DIESEL PRO® 245 PRODUCT DATA SHEET
DAVCO DIESEL PRO 245 is an all-in-one
fuel filter, water separator, and fuel pre‑heater
for medium duty diesel engines with flow
Filter Change Level
rates up to 60 gallons per hour.
The Diesel Pro 245, with an optional pre-
heater or overnight heater and water-in-fuel
sensor, will keep the engine running in any
weather conditions.
“SEEING IS BELIEVING”® functionality and
the clear cover on top provides enhanced fuel
system troubleshooting and a clear indication
of when to change the fuel filter. Fuel-In/Out Port
Applications
• Diesel engines with flow rates up to 60 gph Heater Port
Models and Options
Fuel-In/Out Port
• Base Model - Unheated
• Electric Heat
- 12VDC or 24VDC Pre‑heater Drain Valve
or120VAC Overnight heater
• Water‑In‑Fuel (WIF) sensor
Typical Installation How It Works
• Fuel from the tank enters the fuel processor body.
Fuel to Fuel Tank
• Large contaminants and “free” water are separated and
remain in the body.
Fuel to Engine
• Fuel rises into the clear cover area.
• Contaminants and emulsified water are captured by the
Fuel to Filter
filter media.
• Fuel level rises to maintain a fuel path through clean
filter media (path of least resistance).
Fuel Tank • Clean, water free, fuel exits the fuel processor to the
engine fuel injection system.
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1600 Woodland Drive, Saline, MI 48176-1629
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DIESEL PRO® 245
Specifications Filtration Performance
Height, Overall 13.37 in. (339.5 mm) Micron 8
Depth, Overall 5.84 in. (148.3 mm) Coarse Water Removal (%) >98%
Width, Maximum 6.2 in. (158 mm) Emulsified water removal (%) >93%
Weight, Dry 7.7-8.5 lbs. Dirt holding capacity (grams) 104
Filter Service Clearance, Minimum 3.5 in. (88.9 mm)
Fuel Flow, Maximum 60 gph Port Interface
Electric Pre‑heater 12VDC 195W or 12VDC 155W Fuel In ⅜"‑18 NPTF or ½"‑14 NPTF
Overnight heater 120VAC, 75 W, .65 A Fuel Out ⅜"‑18 NPTF or ½"‑14 NPTF
Dimensions
Dimensions are in inches [millimeters] Mounting hole distance: 5.25 [33.4]
Mounting hole openings: .400 -.408. [10.16-10.36]
LEFT FRONT RIGHT BOTTOM
“SEEING IS BELIEVING”®
When new, the fuel level Fuel level increases in Fuel level at filter wrap The filter element is now
in the filter will be very clear cover. As contami- level. Even though the fuel completely covered by
low with minimal restric- nants collect on the filter, level is now more than half fuel. At this point, all of the
tion. As the filter is used, the fuel rises to a non-con- of the filter element, the media’s surface area is uti-
contaminants collect on the taminated section of the fuel is still flowing through lized. Restriction is increas-
filter from the bottom up. filter, providing optimal clean media at minimal ing and the filter element
Fuel rises on the filter indi- filtration while maintaining restriction levels. The filter should be changed at the
cating remaining filter life. lowest restriction. still has significant life next scheduled mainte-
remaining. nance interval.
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Updated on 08/12/2021
1600 Woodland Drive, Saline, MI 48176-1629
800-328-2611 www.davco.com customerservice @davco.com
