I have a 97 automagic max with 104,100k miles. Is it time to change the fuel filter?

 

From your owner's manual:

If vehicle is operated under extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either extremely low or extremely high, the filter might become clogged. In such an event, replace it immediately.

At your mileage, it would probably be wise to change your fuel filter. It's not that hard if you don't have ABS.

 

I believe it says every 15000 miles...

 

After I do take it out and replace it, is there any way to look at the old one and tell if it was bad or not?

 

dont think so It looks like any other fuel filter...

 

Take it to your sin and run watter through i, I did that and a TON OF CRAP came out. I can't believe my car actually ran with it like that. But oh well, its all good now.

 

I believe the owner's manual recommends every 60,000 miles.

Later,
-Nick

 

I actually have to go about doing it maybe this weekend or sometime soon. I have seen alot of people say around every 30k so hopefully since I just got the car and it is approaching 60K with this and a few other things like plugs and oil change will get it tuned up so I will have no troubles.

SuDZ

 

Go to http://www.motorvate.ca/
Click on Engine in the left hand window.
Click on Inside the Gas Filter.

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