Just replace the %#$# filter! Here's why: 1. Water can soak into the filter element. Alcohol won't completely remove all the water (you really want to know the chemistry?) and this can cause problems ie deterioration of the paper fabric. Also, it can have a cumulative effect and raise havoc at a later stage. 2. Look at the water sometime that drains out of the tank in your lawnmower-- it's not a pleasant sight with all the impurities. The same is goin on in the water in your gas tank. Some of the grunge is water soluble and hence travels with the water, contaminating the filter material further. 3. Water has the irrascable property of 'rolling around' in your fuel system for a long time-- not just 'passing thru' as one might think. When the water sits in a little bead in a fuel line or at the top of an injector pintle, it causes a spot of corrosion. Add THAT to your list of things to fret about at night. 4. If you think a filter is expensive you should cost out replacing 4 injectors!
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