Do i need new fuel filter?
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Do i need new fuel filter?
I started my car up today and while it was warming up it sputtered out and died. It took a while to start again and when it did it was ok. I started driving and my car started surging like crazy. Is this my fuel filter because i heard the symptoms are something like this. How easy is it to change?
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Hi, not sure of all the signs of a filter getting clogged up, but i have some crud in my tank and have to change it about every 500 miles or so, my car will go completly dead after a few seconds of sputtering and i know its time to change, i carry a spare, there located in front of the drivers side rear tire, i can get to mine by sliding under the rear and there are two worm clamps that hold the lines on,,be prepared for some leakage when u remove the lines so have the new one close and be sure to install it with the fuel flow going the right way, the arrow pointing towards the pump,,,i went a little further and extended the fuel lines so that i can get to my filter easier since it clogges so often, i know i will have to replace the tank if it gets worse, but the filters are inexpensive compared to a new tank. i also replaced the accelerator pump, it had a small leak in the diaphram that caused some rough idle/performance,,,,,,,good luck,,,,,,,
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I just put a question to the forum as I have the same problem!! I hope it is the fuel filter and i am going to go change it this weekend. ...maybe someone will respond to my question I just posted so take a look in there .....cjf.......................................... .
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I started my car up today and while it was warming up it sputtered out and died. It took a while to start again and when it did it was ok. I started driving and my car started surging like crazy.
You should be replacing them at least once a year, they cost next to nothing and are fast and simple to replace (5 min job).
The two things you should always keep in your car are a spare fuel filter and spare alternator belt.
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just bought my fuel filter for my gsl-se...not cheap!! I think 15.00 is a lot for one of those babies...It is a lot bigger than I thought too...well, now gotta go find out where this fuel filter is...I will let you know if it did the trick...cjf
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Our 12A ones are like 2 bucks, which might have something to do with why they suck *** and need to be replaced constantly lol.
I've seen people running much bigger filters instead of the stock one, it's probably a good idea.
I've seen people running much bigger filters instead of the stock one, it's probably a good idea.
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Re: new filter
Originally posted by cjf
just bought my fuel filter for my gsl-se...not cheap!! I think 15.00 is a lot for one of those babies...It is a lot bigger than I thought too...well, now gotta go find out where this fuel filter is...I will let you know if it did the trick...cjf
just bought my fuel filter for my gsl-se...not cheap!! I think 15.00 is a lot for one of those babies...It is a lot bigger than I thought too...well, now gotta go find out where this fuel filter is...I will let you know if it did the trick...cjf
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well, put my fuel filter on...did not work...still surges when out of gear .Something must be dirty somewhere.......I guess will have to check some other area......anyone have idea where I should try next...??thanks...cjf
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