fuel filter locaton

[GMINSIDE]

does anyone know if the 04 silverados had a fuel filter ? i checked pevious posts and it wasnt clear. the owners mauel says there should be on there. plus the dealers says there is one there.

[RyanbabZ71]

its inside the gas tank. Supposedly a lifetime filter

[asilverblazer]

does anyone know if the 04 silverados had a fuel filter ? i checked pevious posts and it wasnt clear. the owners mauel says there should be on there. plus the dealers says there is one there.

 

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Should be on the driver side frame rail between the tank and engine compartment. Trace the fuel lines it isn't hard to find.This'l help

[GMINSIDE]

yah i traced the fuel lines and didnt see it . the dealer keeps telling me it external and the owners mauel gives me a filter # so why would they waste the time to put it in there then?

[az'03Silverado]

If it's in the tank, I think that's a pretty dumb idea for GM. It would have to be one big-a$$ filter to be effective for the lifetime of the vehicle. Just my $0.02. I have an '03 and it's on the driver's side frame rail.

[MS3DALE]

No external filter on the '04's. Mine don't have one. Just one more dumb thing GM did

[jhm]

If its inside the tank, does the owners manual say to change it or just buy a new gas tank?

[GMINSIDE]

no they actualyy say to replace the filter. could i add a filter inline then?

[jhm]

no they actualyy say to replace the filter. could i add a filter inline then?

 

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Sure, you can add an inline filter easily, but you still have the one in the tank that could get clogged, unless they invented a no clog filter.

[redvett]

The previous trucks & car GM built used a return line and fuel was being pumped or circulated through the system but the new system only pumps fuel to the injectors and does not require as large a filter since its not recirculated.

The reason they changed is that the recirculated fuel got real hot and cool fuel makes more power. By the time you need a new filter well beyond 100000 miles the fuel pump will need replaceing.;)

As for the fuel filter noted in the owners manual GM has 4 engine groups, V6/4.8-6.0/8.0 & diesel some of which still require a filter until their systems are updated.

 

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04 Silverado EXT cab 4x4 LT Silver

[jhm]

The previous trucks & car GM built used a return line and fuel was being pumped or circulated through the system but the new system only pumps fuel to the injectors and does not require as large a filter since its not recirculated.

The reason they changed is that the recirculated fuel got real hot and cool fuel makes more power. By the time you need a new filter well beyond 100000 miles the fuel pump will need replaceing.;)

As for the fuel filter noted in the owners manual GM has  4 engine groups, V6/4.8-6.0/8.0 & diesel some of which still require a filter until their systems are updated.

 

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04 Silverado EXT cab 4x4 LT Silver

 

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What do you mean by "recirculated"?

[redvett]

The previous trucks & car GM built used a return line and fuel was being pumped or circulated through the system but the new system only pumps fuel to the injectors and does not require as large a filter since its not recirculated.

The reason they changed is that the recirculated fuel got real hot and cool fuel makes more power. By the time you need a new filter well beyond 100000 miles the fuel pump will need replaceing.;)

As for the fuel filter noted in the owners manual GM has  4 engine groups, V6/4.8-6.0/8.0 & diesel some of which still require a filter until their systems are updated.

 

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04 Silverado EXT cab 4x4 LT Silver

 

What do you mean by "recirculated"?

The old system pumped the fuel from the tank through the filter, fuel rail,regulator and returned to the tank constantly when engine was running causing the fuel to heat up.

Returnless system uses a better sock filter and pumps up to pressure and keeps fuel at a constant pressure . A pressure sensor at the engine sends info to the PCM and the PCM changes pulse width of the injectors to regulate fuel pressure to the injectors. Not recirculating the fuel keeps the fuel cooler (more power) and fuel pumps last longer since they are not running trash through the pump all the time.

I expect the new system to last 200000 mi with clean fuel.

BTW if you have a 5.3L engine you will notice there isnt any PVC valve on the engine anymore its a fixed orfice now.

[jhm]

So the non return system is that accurate that no excess fuel is pumped? I wonder if any other manufacturers are using it.

[redvett]

So the non return system is that accurate that no excess fuel is pumped? I wonder if any other manufacturers are using it.

 

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Their are plenty using this type of system. I dont have info on other brands but dont be surprised Chrysler,Ford and probably everyone else will soon. It isnt a new idea but its the technology of the PCM being able to control the whole system and make it work correctly and be reliable.

[Stocklook]

Get ready the filter/combo is $300.00 just for the part