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Most of the industry standards changed in 2007, the fuel filters were embedded in the gas tank area, making it a more "mechanic authorized" replacement. Most cars started having the computerized warnings which probably gives a code for exhaust or fuel concerns, prior to that, it was a visual inspection of the item or a complaint in performance, or as others seem to state- it was part of their maint. check up so the mech replaced it, whether necessary or not...
My Vehicle had one replaced when we did the tune up. Just like a timing belt , it gets changed when necessary, Not simply because at 60k its listed on the maint. check list.
I have a 2005 Jeep, the fuel filter is in the fuel tank so it's a non-serviceable item. Change the filter if you change the fuel pump.
And possibly change the pump if you change the fuel filter. Most cars are that way nowadays. Dropping the tank isn't always easy so you might as well replace the entire pump while at it.
Most people don't know it, but having your FUEL FILTER changed is somewhat of routine maintenance, most people never do it (I fail to do it as well). For those of you with cars older then 2006, if you had your fuel filter changed, did it seem to drive any better? Did the engine seem stronger? Did the car drive better?
Mine is in the gas tank (Dodge B1500 Ram Van) and so no, I haven't had the need....The vehicle drives ok.....
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I don't think I have. I've owned my 94 Accord since the end of 1996, and it still gets slightly more than 32 MPG on the highway. I don't tinker with something that works.
I once had a 2006 Chrysler and I changed the fuel filter at 100k.
I also never let my gas tank get below 1/4 if I can help it... something about the fuel pump being located inside the gas tank for cooling purposes. Low gas, no cooling... burnt out fuel pump.
On my '06 Infiniti..no. Its listed as non-user replaceable since it's in the gas tank.
Made it to 172K miles without any issue.
On my 80's 5.0L Mustang, I change it quite often. Only takes 5 minutes to do so. I never feel a difference, but I always reverse flush it when done and tons of black crap comes out
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