'07 Duramax fuel filter?

I have about 15k miles on truck and the computer say 5% left on the fuel filter. So, I bought one from AZ for $45 (ouch) and got to looking at it and decided to ask here first. Are the any suggestions or tricks I should know about? Should I fill the filter up with diesel before installing or just prime it per manual? Any help would be appreciated.

There is a specific procedure for filter replacement. you need to bleed the system. look in the manual.

im a duramax tech and you can prime it with either diesel or trans fluid but u should also prime the rest of the sytem by leaving the system uncracked and pressuring up the system

I have about 15k miles on truck and the computer say 5% left on the fuel filter. So, I bought one from AZ for $45 (ouch) and got to looking at it and decided to ask here first. Are the any suggestions or tricks I should know about? Should I fill the filter up with diesel before installing or just prime it per manual? Any help would be appreciated.Baldwin filters are oe for this truck...wix cost about 40.00 plus tax..i but my filters at brake and wheel...the fuel filter is 16.00 and the oil is 5.25......the baldwin is a superb oil; filter and has been around for years....trust me...good luck....:loser:

Baldwin filters are oe for this truck...wix cost about 40.00 plus tax..i but my filters at brake and wheel...the fuel filter is 16.00 and the oil is 5.25......the baldwin is a superb oil; filter and has been around for years....trust me...good luck....:loser: also it would be helpful to fill up the filter but since it is hard to get up in there full, use the hand primer...done mine yesterday....carry one in your truck at all times and replace evry other oil change....10k is nice.....trust me...:cool: