ben_2_go
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Aug 24, 2007
- Messages
- 328
- Reaction score
- 340
- Points
- 63
- Location
- Third rock from sun
- Vehicle Year
- 2001
- Make / Model
- Furd
- Engine Type
- 2.5 (4 Cylinder)
- Engine Size
- 2.5 Scrap
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
- Tire Size
- 235-75-R15
- My credo
- None at all.
I changed my fuel filter yesterday. I had just over a half tank of fuel. When I removed the fuel filter, gas never stopped running out of the return line from the filter back to the tank. I stuck the fuel line into an empty jerry can and took the old filter with me to get a new one. When I returned home, the entire contents of my fuel tank was gone, except the little over 5 gallons my jerry can held. This isn't the first time I've changed my fuel filter. It's about the 5th time since I bought the truck in 2003. I never had it lose fuel through the lines after the filter was removed. I do have a Spectra replacement sending unit I installed 3 or 4 years ago due to a failed fuel pump. I opened the fuel filler cap to check the tank for pressure and there was none. I put the cap back on. I thought that there were check valves in the sending unit to prevent back siphoning of the fuel system in case of an accident. Has anyone experienced anything similar? Is it normal for the return fuel line to create a back siphon? My truck was flat on the ground not raised in the rear like I've seen some people do it.