CJ BadBlackSS

I just paid $56 today...

Its not just a filter like our oil filters are. Its a whole casing. Maybe thats why its so much.

BCobaltSS

Great how to:

Only have 21K on my 05 . I will be doing this in the spring time.

Thanks for the write up

rnjmur

My suggestion for getting the fuel filter - get it from crate engine depot. It is $34.16 + a few bucks for shipping which is way cheaper then what the dealership charges.

CJ BadBlackSS

just changed my filter out. i recomend catch for the fuel that spills out of the filter.

Got a DTC p0230, but figure thats cause i put the relay into the wrong slot when I put it back. cleared the code with my interceptor and that was that.

redlineblueline

what size disconnect tool is needed and also autozone has the fuel filters for 15 bucks i know for a fact its listed for 04 redlines didnt check balts yet

CJ BadBlackSS

I don't remember what size. I just tried til i got one that fit. Its either 3/8 or 5/16.

redlineblueline

can we get some confirmation on this as i am poor and dont want to have to buy a set if i can buy just one

CJ BadBlackSS

All I've ever seen in the store is the set...they are meant for AC and fuel lines. they're also not that expensive. like $10 for the set of 6

redlineblueline

also i am on the 3rd tool box , i either need to buy a chest type one or stop buying sets of tools when i only need one

rnjmur

don't quote me for sure, but I believe it was the 1/2" quick disconnect. As far as using a $15 autozone fuel filter, I don't know how far I would trust it but if you wanna use it go ahead. Also as an FYI - the 2.0 uses a different part number for the fuel filter then the 2.2 and 2.4 cobalts.

redlineblueline

yeah its for the redline so its still an lsj and i dont see the how the price of the filter effects the quality...some of the valucraft ones at walmart are really good filters for being dirt cheap...fyi they also sell and 8$ one so

joeworkstoohard

i used an autozone $15 filter.

works great.

Ghettoracer86

you can NEVER EVER change ur fuel filter too soon or too often some times we change em at 15k just for preventive maintenance. as for part number call your local dealer they will be glad to give it to you but it goes from $46-$54 they're not cheap

memphisr24

Probably changing mine today...good write up!

Element-X

iTrader: (1)

Got 34k and I've just started noticing some sputters and lags on occasion. Very rare, but I bet a new filter will help the motor get what she wants!

Thanks for the write, excellent!

natesscobalt

Im going to get one put on today. Do you think its ok to get one from autozone it only cost 14 dollars? should I go to the dealer to get bent over lol

redlineblueline

i have been running the autozone one for about 10k miles and no issues whatso ever

memphisr24

I bent over for the dealer one...Yeah I paid 35 bux for it. But I don't know if I want to trust an autozone one. Just my opinion.

tonio5555

Adam how dirty was your fuel filter when you changed it?

D4u2s0t

i changed mine when i had about 20,000 miles on it, and it still looked pretty good.

memphisr24

I believe he was asking me why thank you LOL jk

I changed mine at like 36....and it was like barely dirty.

D4u2s0t

indeed he was!

TheDriver!

Ok this may be old but I went to the dealer today and checked for a fuel filter in bucks!!! $85-86 So far I can't find a fuel filter at any local store other then the dealership I did go to canadian tire and the guy recomended a fuel filter that is pretty standard on most GM cars and trucks, I'm skeptical as hell at $5

StealthBlack SS/SC

nice write up,dealers tried to charge 60$ for a fuel filter change.

sauced1173

iTrader: (1)

haha nice...FYI these fuel filters are cheaper at gmpartsdirect.com then at crateenginedepot.com...its $31.76 there and $30.65 at parts direct lol...not a big difference but every penny counts sometimes. atleast for the same damn thing. also, if you or someone you know works for GM they can get it for $30.54.