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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, [...]

2024-06-27T14:05:10-05:00October 11, 2023|

AirDog® vs. Other Fuel Filters – What’s the Difference?

Power, efficiency, longevity – we expect a lot out of our heavy-duty diesel engines. Unfortunately, even the best engines struggle to deliver top performance without clean fuel. That’s why the choice of a fuel filtration system is so important. Conventional fuel filtration can keep a truck on the road and ultimately get the job done – but it’s never going to deliver exceptional performance. There are simply too many limitations with such a basic technology. In contrast, AirDog® takes every aspect of fuel filtration to the next level. AirDog®Heavy Duty Diesel Fuel Systems optimize diesel fuel delivery to achieve ideal fuel conditions for heavy-duty engines. Far more than just a fuel filter, AirDog® uses state-of-the-art technology to remove virtually all contaminants, including particulates, moisture, and even entrained air and vapor. That means pure, consistent fuel and all the benefits that come with it. Conventional Fuel Filtration is Designed to Be “Good Enough” Conventional fuel filtration for heavy-duty diesel engines has kept your rig on the road this long. So what’s the problem? 99% of the fuel filters on the market are simply a spin on the filter canister that’s been in use for decades. They remove most contaminants and deliver fuel that is clean enough to keep the engine running and in decent shape. But the fuel system is far from optimized. Standard fuel filters can leave behind contaminants. Entrained air and vapor can come along with the fuel, as well as water from condensation rainwater in fueling stations and other routes. Heavy-duty diesel engines are tough, and they can handle it. But they won’t run at their best ability if the fuel supply is less than optimal. “Good enough” might be alright when there isn’t money on the line. But if you are using heavy-duty diesel engines, chances are you are trying to get a job done. Time is money, fuel efficiency is of paramount importance, and the less downtime your engine spends in the shop, the better. AirDog® Solves All the Problems Conventional Fuel Filtration Doesn’t The manufacturers of the AirDog® understand the limitations of standard fuel filtration. AirDog® has an integrated fuel pump to address suction issues common with engine fuel pumps. The AirDog® runs fuel through a water separator first to address moisture problems. The integrated pump ensures the fuel is pressurized when going through the advanced filter and keeps it pressurized till it reaches the fuel injectors. The positive pressure feed from the AirDog® prevents entrained air and vapor from redeveloping. The end result is pure, clean fuel arriving at the fuel injectors consistently, which delivers numerous benefits. Fuel efficiency is measurably improved. Engine performance is smoothed out and enhanced. And hard-working components, like fuel injectors, are saved from unnecessary strain and premature failures. Fuel Efficiency Redefined Experience a revolution in fuel efficiency with AirDog® systems. Clean, air-free fuel ensures optimal combustion, which is why trucks equipped with AirDog® consistently outperform counterparts with standard filters. Commercial trucks using AirDog® consistently see fuel efficiency gains of [...]

2024-06-27T14:08:12-05:00September 21, 2023|

AirDog® Fuel Systems 101: What do Fuel Air Separation Systems Do?

Few diesel engine components improve fuel efficiency, power, and acceleration while reducing engine wear and tear and exhaust emissions. As the world’s first and only system to effectively remove air from diesel fuel and keep water and other contaminants from entering the engine, the AirDog® Heavy Duty Diesel Fuel Systems provides a combination of benefits that makes them the fuel system of choice for leading truckers. […]

2024-06-27T14:10:37-05:00September 12, 2023|

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