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08-10-2005 | 11:24 AM
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From: Montreal, QC Canada
Originally Posted by Ironmike4x4
I don't know how much of a difference it makes from a Toyota vs. GM vehicles but I would recommend replacing the fuel filter ever 30k. You'd be surprised at how often the pump will go out and it ain't cheap to replace either. Just for insurance change it.
There is no exact science to this so each will have their own opinion.
08-10-2005 | 02:35 PM
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From: Upsate SC
Originally Posted by MTL_4runner
I like to change mine the same time I drop the tranny pan, clean and refill....at about 40-50k miles.
There is no exact science to this so each will have their own opinion.
There is no exact science to this so each will have their own opinion.
08-10-2005 | 06:13 PM
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From: Montreal, QC Canada
Originally Posted by Ironmike4x4
Speaking of transmission service... do you replace your tranny filter? I tried to on mine but Napa didnt know which one when in. Then I call Toyota just to get one from them, but they said you cant replace the filters but you do have to clean them in solution. What the heck? Is this right or what do you do?
08-10-2005 | 06:15 PM
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From: Tempe, AZ
Originally Posted by Nic
I changed mine a few months after I bought my truck-that is when I finally got up the nerve. It had about 110,000 miles on it at that time. I cut the old one open and it was pretty dirty-all the way through. I had a post with a picture of it somewhere.
I found the picture. Apparently it had about 120K on it at the time:
I found the picture. Apparently it had about 120K on it at the time:
what about old gas fumes or liquid?
08-11-2005 | 05:40 AM
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From: Montreal, QC Canada
Originally Posted by 89macrunner
your INSANE for cutting that thing open
what about old gas fumes or liquid?
what about old gas fumes or liquid?
.....power tools are when the fun starts.
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