Don't pay the dealer $300 to change your fuel filter!

[daustin]

I had my HPFP replaced per the recall in April and I previously read that you need to change the fuel filter at every oil change interval. The dealer did not give me any updated information on this, but I figured it would be good to do anyway. I have just over 17,000 miles and am due for an oil change. I called to make an appointment for that and asked the dealership how much they would charge to change the fuel filter. They said $297! They said $100 to just drain the water! $100 to turn a valve three turns! Screw that. The filter is $95 from the dealer parts counter and it took about five minutes to change myself. Ten minutes if I count putting the tools away and washing my hands. The only tools you need are a 1 1/8" socket, ratchet, drain pan, and some shop towels.

 

[2020RamOwner]

Can get the filter even cheaper online. All service departments try to scam anyone and everyone every chance they get.

 

[mrfreon]

[68436631AA]2019-up Ram 2500-5500 6.7L Cummins & 2020-up 3.0L Eco Diesel Mopar frame mounted fuel filter

 

[TSL]

I made the mistake of letting the dealer change the fuel filter when doing the HPFP recall. It was the first fuel filter change on my vehicle. I paid them $280-ish to do it. Then I went home and watched video online on changing the fuel filter and i've been kicking myself ever since for agreeing to it. Never again ! It looks like I should not even buy the filter from them either !

 

[Chris3058]

I made the mistake of letting the dealer change the fuel filter when doing the HPFP recall. It was the first fuel filter change on my vehicle. I paid them $280-ish to do it. Then I went home and watched video online on changing the fuel filter and i've been kicking myself ever since for agreeing to it. Never again ! It looks like I should not even buy the filter from them either !

Yep....easy stuff!!

 

[Legal Brief]

@TSL something isn’t correct, as part of the HPFP they change the fuel filter, that would mean it’s free… subsequent it’s on you. To me that means a conversation with the service manager and a refund is due.

 

[TSL]

@TSL something isn’t correct, as part of the HPFP they change the fuel filter, that would mean it’s free… subsequent it’s on you. To me that means a conversation with the service manager and a refund is due.

thanks for the tip. I definitely paid for it, there was no conversation about it being part of the recall. I will have to look into that. It was the first fuel filter change on the vehicle and I thought it a good idea to get it done with the pump replacement. I wasn't aware it should have been included with it.

 

[Legal Brief]

It is definitely part of the pump recall. Search this site for the actual recall document.

 

[TSL]

I didn't succeed in finding anything here on the forum, but I did find this document online :

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2023/RCRIT-23V263-0124.pdf

which I believe is the relevant recall.

Below is a snip from my paperwork when I had the job done back in Feb.
It lists "1401A182 Safety Recall 01A"



According to P.2 of that PDF I linked, 14-01-A1-85 doesn't list anything about the Filter, while 14-01-A1-83 does, but seems to be for an entire fuel system replacement, which I'm guessing is for an engine where the pump has already failed ?

Anyways, if I could follow-up with the dealership I surely would, but I'm not immediately seeing anything explicitly saying they should have done the filter.
For sure, I won't be giving them the pleasure of doing it again anyway.

 

[daustin]

My fuel filter was not changed during the HPFP recall.

 

[Legal Brief]

The parts come in a kit, which includes the filter. Filter is part of the recal. I’ll dig around for more data.

 

[mtppilot]

I just changed my fuel filter and it was just as easy as @daustin suggests above.

I know this is probably a dumb question, but I've never changed my oil or any fuel system component at home before (I'm getting braver, obviously): what should I do with the quart or so of diesel that leaked into my drain container while I was unscrewing the fuel filter cap? Do I need to take it to the hazardous materials disposal site in my county, or for this quantity is there something easier to do?

 

[John Jensen]

Unless the dealer finds contamination the Y78 HPFP recall does not include a filter change. It only consists of a pump change and an ECM flash.

"FCA US will repair your vehicle [2] free of charge (parts and labor). To do this, your dealer will replace the HPFP, update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, and inspect and, if necessary, replace additional fuel system components."

 

[c3k]

I just changed my fuel filter and it was just as easy as @daustin suggests above.

I know this is probably a dumb question, but I've never changed my oil or any fuel system component at home before (I'm getting braver, obviously): what should I do with the quart or so of diesel that leaked into my drain container while I was unscrewing the fuel filter cap? Do I need to take it to the hazardous materials disposal site in my county, or for this quantity is there something easier to do?

Toss it in with your old oil and take it to your county's oil reclamation tank.