What does the water in fuel light mean?
First of all, you do not need to worry, this is a message indicating that the fuel water separator needs to be drained. Minimize driving until you can service the system to avoid water-related damage or contamination.
How do you fix a fuel filter with water in it?
To drain water from your diesel filter water separator, release the vent valve positioned at the top of the filter housing. If there isn’t a valve, loosen the uppermost fuel pipe from the filter housing. Hold a jar under the drain plug or tap and loosen the plug or tap.
What happens if a little water gets in your gas tank?
Water in gasoline doesn’t just cause issues in the cylinder; it can easily damage injectors if it expands rapidly in the injector tip (due to the inherent heat of the injector). And if it sits in the fuel system for a long period of time, it can even cause rust in your fuel system.
Can I drive with water in fuel light?
You have no leg to stand on if your water in Fuel light is on, make sure it is documented. They should replace the WIF sensor and wiring no questions.
Is it safe to drive with water in fuel light on?
Water doesn’t work very well as a lubricant and it could cause excessive wear on the engine if it made its way through the fuel system. A warning indicator on the dash will let you know when too much water has been collected and the fuel filter needs to be emptied.
What causes the Check Engine light to come on?
When your engine light comes on because of a weakness or failure in this system, you most likely won’t notice the car driving any differently. Everything will seem fine, except for the glowing check engine light on the dashboard. Missing or loose fuel cap. Incorrect fuel cap used. Evaporative (evap) emission canister or fuel tank leaks.
What do you say about water in fuel warning?
New to the Duramax, but trying to get up to speed. I got a WIF light on & off all the way from Wichita to Little Rock (475 miles). Truck never missed a beat. Light never stayed on. Previous owner said it happens a lot. The sensor was changed a couple of times & stealership did not why it continues to happen. What say you experts on the duramax?
How to fix the water in the fuel tank?
just drain the water in the water separator just open the drain plug and close it after you see theres only diesel coming out and not water and thats the fix!! Loading…
What does the fuel filter warning light mean?
Once the level starts reaching maximum capacity, the fuel filter warning light will illuminate to let you know to empty the filter. On manual systems, a valve at the bottom of the filter will let the water drain out once opened.