Fuel/water separator

[fishingdan]

I have a very common model of fuel filter/water separator on my boat. Unfortunately, it is not one of the clear bowl types. In this case, how do I know when/if there is any water in there??? As it is, I just change it once per month since the filter is not very expensive.

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Fuel/water separator

Thats what i do,change it about 3 times a season just to be sure...

 

[studlymandingo]

Re: Fuel/water separator

That's about the size of it. I change my filter once per season and so far no problems. I would imagine the onset of higher percentage ethanol fuels will require a more frequent change interval.

Otherwise, you could remove the filter and taste the liquid inside. However, I personally would just switch them out and forgo the bad taste.

 

[fishingdan]

Re: Fuel/water separator

Thanks for the tasting suggestion, but I agree. I'll pass. I'll stick to my practice of changing the filter.