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No. Fuel filters filter out particles of rust, dirt, and so on that can get into gasoline from the air, rusting of metal tanks fuel is stored in, including your car gas tank. All cars these days have fuel injection, and fuel injectors have tiny nozzles that can be clogged or damaged by contaminants, so having a fuel filter is more important than ever.

An oil filter filters out particles that are made by burning gasoline, such as carbon. Carbon is black, and that is the main reason why engine oil gets darker as it is used, because more carbon gets in it. These particles are abrasive and filtering them out prevents excessive engine wear.

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