Thread: How Often Do You Replace the Rubber Fuel Hose?
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Old May 11th 19, 02:48 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Default How Often Do You Replace the Rubber Fuel Hose?
On Friday, November 12, 2010 at 9:15:13 AM UTC-8, Jim Ed wrote:
> I used to replace mine every 3 years.
>
> At vw-resource.com he recommends replacing it every 5 years.
>
> http://www.vw-resource.com/fuel_line.html
>
> It's always a good precaution to replace all four sections of
> rubber line about every five years.
>
> John Connolly (Aircooled.Net) advises-
>
> I strongly recommend cloth braided fuel hose. Every 6 months, you
> should inspect it! Bend it over 180 degrees, and if it cracks or is
> stiff, REPLACE IT. Leaking fuel hose is the #1 cause of those
> smoldering VWs you see on the side of the road. Don't be a statistic!

Yes. Change it often even if the car is sitting and not driven.
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