Over 50,000 miles? Change that fuel filter!

**1MileCrash** · 09-17-2008, 06:13 AM

Originally Posted by jigger1166

I don't know.
I checked GM Service Information to see what it says, and this is all I could find....

Fuel Filter
The fuel filter is contained in the fuel sender assembly inside the fuel tank. the paper filter element of the fuel filter traps particles in the fuel that may damage the fuel injection system. The fuel filter housing is made to withstand maximum fuel system pressure, exposure to fuel additives, and changes in temperature. There is no service interval for fuel filter replacement.

that's not the fuel filter. the fuel filter is located in line outside of the tank. you are referring to the pre-filter pump sac which should be replaced when you install a new pump and does not require changing at any other time.

**bluefields88** · 09-17-2008, 12:10 PM

I have an ACdelco and FRAM fuel filters. Which one do you guys think I should use? I'm thinking ACdelco.... I hear FRAM sucks.

**1MileCrash** · 09-17-2008, 01:02 PM

when in doubt stick with stock...go with the delco.

**Spaz** · 09-17-2008, 01:07 PM

fuel filters should be changed every 3rd oil change... just my opinion...

**allbaugh_04** · 09-17-2008, 02:28 PM

it's easy, do it! i think mine was 7 dollars

**chaosinfinite** · 09-20-2008, 05:11 PM

(>_<) <--- (Has overlooked this) Wow...I completely forgot to change mine and it has been a year. I guess this is an ASAP thing to do...even though I have to say after taking my car from DC to Colombus OH and back I only had to stop for gas 1 time (450 miles one way) I guess I will be able to get more efficiency out of this.

**jigger1166** · 09-21-2008, 03:46 AM

Originally Posted by 1MileCrash

that's not the fuel filter. the fuel filter is located in line outside of the tank. you are referring to the pre-filter pump sac which should be replaced when you install a new pump and does not require changing at any other time.

You should check the facts before talking through your ass.

I am a GM Tech. at a GMC dealer. There is no frame mounted, inline fuel filter. They stopped using them on the trucks in 2004. The information I posted was copied from "GM Service Information", When I looked-up fuel filter replacement.

**JoshieDoom** · 09-21-2008, 03:50 AM

Originally Posted by jigger1166

You should check the facts before talking through your ass.

I am a GM Tech. at a GMC dealer. There is no frame mounted, inline fuel filter. They stopped using them on the trucks in 2004. The information I posted was copied from "GM Service Information", When I looked-up fuel filter replacement.

You should check the facts and realize that you posting in a forum about cars that were made until only 2002!!!

lololol

pretty sure i replaced mine on the rail..

**jigger1166** · 09-21-2008, 04:03 AM

Originally Posted by JoshieDoom

You should check the facts and realize that you posting in a forum about cars that were made until only 2002!!!

lololol

pretty sure i replaced mine on the rail..

Yeah we got off topic.
The F body fuel filters are inline, and on the frame rail.

**JoshieDoom** · 09-21-2008, 04:04 AM

Originally Posted by jigger1166

Yeah we got off topic.
The F body fuel filters are inline, and on the frame rail.

yep

new ones are a bitch though.

**jaslivers** · 09-22-2008, 09:21 AM

me truck:

oil every 3k

air filter every 6k

fuel every 9k

makes it easy to remember

**jaslivers** · 09-22-2008, 09:23 AM

Originally Posted by Spaz

fuel filters should be changed every 3rd oil change... just my opinion...

+1... thats what ive always heard/done

**bluefields88** · 09-22-2008, 12:23 PM

I just went to a local shop to get mine swapped out. They told me it would cost about 50-60 bucks if I supplied the filter. I told them I'd do it myself. haha

**lloydb3** · 09-22-2008, 12:54 PM

I am doing mine this weekend! I have never replaced it. I hope I am still allowed to post here.

**chuckie669** · 09-22-2008, 03:29 PM

I had replaced mine the other day after cleaning the maf. Ahh, she sure feels good now.

**lloydb3** · 09-22-2008, 06:23 PM

Couldn't wait till this weekend, just changed mine

**jaslivers** · 09-22-2008, 09:46 PM

damn i cant believe yall didnt change the fuel filter when you bought yalls cars... i always change the fuel filter, air filter, and oil as soon as possible after purchase

**Spikito** · 09-25-2008, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by bluefields88

I just went to a local shop to get mine swapped out. They told me it would cost about 50-60 bucks if I supplied the filter. I told them I'd do it myself. haha

50-60 dollars? screw that, i changed mine today and i'd say it was easier than changing my oil, which i also did. It took me about 20 minutes to do.

I also thought it would be cool to take a hacksaw to my old one and see what the inside looked like. I think mines stock, so its been on 100k miles, anyway, saw slipped and took off a knuckle, that didnt feel good

**Spikito** · 09-25-2008, 05:41 PM

by the way. on installuniversity.com they mentioned pullnig the fuel pump fuse. i looked in both fuse boxes, under the hood, and in the door jam, and i couldnt find one. there were two marked injectors, and 1 marked ingintion. did i miss something?

**bluefields88** · 09-25-2008, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by Spikito

by the way. on installuniversity.com they mentioned pullnig the fuel pump fuse. i looked in both fuse boxes, under the hood, and in the door jam, and i couldnt find one. there were two marked injectors, and 1 marked ingintion. did i miss something?

might be different for V6?