Thread: I need help big time with the car, please read on.
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 09:53 AM
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Default Re: I need help big time with the car, please read on.
Originally Posted by Mrmiata
FYI.. I'd be real surprised if the warranty paid for a new filter.. so just a heads up, be sure to clarify if you ask them to replace it, whether it's your dime or theirs. Just wouldn't want you thinking your covered with your 100 bucks and then get hit for an additional 80 bucks or more for the filter "you requested". ...
As always the warranty should be read to understand exactly what is covered before seeing the dealer. Pre-armed with the facts a good argument can be mounted if they resist.

The fuel filter also controls the fuel pressure and as such is vital to the operation of the fuel system. That said the fuel pump may not be operating well enough to reach the required volume and/or pressure. My guess is that only one of them is failing.

After reading the warranty and hopefully finding out that there is coverage, a $100 deductible would at least cover the cost of a diagnosis to determine which is at fault. If the warranty is an after market warranty the dealership will have little trouble in charging them for the repair.

Start of rant.
The OP said that he has little free cash with the educational costs he is paying to afford expensive parts. However, everyone was very quick to spend his dime despite his position financially. Our goal, or as they annoyingly say these days "Mission Statement", is to save owners money and not have them spend their money on favored suppliers when a cheaper alternative is open to them. This is a new member and we should treat him as we would a long time member that we know personally. End of rant.
 
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