Fuel Filter question

Tiny
PMP
  • MEMBER
  • 1998 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 136,000 MILES
Hi, My car hnas 137k miles with original fuel filter. Im sure its dirty by now so im changing it. What difference will I know after the change and should I go with oem for 35 dollars or a purolator for 20. Im tight on money right now and not sure which I should go with. Thank you
Monday, December 27th, 2010 AT 2:35 PM

4 Replies

Tiny
KHLOW2008
  • MECHANIC
  • 41,814 POSTS
If the original filter is clogged, replacing it would have significant performance increase, especially when accelerating, otherwise you would not feel much difference.

This item is going to last you a long time till the next change so I would recommend going for OEM.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, December 27th, 2010 AT 2:39 PM
Tiny
PMP
  • MEMBER
  • 177 POSTS
Well I was going to change it every year or few years.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, December 27th, 2010 AT 3:06 PM
Tiny
PMP
  • MEMBER
  • 177 POSTS
Would you recommend one from napa auto parts b rand with 99 percent effiency at 19 microns? For 15 bucks
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, December 27th, 2010 AT 3:43 PM
Tiny
KHLOW2008
  • MECHANIC
  • 41,814 POSTS
It you are planning on a more frequent replacement interval, $15 should do.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, December 27th, 2010 AT 3:59 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Fuel System Fuel Filter Content

Fuel Filter Replacement
VIDEO
Fuel Filter Replacement
Instructional repair video
VIEW MORE