Fuel Filter

[Jet-X]

Just curious... I was wondering how often people change their fuel filter. I change mine every 15K miles, per the dealer's recommendation. It's funny how most japanese cars can go 60-70K before they require replacement, but domestic cars require it to be changed more frequently. I just don't understand it.

[hcvone]

The GM service manual for my Escalade says change every 30k miles, I do mine at 20k.

[gmcjoe]

I change mine as close to 30K as I can

[Indy]

I changed mine for the first time at 65,000 miles and when I shined a flashlight through it, I could see no dirt at all.

[Ben]

I change mine every 1,000 gallons of fuel.

 

Cheap insurance compared to a fuel pump replacement, which is in the +$500 range, plus parts.

 

GM injection systems do not have an accumulator, so it runs all the time. Systems with an accumlator does not run all the time.

 

Plus with the GM system, the fuel makes the cycle from tank to engine and back to the tank many, many, many, many, many, many times per tank full.

 

Whatever fuel isn't used at the engine, is sent back to the tank to make that journey again, and again, and again.

 

With an accumulator, it will pressurize and hold till the pressure drops from usage. Then the pump is turned back on. There is no recycled fuel back to the tank.

 

A plugged or partiallyt plugged fuel filter will kill the pump. Why it's best to change the fuel filter every 1,000 gallons and to know what your pump sounds like. Some make a racket, others (the newer ones) don't. They "usually" change in sound and if you notice, better plan on a new pump soon.

 

Wacking the bottom of the fuel tank while someone is cranking the engine will "usually" get the pump to restart ****ONCE**** and will most likely get you home or to wherever. Once it's turned off, it's most likely dead.

[az'03Silverado]

I change mine when I get bored and there's nothing else the truck needs.

[MS3DALE]

'bout every 25,000 here.

When I had one to change

[Nick99Chevy]

I don't change mine!

[spikefish]

I have a 2000 Sierra with 61,000 miles and my manual says to change it. Where is the fuel filter, and are their any tricks (?) to doing it? Any recommendations as to brand of filter?

[Black02Silverado]

Every 30k.

[Impalacat]

I have a 2000 Sierra with 61,000 miles and my manual says to change it.  Where is the fuel filter, and are their any tricks (?) to doing it?  Any recommendations as to brand of filter?

 

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It's on the frame rail, crawl under, about the drivers door and look up on the frame, it's a piece of cake, take a rag, cause, it gona leak a little. did you get this used? or have you just never changed it. napa, car quest, ac.

[spikefish]

I have a 2000 Sierra with 61,000 miles and my manual says to change it.  Where is the fuel filter, and are their any tricks (?) to doing it?  Any recommendations as to brand of filter?

 

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It's on the frame rail, crawl under, about the drivers door and look up on the frame, it's a piece of cake, take a rag, cause, it gona leak a little. did you get this used? or have you just never changed it. napa, car quest, ac.

 

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Bought it new. Keep up with the maintenance. First mention of the fuel filter was at 60K. I have changed them on my previous vehicle, a '90 Ramcharger. Should be about the same, right?

[bajakid2]

hey, so you just unscrew it let some of the fuel leak out then screw the new one back on and start it up?i was wondering because i think 60$ or so at jiffy lube is quite expensive..thanks-Travis

Also if you change the fuel filter more often than normal do you notice anything else besides better gas milage?

[Jasonsupafly]

Yeah...Do it yourself... 60.00 to change out a fuel filter is a ripoff...

[97whitez71]

Every 30k.