How often do you guys change fuel filter?
Sep 6, 2005 | 07:45 PM
#32
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From: Sun Diego
Originally Posted by CHEVY6000VHO
Actual recommended fuel filter replacement is every 15,000 mi.
Jim
Jim
Sep 7, 2005 | 05:25 PM
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From: Spring, TX
Originally Posted by Naked AV
Hmm. Then howcome the dealer didn't recommend or (even acknowledge this recommended interval) when I brought the vehicle in for servicing over the last 2 years?
It's recommended every 15,000 mi.
Jim
Sep 8, 2005 | 09:35 PM
#36
Originally Posted by 03sierraslt
On the 04's you can replace just the filter, I did mine when I changed the fuel pump. You have to drop the tank and remove the fuel pump module. Be carefull when pulling the module apart as to not break off the plastic tabs. If you would like to see how it is done Magnacharger has good pics and instructions on there web site.
Here are some pics from the Magnacharger instructions for my vehicle. I added the arrows indicating the filter. The instructions are only for replacing the pump. Haven't seen anything wrt the filter.
, and you could see plenty of trash in it. Truck has 60,000 miles on it.
Sep 15, 2005 | 04:33 PM
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From: Portland, OR.
Originally Posted by KLUG'S SS
Thanks to everybody for the responses about this, like I said before found it a little odd for my filter to be in the shape it was in for the mileage that was on it.
I better stop letting my tank get down to the last gallon or so before I fill back up.
I better stop letting my tank get down to the last gallon or so before I fill back up.
You might also consider buying gas from another station and see if that makes a difference. Maybe the tank at your normal station is dirty. (or their supplier is delivering contaminated fuel)
I was riding in a friends diesel through Canada once. Truck ran great for most of the trip then suddenly it acted like a four-banger. Turns out the fuel from the last place we stopped was contaminated with water. (supply tank must've been low...)
Sorry to hear that the fuel filters on the newer trucks are buried in the tank. Makes me glad I have an '02.
