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My 1999 Chevy silverado was hard starting when warm (but not when cold) and studdered sometimes at idle. Changing the fuel fillter cured both problems.

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What are symptoms of clogged fuel filter?

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What are the symptoms of a clogged fuel filter on a 1999 Chevy Malibu?

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Would a clogged fuel filter cause rough idle only when stopped.?

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Can a clogged fuel filter cause misfire like symptoms?

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