Is there a fuel filter that needs to be changed?

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whitevibe04
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Is there a fuel filter that needs to be changed?

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Does the Vibe have a fuel filter that need to changed?
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ColonelPanic
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Re: Is there a fuel filter that needs to be changed? (whitevibe04)

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Yes and no. There is a filter, but it is in the fuel tank itself. Not the easiest thing to replace compared to the older cars that just had a filter in the line somewhere. So therefore, it's not a routine maintenance item... It's only changed when you experience issues with the flow of fuel, doesn't ever require changing under normal circumstances.
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Post by ragingfish »

I traded in my vibe at just under 70k and never did anything with the fuel system...Though with the longevity of the vibes on this board, 70k is pitiful.
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Re: Is there a fuel filter that needs to be changed? (whitevibe04)

Post by micbarric »

Here is a pic of the Vibe-Matrix-Corolla fuel filter to the right of the oil filter:It would take a lot of dirt before a filter that big would need to be replaced!
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