Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Fuel filters are designed to keep debris and other impurities from entering and damaging your vehicle’s fuel system and engine. Common signs of a clogged fuel filter include poor engine performance, issues starting your engine, and more.
A faulty fuel filter can cause drivability issues. Below are common signs of a clogged fuel filter:
Engine randomly sputtering, surging, or hesitating
Problems starting your engine
Repeated stalling while driving
Rough idling
Illuminated check engine light
Fuel system part failures
Regular fuel filter maintenance is a great way to protect your engine and fuel system from severe damage. Another way to protect your vehicle is with great
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