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how often is a fuel filter chage required ?

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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 06:19 PM
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I haven't changed my fuel filter since I put a pressure gauge on. Its been on there about 30k I think...
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 11:56 PM
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I change fuel filter when the fuel pressure drops 1 psi. Usually about 20k.

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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ofcmarc
I usually change mine in September and then again in the middle of winter when it gells on me.....
ha exactly, I don't change mine til it gels up on me in the winter, and if it doesn't gell up, then i change it every spring.
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 10:53 AM
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Every oil change, which is roughly every 5,000 miles, I change the fuel filter also.
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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Every other Oil change for me or about 10k. Never had any issue.
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeff in TD
$28? Youch. Is that for the 6.7?
No for the 12 valve. Got it at O'reillys.
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