one in today. got it from oreillys. theres a napa not too far. do they stock what we need for our trucks? thanks for the education

 

stroker101,

Go to http://www.baldwinfilter.com/ put in your zip and it will show you the nearest dealer.

 

thanks for that link. everything listed is too far. i did call the napa close by. he said the "WIX 3585XE" is the 7 micron fuel filter(?). i might try the dodge dealer for a replacement.

should i change it out? i just put it in today. looking for advice from you more knowledgeable CTD owners. thanks again

 

I think you will be Ok for a few days until you get a better filter. Do you have a Cummins shop near by that you can call to see if they carry the Fleetguard Stratapore FS19856 Premium Fuel Filter as its a lot better then any Wix/Napa fuel filter. If no Cummins dealer is near by then go to Geno's garage on line at: http://www.genosgarage.com/ then on the link for Dodge Products.