Al,
On the fuel filter, "technically" there is a filter but it's a
rudimentary sock in the fuel tank (on the pickup). The injectors also
have screens in them but the whole system really does need a fuel
filter. My '97 doesn't have a conventional fuel filter either (had to
install an aftermarket one).
- Bernd
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From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net] On Behalf Of Al & Jeanna
Figols
Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 7:02 AM
To: Dakota list
Subject: DML: fuel filter & 45rfe tranny filter???
I learned something interesting that I never thought to ask about when
buying my Dakota....Dodge doesn't use a fuel filter!!! How can that be?
Are the injector openings big enough to allow debris to pass through?
It seems unlikely to me. Has anyone ever had a problem due to the lack
of fuel filter? Is there a fuel filter in the tank that is supposed to
last the life of the Vehicle? Has anyone installed an aftermarket fuel
filter on theire 4.7L truck? I'm concerned by this because fuel filter
replacement has always been part of routine maintenance and on top of
that, my wifes Subaru Forester with 11K miles had a problem with a
defective fuel filter that wasn't filtering the gas and subsequently
plugged up the injectors(fixed under warranty of course). If there is
no fuel filter on new Dodges, what's preventing the same thing from
happening to them?
Next question...Has anyone been successful in finding the cooler filter
for the 45rfe transmission that's mated to the 4.7L? This tranny uses
two filters, but no dealerships stock the cooler one. To my amazement,
a couple fo the dealers I called DIDN'T even know there was two filters
in that tranny! That tells me that they don't service the tranny
correctly. If anyone knows of an aftermarket crossover for the cooler
filter(looks like a spin on oil filter)please let me know. I'm over due
for my tranny service. Thanks, Al
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