[DMCForum] Re: fuel filter (Rich A.)

["cruznmd" <racuti1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On the DeLorean, anually(sp?) or less. On other vehicles, when the 
manual dictates which is usually quite a while.

The DeLorean's fuel filtration is sub-par. In my Chilton's Bosch 
fuel injection manual it states that our main-line fuel pressure is 
so high, that residual water in the gasoline is pushed right through 
the filter up into the fuel distributor. Can't be helped. It also 
states that you should pre-moisten the filter with fuel because if 
you leave the element dry and 75 psi slams the filter, bits of paper 
can tear off and clog the line.

I think the last part is a bit extreme. I usually just feather the 
RPM relay to more gently ease fuel into the filter. Once I'm sure 
the lines and filter are full again, I stop.

And yes, it's time to change your filter. Spend $10 bucks will ya? :)

Rich A.
#5335

--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Farrar \"Doc\" Hudkins" 
<dochudkins@xxxx> wrote:
> Rich,
> 
> How often do you change your fuel filter?
> 
> Is it regular maintenance for all vehicles? I have
> 105,000 on my truck and have never changed the thing.
> Perhaps it's time...
> 
> Regards,
> Farrar
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