Fuel Filters Compared - What's in the box?

[Century7667]

WIX filters, didn't they make NAPA's oil,air and fuel filters ?

Some of them, usually the Napa Gold stuff. If you read the fine print on the box it will say who made it. I've bought Napa Gold air filters for the 3100, and confirmed they are Wix.

Ken T.

[CenturyMan]

WIX filters, didn't they make NAPA's oil,air and fuel filters ?

[Century7667]

It's hard to go wrong with Wix. I can't remember anyone here regretting getting a Wix!

Ken T.

[CenturyMan]

I went with the WIX brand happy to say ebay $11.56 shipped

[CenturyMan]

How do you free about MANN filters ? Saw a good price on ebay $12.00 shipped and WIX was about $11.50 shipped

[Century7667]

Interesting. Didn't see that one, but found an "Untrapower" for $1.43. Save 7¢! Looks the same as the Wix, but you never really now.

When I pull the filter on my LIM project, I'll get to compare gasoline choices and filters!

Ken T.

[Cressida]

Heads up for anyone who may be making a RockAuto order soon. They have the Wix fuel filter that is mentioned above in this thread. It is WIX 33487. I just ordered and received it today.

However, wish I would have noticed before I made my order because I now see they have this same basic filter / hose set up in the private label (guess Carquest Prem.) on close out now for less than $1.50. You may need to do a part number search (WIX 86487) to find it since this part does not show up as a choice for my Ciera.

[Drop Top Olds]

Here is something else to consider about fueling up your vehicle and how it affects the fuel filter. Even if you patronize the same top tier station, there is one time to avoid it for gasoline. I immediately pass by any station that has a tanker truck filling the fuel tanks. The underground fuel station tanks can accumulate solids and trash. Whenever the tanker is topping off the fuel tank the addition of new fuel will cause the sediments in the bottom of the tank to become suspended in solution with the newly added fuel. If one chooses to fill the tank of your vehicle while the tanker is filling the gas station tanks, you are getting "extra stuff" with your fill up that will most certainly not benefit the fuel system and will dramatically reduce the life of a fuel filter. I always consider a yearly filter change essential to good injector performance.

[Century7667]

Fuel Filters are so easy to change on these cars I don't see why people don't. Although first time I did it, it the connection on the fuelsender was stuck. the sender rusted around the gasket, had to cut quick disconnect apart to get it off. New one had no problems, although fuel pump went after that so replaced the sender with a non rusty one.

Bob,

You're absolutely right. And, given the other good info I've gleaned from this thread, I see there good reason to replace them on a regular basis. In my world, I am very regular about where I get my gas, so I am quite confident it's good gas. But, I my plan is to get a regular interval going. Probably do it with my belts and hoses or maybe sooner.

Ken T.

[CorvairGeek]

Ditto, an old filter can make the pump louder.

[Century7667]

LOL yeah. It's 100,000 miles or one bad tank of gas - whichever comes first!!!

I don't always count mileage before changing the fuel filter. I just change it every year or so. Sometimes you can hear the fuel pump "laboring" when the key is turned on. This also makes me think it is straining against a blocked filter. Then I change it at that time. The sound of the pump changes.

Very interesting your comment. The fuel filter on this car became VERY noisy over time. It will be interesting when I bring the electrical systems on line to see if I can hear it. It was unmistakable.

I still plan on cracking open the old filter, just haven't had the time yet.

Ken T.

[turbokinetic]

...... They told us that the filter was a 100,000 mile interval fuel filter......

LOL yeah. It's 100,000 miles or one bad tank of gas - whichever comes first!!!

I don't always count mileage before changing the fuel filter. I just change it every year or so. Sometimes you can hear the fuel pump "laboring" when the key is turned on. This also makes me think it is straining against a blocked filter. Then I change it at that time. The sound of the pump changes.

[lemons bob]

Fuel Filters are so easy to change on these cars I don't see why people don't. Although first time I did it, it the connection on the fuelsender was stuck. the sender rusted around the gasket, had to cut quick disconnect apart to get it off. New one had no problems, although fuel pump went after that so replaced the sender with a non rusty one.

[Skip]

Man, if you do............take pics. I'd like to see what's in there.

[Century7667]

Yeah, I think I paid $14 for the Wix at the local auto parts shop, but it was something like $9 on Rock Auto. I'll definitely do an autopsy on the old one, just to see what 19 years looks like.

Ken T.