Fuel Filters

Your car, van, pickup, or SUV needs clean fuel feeding engine combustion in order to operate. Unfortunately, the fuel you put into the gas tank still contains impurities that made it through the refinery. Fuel filters help prevent those from entering the fuel system and gumming up your fuel pump, fuel injectors, and engine. Think of them as working much like air filters and oil filter, serving as a protective barrier to shield vulnerable systems from harm.

Most vehicles have two kinds of fuel filters. One's a strainer located in the fuel tank, while the other's in the main fuel line. These cylindrical cartridges have filter paper inside to capture contaminants before they can make their way through your fuel system and parts.

Fuel filters don't last forever, though. if they get clogged up or degrade with age, trouble will surely follow. Replacing them helps prevent more serious issues from happening.

Recognize the Symptoms of Bad Fuel Filters

Signs of failure include:

• "Check Engine" dash light comes on
• Rough starts
• Stalling or lagging
• Engine misfires
• Shuddering during idling
• Unable to start your vehicle

Genuine OEM Fuel Filters Perform Best

When you do need to replace a bad fuel filter, there's one important thing to remember. Your manufacturer makes the only fuel filters that are designed specifically for their models. That means they're your best option when it comes to both fit and performance. Our online auto parts counter has yours, along with any other parts you may need for the project, in stock and ready to ship. Buy today!