The warranty schedule for my 2010 Subaru Forester says replace the fuel filter at 60,000 miles. Very expensive. Dealer says don't mess with it. What the Hell?
Fuel filter is built in with fuel pump in the gas tank, accessible through service opening
in the floor behind or under the rear seat. (Dealer says under the seat) Indy
mechanics not anxious to do it but will replace whole assembly for around $450. MPG
is down 10 mpg on highway since hitting 65,000 miles and car is running smelly, so
replacement seems called for and way freaking expensive. I ranted at the dealer and
top mechanic says it's not necessary or recommended unless the fuel pump fails.
Says to ignore the maint schedule. I say, "How do you not change a fuel filter for the
life of a vehicle"? What's going on?" I'll pay to maintain, but I don't want to take it
between the cheeks if I don't have to, and I don't want the rear covers in my car torn up
which is what I hear usually happens. I'm not even sure my indy garage is familiar with
this issue.
