[Z06] fuel filter
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Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Los Alamitos California
fuel filter
well i went and bought a new fuel filter and jacked the z up and to my surprise there is no filter where the manual says it should be did gm move it in the fuel tank like they did on the 04?
Pro
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From: Lakewood Colorado
I have an 02 Z06 and reciently replaced my filter. Damn they're proud of that thing. Which is why I'd believe the statement that it's also the regulator. I found mine located on the inside wall of the frame left side of the car somewhere around the transmission area if I remember correctly.
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
So if I have an 03 Z... how can I tell where my filter is? If it's in the tank, should I even bother trying to replace it for preventive maintenance? Sounds like that would be a headache and a half.
Pro
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From: Lakewood Colorado
On my car which has the external filter it is very obvious. Silver can about 2" in diameter and 4" long. If it's not there, it's in the tank. As to whether you should change it, probably. Especially with the higher ethanol concentrations in todays gas. But that's just my opinion.
Drifting
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From: O'Fallon MO
And on a side note on this wonderful change that they made. Fuel pump issues seem to be common on the "up-graded" system.....Hey thanks GM
All of you do yourself a favor and try to keep from running the tank below 1/4. Rumor is that not letting the fuel pump run low/dry will help keep you from having these issues.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Texas-out west
if you have an 03 you most likely have the FFS (think that is what it is called) system which has a non-replaceable filter in tank with the fuel pump. look in glove box and see if FFS is listed on options car has. It is an emissions (thanks govt watchdogs) deal. my 03 is a late 02 produced car and has internal fuel filter
Dealer can run vin and tell you also.
Dealer can run vin and tell you also.
Drifting
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From: Always in my lane.
What they said. If you have an 03-04 model, its in the tank. And if you really dont need to change it/fool with it, DONT! Its a pain in the ***.Unless you have to change the fuel pump too, dont worry about it.
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Gotta love the 01 C5Z... 
Had mine changed in about half an hour.. Mine does have its own FPR on it, not simply a matter of removing 2 gas lines. But @ least i did not have to remove the tank. fuel filter was around $120.00 w tax.
Had mine changed in about half an hour.. Mine does have its own FPR on it, not simply a matter of removing 2 gas lines. But @ least i did not have to remove the tank. fuel filter was around $120.00 w tax.
