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Very much so. A dirty filter causes restriction in fuel line then which requires more fuel to be pushed through into engine. Also can cause rough idle and sometimes stalling
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Why would your fuel mileage be cut in half?
You need to be more specific with your question. There are too many variables that can affect fuel consumption, such as: Clogged fuel filter, dirty air filter, old/dirty sparkplugs, weak coil, etc.
A dirty air filter can cause?
Poor performance, poor fuel mileage.
Can a dirty fuel filter affect the check engine light?
Yes
How do you know if your fuel filter is dirty?
There is no way to know for sure. That is why you just replace the filter at a set mileage. I recommend every 50,000 miles.
What to check when getting poor fuel mileage with 4.3 s10?
Dirty air filter, Tune up, Vacuum leaks,
Does a dirty fuel filter mess up fuel injectors?
A dirty/plugged fuel filter is like tying a knot in your fuel line.
How do I know I have a fuel filter that is to dirty?
You will not know until your engine stops. For this reason fuel filters are just replaced a a set mileage. I recommend every 75,000 miles unless the filter is in the fuel tank. In that case it requires no maintanence.
What would cause a drop in fuel mileage on a 2001 Mercury Mountaineer V8?
It could be a variety of things. dirty air filter, worn out spark plugs, bad 02 sensor, clogged fump filter, or even dirty injectors.
Why are you getting bad gas mileage?
this could be caused by, dragging brakes low tire pressure, dirty fuel filter dirty air filter wrong viscosity oil and last but not least A HEAVY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL Bad coolant Temp sensor
Why would a fuel injection bike bog down?
Bad fuel, dirt in the fuel filter, dirty air filter.
What is causing sierra diesel to smoke when idling?
a dirty air filter or a dirty fuel filter will cause a diesel to smoke
Whats the purpose of a fuel filter?
The fuel filter removes any contaminents and water that comes from a dirty tank or cheap fuel.
