Where is the gas filter

Slingshot Lou · 05-19-2010, 10:38 AM

I was just wondering without giong under the car for a search where the gas filter is if it has one

Cash · 05-19-2010, 11:02 AM

Appears to be right at the front of the tank.

Slingshot Lou · 05-19-2010, 11:27 AM

Thanks for the info it saves me from crawling around on your back under the car

Cash · 05-19-2010, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Louis Annarumma

Thanks for the info it saves me from crawling around on your back under the car

Well you weren't crawling around on "my" back because I was doing that!
I didn't put in a great deal of effort but couldn't feel it and couldn't get my head in far enough to see.
From the Helm's Service Manual diagram it appears to be tucked near the frame at the front.

wingrider · 05-19-2010, 01:29 PM

The 03-04 have an external fuel filter but the 05-06 have there filter in the tank. it can be replaced but it is designed for the life on the vehicle

Slingshot Lou · 05-19-2010, 02:19 PM

Thanks I would rather have the gas filter under the car than in the gas tank. I like changing mine once a year.

Cash · 05-19-2010, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by wingrider

The 03-04 have an external fuel filter but the 05-06 have there filter in the tank. it can be replaced but it is designed for the life on the vehicle

I realize you are "the man" when it comes to this stuff.
Does this mean the Helm's GM service manual is incorrect?
I have 2006 GMT-06-SSR-1.
Vol. 1 of 2 Sec 6-755 contains instructions & diagrams for removal and installation of an external Fuel Filter.
However, a diagram referring to Fuel Rail Assembly replacement shows a 5.3 engine cover.

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Slingshot Lou · 05-19-2010, 07:34 PM

Thanks good to know that I have these members so close to home. Its funny Iworked for GM for 22 years as a mechanic but I have been out of working at a dealership since 1994.You would be surprised how much these cars have changed since I worked on them

WOW_FCTR · 05-20-2010, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by wingrider

The 03-04 have an external fuel filter but the 05-06 have there filter in the tank. it can be replaced but it is designed for the life on the vehicle

Now that I think about it...I haven't changed mine in a while....heck why start now?

(I think I probably just jinxed myself.

Have you taken a look at the center console yet?

Slingshot Lou · 05-20-2010, 12:06 PM

Hope I dont jinks myself but I also have a 2000 chevy S10 with 150.000 miles on it and my regular maintaince is changing the gas filter once a year,never letting the gas gauage go below half a tank. My thinking is if you let the gas go below half you are exposing the fuel pump out of the fuel and I Believe the gas keeps the pump from running hot which extends the life of the pump.