Trucking , How to change an air dryer filter.
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- Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024
- Hey everyone, in this video I show how to clean and replace an Air Dryer Filter on my 2007 Freightliner Columbia.
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I have to say, when I watched this video the first time, I kinda thought it was a bit of a joke. However, what you are doing and saying, makes absolute sense! Oil floats on water, the air dryer is designed to handle and separate moisture, so no reason the water would hurt anything.
The only variant to this process I did, was to scrub and float the oil as you have done, but at that point, just overfill the dryer with more water (distilled for me) so that the oil just floats over the lip onto the ground. Once no more oil rises to the top, I then blew out the water from the bowl with the compressed air.
Thank you so much for the tip, worked so much better than just a rag!
Thank you for watching !!!! I’m glad I could help you out and give you an ideal of how to clean this out a simple way !!
I've spent so much money on mechanics on replacing the whole damn thing thank you sir
These days shops can really eat you up on any kind of work .
Well said. No need for dealer or expensive garage shop. When I can DIY . Great video. Keep on trucking!
That’s right !!!!
I have a 2005 freightliner columbia!
And I been learning a lot from your videos!
To do the repairs my self!
Thanks for posting this videos
Your very welcome !!!! Thanks you for watching !!!! I am very glad I could help you out !!!
Great video. I'm an a New owner operator log truck driver. And can't just drop it off at the shop like I used to. I've done a lot of maintenance myself and tried to be around and learn to do as much as I could knowing I was going to be purchasing a truck some day. People like you make it possible for people like me to keep my truck on the road because just starting out I cant afford to pay for simple things like this to be done thanks.
I have been doing this for many years and I can tell you , nobody can afford to so to garages for every little thing. My advice is to try your best on staying on top of everything and get everything serviced or repaired as it’s needed , and don’t blow your money going on shopping spree’s. You have to treat this like a business , because it is . Always prepare yourself for the worst , so you and your family can live the best . I have a lot of friends that do logging and they do very well .
Great info sir.
Your welcome
Best video I’ve watched. Very informative thank u
Thank you
I wish I would have seen this yesterday Before I change my filter. The housing, filter, And o ring Had so much of that black stuff caked on, I just put the new filter on
Yeah really needs blown out . I have over 1 million, 400,000 miles on the original air dryer ! Once a year you should change the cartridge. But at least you did change the cartridge, most people just wait until everything quits working or rots off .
Thanks for sharing 👍
Your very welcome !!!!
Simplest & best vid on Air Dryer filters. I have a question. I put a new TRP air dryer filter on my T2000. It has a weep hole on the side & the air blows out of it & doesn't stop. Do you happen to be familiar with the problem. I didn't follow your procedure. The dryer is under my cab & hard to see. Thx good vid. Not confusing like so may.
I’m just not familiar with that setup , if I was I would help you out !
@@Starkeyfamilyfixing I found out. The filter is very heavy. I will simply replace it. The set up is the same as yours. Its just under the cab. It is just the Simple Trucker Stuff. Thx 4 the bid.
Thanks brother for sharing knowledge
Your welcome!!! I enjoy helping out!!
Thanks buddy!
Your welcome !!!!
Hi Scott. I posted a year ago, but here I am again. I just changed my filter out also. That same filter I got on Amazon for less than $23. The brand is TORQ. OEM wanted $75. I couldn't use a chain wrench though, because the links were too big to fit between the filter and the mount. I was thinking, since winter is coming, do you have a video on block heaters? I thought my 2009 Columbia had a factory one, but it turns out it doesn't. Do you use one, being that you're in Ohio?
great video. I learned a lot!
That’s great !! Thanks for watching !!!
This was very helpful thanks man !!!
Thankyou!!! I try to be !! Thanks for watching and subscribing !!!
100% thanks for the video
100% your welcome !!!
I have the exact truck but air filter seems taller and skinny. Is it the exact same procedure?
Yeah , if it’s got a screw on filter same deal .
Place wrench near the base.
Hi Scott. Just out of curiosity, is your Columbia a DDEC5 OR DDEC6? How do you have it spect out?
DDEC 5 , Egr with no exhaust filter .
It has had a complete overhaul, turbo ect . But I bought a complete factory Detroit kit from the dealership, I bought a new turbo from garret it’s a factory style, the only real upgrade is a K&N Air Filter lol 😂 , put that in after I bought it in 2008 .
@Starkeyfamilyfixing Nice. I was wondering...my truck has had the egr and dpf "fixed". So do I still need to maintain the dpf? Or does it basically "not exist"?
@@johncalvo1743 well yes and no , even though it is fixed lol , the system can still cause you problems. Just it would be more rare to not at all for the filter to stop up , leaving you with just electrical issues D-Rating you sometimes.
Great video! Thankj you!
Your welcome !!!! Thanks for watching
HI, thanks for the video. I have a freightliner Columbia 07. This will work on mine, right? My air dryer is under the truck on the air tank. Will I have too take the complete air dryer off too replace this?? Hope too hear from you soon
It depends on if your air dryer is setup like mine , there are a few different types .
@@Starkeyfamilyfixing its not.
That was a great video!!
Thank you !! And thank you for watching !!
Awesome video!
Glad you enjoyed it !!
Thank you brother
Your welcome !!!! Thanks for watching !!!!
I need help where you put the rubber ring the small one that thread valve got stuck with the filter when I removed it.. do the dealer sells that little thread vale it self ? Thanks
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I would just do one of a few things in this case. 1. Vise grips with a rag on the threads to back it out . 2. Cut it out of the filter , once you get to the threaded section use a grinder an wear the metal thin that the threaded section is screwed into , while being careful to not damage the threads. 3. The dealer would be the last choice unless they have the part on hand and its very cheap , but if you do not feel comfortable or do not own the tools needed , go to a machine shop in your area , guessing it would be cheap to have it removed because with the right tools this is only a 5 min. job
Very good thanks
I try my best !!! Thankyou for noticing !! And watching !!!
Great video 👍
Thanks for watching !!!
Can we use degreaser ? (Purple power) ?
No !!!! Don’t put any cleaners in your here !!!
Distilled water 👍
Well what not to do lol and I finally seen it all
My system is factory, never been changed 1 million 370 thousand miles. Guess what I do works well .
And what is YOUR suggestion?
make sure to use Oral-B hahaha. sometimes its the little things that make you laugh.
I try to brush the housings teeth on a normal basis lol 😂
Will a bad filter cartridge cause water buildup?
Very much so !!!!
Good
Thank you for watching and enjoying the video !
how often would be change that filter??
Once yearly is normally great , in saying that , if you do a lot of drop and hook on random trailers , and on trailers in really bad environments then 2 or 3 times a year . I would advise doing it right before winter and before it gets really cold though if you normally pull the same trailer .
My outlet line broke off of my air dryer on my rv looking for tips on how to replace
You may not need to ..... if its threads that are broke off in the housing , then you can use a left handed drill bit to unscrew them out , or possibly buy an easy out set . Here is an Amazon link to a set that covers a lot of sizes . amzn.to/34qUcr8 . Let me know if this helps you .
Without seeing a picture, this is what I am guessing your needing .
@@Starkeyfamilyfixing I am trying to attach a photo but can't figure it out
@@Starkeyfamilyfixing thanks for the info. I have fixed that problem but when I took it for a short drive the back brakes were hot and smoking like they were locked up
@@davidhumphreys8488 ok replacing the air filer would not cause that , if there was not enough air going through then it would affect you whole air system.
If your back brakes are heating up this is what I would do.
1. Freshly grease your whole truck to the point you have grease pushing out the old grease on everything.
2.Check your brake shoes for cracks and missing springs.
3. Check the adjustment on your slack adjusters , all trucks have been mandatory to have automatic slack adjusters since 1994 , but once they get wore , they do not function like they should . As an example I have had them go bad before on the Freightliner century I used to own . One of them when bad and kept going out of adjustment, so I ended up replacing all 4 on the back of the truck then replaced the two on the front to make sure they were all good . In your case check the adjustment then keep an eye on them . I would recommend if one is bad replace them by the the axle meaning the left and right side on the same axle . Let me know what you find !
Where you buy that chain wrench?
I went to a Napa auto parts store to get a good quality one .
You can also use a filter strap wrench with a socket adapter to attach a breaker bar to it. You can get it from Amazon.
@@thereviewer4173 the reason I don’t use a strap wrench that’s made of fabric is that these tend to lock on very tight . I have broken an oil filter wrench that uses a socket before. So on these I would suggest a chain style . I would suggest a parts store that sells a good quality chain wrench like a NAPA .
NAPA store
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It depends on the quality of the strap wrench. You want a heavy duty one. If you can’t unscrew the filter, try tightening the filter a bit, and then loosen it up a bit. You repeat this, back and forth, until the filter unscrews with little resistance. This method is used for stubborn nuts and bolts.
Also, stubborn filters could be an indication that the filter was tightened with a tool, which is a big no-no. Filters should only be tightened by hand, unless the filter instructions say otherwise.
lmfao!!!! Oral-B toothbrush!!!
That’s right !!!
I use the Scuba Radius. For over 20 years now. It's expensive, but you will never use another toothbrush again!
Don't know how to drain the airlines? By pumping the service brake?
That’s one of the quickest way , you can with the air tank cable but it’s really slow .
Pull the gland hands off the trailer then push in the valves. Quick and loud air release.
And here is another way
Same filter today 66 dlls
Good deal !!! Thankyou for watching !!!
Not sure if anyone has told you, but it's actually not a filter.
lol
I used a small shop vac, distilled water and my ol ladies toothbrush she still hasn't gotten that taste out of her mouth
Haaaaaaaaa !!!!!
i drained the air tank and drained airdryer and still had to use a cheater bar to get it off
Sometimes that still happens!
You could bend over the end of toothbrush with heat.
Tooth brush bristles still are not long enough to get into the pits very well , but great idea 💡!
@@Starkeyfamilyfixing Make sure you floss also.
I need help where you put the rubber ring the small one that thread valve got stuck with the filter when I removed it.. do the dealer sells that little thread vale it self ? Thanks
I would just do one of a few things in this case. 1. Vise grips with a rag on the threads to back it out . 2. Cut it out of the filter , once you get to the threaded section use a grinder an wear the metal thin that the threaded section is screwed into , while being careful to not damage the threads. 3. The dealer would be the last choice unless they have the part on hand and its very cheap , but if you do not feel comfortable or do not own the tools needed , go to a machine shop in your area , guessing it would be cheap to have it removed because with the right tools this is only a 5 min. job