I did try that but it did not matter. When it 1st happened I had a 2nd filter my dad had left in the glove box but it was used and I was stuck. He had changed it a year B4 even though it was not necessary needed. I put that one on because the one I removed had a little orangish color that came out when I dumped it along with a milkish color at the very bottom. The fuel was clear until I got to the liquid at the bottom of the filter.

I bought a new filter yesterday and plan to install it.

Matt Hamer 89 Mighty Max SPX Macro Cab 2.6L 5 speed 4X4 Auto hubs.