{"id":24120,"date":"2021-03-16T23:39:43","date_gmt":"2021-03-17T06:39:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=24120"},"modified":"2024-03-05T00:53:44","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T08:53:44","slug":"here-are-the-top-4-signs-of-a-bad-fuel-filter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/here-are-the-top-4-signs-of-a-bad-fuel-filter\/","title":{"rendered":"Here are the Top 4 Signs of a Bad Fuel Filter"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_4d7f73-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_4d7f73-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_4d7f73-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_4d7f73-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_4d7f73-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_4d7f73-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_4d7f73-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_4d7f73-e6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_4d7f73-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_4d7f73-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_4d7f73-e6 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-94dc71  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-b730fa\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a23a10-9d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a23a10-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_a23a10-9d\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a23a10-9d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a23a10-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_a23a10-9d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a23a10-9d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a23a10-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_a23a10-9d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_a23a10-9d summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_a23a10-9d\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The most common symptoms of a bad fuel filter are engine performance problems, an illuminated check engine light, the engine cranking but failing to start, and fuel leaks.<\/li><li>You can find the fuel filter on the frame rail or in the engine compartment for vehicles built before the mid-2000s, while later model years keep the filter in the fuel tank.<\/li><li>Recommended fuel filter replacement intervals can range from 30,000 to 100,000 miles.<\/li><li>You can usually expect to pay a professional between $100 and $250 to replace the fuel filter.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Most older vehicles have an external fuel filter that traps dirt and other contaminants to prevent them from reaching the fuel injectors. The filter is supposed to be replaced periodically, but many drivers fail to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lack of upkeep often causes the filter to become obstructed, leading to one or more noticeable problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/fuel-filter-of-a-car-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"fuel filter of a car\" class=\"wp-image-24122\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/fuel-filter-of-a-car-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/fuel-filter-of-a-car-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/fuel-filter-of-a-car-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/fuel-filter-of-a-car-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/fuel-filter-of-a-car-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/fuel-filter-of-a-car.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>An external fuel filter traps dirt and other contaminants to prevent them from reaching the vehicle&rsquo;s fuel injectors.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Symptoms of a Bad Car Fuel Filter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearly all newer vehicles have a non-serviceable fuel filter located inside of the gas tank. In most cases, if your car has this type of setup, you don&rsquo;t have to worry about replacing the filter periodically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But external fuel filters that are mounted outside of the gas tank are a different story. External inline filters should be replaced according to the vehicle manufacturer&rsquo;s service schedule. Otherwise, the filter can eventually become clogged with dirt and other contaminants. The obstruction will restrict fuel flow to the injectors, causing low fuel pressure and a lean (too little fuel) running condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the most common clogged fuel filter symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engine Performance Problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An obstructed or dirty fuel filter can cause a loss of fuel pressure. As a result, the engine may exhibit performance problems, such as hard-starting, rough running, stalling, and a lack of power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Illuminated Check Engine Light<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your car&rsquo;s engine computer looks for problems, such as a lean running condition caused by a faulty fuel filter, that could lead to an increase in emissions. Usually, the device will recognize these issues, turn on the check engine light, and store a corresponding diagnostic trouble code (DTC) in its memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/check-engine-light-on-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"check engine light on\" class=\"wp-image-24124\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/check-engine-light-on-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/check-engine-light-on-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/check-engine-light-on-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/check-engine-light-on-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/check-engine-light-on-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/check-engine-light-on.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>A lean running condition caused by a faulty fuel filter can trigger the check engine light.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vehicle Cranks But Doesn&rsquo;t Start<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In extreme cases, a clogged fuel filter can prevent the engine from getting proper fuel pressure, resulting in a vehicle that cranks but doesn&rsquo;t start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fuel Leaks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, the car&rsquo;s fuel filter may develop leaks due to rust and corrosion. Such problems are most common in areas where there&rsquo;s a lot of salt on the roads during the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is the Fuel Filter Located?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most vehicles built before the mid-2000s have an external fuel filter that&rsquo;s mounted outside of the gas tank. This type of filter is typically located on the frame rail or somewhere in the engine compartment (e.g., the fender or shock tower). The filter&rsquo;s exact location will vary by vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As was mentioned, very few late-model vehicles have an external fuel filter. Instead, the filter is usually part of the fuel pump module located in the fuel tank. These types of fuel filters are generally considered non-serviceable, meaning they do not have a recommended replacement interval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/automotive-fuel-filter-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"automotive fuel filter\" class=\"wp-image-24121\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/automotive-fuel-filter-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/automotive-fuel-filter-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/automotive-fuel-filter-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/automotive-fuel-filter-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/automotive-fuel-filter-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/automotive-fuel-filter.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Recommended fuel filter replacement intervals can vary from 30,000 to 100,000 miles, depending on the vehicle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Often Should I Change the Fuel Filter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-buying-a-fuel-filter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fuel filter replacement\">fuel filter replacement<\/a> intervals can vary from 30,000 to 100,000 miles, depending on the vehicle. Exactly when you should replace your fuel filter will depend on the type of car you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To determine when your filter is due for replacement, you&rsquo;ll want to consult the vehicle manufacturer&rsquo;s service schedule. You&rsquo;ll find this information listed in your owner&rsquo;s manual or supplemental service booklet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get A New Fuel Filter For Your Vehicle Online&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An old fuel filter can allow dirt and contaminants to enter your vehicle&rsquo;s engine. When this happens, the engine can show symptoms like stalling, rough-running, and a lack of power. You don&rsquo;t want this issue to persist because it can damage your engine, which will result in expensive and time-consuming repairs. Luckily, getting a new fuel filter is easy here at CarParts.com.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CarParts.com is a one-stop shop for all kinds of replacement parts, including fuel filters. You can choose from hundreds of fuel filters from the leading aftermarket brands. Depending on your needs, you can purchase fuel filters with a fuel sending unit. Our parts have passed stringent quality control standards during manufacturing, so you can be confident in their quality and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our parts aren&rsquo;t just high-quality, they&rsquo;re also affordably priced. So check out our wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/fuel-filter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fuel filters\">fuel filters<\/a> and enjoy amazing deals today!<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Most older vehicles have an external fuel filter that traps dirt and other contaminants to prevent them from reaching the&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/here-are-the-top-4-signs-of-a-bad-fuel-filter\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":24123,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[52,3747],"tags":[1199],"ppma_author":[2622],"class_list":{"0":"post-24120","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-diy","8":"category-engine","9":"tag-fuel-filter-2","10":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Here are the Top 4 Signs of a Bad Fuel Filter - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The external fuel filter of older car models must be replaced periodically. 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