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Didn't change mine in 186,000 miles on my '07 or on my 2011 in 100,000. Any external filter would have to be pressure rated (spec for Gen II is 47 PSI). Same for hoses, connections and fittings... You would want to make damn sure you didn't split the filter housing or have a hose pop off (or leak) due to pressure.Think of the in-tank filter as a means to save your butt from a load of really bad fuel or rusty tank damage to fuel pump or injectors as opposed to in-line treatment of typical gas station product. As you can see, [USER=28246]@Mr. BR[/USER] 's filter was still essentially fine (other than discoloration).
Didn't change mine in 186,000 miles on my '07 or on my 2011 in 100,000. Any external filter would have to be pressure rated (spec for Gen II is 47 PSI). Same for hoses, connections and fittings... You would want to make damn sure you didn't split the filter housing or have a hose pop off (or leak) due to pressure.
Think of the in-tank filter as a means to save your butt from a load of really bad fuel or rusty tank damage to fuel pump or injectors as opposed to in-line treatment of typical gas station product. As you can see, [USER=28246]@Mr. BR[/USER] 's filter was still essentially fine (other than discoloration).
