Fuel Filters do an Important Job

A fuel filter removes dirt and rust particles from your fuel before it can enter the combustion chamber. The fuel filter is a screen within the fuel line that contains filter paper to keep the fuel entering your engine clean. When you are driving, the fuel load increases and a clogged fuel filter will reduce the flow of fuel. Over time, fuel filters get dirtier and this causes the fuel pump to work much harder. This is why a clogged fuel filter can damage the fuel pump.

Fuel Filters Don’t Last Forever

Your filter element will eventually clog to restrict fuel flow. That’s why most manufacturers suggest fuel filter service intervals as part of your car’s preventive maintenance. Fuel filters usually last 2 years or 30,000 miles; however, newer models have innovations that help them run longer. The best way to know if your fuel filter needs replacement service is to have a Honda certified technician perform a fuel pressure test and visual inspection as needed. Since the average cost of a fuel pump replacement is between $500 and $1,000, Fuel Filter Replacement Service is one of the easiest ways to save you from fuel pump damage with costly repairs.

Your fuel filter might need replacement service if your vehicle….

• Feels sluggish at speed
• Stalls
• Hesitates
• Misfires