GoldenRod 495-4 Filter Housing

The GoldenRod Fuel Tank Filter Wrench is a handy tool, which enables the easy removal and fitting of the GoldenRod bowl/filter housing when the user needs to replace the filter element inside. It benefits from small grooves that fit over the notches on the GoldenRod bowls, which are also compatible with the fitting of similar brands of bowl filters. 

The use of the filter wrench limits of the risk of cracking of the bowl whilst trying to apply pressure to screw it off. It also ensures that when it is screwed back on after replacing the element that it is tight enough to prevent leaks. 

The GoldenRod 496 Fuel Tank Filter is the water block filter for diesel from the leading filtration brand in the agricultural market. Whilst used within many industries for filtering water out of the fuel in a diesel storage tank, thanks to being suitable for gravy fed installations as well as compatible pumping systems, GoldenRod fuel filters are widely recognised amongst the farming community. 

The 496 fuel tank filters benefit from a paper cartridge element inside a clear bowl with a drain point, allowing for the viewing and subsequent removal of any free water that have been removed from the storage tank contents. The element works by using water-absorbing polymers, which trap up to approximately half a cup of water before needing to be replaced. 

The GoldenRod 470-5 Fuel Filter Element is the replacement, 10 micron paper cartridge for the GoldenRod 495 fuel tank filter. You should change your GoldenRod filter element when you notice the flow rate of your system dropping, as this indicates the fuel storage tank filter is getting full.

We would recommend using the GoldenRod filter wrench when changing the paper element to limit the risk of cracking of the bowl whilst trying to screw it with force, and ensure it is screwed back on tight enough to prevent leaks.