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Marco
Dodge Dakota
6/04/2001
15:21:09
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One thing that I truly hate about my Dakota (probably the only thing I hate) is the fact that there is NO in-line fuel filter. Is there anyone in here that installed one aftermarket?? Will this cause a problem if I install one??
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CyberWolf
Dodge Dakota
6/05/2001
09:55:33
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Why do you want an inline fuel filter combined with your stock in-tank fuel filter? The one in the tank should be good enough.
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Kevin
Dodge Dakota
6/05/2001
19:32:12
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You probably do not need one. I have been following many Dakota forums for the past few years and I have yet to hear someone having problems because of dirty gas. The only problem they seem to have is with there fuel pumps going south, and the fuel gage sender acting erractically. Don't worry about the filter.
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lil red dak
Dodge Dakota
6/06/2001
20:18:00
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Actually Jennie on another forum on this site had the same problem a few days ago. Had a load of crap in her tank that plugged up the sock so bad she had to let it sit for a few days before it would self clean. She cleaned out the tank and sock and the problem went away.
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CyberWolf
Dodge Dakota
6/07/2001
08:56:28
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That may be,lil, but an additional inline filter wouldn't have helped her then and you definately dont want to remove the filter in the tank and replace it with an inline filter. The only solution that I can think of for that problem would be to use better gas or dump a can of B-12 in the tank every now and then.
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lil red dak
Dodge Dakota
6/10/2001
11:06:15
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Cyber, how will that remove the gunk that is in the tank????? I would think you would have to remove and clean then replace the tank to get the gunk out. I was not suggesting removing the filter nor replacing the tank filter with an inline one. I am saying that the tank must be removed and the gunk then removed from the tank. Is B-12 capable of disolving rust that may have come from the inside of the semi tank truck that delivered the fuel to the underground tank??? Or maybe sand that got into the underground fuel tank when it started to leak???
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CyberWolf
Dodge Dakota
6/11/2001
13:30:45
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Thats what B-12 does. It disolves and breaks up anything that could be in your tank. Yes, it runs any crap that it broke up and disolved through your system. Don't freak out about that though because the B-12 is constantly working as long as its in your tank. It will not clog anything like you would think. The entire system, including injectors, actually ends up cleaner when done. As a matter of fact its is considered a fuel injector cleaner. The first question should be how did something like that get in your tank. If you are using a good brand of gas you shouldnt have to worry about stuff like that. Old mom and pop stations are the only ones that I would stay away from. Second, EPA keeps a very close watch on all gas stations to keep stuff like leaks from happening. Third, dont forget that the fuel pumps at the gas stations have a pretty elaborate filtering system. But you are right, lil, if the tank actually gets that bad for some reason you might want to remove the tank and clean it. It would just be pretty rare for that to happen. I only run Chevron in my truck. They have techron in it which was considered one of the best fuel system cleaners before they ever put it in their gas. I always stay away from places like Total, Racetrack, and grocery store fuels no matter how much cheaper their gas is. You get what you pay for.
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lil red dak
Dodge Dakota
6/11/2001
20:51:20
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Total is a wholly owned susidiary of Marathon Oil they also fully own Starvin Marvin's, Super America and several other brands that use the red white and blue theme. An added bonus is they are the only oil company not controlled by foreign interests, as U.S. Steel owns them. The only thing that breaks up the silica in sand is acid. And I for one don't want any sand in my engine.
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CyberWolf
Dodge Dakota
6/12/2001
11:17:25
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I think you missed the point. How do you get sand in your tank when station tank leaks are virtualy non existant due to tight EPA regualtions AND even if there were a station tank leak the fuel still goes through a pretty elaborate filtering system in the pump. As far as Total goes, I have never heard of Starvin Marvins or Super America. They must not exist in Texas. You can use whoever you want for gas. I've never been at a drag strip and heard someone say "I'm running low on fuel. We better go to Total!"
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j holman
Dodge Dakota
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9/23/2002
15:56:55
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I have replaced the fuel pump on 97 v6 dakota
and it still won't run. It will start fine for
a few seconds then becomes starved for fuel
and dies also makes a nois from t. body like
air
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blkv6
GenIII
12/03/2002
21:58:03
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Where do you get B-12 from?
Jason
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