How to Change Your AirDog® Fuel Filters: A Step-by-Step Guide
AirDog® has introduced an innovative water separator and filtration system for heavy-duty diesel fuel systems. Like all filtration systems, it’s necessary to change filters periodically. Knowing how to change your AirDog® fuel filters correctly is essential for maintaining a healthy and efficient fuel system in your diesel engine. In this guide, we’ll take you step-by-step through the process of changing your filters – making filter replacement a breeze. Soon, your AirDog® filtration system will be running perfectly and ensuring you get the most from your heavy-duty diesel engine. [videopress gw7Y8f0W] How to Change Your AirDog® Fuel Filters When it comes to heavy-duty diesel engines, some maintenance jobs are a lot easier than others. Changing AirDog® fuel filters definitely falls under the category of “easy.” As long as you are prepared with the proper supplies and follow the steps below, you can change your filters easily – even when you are out on the road. In fact, we recommend all AirDog® users keep a spare set of filters in their trucks at all times. The need for a filter change can come at any time. If you want to ensure the optimal performance of your engine, keeping your AirDog® filtration system running right should be a top priority. Step 1: Gather Your Tools and Supplies Before you dive in and start changing your filters, make sure you have the necessary tools and supplies ready. To change your AirDog® filters, you will need the following: A replacement AirDog® water separator and fuel filter set A clean container for used filters Nitrile gloves to protect your hands A rag or paper towels for cleaning A socket or wrench set (if required) A way to wash your hands (even with gloves, you may get diesel on you when changing your filters) Step 2: Safety First As you know, when performing maintenance on a heavy-duty vehicle, safety should always be your top priority. Basic safety protocols when changing fuel filters include: Park in a well-ventilated area. Engage the parking brake. Turn off the engine. Keep rags ready to clean up any fuel spills. Be prepared for proper disposal of the used filters before you remove them (have a container to put them in, know local regulations for disposal, etc.) We especially want to emphasize the importance of changing your filters in a well-ventilated area. Our new water separator is an impressive improvement to our filtration system – but it does require you to fill it with diesel before installation. It’s a necessary step that should only be done in a well-ventilated area for safety reasons. Step 3: Identify Your AirDog® Filters AirDog® provides high-quality water separators and fuel filters specifically designed for heavy-duty diesel systems. There are multiple different filter types designed for different systems, which means they are not one-size-fits-all. Make sure you have the correct replacement filters for your specific system before you take off your old filters. For the water separator, AirDog® now offers a new model that includes a Hydrosorb media, [...]