quote:It appears the fuel filter is a filter element contained within a glass tube. These filters have been around for decades and are just as dangerous now as they always have been. Which is to say, take it off your car now unless you enjoy seeing flames in the rearview mirror.
Despite the wonderful Amazon reviews, which by the way are highly contaminated with paid reviews through third party outfits, can you seriously believe breakable glass to be a good thing for a flammable fuel system?
AGREED!!!
I had one of those attractive filters on my 66 Mustang, until it caused an engine fire! Pantera people had warned me of their dangers and told stories of Panteras that burned to the ground because the filters supposedly unscrew themselves and spray gas all over which catches fire, but I didn't believe it was possible - It's affixed to hoses on each end and can't possibly unscrew itself I thought. That is, until it happened to me! Those screw together filters will vibrate loose over time, and that's all it takes, just a little loosening, then they'll spray gas all over your engine compartment from the fuel pressure, and the distributor is right there ready to ignite the fumes!