It is strongly recommend that you change your Fuel Filter at least every 24,000 miles if your vehicle is equipped with a filter that is serviceable alone, without the Fuel Pump. With todays fuel having many contaminates in it, it is necessary to change the fuel filter to prevent clogging which causes your vehicle to become hard to start or shut off at stops. A Fuel Filter that is not working properly in preventing contaminants from entering into the fuel injection system and fuel tank can lead to Fuel Pump failure. Once your fuel filter becomes full then it is no longer stopping particles and containments from escaping. Some Fuel Filter will stop up and create a very slow fuel release so that your vehicle is not getting the proper amount of fuel that is needed. Today's prices on most fuel pumps are very expensive. Adding Gasoline additives to your fuel that are recommended by most repair shops is a good ideal, use them on a full tank of gas so that you get the full benefits, it will work the same on a 1/4 tank as well as on a full so why not allow longer cleaning time. Some fuel filters are made into the Fuel Pump module which can not be serviced. Ask your Repair Shop if you have a serviceable Fuel Filter and keep it changed regularly.
