Professional Perkins Generator Fuel Filter P551429 10000-51231 FS19612 26560145 P551436

Applications:

CASE  62706290
CATERPILLAR  SNX1->312 BL315 BL317 F906924 G SERIE IIIC 1.5 SAK1->CB 335 DCB 434 CCB 525 BCB 534 BCP 663 ECS 423 ECS 433 CCS 433 CCS 563 ECS 573 ECS 583 ECS 663 ECS 683 EGEP 100GEP 110 SAGEP 150IT 14 GM 312M 312M 312 BM 315M 315M 316 CM 
CHALLENGER  MT 425 B AUTO POWERMT 425 B IVMT 535 B AUTOPOWER VI DYNA 6MT 535 B TECHSTAR CVTMT 545MT 545 B AUTOPOWER IVMT 545 B AUTOPOWER VI DYNA 6MT 545 B TECHSTAR CVTMT 565
JOHN DEERE  3029 T

KLEMM  KR 805-1KR 806-2
KOMATSU FOREST   6WD860 6WD860 8WD860 8WD890.1 8WD890 6WD890 8WD901.1901 S-2 4WD901 S-2 6WD911.1911 4WD911 6WD921921.1
MAC CORMICK  MC 120 POWER 6 T1MC 120 POWER 6 T2MC 135 POWER 6 T1MC 135 POWER 6 T2
MASSEY FERGUSON  5465 DYNA 4 DYNA 66465 DYNA 6 CCLS6465 DYNA 6 TFLS64756475 DYNA 6 CCLS6475 DYNA 6 950-55MF 950-66
NORCAR-LOGSET  506 H5 F PREMIUM6 F
OLYMPIAN  GE 50GEP 110GEP 150-1GEP 150-2GEP 165-1LL 3014 BXQE 135

PERKINS  1006.6 TAG1006 TG1006 TG 2AYBYDYD 51586
PONSSE  HS 10 COBRAS 15S 15 EH
SULLAIR  175 H
VALTRA  62006250 75A 75A 85X 100 HIX 110 HIX 120 HI

Professional Perkins Generator Fuel Filter P551429 10000-51231 FS19612 26560145 P551436

Q: What does P551429 filter? 

Fuel filter P551429 is a diesel filter used in Perkins generator sets, whose main function is to filter impurities in diesel. ‌
Specifically, it can effectively intercept solid particles (such as iron oxide, dust) and moisture in fuel, preventing these pollutants from entering precision engine components (such as oil pumps, fuel injectors, cylinder liners, and piston rings), thereby reducing wear, avoiding blockages, ensuring stable engine operation, and extending service life. ‌

Q: Is it safe to drive with the fuel filter warning light on?

When the fuel filter warning light activates, you should not keep driving. This signal often points to a fuel system issue. Continuing to drive could create safety risks.

The warning light may turn on for several reasons. A severe fuel filter blockage might occur. Sensor failure could also trigger it. Water entering the fuel system is another possibility. These issues can hurt engine performance. Power may drop, fuel use may rise, or the engine may stall. Such problems are especially dangerous at high speeds or on tricky roads. They might lead to accidents.

For safety, take these steps right away. First, park in a secure spot. Avoid driving further. Next, call professional maintenance staff quickly. Ask them to check the fuel system thoroughly. They can find the fault cause and fix it or replace parts.

In daily care, replace the fuel filter regularly. Do this every 10000 to 20000 kilometers. Follow your vehicle manual's advice. Regular changes help prevent these problems. They keep the engine healthy and boost fuel efficiency.

Q: Do all diesels have a fuel water separator?

Not all diesel engines are equipped with fuel water separators, and their configuration depends on the design, emission standards, and application scenarios of the diesel engine.
The fuel water separator is mainly used in the fuel system of diesel engines to remove water and impurities from the fuel through centrifugal force or gravity precipitation principle, preventing problems such as nozzle wear, unstable engine acceleration, or abnormal emissions. For example, high-pressure common rail engines with National III or higher standards have high requirements for fuel purity and usually integrate fuel water separators to protect precision components.

The configuration differences are mainly influenced by the following factors:

• Emission standards: Earlier low standard diesel engines (such as those from China II and earlier) may not have mandatory requirements for fuel water separators, while vehicles from China III and above are generally equipped with this device to meet fuel quality requirements.
• Engine design: Some high-performance or common rail system diesel engines use fuel water separators as standard components, while simple purpose diesel engines (such as some small generators or old vehicles) may rely on the additional function of diesel filters or omit this component.
• Application scenarios: Fuel water separators are more common in fields such as commercial vehicles and pickup trucks that require high reliability, while fixed or low load diesel engines may not be equipped with them.

In practical applications, fuel water separators are often integrated with diesel filters or separated into coarse and fine filters, often located in the engine compartment, near the fuel tank, or on the inlet pipeline, but need to be confirmed according to specific vehicle models. If the vehicle experiences malfunctions such as insufficient power or difficulty starting, water accumulation or blockage in the fuel water separator may be one of the reasons.