Water in Fuel Indicator Symbols

Water in Fuel

These are all Water in Fuel Indicator symbols found in diesel powered vehicles. Diesel powered vehicles are equipped with separators that remove water from the fuel.  Note that if you have just re-fueled, the fuel may be contaminated. The engine should be switched off as soon as possible or the fuel injection system could be damaged.

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Each image includes at least a drop of water or wavy lines or both. Other images are meant to resemble canisters. These filters need to be serviced periodically, and one of these lights serves to tell you when. This filter system is termed a Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module (DFCM) by some manufacturers. The final image looks like a tank or box with lines in the bottom half and a possible open area at the top.

So unless as noted above you have just refueled, the vehicle is safe to drive, but the water should be drained as soon as possible.

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