How often should the fuel filter be changed?
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From: Monticello MN
How often should the fuel filter be changed?
Just curious. This does not appear to be an item that needs changing as much as in the old days. Fuels must be better filtered nowdays, than in the past. As I'm taking the Vette on a long cruise next summer, I was thinking of having it done, in the Spring, just for grins. I think they want about $85-$95 for the job, though, and don't want to do it if it's completely unnecessary. 
Ed
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Fuel Filter
If you have a late 03 or 04 the filter is in the gas tank and that has to be dropped to change the filter......I dont have the vin number in 03 when they started putting them in the gas tank I think I have seen it talked about here if you due a search you should fine it....
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You don't state the number of miles on the car nor the year. I looked in your sig and see you have a 2000. There is no listed or recommended service interval. Just as a matter of good preventative maintenance however, I change mine out about every 50K or so. These filters are fairly large in comparison to the old days and it would take one heck of a lot of debris to clog it.
If you have a relatively low mileage car, I wouldn't worry about it.
HTH,
Robert
If you have a relatively low mileage car, I wouldn't worry about it.
HTH,
Robert
Burning Brakes
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From: N.E. Phila. PA
If I were you, I'd change it within the next year. All you need is a lift, fifteen dollars, and a half hour.
These things are notorious for sprouting leaks, and being situated
above an exhaust pipe, they really are an accident waiting to happen.
...just my 2 cents...
These things are notorious for sprouting leaks, and being situated
above an exhaust pipe, they really are an accident waiting to happen.
...just my 2 cents...
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Originally Posted by bglmn
If I were you, I'd change it within the next year. All you need is a lift, fifteen dollars, and a half hour.
These things are notorious for sprouting leaks, and being situated
above an exhaust pipe, they really are an accident waiting to happen.
...just my 2 cents...
These things are notorious for sprouting leaks, and being situated
above an exhaust pipe, they really are an accident waiting to happen.
...just my 2 cents...
Also, his filter will cost in the $40 to $60 range, not $15; at least for a AC Delco. The "$15" (aftermarket brand?) version of which you speak is for the '97 and '98s only. They have no fuel return fitting and are less expensive.
HTH,
Robert
Burning Brakes
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From: N.E. Phila. PA
Originally Posted by LoneStarFRC
While I will be the first to agree that it not difficult to change, I am not aware of these filters being "notorious for leaks". If you have info on this please share.
Also, his filter will cost in the $40 to $60 range, not $15; at least for a AC Delco. The "$15" (aftermarket brand?) version of which you speak is for the '97 and '98s only. They have no fuel return fitting and are less expensive.
HTH,
Robert
Also, his filter will cost in the $40 to $60 range, not $15; at least for a AC Delco. The "$15" (aftermarket brand?) version of which you speak is for the '97 and '98s only. They have no fuel return fitting and are less expensive.
HTH,
Robert
Do a search concerning the, almost inevitable, failing o-rings.
When I first smelled raw gas, and seen the puddle under my car, many
Forum members knew exactly what it was.
I was furious that my tuner (who I love), didn't replace it
during a routine check-up, only a month before mine went.
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From: Dear Karma, I have a list of people you missed.
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Originally Posted by bglmn
My bad, concerning the price.
Do a search concerning the, almost inevitable, failing o-rings.
When I first smelled raw gas, and seen the puddle under my car, many
Forum members knew exactly what it was.
I was furious that my tuner (who I love), didn't replace it
during a routine check-up, only a month before mine went.
Do a search concerning the, almost inevitable, failing o-rings.
When I first smelled raw gas, and seen the puddle under my car, many
Forum members knew exactly what it was.
I was furious that my tuner (who I love), didn't replace it
during a routine check-up, only a month before mine went.
I have changed mine twice now (128K on the car) and each time I just put a small dab of clean engine oil on the nipple and then slide the line straight on until it clicked. No leaks.
Thanks,
Robert
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