Fuel Filter question

[shyvpboi]

I heard that we should replace the fuel filter every year to maximize power. Then how do you replace the fuel filter?

[00mongoose]

As far as I know the filter is part of the pump inside the tank. It is odd that they want you to change the filter (however I have not seen it in the owners book) but no easy way of doing it.

[Griffin]

Unless your fuel pressure is falling out of spec under accel or at RPM replacing the filter is a watse of time and money.

Griffin

[rearendman0]

does anyone know where it is located?

[Chris25NJ]

yeah...anyone...anyone? not the one in the gas tank, but the one under the hood. I imagine it's screwed into the fuel pump or TB?

[Griffin]

The only fuel filter is located in the gas tank as a servicable component of the pump / filter / pressure regulator assembly. It looks nothing like the older metal filters. It is translucent plastic and should NOT be changed unless you are having pressure problems.

Griffin

[rearendman0]

do you know why they placed it back there? I dont understand why they would do that. when you say it should not be changed unless you are having pressure problems....does this mean the filter will/should last a lifetime?

[Chris25NJ]

sounds good Griffin...thanks!

[Griffin]

Originally posted by rearendman0
do you know why they placed it back there? I dont understand why they would do that. when you say it should not be changed unless you are having pressure problems....does this mean the filter will/should last a lifetime?

yes - this is a lifetime filter, or at the very least a 100K filter. It shouldn't be an issue unless you get a ton of debris or sigar ot deisel or somethign in your gas tank. I have never heard of one causing an intake restriction so far, but these have only been in use since the late 90s.

Griffin

[rearendman0]

ok, cool. i've always changed them in my other vehicals