Cat C7 Fuel Filter Replacement

[Craig P.]

My coach is due for it's first oil change (the first while I've owned it). I took it to a shop today that quoted me a fair price. I asked them to replace the fuel filter as well, and gave them the spare one that I carry in my tool kit. I about fell over when they told me that it would be an additional $55 to replace the filter that I handed them. I'm not a tight wad, but that seems rediculous. I've never replaced a CAT fuel filter, but it's easy to gain access to and it's a spin-on, so how hard could it be? Any tips before I make a mess in my driveway?

Craig

[Craig P.]

My coach is due for it's first oil change (the first while I've owned it). I took it to a shop today that quoted me a fair price. I asked them to replace the fuel filter as well, and gave them the spare one that I carry in my tool kit. I about fell over when they told me that it would be an additional $55 to replace the filter that I handed them. I'm not a tight wad, but that seems rediculous. I've never replaced a CAT fuel filter, but it's easy to gain access to and it's a spin-on, so how hard could it be? Any tips before I make a mess in my driveway?

Craig

[Jestme13]

I hope you like the smell of diesel in the morning They were probably charging you for 1/2 hr labor to swap the filter.
Just remember to prime the filter if you do decide to change it yourself.

[Chief]

Craig, change it out yourself. The fuel spill is minimal and the degree of difficulty is such that the shops relegate the task to the clean-up boy.

[Mdshedman1]

I also wanted the fuel filter changed. I tried to do it myself but could not reach it from the ground. It also could not be changed fron the area below my bed. I beleive that Freightliner charged me about $75. They would have to put on a lift to change it. I asked freightline to give me a price on locating the filter down near the frame. You came buy a remote filter kit, but Freightliner said that it would void the waranty!