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I have heard that a partially clogged fuel filter can be hard on the fuel pump and since my '01 is 14 years old and now has 66K miles on it I figured to be safe I would get it changed. It's not something I would do myself since it's not like changing one on a 66 Mustang that costs about 3 bucks and I don't have the special tool for removing the lines.
Got a quote from a Chevy dealer and it was $180 . The part at Rock Auto was about 70 bucks, part was $155 at the dealership and $25 for labor. I then got a quote from a small independent shop I have used before and they wanted 350 bucks to replace the fuel filter. Had the dealership do it, took an hour and was completely satisfied. Just goes to show that independent shops will screw you just as easily as dealerships.
I have heard that a partially clogged fuel filter can be hard on the fuel pump and since my '01 is 14 years old and now has 66K miles on it I figured to be safe I would get it changed. It's not something I would do myself since it's not like changing one on a 66 Mustang that costs about 3 bucks and I don't have the special tool for removing the lines.
Got a quote from a Chevy dealer and it was $180 . The part at Rock Auto was about 70 bucks, part was $155 at the dealership and $25 for labor. I then got a quote from a small independent shop I have used before and they wanted 350 bucks to replace the fuel filter. Had the dealership do it, took an hour and was completely satisfied. Just goes to show that independent shops will screw you just as easily as dealerships.
You should be getting about 50 lbs at the injectors- I was getting some surging, only 35 pounds and the CEL codes were 1071 and 74 (I think).. The fuel filter is inside the driver's side fuel tank---while you're there, you may want to be proactive and replace the fuel pump as well. Access is gained by removing the driver's side rear wheel, inner fender liner and a plate.
The filter alone is about $150 . . .ethanol seems to be the killer on rubber parts and with labor and the fuel pump, it's about a grand all in.
Are we talking the same vehicle here??? 2001 Corvette???
THe filter on pre mid year 2003 C5's is on the inside face of the frame rail just forward of the drivers side rear wheel. Fuel pressure according to the shop manual is about 58Lbs, and you can buy a WIX filter for about $35 on Amazon or the AC Delco for about $55.
Can u tell any difference in performance with new fiter?
Haven't driven it much yet..Before sometimes it would take a few seconds to start when hot and it sat for an hour or so, not sure but it seems to start quicker. Will know better if there is any difference after I drive it more.
You can get a Wix filter on eBay for $31 free shipping or a Champion for $20 ... I can't imagine anybody paying $100-$250 for a fuel filter.. Actually blows my mind
You can get a Wix filter on eBay for $31 free shipping or a Champion for $20 ... I can't imagine anybody paying $100-$250 for a fuel filter.. Actually blows my mind
It isn't just a filter, it's a fuel filter/ fuel pressure regulator and I wouldn't feel good about getting a cheap off brand unit. OEM AC Delco is 60 bucks at Rock Auto. If I was going to do it myself that is the cheapest one I would get.
It isn't just a filter, it's a fuel filter/ fuel pressure regulator and I wouldn't feel good about getting a cheap off brand unit. OEM AC Delco is 60 bucks at Rock Auto. If I was going to do it myself that is the cheapest one I would get.
If any of you guys are thinking about getting it done, I would be curious what the estimates are.
The shop I work at, assuming we got a Wix filter for $35, the total would be $55-$60 plus tax. We charge $40/hr labor and though I've not changed mine I have seen where it's located and don't see why it would take over 30 minutes on a lift
..........I have seen where it's located and don't see why it would take over 30 minutes on a lift
That's the key to a quick replacement. I've changed the filter on my '01 two times, the first "just because", when the car was 3 years old....in other words, I'm a freak on preventative maintenance. The second time was 2 years ago, when the seal on the replacement filter started to leak. I guess the ethanol content got to it.
Either way, the only difficulty I had, was because I was on ramps, not a lift, which makes it awkward to work inn the area where the filter is located. If you were doing it in a shop, I'd estimate 8-10 minutes to get the car on/off the lift, and 10 minutes to swap the filter.
The shop I work at, assuming we got a Wix filter for $35, the total would be $55-$60 plus tax. We charge $40/hr labor and though I've not changed mine I have seen where it's located and don't see why it would take over 30 minutes on a lift
$40 bucks an hour for labor? Every place around here is more than twice that. Before I had it done I read a thread about a guy that tried it himself and ruined one of the lines. It ended up costing him $600. That's why I had the shop do it. You need to have the right tools and know the procedure.
You should change your filter and post a "how to" thread.
Default Re: Periodic replacement of Fuel Filter ? (Jochen)
I already replaced my Filter at 17,000. The 99 and above C5's have a regulator and filter combo. You will need a filter removal tool to do the job right. It is a little piece of plastic that releases the high pressure metal line that is hooked into the Filter in the front. I a broke that line and had it replaced at a cost of $600.
I had the filter changed in my '02 just prior to a dyno tune a couple years ago. The mechanic I use regularly did it in maybe 10 minutes as I watched and didn't charge anything (I supplied the Wix filter).
Only a non profit shop will charge wholesale clearance prices for the filter and do the labor for nothing. I would be interested in some real world quotes for the job and part.
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