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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 09:28 AM
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Fuel filters can free up 8 rwhp
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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 09:34 AM
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fyi, your gay
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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 10:13 AM
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next time change it before 80000 miles
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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 10:20 AM
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Both F.Y.I's duly noted.
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post that in the external modifications section
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I need to change mine. It has 55K and the original filter. I'm a lazy bastard.
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I wonder how much HP you could get if you run without a fuel filter hummmm.
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You might of gained more. The dyno is way off now on the correction factors as I found out today.
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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by davered00ss
I need to change mine. It has 55K and the original filter. I'm a lazy bastard.
i just did mine at 55k a few weeks ago
i was amazed at how clogged/dirty it was
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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 08:18 PM
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How often should you change it in the first place?
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15-20k
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i change mine once a year regaurdless of mileage
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this may sound stupid well because it kinda is, but where are the filters located, where should i buy one and what kind?
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drivers side under car infront of wheel
where to buy it from??? ME
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okay next question, how much are they?
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okay next question, how much are they?
youll see saturday
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