Andrewkb Neutral Newbie February 10, 2003 Share February 10, 2003 (edited) My car maintenance log recommend changing fuel filter at 40,000km ... Was at a mechanic the other day and asked how much it cost to change the fuel filter. He then proceed to tell me why there is no need to change fuel filter in Singapore. His theory is that, in Japan, and other temperate countries, there's 4 seasons .... during winter, the water content in the petrol will freeze and thaw when driving ... these causes lots of contamination in the fuel tank when will be captured by the fuel filter. In Singapore, there's no need to change till 5 yr old ... then explain to me that it's not that he dun want to earn my $$$, but he dun feel necessary. Come to think of it, in my previous Sunny, there's no need to change the fuel filter at all !! Comments guys ? Edited February 10, 2003 by Andrewkb ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie February 10, 2003 Share February 10, 2003 Better to change since it doesn't cost much.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabss Neutral Newbie February 10, 2003 Share February 10, 2003 I agree with Saaber Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinness Neutral Newbie February 10, 2003 Share February 10, 2003 i'm not too sure about the bit regarding 'water content in the petrol' freezing, but the fuel filter is just meant to trap particles and keep the fuel to the engine clean. i do think the quality of petrol in singapore is pretty good, but who knows what kind of residue or stuff there is in the petrol tanks at the various gas stations that could contaminate it? changing the fuel filter as recommended by the manufacturer is probably cheap insurance against what could be worse damage - clogged injectors etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vtim 3rd Gear February 10, 2003 Share February 10, 2003 Come to think of it, in my previous Sunny, there's no need to change the fuel filter at all !! Me too, drove my previous Alfa 33 till scrap & never change it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueice Neutral Newbie February 11, 2003 Share February 11, 2003 in my opinion, its better to change, it costs next to nothing, and you can have a peace of mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vtim 3rd Gear February 11, 2003 Share February 11, 2003 Well for my previous Alfa 33, the fuel filter come in a clear plastic casing & I can see the conditions of the filter (like looking at a stock AirFilter outside the Box) so, as it wasn't contaminated, so didn't change over the years . Not too sure about those newer ones, like the one in my 01' Civic will check with my friend from Tanly Motor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewkb Neutral Newbie February 11, 2003 Author Share February 11, 2003 Can help me check where is it on the Stream 2.0L ? For the Civic, it's on the lower part of the fuel inlet hole .. undercarriage, beside the fuel tank ... saw it when I saw a Civic jacked up ... didn't have a chance to see where is it on my Stream yet ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewkb Neutral Newbie February 11, 2003 Author Share February 11, 2003 Forgot to say, those Honda ones are in a metallic capsule (or whatever) ... so cannot see condition :-( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vtim 3rd Gear February 11, 2003 Share February 11, 2003 Ok! will check with Ah Loo next week cause this few days busy packing up in the office Any thing you want to get from Tanly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vtim 3rd Gear February 11, 2003 Share February 11, 2003 Like that 'sian' man Looks like I'll also need to change on the recommended schedule Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie February 11, 2003 Share February 11, 2003 Better change lah....to give you peace of mind.....especially if you pump Malaysian petrol frequently..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewkb Neutral Newbie February 11, 2003 Author Share February 11, 2003 Can can .. will probably need the fuel filter ... that's all .. the rest still got stock :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vtim 3rd Gear February 11, 2003 Share February 11, 2003 will check the car manual for the schedule replacement Oh, by the way, I seldom pump Malaysian petrol unless on road trip up north I don't pump in Malaysia during my monthly shopping trip in City Square, JB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vtim 3rd Gear February 11, 2003 Share February 11, 2003 Andrew, please PM me your HP number so when I'm there next week I can call you to confirm on the fuel filter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Neutral Newbie February 11, 2003 Share February 11, 2003 Andrew.. I rather follow the Car Handbook instructions. A fuel filter cost less then $50 if you get it from Distributors. My Rolla Fuel Filter cos only $36+ and it is very easy to change. Normally, it is located at the bottom of your backseat. For $36, I rather change and ensure myself that I did a right thing for the car. regards, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie February 11, 2003 Share February 11, 2003 Right, bro.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie February 11, 2003 Share February 11, 2003 Anyway, your car still new.......general rule is to change once every year.............. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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