change fuel filter on a 2000
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Drifting
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From: Myakka City Fl
change fuel filter on a 2000
Is it inside tank? how often to change,info please.is this a dealer job?
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Re: change fuel filter on a 2000 (jmX)
It probably will take you a little longer than 10 minutes, but it is pretty simple. You shouldn't need to change it very often at all (30,000 miles??), but one tank of bad gas could make it an immediate necessity.
Dave
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Re: change fuel filter on a 2000 (OGC5)
Hi, if you have an automatic one needs to remove/ losse the left muffler. Also needed is a special fuel line tool you can get at Pep Boys etc.
I changed mine at 30K and cut it open. In my opinion I changed it pre-mature. Wait to at least 50K only as PM (preventative maintenance).
I changed mine at 30K and cut it open. In my opinion I changed it pre-mature. Wait to at least 50K only as PM (preventative maintenance).
Melting Slicks
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From: Sun Devil Country
Re: change fuel filter on a 2000 (HurricaneZ)
Hurricane--You're probably not going to find it in a parts store. Its a fuel filter assembly and includes a grounding strap. The Delco PN# on my 99 was 10299146. It is pricey unless you go through GM Parts Direct or Fitchner. You can change it in an A4 without lossening the exhaust, but you will need to use the small plastic fuel line disconnect tool instead of the large handle type. With jacking, it took me 30 min. The hardest part is disconnecting the lines. Cheap insurance replacing at 30K considering a single injector cost $65+ and you don't even want to know what a fuel pump costs.
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Le Mans Master
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Re: change fuel filter on a 2000 (HurricaneZ)
whats the part number I couldnt find it at the auto parts store, it wasnt listed.
Check with TEAM Chevrolet 308.632.2173 they have good prices for CF members.
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Re: change fuel filter on a 2000 (Gary2KC5)
I have a philosophy, if it ain't broke don't fix it. The first sign that a fuel filter is going bad is that when you accelerate heavily, the car will hesitate; however, during normal driving and minor acceleration, the car runs good. The reason for the difference is under normal driving, even a partially plugged fuel filter will allow enough fuel to flow to the engine. However, when you go pedal to the metal, not enough fuel flow through the filter...thus a hesitation.
In the US, all service stations have fiberglass tanks (have for many years), your fuel tank is plastic, so very little particle contamination gets into your fuel system. (Service stations were required to pull out their old metal tanks and replace with fiberglass tanks, since the metal tanks would rust through and allow fuel to flow into the ground...groundwater, etc.)
In the old days, when in-ground tanks were metal and fuel tanks were metal, fuel filters were easily contaminated with rust particle, metal particles, etc. However, now it is not a large problem.
If you want to change your filter, it won't hurt, but I bet you don't need too.
In the US, all service stations have fiberglass tanks (have for many years), your fuel tank is plastic, so very little particle contamination gets into your fuel system. (Service stations were required to pull out their old metal tanks and replace with fiberglass tanks, since the metal tanks would rust through and allow fuel to flow into the ground...groundwater, etc.)
In the old days, when in-ground tanks were metal and fuel tanks were metal, fuel filters were easily contaminated with rust particle, metal particles, etc. However, now it is not a large problem.
If you want to change your filter, it won't hurt, but I bet you don't need too.
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From: ann arbor michigan
Re: change fuel filter on a 2000 (OGC5)
Have 266K miles on original '99 filter. Have purchased gas from New York City to Arizona. No problems yet - but like chicken soup, it can't hurt to chage it if it makes you comfortable.
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Re: change fuel filter on a 2000 (WhiteC5Vette)
I have a philosophy, if it ain't broke don't fix it. The first sign that a fuel filter is going bad is that when you accelerate heavily, the car will hesitate; however, during normal driving and minor acceleration, the car runs good. The reason for the difference is under normal driving, even a partially plugged fuel filter will allow enough fuel to flow to the engine. However, when you go pedal to the metal, not enough fuel flow through the filter...thus a hesitation.
In the US, all service stations have fiberglass tanks (have for many years), your fuel tank is plastic, so very little particle contamination gets into your fuel system. (Service stations were required to pull out their old metal tanks and replace with fiberglass tanks, since the metal tanks would rust through and allow fuel to flow into the ground...groundwater, etc.)
In the old days, when in-ground tanks were metal and fuel tanks were metal, fuel filters were easily contaminated with rust particle, metal particles, etc. However, now it is not a large problem.
If you want to change your filter, it won't hurt, but I bet you don't need too.
In the US, all service stations have fiberglass tanks (have for many years), your fuel tank is plastic, so very little particle contamination gets into your fuel system. (Service stations were required to pull out their old metal tanks and replace with fiberglass tanks, since the metal tanks would rust through and allow fuel to flow into the ground...groundwater, etc.)
In the old days, when in-ground tanks were metal and fuel tanks were metal, fuel filters were easily contaminated with rust particle, metal particles, etc. However, now it is not a large problem.
If you want to change your filter, it won't hurt, but I bet you don't need too.
Burning Brakes
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Re: change fuel filter on a 2000 (Dave68)
Whenever this comes up, many people start posting with questions regarding when they should change their own fuel filters.
So, I'd just like to mention that, nowdays, changing the fuel filter is considered an exceptional event and that it's not even listed in the owner's manual which covers scheduled and routine maintenance through 150,000 miles.
So, I'd just like to mention that, nowdays, changing the fuel filter is considered an exceptional event and that it's not even listed in the owner's manual which covers scheduled and routine maintenance through 150,000 miles.
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Re: change fuel filter on a 2000 (jmX)
Its under the car on the drivers side, near the transmission. Its simple. You need a fuel line disconnect tool and some rags. Takes about 10 minutes.
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