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Oct 6, 2006 | 06:52 PM

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Fuel filter replacement??

My '01 T/A has hit 6,000 miles and I have never changed the fuel filter. Everything is fine but would you suggest 'preventative maintenance' in replacing the fuel filter?? Not sure if the paper element inside 'decays' or just gets old after 5+ years. No need to clog anything up, or is it just a waste of money with so few miles? I usually burn BP Amoco 93 so the fuel should be no factor. Appreciate all opinions.

Oct 6, 2006 | 07:01 PM

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Please drive the car, jesus!

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Oct 6, 2006 | 07:13 PM

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Guess it wouldn't hurt, mines fine with 24K/fuel pressure is good...thought my mileage was low.

Oct 6, 2006 | 07:20 PM

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you have had your car for 5+ year and it only has 6,000 miles.

Oct 6, 2006 | 09:25 PM

irnbru83

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that's insane, i thought mine was low at 67k lol

mine is DD tho

and fuel filter replacement honestly takes 10 minutes tops. You'd be surprised how much crap can get in your fuel.

Oct 7, 2006 | 12:08 AM

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6k miles on an '01 isn't too bad. My '98 has only 13k.

Fuel filter should be changed every 10k miles for best results.

Oct 7, 2006 | 12:46 AM

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You still have time, I would wait another year but it couldn't hurt to change it.

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Oct 7, 2006 | 10:20 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 98BlkFormula

you have had your car for 5+ year and it only has 6,000 miles.

It was put away early in it's life but I drove 2,500 miles this year with the same mileage planned in the future. Too much fun cruising on weekends and car shows, etc.. From what I am seeing, there is no harm in replacing it I guess. I used to replace my '96 Formula's fuel filter every year while averaging about 5k a year (preventative maintenance) so that is why I am asking about 'age' on even a lower mileage car. Appreciate the responses and keep them coming. Thanks!

Oct 7, 2006 | 10:41 AM

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They are cheap. They are easy to change. That is, if you remember where you parked that car you never drive.

I'd recommend changing it.

Oct 10, 2006 | 02:05 AM

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I just changed mine on my 00 ss for the first time at 45k. better idle better throttle response......it couldnt hurt

Oct 10, 2006 | 02:11 AM

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You dont need to change it but its better safe than sorry. I will be replacing mine very soon.

Oct 10, 2006 | 02:22 AM

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Replace it...I mean, why not? It is cheap and easy, and can only help...
Speaking of, I am going to do mine this weekend

Oct 10, 2006 | 11:39 PM

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I bought my 01 last december with 58k. I have about 83k now and have changed the fuel filter twice. Easy job, cheap insurance.

Oct 13, 2006 | 08:33 AM

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Thanks everyone!

It's been changed. Wasn't bad at all but why wait. Appreciate it.

Oct 13, 2006 | 01:08 PM

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You replaced a brand new filter with a brand new filter...?

Oct 13, 2006 | 04:56 PM

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My T/A had almost 100k on it before the fuel filter was ever changed. My DD nissan truck has 155k on it and I just changed the fuel filter for what appears to be the first time last weekend.