Fuel filter replacement

2003 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
150,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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THIEU NGUYEN
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When replacing fuel pump, do i need to replace fuel filter too?
Sep 6, 2019 at 11:06 AM
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BMDOUBLE
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Absolutely! When fuel pumps fail, sometimes the pump will produce fine metal particles that will get trapped by the filter. Here is a guide for filter replacement:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-a-fuel-filter
Sep 6, 2019 at 11:26 AM
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