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Old 09-05-2006, 02:51 PM
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Fuel filter question

I have a 96 3.2 TL with 164k miles and it gets 29 mpg on the highway - no complaints.

The other day I was checking my owner's manual for anything about fuel filters, when to replace, etc. but found nothing. Since the car is running fine should I leave the fuel filter alone, since Honda says nothing about it or should it be replaced?

If anyone suggest I replace it, what are the benefits of doing so?

TIA for any answers.
Old 09-05-2006, 03:36 PM
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when i ordered mine from Tim@Hondacuraworld, he told me that we have lifetime fuel filters, so they technically never have to be replaced... but for a 25$ part, i didn't mind ordering it and changing it out... i changed it at 100k miles as part of my tuneup...
Old 09-05-2006, 10:57 PM
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I have always changed my fuel filter in my lexus every 10,000 miles and plan on doing it on the acura
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I'm still on the original fuel filter at 146,000 miles. Last week i nearly got 31 mpg on a trip to Boise So far so good.
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Originally Posted by toddpa332
I have always changed my fuel filter in my lexus every 10,000 miles and plan on doing it on the acura
if you are using an aftermarket filter, i think you are creating un-necessary maintenence for yourself...
Old 09-06-2006, 08:14 PM
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You get 26 to a gallon? City? You must be smoking something, just kidding! I get 20 city, 26 hiway.
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