FUEL FILTRATION AT A SENSIBLE PRICE ! Most 4WD's have fuel filters which are specifically designed by the manufacturer so that only one type of element can be used. These filters are supplied to your vehicles manufacturer by the vehicles fuel injection system manufacturer. Naturally, these are more expensive than volume-produced fuel filter elements. Therefore 4WD owners are faced with high-cost replacement filter elements for their vehicles. As a solution to this problem Berrima Diesel has produced a range of adaptors to suit most popular 4WD diesels. These specially designed adaptors allow owners to use a widely available, Lucas/CAV designed filter element, while preserving the standard filter head with its primer plunger. These filters are OE/OEM type as Lucas is a fuel injection system manufacturer. Bad Fuel Poor fuel is an ever increasing problem in this country. If you're doing a lot of travelling and buying fuel from lots of different suppliers you never know what you'll get. A number of problems are common due to poor fuel quality such as: Blocked or damaged injectors Damaged or leaking fuel pumps Poor filtration and engine damage.
The Berrima Diesel adaptor ring is simply screwed into place on the standard filter head and then the Lucas/CAV element is simply pushed on. A threaded rod on the adaptor is used to retain a glass bowl at the base of the filter, allowing the owner to check for the presence of water or other fuel contamination. As we say, "You can't see through the original steel filter!" The bowl can be drained by simply turning a wing nut at the bottom of the bowl. The advantages of the Lucas/CAV filter element compared with original or other after-market filters include a much lower price(around $8 instead of up to $90) and availability virtually anywhere in Australia. Although originally a Lucas/CAV design, the element can also be replaced with similar units such as those produced by Fleetguard, Bosch or Framm. The Berrima Diesel - Lucas/CAV fuel filter Kit can also be supplemented by a Lucas/CAV Water Stop unit. Usually mounted close to the fuel tank, this simple device holds a stop valve which sinks in diesel but floats in water, thus cutting the fuel flow if water is present in the fuel delivery line.
Some thoughts on filtration It is important to run clean fuel, pure diesel, to get the best possible performance and economy from your engine. If possible purchase your fuel only from well known suppliers. Use only brand name fuel (eg. Shell, Mobil, Caltex etc) Check with your local service station regarding their supplier. Change out your filter every 10,000km. Check you filters regularly. Our Lucas/CAV adaptor has a glass bowl which allows easy visual inspection of your fuel. The next time you think Diesel - Think BERRIMA DIESEL!