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Re Fuel Filters:

My 1991 Civic owner's manual says replace every 60k miles/4 years.

It seems Honda's online "owner's link" maintenance schedule available via
https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/login.asp?brand=honda doesn't specify replacement
ever, only "inspect."

All the manuals available at http://www.honda.co.uk/owner/workshopmanuals2.html
for Hondas circa 1991 say replace every 24k miles/2 years.

Given these conflicts, what fuel filter replacement frequency on circa early
1990s Hondas do others here follow?

Just changed mine on 93 Del Sol Si with 96K and 94 Del Sol VTEC at 100K.
No other reason than it seemed like the right thing to do.
"Caroline" <caroline10027remove@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> Re Fuel Filters:
>
> My 1991 Civic owner's manual says replace every 60k miles/4 years.
>
> It seems Honda's online "owner's link" maintenance schedule available via
> https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/login.asp?brand=honda doesn't specify
replacement
> ever, only "inspect."
>
> All the manuals available at
http://www.honda.co.uk/owner/workshopmanuals2.html
> for Hondas circa 1991 say replace every 24k miles/2 years.
>
> Given these conflicts, what fuel filter replacement frequency on circa
early
> 1990s Hondas do others here follow?
>
>

On Sat, 17 Apr 2004 19:10:25 GMT, Caroline <caroline10027remove@earthlink.net> wrote:
>Re Fuel Filters:

>My 1991 Civic owner's manual says replace every 60k miles/4 years.

>It seems Honda's online "owner's link" maintenance schedule available via
>https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/login.asp?brand=honda doesn't specify replacement
>ever, only "inspect."

>All the manuals available at http://www.honda.co.uk/owner/workshopmanuals2.html
>for Hondas circa 1991 say replace every 24k miles/2 years.

>Given these conflicts, what fuel filter replacement frequency on circa early
>1990s Hondas do others here follow?

Sounds like they updated their data. Their latest'n'greatest recomendation
is every 24K/2yrs.

Or you could just wait for the car to break down.
Then you'll know for sure.

Will replacing it every 2 years instead of every four years ruin your finances?
I kind of recall them costing about $50; is $12/yr really such a big deal?

"TCS" <The-Central-Scrutinizer@p.o.b.o.x.com> wrote
> On Sat, 17 Apr 2004 19:10:25 GMT, Caroline <caroline10027remove@earthlink.net>
wrote:
> >Re Fuel Filters:
>
> >My 1991 Civic owner's manual says replace every 60k miles/4 years.
>
> >It seems Honda's online "owner's link" maintenance schedule available via
> >https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/login.asp?brand=honda doesn't specify
replacement
> >ever, only "inspect."
>
> >All the manuals available at
http://www.honda.co.uk/owner/workshopmanuals2.html
> >for Hondas circa 1991 say replace every 24k miles/2 years.
>
> >Given these conflicts, what fuel filter replacement frequency on circa early
> >1990s Hondas do others here follow?
>
> Sounds like they updated their data. Their latest'n'greatest recomendation
> is every 24K/2yrs.
>
> Or you could just wait for the car to break down.
> Then you'll know for sure.
>
> Will replacing it every 2 years instead of every four years ruin your
finances?
> I kind of recall them costing about $50; is $12/yr really such a big deal?

I should have added that, yes, I've been replacing the fuel filter every 4
yrs/60k miles. All's gone fine with the fuel system since I bought the car in
1991 and put 151k miles on it.

The filter runs about $20 or a little less.

I checked the Chilton's manual this afternoon, and it, too, says 4 yrs/60k
miles.

Perhaps the online UK manuals at the site I gave factor in something to do with
UK fuel. I dunno. That's why I'm asking.

The hondacars.com site not giving a frequency at all is annoying. It reduces my
faith in the manufacturer.

No big deal.

Thanks, Beth and TCS. If anyone has more insight, toss it in.

On Sat, 17 Apr 2004 19:10:25 GMT, "Caroline"
<caroline10027remove@earthlink.net> wrote:

>Re Fuel Filters:
>
>My 1991 Civic owner's manual says replace every 60k miles/4 years.
>
>It seems Honda's online "owner's link" maintenance schedule available via
>https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/login.asp?brand=honda doesn't specify replacement
>ever, only "inspect."
>
>All the manuals available at http://www.honda.co.uk/owner/workshopmanuals2.html
>for Hondas circa 1991 say replace every 24k miles/2 years.

If those are really Honda manuals sounds like Honda folded to pressure from
U.K dealers. Things are "different" there in the auto business - very few
aftermarket parts, even refurbished, and broken legs are not uncommon as a
result of bucking the "norms" or soured business deals. Did you see the
movie Snatch?"-)

>Given these conflicts, what fuel filter replacement frequency on circa early
>1990s Hondas do others here follow?

My '90 Civic Helm manual specifies 60K miles. My '99 Integra has no change
schedule and is marked in the appropriate section as "change when pressure
drops below......". My 2K Accord has no engine compartment fuel filter -
it's inside the fuel tank and again change would be based on fuel pressure
drop. IIRC there was a recent model, '94-'97 accord V6(?) where there was
an engine compartment fuel filter but it was impossible to get at for
removal without (re)moving the engine. About that time, Honda seems to
have dropped its reqts. for scheduled filter replacement on other models.

Certainly in recent years, the gasoline is of much better quality as far as
residues and lacquering goes, partly due to the tighter controls on
emissions. There are practically no unsaturates in it and whereas a few
years ago, gasoline would go bad if stored in an air tight can in 4-6months
or so it now keeps much longer.

Rgds, George Macdonald

"Just because they're paranoid doesn't mean you're not psychotic" - Who, me??

"George Macdonald" <fammacd=!SPAM^nothanks@tellurian.com> wrote
> <caroline10027remove@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> >Re Fuel Filters:
> >
> >My 1991 Civic owner's manual says replace every 60k miles/4 years.
> >
> >It seems Honda's online "owner's link" maintenance schedule available via
> >https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/login.asp?brand=honda doesn't specify
replacement
> >ever, only "inspect."
> >
> >All the manuals available at
http://www.honda.co.uk/owner/workshopmanuals2.html
> >for Hondas circa 1991 say replace every 24k miles/2 years.
>
> If those are really Honda manuals sounds like Honda folded to pressure from
> U.K dealers. Things are "different" there in the auto business - very few
> aftermarket parts, even refurbished, and broken legs are not uncommon as a
> result of bucking the "norms" or soured business deals. Did you see the
> movie Snatch?"-)

Sounds as good as any explanation I have seen to date, George.

I'll go looking for "Snatch." :-)

> >Given these conflicts, what fuel filter replacement frequency on circa early
> >1990s Hondas do others here follow?
>
> My '90 Civic Helm manual specifies 60K miles. My '99 Integra has no change
> schedule and is marked in the appropriate section as "change when pressure
> drops below......". My 2K Accord has no engine compartment fuel filter -
> it's inside the fuel tank and again change would be based on fuel pressure
> drop. IIRC there was a recent model, '94-'97 accord V6(?) where there was
> an engine compartment fuel filter but it was impossible to get at for
> removal without (re)moving the engine. About that time, Honda seems to
> have dropped its reqts. for scheduled filter replacement on other models.
>
> Certainly in recent years, the gasoline is of much better quality as far as
> residues and lacquering goes, partly due to the tighter controls on
> emissions. There are practically no unsaturates in it and whereas a few
> years ago, gasoline would go bad if stored in an air tight can in 4-6months
> or so it now keeps much longer.

Okay. I'm going to stick with my 4 yr/60k mile replacement schedule for the fuel
filter, then.

Thank you.

On Sun, 18 Apr 2004 17:08:42 GMT, "Caroline"
<caroline10027remove@earthlink.net> wrote:

>"George Macdonald" <fammacd=!SPAM^nothanks@tellurian.com> wrote
>> <caroline10027remove@earthlink.net> wrote:
>>
>> >Re Fuel Filters:
>> >
>> >My 1991 Civic owner's manual says replace every 60k miles/4 years.
>> >
>> >It seems Honda's online "owner's link" maintenance schedule available via
>> >https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/login.asp?brand=honda doesn't specify
>replacement
>> >ever, only "inspect."
>> >
>> >All the manuals available at
>http://www.honda.co.uk/owner/workshopmanuals2.html
>> >for Hondas circa 1991 say replace every 24k miles/2 years.
>>
>> If those are really Honda manuals sounds like Honda folded to pressure from
>> U.K dealers. Things are "different" there in the auto business - very few
>> aftermarket parts, even refurbished, and broken legs are not uncommon as a
>> result of bucking the "norms" or soured business deals. Did you see the
>> movie Snatch?"-)
>
>Sounds as good as any explanation I have seen to date, George.
>
>I'll go looking for "Snatch." :-)

Well it's not about the auto business in particular - more a parody on the
criminal scene in the U.K..[caution: rated *RRR* for strong language]:-)

Rgds, George Macdonald

"Just because they're paranoid doesn't mean you're not psychotic" - Who, me??

I replace mione every 2 years, $8 every 2 years is not bad.

BTW I use Purolater only for the fuel filters.

"Caroline" <caroline10027remove@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:Bifgc.14270$A_4.239@newsread1.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
> Re Fuel Filters:
>
> My 1991 Civic owner's manual says replace every 60k miles/4 years.
>
> It seems Honda's online "owner's link" maintenance schedule available via
> https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/login.asp?brand=honda doesn't specify
replacement
> ever, only "inspect."
>
> All the manuals available at
http://www.honda.co.uk/owner/workshopmanuals2.html
> for Hondas circa 1991 say replace every 24k miles/2 years.
>
> Given these conflicts, what fuel filter replacement frequency on circa
early
> 1990s Hondas do others here follow?
>
>