23,000 miles now.. when should I change fuel filter?

wms004 · Dec 5, 2003

thanks

Huck · Dec 5, 2003

When it starts causing problems. You should have a LONG way to go.

Dark Knight GT · Dec 5, 2003

Well, I will be changing out my fuel filter at the next oil change. Which will be at 18k miles. I would wait until the next one but I just feel like changing it now.

IMHO, you should change your fuel filter every 20k miles for best peformance results. That may sound a bit soon but its better to change it sooner than change it later and wait until you have problems.

'96&'01Stang · Dec 5, 2003

I change mine every 20k miles

wickedgt70 · Dec 5, 2003

Where is it located on an '02GT?

jadesville · Dec 5, 2003

i change mine every 35k miles or so..

fr96ss · Dec 5, 2003

well considering the filter is cheap and fairly easy to get to i would suggest changing the fuel filter every 5-10 thousand miles. due to the fact that the oxygenated gas likes to clog them up..IMOP

DeadLurker · Dec 5, 2003

Ford recommends changing them at 30k but I'm going to change mine as soon as winter is over.

sapperstang78 · Dec 5, 2003

DeadLurker said:
Ford recommends changing them at 30k but I'm going to change mine as soon as winter is over.

Thats when I changed mine. No problems

DeadLurker · Dec 5, 2003

sapperstang78 said:
Thats when I changed mine. No problems

I have about 27k so I might as well do it.

PaulMan · Dec 5, 2003

my manual says 30,000 - this should be fine

chevylover · Dec 5, 2003

fr96ss said:
well considering the filter is cheap and fairly easy to get to i would suggest changing the fuel filter every 5-10 thousand miles. due to the fact that the oxygenated gas likes to clog them up..IMOP

I agree, since I do my oil every 5K, I change the fuel filter every 3rd oil change.

kennym01 · Dec 5, 2003

Ford manuel says @ 30k...I did mine @ the 30k scheduled service.

00BLKGTCoupe · Dec 5, 2003

I'm not sure if there's any difference or not, but I ran 87 octane from day one. After I got the Mongoose kit installed and started running 93, I changed the filter a little while later (28k miles). I had planned on changing it at 30k anyhow.

dmsead · Dec 5, 2003

wickedgt70 said:
Where is it located on an '02GT?

It's a little behind and above the differential. Very easy to get to on a GT.... and very pain in the ass on an IRS-equipped Cobra.

Dark Knight GT · Dec 5, 2003

fr96ss said:
well considering the filter is cheap and fairly easy to get to i would suggest changing the fuel filter every 5-10 thousand miles. due to the fact that the oxygenated gas likes to clog them up..IMOP

I agree with that statement. I would change mine every 10k but I cant see me getting under my car that often. Gasoline today can be horrible. For that reason, I use Lucas fuel conditioner at every tank. It has injector cleaners and fuel conditioners to facilitate a cleaner fuel burn. So far, my car runs smooth and at every tank, my gas mileage seems to jump a bit. Ive also had no problems with starting, stalling, or loss in power. Stuff really works.

LOCATION: The fuel filter is located just behind the gas tank at the back of the car. More specifically, its in between the rear bumper and rear portion of the gas tank. Its spherical shaped and should be silver colored.

CTGrey02 · Dec 5, 2003

Dark Knight GT said:
I agree with that statement. I would change mine every 10k but I cant see me getting under my car that often. Gasoline today can be horrible. For that reason, I use Lucas fuel conditioner at every tank. It has injector cleaners and fuel conditioners to facilitate a cleaner fuel burn. So far, my car runs smooth and at every tank, my gas mileage seems to jump a bit. Ive also had no problems with starting, stalling, or loss in power. Stuff really works.

LOCATION: The fuel filter is located just behind the gas tank at the back of the car. More specifically, its in between the rear bumper and rear portion of the gas tank. Its spherical shaped and should be silver colored.

On mine (if your under the car from the back) the Fuel filter is in front of the gas tank (toward the front of the car - NOT between the bumper) You will need a Ford fuel line tool to disconnect it from the fuel lines.

Dark Knight GT · Dec 5, 2003

CTGrey02 said:
On mine (if your under the car from the back) the Fuel filter is in front of the gas tank (toward the front of the car - NOT between the bumper) You will need a Ford fuel line tool to disconnect it from the fuel lines.

Well, mines between the gas tank and rear bumper. Mines an 01 GT. What year is yours ?

CTGrey02 · Dec 5, 2003

02, Thats kinda interesting if they're in different locations. I've worked on a bunch of my friends cars when helping them install thier fuel filters and they were all were where mine was. Again, they were all 02's.

00BLKGTCoupe · Dec 6, 2003

CTGrey02 said:
On mine (if your under the car from the back) the Fuel filter is in front of the gas tank (toward the front of the car - NOT between the bumper) You will need a Ford fuel line tool to disconnect it from the fuel lines.

Mine is in the same place as yours CT, and it's a '00.

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