How often should I replace my fuel filter on my 2.4litre Alero Coupe. Does changing a fuel filter with a new one help gas milage? I changed my fuel filter at 60,000kms and now I'm at 89,000kms so am I close to having to change it again?
Any opinions?

Much appreciated
Jordan

i plan on replacing mine every 5 or so oil changes.......everytime i have done it, ive noticed a difference.......starts a lot easier, my low end feels more torquier if thats even word.......but the fact i can tell is more than enough for me to do it.....

so about every how many miles (lets use miles cause I'll just convert it to kms for myself) do you change your oil?

i change mine between2500-3000.......5 changes......id say at about 15,000 id change it......

10,000-20,000

I change mine about every 3 months because of bad gas here. i can feal a big differance after. better milage as well. it only cost $5 and take 30min to do.

ok thanks a bunch for your help. I think I'm close to changing the fuel filter then. I'm at 29,000 kms since the last fuel filter change so I'll get it done this March.

So, how exactly do you change the fuel filter? I've never done it and i have 30,000 miles on my car? And if it only takes half an hour its something i need to be doing.

here's the link to PFYC.com how to, there are a few on aleromod try the search function.

PFYC.com Gas Filter Replacement

It's a nightmare... gas sprays on you and you've got to squeze under the back of your car to do it. I used the above link which tells you all the info you need to know. But from now on I go to a mechanic.. and he can get sprayed with gas instead.

sprayed with gas.......hardly ever do i get sprayed......it dribbles out but no more than that......how much do you pay your mechanic to do it? to me its only a shade harder than an oil change.......

i'd change it every 10k miles, but i think changing the fuel filter is easier than changing the oil

I tried to locate it on my 2001 2.4L and I couldn't find it. Is it right by the fuel tank and hiding behind something?

Right in the face.


13 bucks

i hit 59,000 before i sold her and never changed the fuel filter

i decided not to f*** with the fuel filter, its a bitch to get off without the right tools and my familys mechanic charged me like 10 bucks to do it.

yea... those 13 mm sockets are hard to come by these days :thumbsup:

you think i should change mine? it's got 105K on it..............lol

Far as the fuel filter being hard.......I laugh compared to pulling my top half of the motor apart

i couldnt get the f***ing plastic piece of poop off that gm put on, i only spent like 5 minutes at it and said f*** it.

i can see you doing that joel.........................LOL