What are the hazards of not replacing the fuel filter?

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Not replacing the fuel filter can accelerate the wear of cylinders, pistons, and piston rings, and in severe cases, cause cylinder scoring, shortening the engine's service life. Introduction to the gasoline filter: The gasoline filter is a type of fuel filter. Fuel filters include both gasoline filters and diesel filters, so for gasoline vehicles, the fuel filter is the gasoline filter element. Function of the gasoline filter element: The main function of the gasoline filter element is to remove harmful particles and moisture from the engine's fuel system, protecting components such as the fuel pump, injectors, cylinder liners, and piston rings, reducing wear and preventing blockages.