Price: $14.45
Car: Nissan Maxima 2000, 180k miles
The fuel filter for the 5th generation Maxima is a "life long, non-serviceable item." This makes it incredibly hard to find at the store. Amazon has it for a good price and it fits perfectly for my car.
I decided to change the fuel filter after the car's idle became incredibly rough. The car would idle around 500 rpm and it was prone to suddenly stalling out. I had to keep my foot on the gas to keep the engine on while braking and when stopped. I tried for a week to find the fuel filter locally but no luck. It got to the point where my car would stall and I'd need to let the fuel pump pressurize the system for a few minutes before starting it up again. I ordered the fuel filter from Amazon and it was here in 4 days with free shipping.
Changing the fuel filter wasn't too hard. There's a full write-up you can google. The fuel pump module is underneath the back seats. The filter fit perfectly. The only problem was 7 months later. After driving great for a long time my filter was disconnected from the fuel pump module. The problem was a loose-fitting hose over the filter's nipple. Do yourself a favor and use a fuel hose clamp the first time. Even though the original filter doesn't need it, put one on this aftermarket filter. It's been about 14 months since then and the car still runs great.
P.S. The fuel filter is supposed to last the life of the fuel pump, but mine was still alive and well. No need to fix something that's not broken.
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