Originally Posted by Wharbone
I just checked both my Owner's Manual, and my Honda Service Manual for a 92 civic. They both say to replace the fuel filter every 60K or 4 years, which ever comes first. I don't know why a 98 civic would be different.
edit: If it needs to be replaced, replace it. It is a friggen $20 part, and easy to do yourself.
I wouldn't think that it's any different but it is CLEARLY not in my 1998 Owner's Manual. Perhaps, that's why the tech at Larry Hopkins Honda in Santa Clara, CA stated that it's good for the life of the vehicle. However, I still think it should be replaced.