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Why so many different size fuel filters?

 
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Old Apr 27, 2011
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Why so many different size fuel filters?

Hi all,

I have a 93 honda and I was on Advance Auto Parts website looking for a fuel filter. I put in my car model and everything so it turned up the fuel filters that are compatible with my car. The question is, why are they so different in size and even design? Is there anything good or bad with each design? What is so good about the more expensive one to make it that much more expensive? Thanks
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Re: Why so many different size fuel filters?

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Re: Why so many different size fuel filters?

i dont think fuel filter matters much, its all pretty much the same inside and filters the gas just fine. if its the right size and doesnt leak, you should be fine.
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Re: Why so many different size fuel filters?

Just be careful with that flare nut. Mine is reverse threaded. Took me forever to realize I was doing it wrong.
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Re: Why so many different size fuel filters?

hey so I ended up buy one that was a bit bigger but still fit just fine! Used a video from Youtube on how to replace it and everything went great, other than a drop of gas flying out when I took off the bolt but good thing I had on safety goggles! It was a direct to the eye
 
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