KOOPS
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Wondering if I did any damage...
Today, I drained the water from the fuel filter. It was a decent amount (almost 16oz water bottle full of yellowish water which smelled like fuel). I did not change or remove the fuel filter or fuel filter housing. However, I didn't realize that I needed to prime the system after draining the water. So, when I went to start up the truck it made a terrible sound cranking etc, and didn't start. That incident lasted for about 2-4 seconds. I instantly realized it must be because I didn't prime the system before starting the engine.
After that, I primed the system as you would normally do after changing the fuel filter. The truck started up and ran fine, as far as I can tell.
Question: did I do serious damage? I think I read afterwards in the manual that if you drain more than 2oz of water you need to prime the system before starting the engine.
Edit: based on responses, it appears I drained mostly fuel, and little to no water.
Today, I drained the water from the fuel filter. It was a decent amount (almost 16oz water bottle full of yellowish water which smelled like fuel). I did not change or remove the fuel filter or fuel filter housing. However, I didn't realize that I needed to prime the system after draining the water. So, when I went to start up the truck it made a terrible sound cranking etc, and didn't start. That incident lasted for about 2-4 seconds. I instantly realized it must be because I didn't prime the system before starting the engine.
After that, I primed the system as you would normally do after changing the fuel filter. The truck started up and ran fine, as far as I can tell.
Question: did I do serious damage? I think I read afterwards in the manual that if you drain more than 2oz of water you need to prime the system before starting the engine.
Edit: based on responses, it appears I drained mostly fuel, and little to no water.
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