Fuel Filters
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Modern common rail diesel systems operate at pressures over 2,000 bar — contaminated fuel destroys injectors in minutes. Donaldson Synteq fuel media provides 99.9% particle removal efficiency.
Why It Matters
What Fuel Filters Protect
Synteq synthetic fuel media provides beta 4 = 1000 filtration efficiency. Combined with Twist&Drain technology for fast, clean filter servicing with no spill.
Synteq synthetic media — 99.9% particle removal at 4 micron
Twist&Drain servicing — no spill, no mess
Integrated water sensor capability
Fuel water separator primary and secondary stages
High-flow elements for large-displacement engines
Cross-references for Cat, Cummins, Perkins, Detroit, Volvo
TechnologySynteq™ Media & Twist&Drain System
Modern common rail diesel injectors operate at up to 2,500 bar — a single 4-micron particle can cause injector failure. Donaldson Synteq synthetic fuel media achieves Beta 4 = 1000, meaning 99.9% removal of particles ≥4 µm. The Twist&Drain bowl system enables fast, clean no-spill filter changes in under two minutes.
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Choose Your Level
Standard vs Premium
Both options meet OEM specifications. Premium goes further — engineered for harsh environments, extended intervals, and maximum protection.
- Cellulose fuel media
- Standard particle removal
- Basic water separation
- Cost-effective option
- Suitable for quality diesel supply
Cellulose media · Cost-effective · OEM-equivalent replacement

- Synteq™ synthetic fuel media
- Beta 4 = 1000 (99.9% removal)
- Integrated Twist&Drain bowl
- Water separation up to 97%
- Protects common rail at 2,500 bar
Synthetic media · Maximum protection · Harsh environments
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Industries We Serve
Fuel Filters used across these sectors — matched to equipment and application.
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