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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 07:34 PM
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Fuel Filter and PCV Valve questions..

figured i would change my fuel filter... b/c 10k says its never been changed...

i read that you can use a 96 300zx filter on our cars... is this true?

what are the pros and cons of doing this...

also... what model pcv valve works on our cars?

ALSO.... FRAM is a decent company to go with right?
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 07:41 PM
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lets see, any pcv valve will do just fine imo, the 300zx filter is larger so it allows for more surface area for filtering, its just that the bracket holding the regular fuel filter will make the 300zx filter a tight fit, but it will work.
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ShRapNeR
i read that you can use a 96 300zx filter on our cars... is this true?
Yes, I personally did it, and it fit fine.

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what are the pros and cons of doing this...
Well, no cons, really. The pros are that it has a greater surface area, hence allowing better filtration and longer life.

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also... what model pcv valve works on our cars?
Can't help you here..

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ALSO.... FRAM is a decent company to go with right?
I heard their stuff sucked.
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 08:50 PM
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There is no better filtration with the 300zx filter, it just lasts longer because its bigger
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 08:56 PM
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im interested in the pcv valve question....

i did the 300zx fuel filter, no problems here. it cant hurt so why not, ya know?
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 09:02 PM
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im interested in the pcv valve question....
Me three..
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 09:58 PM
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anyone know about the pcv valve?
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 10:00 PM
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since fram isn't good.. whats a good brand fuel filter to get?
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by ShRapNeR
anyone know about the pcv valve?
When i changed my fuel filter i changed my PCV valve too when i took out the old one it was mad dirty with carbon so just get the original from NISSAN for 13$ thats what i paid
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 11:21 AM
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and since the 300zx fuel filter is twice as big.... how do you get it to stay in that bracket?
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by ShRapNeR
since fram isn't good.. whats a good brand fuel filter to get?
any filter that u can find at a foreign auto parts store is gonna be better then fram or other wllyworld brands... i forget what brand i got, but i picked it up at CAP and its better than fram
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