Yardsale
Well-Known Member
It was understandable; what's confusing is how one can think that running a fuel filter 6.5 times the recommended mileage would not have an adverse affect.
Say what you will about those dummies at [fill-in the auto manufacturer you despise], but they have educated engineers and part of the job is to ensure some levels of reliability and customer satisfaction; hence replacement intervals.
Inspecting the fuel filter is an indication of, well, how much it filtered. To know which change (filter v plugs) fixed the problem, the two changes should be done independently, so that the effect can be observed. (I noted this above in a response to Canadiantrucker502 when I suggested to change the fuel filter first and then, if the problem remains, pursue other remedies.)
Considering the mileage of the parts, I suspect that there would be improvement with both filter and plugs replacement.
I agree with practice as Vic describes - replace "consumables" and wear parts on schedule, and perform scheduled maintenance. With the exception of a failed battery and that thermostat housing, none of my vehicles have failed me (and yes, I know there's an element of luck).
Anyway, it's good that you did get it fixed and can move on to that thermostat housing (speaking of educated engineers).
Say what you will about those dummies at [fill-in the auto manufacturer you despise], but they have educated engineers and part of the job is to ensure some levels of reliability and customer satisfaction; hence replacement intervals.
Inspecting the fuel filter is an indication of, well, how much it filtered. To know which change (filter v plugs) fixed the problem, the two changes should be done independently, so that the effect can be observed. (I noted this above in a response to Canadiantrucker502 when I suggested to change the fuel filter first and then, if the problem remains, pursue other remedies.)
Considering the mileage of the parts, I suspect that there would be improvement with both filter and plugs replacement.
I agree with practice as Vic describes - replace "consumables" and wear parts on schedule, and perform scheduled maintenance. With the exception of a failed battery and that thermostat housing, none of my vehicles have failed me (and yes, I know there's an element of luck).
Anyway, it's good that you did get it fixed and can move on to that thermostat housing (speaking of educated engineers).
