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fwiw, I just went through two NAPA fuel filters a couple of weekends ago. The second one seems to be ok, but the first one cross threaded whenever I tried to tighten the cap down. This is the first time this has ever happened. The second filter went on the same way as the first, but I was able to keep it from cross threading. Not sure if there was a production issue with certain filters or what was going on. I think I may have to order a case of the oem filters without the cap. I also noticed that the NAPA filters had a regular o-ring for the cap, instead of the slightly inverted, flattened o-ring that the other filters had in the past.
btw, I had only driven less than 5k miles on the truck in the past year and a half. I try to change the fuel filter every 10k miles. But with it setting up, I was worried about algae growing in the tank and line.
Does anyone have an opinion on how often (time wise) to change the filter if you aren't putting the miles on it any more?
just my .02 cents worth
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Y2K F250 CC PSD Auto, Short-bed Lariat, Woodland Green/Gold, ordered 07/10/99, born 09/12/99, delivered 10/08/99, Access bed cover, Bed Rug, Zoodad mod, Viper Remote Start Alarm, Fumoto valve, 103K somewhat error-free miles (so far) [never back to dealer for anything]
Repairs: CPS, Water Separator Valve assembly, rear axle bearings, VSS, batteries, brakes, alternator, serpentine belt (x2), driver door pwrlock actuator, water pump
2009 VW Tiguan 2.0 l turbo 200 hp gas engine (TDI engine not available for it yet)
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