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Re: 08 Sonata fuel filter replacement [woodchuck4]
by newowner10
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Nov 09, 2009 (7:00 am)
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Replying to: woodchuck4 (Nov 08, 2009 4:43 pm)
It is in the Fuel Tank with the Fuel Pump. Great design!.
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Re: 08 Sonata fuel filter replacement [woodchuck4]
by tomk17
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Nov 09, 2009 (7:24 am)
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Replying to: woodchuck4 (Nov 08, 2009 4:43 pm)
I'm waiting to replace it on my 06 model. 38K miles seems crazy low to replace a fuel filter filter. Many car never need a fuel filter replacement. I've got 58K now and all it still fine. Will I ever replace it? Sure, but maybe as part of a large service like when I have tranny fluid changed or something at closer to 80-90K miles.
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Re: 08 Sonata fuel filter replacement [tomk17]
by jayess
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Nov 09, 2009 (1:07 pm)
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Replying to: tomk17 (Nov 09, 2009 7:24 am)
I asked my service writer about this some time ago, have an 07 with just shy of 40K miles. He said 'we don't bother with that' - it is in the gas tank and apparently accessible by removing the rear seat and a few other things
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Re: 08 Sonata fuel filter replacement [woodchuck4]
by james1982
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Nov 09, 2009 (2:31 pm)
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Replying to: woodchuck4 (Nov 08, 2009 4:43 pm)
A fuel filter needs to be replaced from time to time to prevent debris from getting sucked into your engine. Just think about all the dirt particles that are in the underground tank at your gas station. That crud gets sucked into your gas tank when you fill up. If that stuff gets into your engine, it can cause major damage.
The fuel filter is very important. However, the time to change it has varied from different cars I have owned. When I was a teenager, I had a '95 Ford Escort which advised changing it every 50k. More recently, I had a '95 Honda Accord which advised changing it every 35k. I'm not sure why there is a large difference in the length of time.
Bottom line: you need to change it. When you change it is up to you. Just know that the longer you go, the more of a gamble it is.
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Re: 08 Sonata fuel filter replacement [james1982]
by newowner10
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Nov 10, 2009 (2:23 pm)
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Replying to: james1982 (Nov 09, 2009 2:31 pm)
I have had Fords with the fuel filter external to the tank (Where it belongs) at 100,000 miles. I would not mind changing the filter every 35,000 miles if it was on the frame rail but in the fuel tank it is costly and could be dangerous. You do not get the tank sealed back-up there could be fuel leakage. Poor design in my opinion.
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Re: 08 Sonata fuel filter replacement [james1982]
by tomk17
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Nov 10, 2009 (2:38 pm)
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Replying to: james1982 (Nov 09, 2009 2:31 pm)
C'mon man, the symptom of a fuel filter that needs to be changed would be LACK of fuel getting to the engine not "dirt particles getting to the engine". Think about it, a filter that is clogging does not let MORE stuff through.
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Re: 08 Sonata fuel filter replacement [tomk17]
by bernardmarx
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Nov 10, 2009 (3:03 pm)
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Replying to: tomk17 (Nov 10, 2009 2:38 pm)
My 1990 Toyota truck has never had the fuel filter replaced and it runs fine. I think the fuel moves around inside the tank and washes the crud off the filter so the crud stays in the tank.
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