Water seperator drain help

toolpush · #1 (**permalink**) 03-23-2011, 05:10 AM

While attempting to change my fuel filters yesterday, I opened the water seperator drain vlave and the fuel did not stop draining out. This has not happened to me before.

Usually only about a half quart drained, but yesterday I closed it after about a gallon and a half. Has any of you had this happen before? Will I have to bring it in the the dealer to check it out?

tbsimmons · #2 (**permalink**) 03-25-2011, 03:32 PM

Mine has done that from day one. I dont let that much drain out, but it has never stopped draining or slowed down. The most I let drain out is maybe 12 ounces.

DuckHunterF250 · #3 (**permalink**) 03-25-2011, 04:35 PM

where is the drain valve?

GregsSD · #4 (**permalink**) 03-25-2011, 05:05 PM

Just make sure your fuel tank is fairly empty when you change filters, like 1/3 tank or less.
Mine usually just drains a cup or two, but I have had it keep on draining when I tried to do it with close to a full tank of fuel.

toolpush · #5 (**permalink**) 03-28-2011, 02:38 AM

OK, will try that. Just wanted to make sure there wasn't an issue. Thanks.

linetrash17 · #6 (**permalink**) 07-23-2011, 10:25 AM

I think my truck was in limp mode cuz the wrench light was on. Great loss in power and the wife light was on so I changed out both filters. New sensor cleaned out the water in fuel separator. Which was full of crap. And now truck wont start. The first. Time I started to start it it fired right up then died. Haven't got it to start since.

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