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i was wonder does it affect the normal operation of the excelerator causing a jerking motion and the tranny slamming????? i wondering does it have anything to do with compression of fuel is being block . but engine does not stall//need help
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A dirty fuel filter would not cause your tranny to slam. Some signs of a dirty filter are rough idle at startup, poor fuel pressure and stalling. Sounds like you have some issues with your tranny. Try changing your fluid and inspect it for pieces of metal. Small pieces are normal but larger pieces are not. You may want to take it to a mechanic if you are not comfortable with this.
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Replace the fuel filter every 30k.
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Originally posted by PA 3L SVT:
Replace the fuel filter every 30k. Fuel Filter should be replaced every 15,000 - 20,000 miles. If you wait for every 30,000 miles to replace it, you'll be replacing the fuel pump with it, at 60,000 miles.
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Just regurgitating the Haynes recommendation.
I hate to admit this, but my OEM fuel filter outlasted my first engine. 88k miles on it; still on the original (returnable) fuel pump.
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Originally posted by RoadRunner: Originally posted by PA 3L SVT:
[b]Replace the fuel filter every 30k.
If you wait for every 30,000 miles to replace it,
you'll be replacing the fuel pump with it, at 60,000 miles.[/b]Strange, the service guide for my '98 makes no mention of changing fuel filter, but it only covers service intervals up to 120,000 miles (200k km). Maybe they give you a new guide when you get to that mileage.  p.s. Cabin air filter should be changed every 20,000 miles.
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I change mine every year (10-12k)
Cheap and easy insurance. Maybe a 5 minute job & $7-8
Get a Purolator/Motorcraft & make sure the clips are in the box.
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uh, my niece's '89 Beretta (which used to be mine) has 185,000 miles on the original fuel filter...we HAVE changed the oil occasionally, though.
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would this make your car sound any different? i hear a putting when i turn my car on...a loud putt...lack of power...and the exhaust smells a little....if this is the fuel pump/filter let me know cause im taking apart my exhaust tomorrow to check out my cats (which were replaced under cat warranty at like 55k) i am now at 83k thanks
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Golof, you might have a clogged main cat. That will suck up the horsepower like nobody's business.
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