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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 07:29 PM
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Good info in here. I was thinking of chaging it soon at 40k. I dont know if it was ever replaced.

How much gas did you have in the tank and how much did you loose while doing this?

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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 2001somws.6
Good info in here. I was thinking of chaging it soon at 40k. I dont know if it was ever replaced.

How much gas did you have in the tank and how much did you loose while doing this?
Only a few ounces of gas will come out. No big deal, just don't have your face right under the filter when you pull it off. And DON'T smoke.
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 2001somws.6
Good info in here. I was thinking of chaging it soon at 40k. I dont know if it was ever replaced.

How much gas did you have in the tank and how much did you loose while doing this?
I lost maybe 6 ounces. I only had a 1/4 tank when i did it
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 08:47 PM
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I have 92K on the clock on mine. After reading this thread I think i'll replace mine. Plus the plugs have never been changed. When we did the headers we took them out to look at them and they been in there a LONG time...was just to lazy to buy some new ones. Got my TR6's though waiting to go in
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 09:48 PM
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Just curious....Wouldn't it be a good idea to change your filter after you run seafoam through your gas tank?
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 11:29 PM
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I change mine once a year, so thats every 8k for me. Its cheap and easy, so why not?
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 12:08 AM
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Just curious....Wouldn't it be a good idea to change your filter after you run seafoam through your gas tank?
Me and a couple buddies were talking about this the same night we changed our filters. I dont think you need to change the filter after putting seafoam through your gas tank. I put it in my tank about 5K miles ago and didnt change the filter. (until now) So in my opinion, changing the filter after putting seafoam in the tank isn't necessary.
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I change mine once a year, so thats every 8k for me. Its cheap and easy, so why not?
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Originally Posted by BatmobileSS
Just curious....Wouldn't it be a good idea to change your filter after you run seafoam through your gas tank?
I dont know how seafoam works but I would imagine it would loosen some junk in your tank. I would change it after.
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by BayAreaSS
Whats weird? Fuel fuel filters need to be changed every 10k-15k.
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Flawless02SS
Whats weird? Fuel fuel filters need to be changed every 10k-15k.
lol he didn't post werid,he posted werd
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 05:40 PM
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Sweet thanks for the info. Im going to change it this weekend.
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by YoMommasTA
lol he didn't post werid,he posted werd
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 10:11 AM
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alright guys im at 109k miles LOL i think i better get to changing mine bc i doubt that it has ever been changed im kinda scared to see what it looks like so where did yall buy your filters at? just any auto parts store or is there a certain kind?
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alright guys im at 109k miles LOL i think i better get to changing mine bc i doubt that it has ever been changed im kinda scared to see what it looks like so where did yall buy your filters at? just any auto parts store or is there a certain kind?
I always buy them from GM/AC Delco. I have a business account with a local chevy dealer so I get a good price. I think list price from the dealer is about $15. Not sure what the other brands go for from the local parts store chains though.
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by bjamick
alright guys im at 109k miles LOL i think i better get to changing mine bc i doubt that it has ever been changed im kinda scared to see what it looks like so where did yall buy your filters at? just any auto parts store or is there a certain kind?
Got mine at Autozone.
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 01:13 PM
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They're like 13 bucks at any parts store probably. Only takes 5 minutes to swap out, it's real easy
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by taintedmeat
Got mine at Autozone.
Me too
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by BayAreaSS
Me too
I usually try to get all my stuff at the exact same Autozone even though it's not the closest one. They keep German Castrol in stock at all times, so they keep my business as well.
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by taintedmeat
I usually try to get all my stuff at the exact same Autozone even though it's not the closest one. They keep German Castrol in stock at all times, so they keep my business as well.
My autozone doesnt carry GC
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