What is the differnce between a Gas Fuel filter and a Diesel Fuel Filter?

Question

I have a 1995 chevy suburban with a 6.5Turbo Diesel Engine. Previous Owner did away with the original Fuel Filter, due to it being located in back of engine and truck is tall. Mounted a RACCOR fuel / water sepporator on firewall and have been useing that as a fuel filter. However there is not enough room to get to the drain cock. I was thinking of taking that out and putting an inline fuel filter. THinking of useing a Fram G3850 or a Baldwin BF-7725 (the baldwin is what the mercedes' use). Is there a differnce between the gas inlione fuel filter and the diesel fuel filter. Any help or recommendation would be great. P.s. I have taken my tank down to clean it because my fuel is dark and was told that it was probably alge growing in there. Any recommendations on an algecide?

Another question, would it be safe to use a gas filter in place of my diesel filter?

Answer 1

Gas fuel filters get rid of tiny particles. Diesel fuel filters do the same *as well as* separating the water.

Yes, algae can grow in water. You might want to completely drain your fuel tank (I mean in a workshop, don't run it dry) as diesel tends to sit on a layer of water in the tank.

Additional: Personally? I wouldn't.

Answer 2

The Raccor is an excellent product and if you are planning on installing something else, why not just move it to provide access to the drain. Diesel filters do a better job of cleaning and removing water than simple gas filters so don't change to a gasoline filter. Yes, Algae will grow in diesel and most diesel fuel conditioners contain algaecide. Your local filling station or parts store personnel can help you decide which brand to use.

Answer 3

The diesel fuel filter is for diesel and gas filter is for gasoline.
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