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mdvaldosta Jun 29, 2004 09:18 PM

Don't neglect your fuel filter!
 
I had the car up on the rack today - figured I'd finally replace my 02 sensor (had 3 codes indicating bacnk 2 was lean - for the last 6 months lol). Also took off my fuel fileter.

After 48k of 75% highway miles, my fuel filter was so clogged I couldnt blow through it! I intended to change it at 60k ~ or so.

All I can say is CHANGE YOUR FUEL FILTER EVERY 15 - 20K MILES! I always knew this was a recommendation - but DAMN - it was clogged the F up!

By the way, my car's idleing considerably better now - not sure if it was the fuel filter or 02 sensor in particular giving me a rough idle. At any rate - all' good now and Im sure my cars quicker for it. Plan on goin to the track Friday.

YinYangStang Jun 29, 2004 09:26 PM

RE: Don't neglect your fuel filter!
 
Gotta <3 those overlooked filters and cheap fixes.

Dan04COBRA Jun 29, 2004 09:41 PM

RE: Don't neglect your fuel filter!
 
I had a rough idle and never really cared enough to diagnose it since I got my new short block.

I'll look into it ;)

USAMuscle Jun 29, 2004 10:22 PM

RE: Don't neglect your fuel filter!
 
Some of the smaller things are really easy to overlook. Fuel filter being one of them. Also stuff like running your A/C for at least 10 minutes every month even during the cold months so the seals don't dry out.

Obsol3te Jun 29, 2004 11:28 PM

RE: Don't neglect your fuel filter!
 
You're gonna laugh but where are the Fuel Filters located in my car?
92 GT

They an easy change? Been meaning to change mine sooner or later, and its obviously going to be my first time :)

bmorrisj Jun 30, 2004 02:58 AM

RE: Don't neglect your fuel filter!
 
its in front of the fuel tank right in the middle....its got hoses on both sides.....its big you cant miss it...

mdvaldosta Jun 30, 2004 11:57 AM

RE: Don't neglect your fuel filter!
 
If all else fails just follow the fuel lines from the tank until you find it. On other cars sometimes its under the car, sometimes up by the tank, sometimes under the hood.

WNDSOR Jun 30, 2004 12:32 PM

RE: Don't neglect your fuel filter!
 

ORIGINAL: Obsol3te

You're gonna laugh but where are the Fuel Filters located in my car?
92 GT

They an easy change? Been meaning to change mine sooner or later, and its obviously going to be my first time :)
dont u have injectors, intake, etc...havent replaced fuel filter?

Obsol3te Jun 30, 2004 01:24 PM

RE: Don't neglect your fuel filter!
 
It's my first time doing anything and everything to a car :)

So, I overlook everything because I know nothing

vfast Jun 30, 2004 01:32 PM

RE: Don't neglect your fuel filter!
 
Md..that blowing thing sounds personal:D:D I change mine once a year..as I do my 1 yr maintance on my cars


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