have a 98 4cyl accord. 2.3l. want to replace fuel filter now at 220k. went to local parts store to price against dealer filter. local parts store doesn't carry the 98 filter but does carry the 97. i looked at the filter and looks the same. does year or brand of filter matter really? seemed like the exact filter so why wouldn't they have to 98 as same part number? is it because they filter is internally diff when no as such with the body?

anyone?

thanks in advance.

 

Sometimes yes sometimes no. In this case I don't know. Surefire way would be to call your local dealer and ask the parts department, even if you don't buy from them you can know for sure.
I don't have a parts catalog in front of me so I couldn't say for sure.

 

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would u use aftermarket (advance, autozone, pepboys) fuel filters?

 

As long as it's a decent brand name yes.

 

I'd stick with National Brands. IE: Fram, Purolator Allied etc. Although the differences in their micron ratings are negligible, some store brands use a lighter case material which can cause problems from time to time.

P

 

thanks.

would the 97 fit the 98 iyho? looks the same to me. just why would they not sell it as same?

i went to a couple of the part store's sites too. wont list the 98 at all..ie not available at all when the 97 is.....

 

if it looks the same more than likely it is. No garuntee though.

 

Here's a listing for the '98 Fuel filter
http://www.secureleadercom.com...age=2
And here's a picture of a '97 fuel filter.
http://www.secureleadercom.com...block
They are NOT the same. The '97 unit is external, the '98 unit appears internal to the tank....

P

 

now that looks nothing like the 97, you're right. crazy. makes sense though. thanks for the help.

 

How much was the dealer fuel filter?

And 220,000 miles in less than 8 years? How's your car holding up? I've got a '99 LX I4 myself (76,000 miles), just wondering how the 6th generation does at high mileage.

 

woo hold on there my friend ..98 and 97 are totally different......97 fuel filter is located in engine compart below brake master cylinder,,,,98 is in the fuel tank ,,part of the fuel pump,,,,supposely according to Honda those are lifetime filters ..

 

it's amazing what 5 hours of sleep can do for me. I can't beleive I didn't think about the difference.
Note to self: go to bed when tired...

 

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Ding Ding Ding....looks like we got a winner here

 

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great info. thx. good to know.