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Changing Fluid Intervals On Low Mileage Car
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<blockquote data-quote="03blackvert" data-source="post: 16149925" data-attributes="member: 4827"><p>I probably should have left this comment out, as it has some nuance to it. The filter gets dirt out, and how much dirt gets in depends on the quality of the gas stations you buy from, if they keep their tanks full, and if you fill up your car before it runs out or always run it down to E. If you buy from a gas station that often runs their tanks low pulling the gunk out of them, and then run your car down low as well, you could need a new one after 25-30k miles. And yes, faster flow rates like on forced induction cars means sucking up more crud.</p><p></p><p>On the other hand, a naturally aspirated engine that you fill from good stations and never run below a quarter tank will easily go 100k. I know the newer honda naturally aspirated cars recommend a 100k interval. 60k has been the norm on new cars for a while, and most mechanics I talk to say they rarely see a clogged one.</p><p></p><p>I didn't mention an air filter either in my list. While they have change intervals, any filter including the air, oil, and fuel are just about if they are dirty or failing. Some you're not able to easily check and measure like an oil filter, so better to just replace it every time. Some new cars actually now state in the owners manual to replace the oil filter every other oil change! Air filter you can visually inspect. On some cars the fuel filter can be inspected, it's in a clear housing. Others, no way to know. Lots of YMMV.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, I'll modify, never run a fuel filter more than 10 years, or 100,000 miles, as they are likely to be toast after either interval (for different reasons). And if you suspect you get bad gas, or often run the car down low, maybe go more with like a 5 year, 30k mile rule. It's not an expensive part.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="03blackvert, post: 16149925, member: 4827"] I probably should have left this comment out, as it has some nuance to it. The filter gets dirt out, and how much dirt gets in depends on the quality of the gas stations you buy from, if they keep their tanks full, and if you fill up your car before it runs out or always run it down to E. If you buy from a gas station that often runs their tanks low pulling the gunk out of them, and then run your car down low as well, you could need a new one after 25-30k miles. And yes, faster flow rates like on forced induction cars means sucking up more crud. On the other hand, a naturally aspirated engine that you fill from good stations and never run below a quarter tank will easily go 100k. I know the newer honda naturally aspirated cars recommend a 100k interval. 60k has been the norm on new cars for a while, and most mechanics I talk to say they rarely see a clogged one. I didn't mention an air filter either in my list. While they have change intervals, any filter including the air, oil, and fuel are just about if they are dirty or failing. Some you're not able to easily check and measure like an oil filter, so better to just replace it every time. Some new cars actually now state in the owners manual to replace the oil filter every other oil change! Air filter you can visually inspect. On some cars the fuel filter can be inspected, it's in a clear housing. Others, no way to know. Lots of YMMV. Anyway, I'll modify, never run a fuel filter more than 10 years, or 100,000 miles, as they are likely to be toast after either interval (for different reasons). And if you suspect you get bad gas, or often run the car down low, maybe go more with like a 5 year, 30k mile rule. It's not an expensive part. [/QUOTE]
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