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Mar 28, 2006 | 09:05 AM

Darrel

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fuel filter

so, is it worth replacing? have about 100,000 miles on the car and no idea if its ever been done...

ok, well i know it wouldn't hurt to do it, but is it something i'll notice a difference from?

Mar 28, 2006 | 09:06 AM

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Re: fuel filter

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so, is it worth replacing? have about 100,000 miles on the car and no idea if its ever been done...

ok, well i know it wouldn't hurt to do it, but is it something i'll notice a difference from?

The difference you notice will only be in knowing that you maintained your car. It'* well worth it. I'd suggest one every 50K at the most.

Mar 28, 2006 | 10:04 AM

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My take on that is...

Filters are integrated into the design for a reason. Sure you may not notice an immediate effect, but down the road you'll be thankful.

Mar 28, 2006 | 10:55 AM

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D@mn. Maybe I should consider changing mine. 125000, and never been changed.

Mar 28, 2006 | 11:05 AM

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D@mn. Maybe I should consider changing mine. 125000, and never been changed.

do it. I've seen them break interenally before. Then they aren't filtering anything.

Mar 28, 2006 | 11:23 AM

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Plus, it helps avoid the common situation of "I think my filter is bad, I'll change it - Dammit!! It'* rusted in place!!!"

Mar 28, 2006 | 12:13 PM

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sounds good... spring maintence is coming up soon so i'll add that to the list

Mar 28, 2006 | 12:15 PM

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It'* easy.....when they get plugged your engine get'* a huge demand for fuel when you floor it, the pump is pumping, but it can't get the desired amount through the filter....and depending on how bad it'* plugged....your car could sit there and hang at 3000 rpms because that'* all the fuel it can really get. Just had that issue with my truck.