ym42

How difficult is it to change the fuel filter on GT? Should I really change it at 30K or don't bother and wait til 50 or so ( I drive highway only )? How often do you guys change cabin air filter? My reverse gear is really hard/stiff to engage, is this normal? (I mean no matter how much I play with the clutch I need to use a lot of brute force to get into it. ) Do convertibles come with factory installed strut tower braces?

PS: I am new. Thanks in advance.

'06GT vert, 27k

aircare84

Neither verts or coupes come with a strut tower brace from the factory. The verts do have additional braces underneath.
The fuel filter is pretty easy to change, the plastic pins holding the cover on can be a PITA.
Did mine @ 28K. I personally wouldn't wait until 50K.
My reverse doesn't take anymore effort than the other gears.

ym42

I am using what feels like about 10 pounds of force... No grinding, just would not switch...

ym42

Mine came with the braces, but I bought it used. Its strange because the guy kept everything stock and did not even mention this until I saw it. How do you change the fuel filter? Where is it?

Stkjock

filter is on the underside by the driver door. there is a black shroud covering it...

two pins and one bolt to remove.... then pressure clips to remove... pretty easy I changed mine after 7500 miles - 2+ yrs

cheap insurance IMO

ym42

thanks I will look tomorrow. I stopped at the AZ and the filter was real cheap, something like 7$ or something...