My fuel filter has been changed once in 426,500 miles. I think that one time was because I was just looking for stuff to spend money on and change. You could: a) change it if you want, "$20 part" OR b) save your money and wait until it needs to be changed because of poor acceleration.

I was going to change mine the other day when I did the engine swap and the rest of everything else. The fitting was really tight so I said to myself, 'Screw it, I'll wait until it needs it. This one works just fine'.

My $.02

As far as I know, all the fuel pumps are before the filter anyway. A clogged fuel filter wont harm a fuel pump (I guess unless the restriction puts to much pressure on it, doubt it).