Fuel Filter question

1998 HONDA CIVIC
136,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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PMP
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Hi, My car hnas 137k miles with original fuel filter. Im sure its dirty by now so im changing it. What difference will i know after the change and should i go with oem for 35 dollars or a purolator for 20. Im tight on money right now and not sure which i should go with. Thank you
Dec 27, 2010 at 6:35 AM
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KHLOW2008
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If the original filter is clogged, replacing it would have significant performance increase, especially when accelerating, otherwise you would not feel much difference.

This item is going to last you a long time till the next change so I would recommend going for OEM.
Dec 27, 2010 at 6:39 AM
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PMP
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well i was going to change it every year or few years.
Dec 27, 2010 at 7:06 AM
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PMP
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would you recommend one from napa auto parts b rand with 99 percent effiency at 19 microns? for 15 bucks
Dec 27, 2010 at 7:43 AM
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KHLOW2008
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It you are planning on a more frequent replacement interval, $15 should do.
Dec 27, 2010 at 7:59 AM
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