You Could Be Buying the Wrong Fuel Filter

Not all diesel fuel filters are created equal—and choosing the wrong one

could affect your truck's performance, reliability, and even the life

of your fuel system.

On this episode of The Diesel Podcast, we sit down with S&S Diesel

Motorsport Chief Engineer Ian McGiffen to discuss what separates a

quality fuel filter from the rest. We cover filter media, micron

ratings, filtration efficiency, common marketing claims, and why two

filters that look nearly identical can perform very differently.

We also dive into a common failure point on the 6.7L Power Stroke: the

factory plastic fuel filter housing. Learn why it can crack, create fuel

leaks, cause drivability issues, and why many owners are upgrading to a

more durable solution.