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Re: Milky fluid in water separator
It is the function of the Water Seperator to trap any water and debris impurities in a gravity sump-trap. Some, like yours, also contain the filter element.
The purpose of the transparent bowl (glass or plastic) is so you can monitor your fuel and take appropriate action as necessary.
That (as shown) is not "Normal".
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Thanks for everyone's comments and advice. The dealer claims it's "normal" for water separator to collect water, he says it's common for diesel to contain some water in it, and the water separator is doing its job. Told him it's just not right for the water separator to collect this much water only after running through 10 ga of fuel. He wants me to drain the water separator and see how fast it collects that white stuff again. I guess I'll have to convince him there's excess water in the system.
It is the function of the Water Seperator to trap any water and debris impurities in a gravity sump-trap. Some, like yours, also contain the filter element.
The purpose of the transparent bowl (glass or plastic) is so you can monitor your fuel and take appropriate action as necessary.
That (as shown) is not "Normal".
:wrench: