Fuel Filter "micron" information?

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My owners manual has little information on the actual fuel filter that was installed on the boat in 2005.  I've noted that the E-10 fuel has been causing problems on EFI engines like mine.  I've been trying to find out if the filter I'm using has a "10 micron" element  or a "21" micron element, and which one I should be using.  My engines are 5.7L EFI mod 5  "GM"  computer controlled Marine Power engines.  

Also has anyone any information on using the engine computer information directly to an on-board Garmin C series MFD multifunction Display.  or to any other diagnostic tool for that matter.  Or, is there a computer program that I can download to my laptop computer that I can plug in to the engine diagnostic port that will give me all the information on my engine?  I understand this is the same engine (more or less) that was used in the Corvette for several years.

Thanks!

redbeardthegiant · Accepted Answer

Ask the engine manufacturer, or maybe you can find on their website, what filter to use. THey may also have info on E-10 effects and how to deal with them. However, 'gasohol' has been in use a long time for cars, and gasoline sold in areas with pollution problems [pretty much every big city] legally has to have a certain amount of 'oxygenate', nowadays ethanol [since MTBE got banned], in it. 

For your other question, try Garmin's website, or ask them. 

I have seen offered for sale to auto mechanics widgets to plug into a car's diagnostic port with software for a laptop; however, your engine might have different computers/software. I would ask the engine manufacturer.

Fuel Filter "micron" information?

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