Can a fuel filter hold back alot of performance?
07-16-2003, 10:58 AM
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Can a fuel filter hold back alot of performance?
I've got about 47,000 miles on my truck and haven't replaced the fuel filter, rear end fluid, or transmission fluid. The guy where I get my oil changed said Iwas supposed to get my fuel filter changed at 2x,000 miles. Is this hurting my performance?
I plan on getting it changed next week along with my oil, just wondering?
I plan on getting it changed next week along with my oil, just wondering?
07-16-2003, 11:32 AM
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Re: Can a fuel filter hold back alot of performance?
WHen I picked up my "GM Certified" truck it still had the ORIGINAL fuel filter on it with 37K mi. Needless to say that was the first thing I changed and made a difference in MPG and performance.
Besides it takes ~30min from gathering tools to putting everything back to do it.
Besides it takes ~30min from gathering tools to putting everything back to do it.
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Re: Can a fuel filter hold back alot of performance?
Thanks Guys! Now I wonder if it will help my gas mileage and performance any.
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Re: Can a fuel filter hold back alot of performance?
The fuel filter is on the frame rail on the drivers side and all it requires is a line wrench to undue the fittings. I don't know what size but, I think it's pretty big. You really don't even need the line wrench but, I have destroyed those fittings before with regular wrenches. 
Might need a screw driver also. I've never changed mine but, have been thinking about it.
Might need a screw driver also. I've never changed mine but, have been thinking about it.
07-16-2003, 06:34 PM
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Re: Can a fuel filter hold back alot of performance?
I went with a Canton high capasity fuel filter it may be overkill but with a supercharger or a shot of nitrous you can't be to carefull.The filter is a little pricey but it has 1/2 the restriction and uses replaciable elements.
07-16-2003, 08:23 PM
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Re: Can a fuel filter hold back alot of performance?
how hard is it to do?
So be sure to use an old shop rag to block the money shot. Don't be surprised if about 5 gallons of gas tries to drain down the framerail and then drip onto your crotch.