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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 10:22 AM
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Could this be the fuel filter?

Hey guys,

My car runs perfect 90% of the time. However, occasionally after being parked all night/day, and going to start it up in the morning, it wants to die right after being started.

However when this happens, if I keep my foot lightly on the gas for about a minute, it'll be fine.

I've never changed the fuel filter in the half a year I've had it...and I'm not sure when the previous owner did.
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 10:37 AM
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Re: Could this be the fuel filter?

It's possible. I would go ahead and change it anyway since filters are cheap and easy to change.

Hope this helps!
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 10:42 AM
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Re: Could this be the fuel filter?

ive seen a lot of vehicles do this when its cold but then high idle kicks in and it runs fine idk what causes it exactly try leaving the key on for say 30 seconds before you start it so all the electronics can register first then see if it does it
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 10:48 AM
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Re: Could this be the fuel filter?

Thanks guys, I will replace the fuel filter anyway since it's cheap.

I'll also try turning the car on for 30 seconds before starting it
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