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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 08:46 PM
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How often should I replace my fuel filter?
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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Every 30,000 miles.
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 10:25 PM
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just about every new set of tires
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 11:42 PM
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Sure if your tires last 30,000 miles. Push it past that and you're asking for problems.
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 02:44 AM
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Defintly every 30k ..

It's smart to keep up on all the filters
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 02:44 AM
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Defintly every 30k ..

It's smart to keep up on all the filters
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 05:41 PM
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Does anybody know if it is a hard DIY? I hear there is a kit....
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 07:18 PM
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Does anybody know if it is a hard DIY? I hear there is a kit....

Kit!??!?! All there is to it is a filter and a line wrench. takes about 5 minutes on your back, if that
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 07:48 PM
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I wouldn't be so optimistic haha. The "quick disconnect" couplers can be a real bitch sometimes, depending on the rust and how long they've been on there. My advice is when you get the disconnect tool, which isn't a wrench.. it's one of these
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And you use the bigger end. I also recommend you get a good one. If you get a cheap one take a file and round the outside edges of the tool and it'll pop the spring loose better.
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Austin97
I wouldn't be so optimistic haha. The "quick disconnect" couplers can be a real bitch sometimes, depending on the rust and how long they've been on there. My advice is when you get the disconnect tool, which isn't a wrench.. it's one of these http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...8RXQKDJYHK0NBZ And you use the bigger end. I also recommend you get a good one. If you get a cheap one take a file and round the outside edges of the tool and it'll pop the spring loose better.
^agreed
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