Why does my Duramax keep losing prime?
A common problem with high-mileage 2001-2010 Duramax trucks is that the fuel filter head assembly begins to develop air leaks. With age as well as use of ULSD and bio-diesel fuels, the O-rings in the filter head assembly can begin to allow air to bleed into the system, causing the fuel system to loose its prime.
How do I reset my fuel filter percentage?
Without pressing the pedals, turn the ignition key to the on position without starting the engine. Wait five seconds. Completely press the brake and the accelerator pedals simultaneously and hold for ten seconds. The system is now reset.
How do you reset the fuel filter life on a 2019 Chevy Silverado?
2007-2019 Chevy Silverado Change Fuel Filter Light Reset:
- Turn the ignition to the ON position without starting the engine.
- Completely press the brake and the accelerator pedals simultaneously and hold until Fuel Filter Reset message appears.
- The system is now reset.
Why is my fuel filter stuck on my Duramax?
I have replace the fuel filter twice, once with an after-market and now back to the OEM filter. I have replace the water sensor at the bottom of the fuel filter. I have been told that it might be my fuel pump which has a one-way flow valve that has become stuck allowing fuel to flow back to the tank. I’m out of ideas.
What kind of Duramax filter keeps losing Prime?
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Why is my Chevy Duramax losing its prime pump?
Probably from your prime pump or if you ever had the dealer change the filter….could have had the “filter gorilla” put it on and crack the housing. How does your water in fuel sensor look? There could be a hairline crack in that causing your problem too and not dripping on the ground.
What to do if you lose prime in fuel system?
Dump the factory filter and replace with Nick’s underhood Cat setup. When you order the Cat filter and adapter also order a filter head rebuild kit which replaces the o-rings. Did you find the recommended reading relevant to this discussion?