Q: Car does not start

asked by on May 29, 2017

Hello i have an issue with my car it wont start, all u hear wen i turn the switch on to start the car trying to start bt no luck, i was told it might b the fuel filter needs to b replace, i would like to know were this cars carry the fuel filter thank you.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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