ACDelco TP3018 Fuel Filter

100% correct filter. Acdelco gm genuine blue filter that came with the 2 proper O rings and even came in the right box. I’m always buying my Duramax filter from this supplier now

This is as good as any of the replacement filters, very reasonable price ($31 at Amazon as of this writing) vs. auto parts stores $50+. If you have changed one of these yourself then you know dealing with the filters large o-ring is a major pain. That o-ring just will not sit in position until you get it placed at the filter housing to attach it - no matter if you use oil, deisel or grease to help hold it. For me the best way to do it is to also stretcchhh the o-ring a couple times like a rubber band - not TOO much or you will damage or even break it !!!! It will then sit in place for a minute, maybe two, before rubber "memory" causes it to pull in and buckle out of position. Stretching will only give you a short time to get it in place so don't lollygag around. Also you have to push the filter up into the fuel filter housing agressively to get the threads of the two parts to meet so you can spin it on. One more note - don't forget the fuel bleeder screw o-ring. Those plastic bleeder screws are a joke (get a metal replacement) but the o-ring ages and needs replacement too. Mine is a 2003 Duramax and that o-ring developed an air leak causing hard-acceleration hesitation, reduced power, hard start and no start issues.

Fit just fine on my 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 Duramax. Keep in mind that some of the cheapo filters (unfortunately had some Taiwanese one on it when I bought it) apparently have an insert that adapts it to the filter inlet in the center of the filter, make sure to remove it from the connector before installing the new one, sometimes it gets left behind when you remove the old one and will not allow you to install the new one. The filter appears to meet OEM specs and seems decent, but I might go with a Wix next time since the Wix appears to have even better filtration even though it costs a bit more, but if it meets spec it is likely sufficient to run on it without any worries, personal choice I suppose. This sure beats paying over $100 for the dealer to change it, it is very easy to do yourself and there are plenty of YouTube videos to guide you through it.

I purchased this for a 2008 Chevrolet 3500HD 6.6 duramax, we usually purchase these for no less then $75 and now that I found them on here for half the price. this is my new go-to spot. it is an original GM part, which we happy about. one night in a fuel station we "had" to change it, in a matter of maybe 10 minutes we had it on and was back on the road. we purchased one from an auto part store, only to find out that the filter had collapsed and had to put the old one back on. this one fit and worked out like I needed it to. and if anyone has a truck that plays the fuel filter change game, you understand when you need one constantly, because we do. so now we can afford to keep a few on hand. it was well worth the money.

Excellent

I go through one of these every year. Wish I didn't have to replace the fuel filter every year, but spending big bucks on a lift pump isn't really possible right for me. Anyway, I have always (last 6 years or so) had good luck with the TP3018 in my 2003 LB7 Duramax. The last one though had a top o-ring that was too large. It was close, so I didn't figure it would be too much problem. Anyway I installed it and everything worked well, no leaks. About two weeks later I started having stall/won't start problems when the engine was hot (not overheated, just hot). I would open the bleeder screw, no fuel comes out, pump the primer until fuel starts to bubble, and close the bleeder screw, truck starts right up. Eventually I figure out that I just changed the fuel filter not too long ago (so that can't be the problem right?), but I remembered about the o-ring. Luckily I still had the o-ring from the previous ACDelco filter and it was in good shape. Lubed it up (like I did with the new one), put the old o-ring in with the new filter and another few weeks and no problems. Always have a spare fuel filter in the truck. Cheap insurance. I have had to change the filter in the middle of the woods and in an IHOP parking lot. Sometimes you don't get a warning (like lugging pulling a hill). The truck will just quit and not start until the fuel filter is replaced.

This is one job that could best be described as tedious. It's difficult enough getting your hands in there to disconnect the wiring. What makes it even more difficult is that they eliminated the seat for the o-ring. The white version had a distinct groove for the o-ring. You didn't have to worry about it shifting during installation. However, with this newer version, you're constantly trying to make sure the o-ring is still lined up. It's really just resting on top. The filter itself grabbed onto the threads with relative ease. I've had a few over the years that just didn't want to start. If for some reason the o-ring happened to shift, well your up the creek. A distorted, stretched o-ring is absolutely useless. So make sure that it (the o-ring) stays in position. I wonder if it could be coated with a petroleum based product similar to vaseline to hold it in place. I'm updating my earlier review. They corrected the o-ring issue. New filter installation was a breeze.

Value for money - everything is expensive these days - knocked a star on value - no wonder folks shop for the cheaper non-OEM versions.

Oem fit

Ac Delco fits good

Easy to fit to the Chev Duramax and works great

Great product ...original GM . Arrived early ....

Product was delivered very quickly = rate 5/5. But when opened the box 2 filters ordered were swimming loose in the box, and one was missing its o'ring seals = 2/5.