Fuel filter
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Fuel filter
I just chagned my fuel filter about an hour ago. I only have about 11,500 miles on my car but the filter was rather dirty. I highly suggest everyone change their fuel filters after about every 10,000. All I ever put in my car is Shell 93 octane. The filter was not horrible, but I was surprised to see how quickly it dirtied. Car runs a lot better now and I thought it ran great before. Only took about 10 minutes to change it. I manage a collision center though and have access to lifts and tools.
Just FYI.
Just FYI.
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you really shouldnt have to change them that often. I believe Chevy recommends you change them every 30k miles. Of course it will be dirty, its outside the car open to all the elements of mother nature. When you have to worry is when you see corrosion or rust... I am a manager for Jiffy Lube if you are wondering how I knew this...
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I was under the impression it was an in-tank fuel filter on these cars, and replacement was on a as needed basis. The owners manual shows no replacement interval for the fuel filter.
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I have an 06 and mine is completely visible. Its in the middle of the back of the car. Look pretty much right under the back seats where the trunk would start. its right there!
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I just chagned my fuel filter about an hour ago. I only have about 11,500 miles on my car but the filter was rather dirty. I highly suggest everyone change their fuel filters after about every 10,000. All I ever put in my car is Shell 93 octane. The filter was not horrible, but I was surprised to see how quickly it dirtied. Car runs a lot better now and I thought it ran great before. Only took about 10 minutes to change it. I manage a collision center though and have access to lifts and tools.
Just FYI.
Just FYI.
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It is not in the tank. It is located on the body of the car near the rear suspension cross member (aka dead axle). It is in plain sight and only took about 10 minuts to swap out.
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The fuel filter for the ss/sc must be purchased from Chevrolet. No aftermarket one is available yet. The Cabin air filter you can get from your local auto parts store. The cabin air filter is only about $15.
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you really shouldnt have to change them that often. I believe Chevy recommends you change them every 30k miles. Of course it will be dirty, its outside the car open to all the elements of mother nature. When you have to worry is when you see corrosion or rust... I am a manager for Jiffy Lube if you are wondering how I knew this...
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I called a local dealer and they quoted $59 to me How I wish there was a reputable dealer in central Florida...
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You ain't kiddin', the 2 lines on the one end come off easy, but the single line on the other end is giving me a fit. I'm guessing the line just pushes straight on with the 4 spring clips holding it in place. I can't seem to get those clips loose from the "nub" on the line so that I can pull it out. This is the first time I've messed with a fuel filter, is there a trick/magic words/special tool that I should be using? Or am I just that thick-headed?
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You need a fuel line quick disconnect fitting that slides over the gas line to get it off. Goto your local auto parts store and they should have them. I got mine from Advance. The fuel filter is really easy to change, I just crawled under the car and unhooked it and put the new on in. It is a 10 minute job. Most important thing, don't forget to relieve the fuel pressure or you will make a big gas mess.
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It'll make things real easy if you get one of these:
The filter is here above and behind the axle:
I didn't depressurize the fuel system, my car had been sitting for over 24 hours, just slowly drained into a catch can when I pulled the lines off. The 2 lines on the one end pull right off when you depress the buttons on the sides of the harnesses. The single line on the other end comes off alot easier with the above pictured tool. Just close the 3/8" end of the tool around the line and slide the filter backwards over the tool (further onto the line), whole thing slides right off after that. (on a side note, it looked like someone rolled a joint in that catch can after the fuel drained into it, car starts right up now and idles nice and smooth, huge difference!)
10 min. job once you know where to find it and have that tool. I didn't even have to jack the car up (I'm a skinny little bastard).