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R56 2008 N12 base (non-s) just decided that it would only start interminably

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Old Nov 12, 2022 | 01:12 AM
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2008 N12 base (non-s) just decided that it would only start interminably

I was able to drive home from work with no issues but was unable to start it again 15min later. It just cranks but will not run, battery is @.12.46V and seems strong. I had to leave it at work for the night and was able to start it without issues for 12 hours and fired right up the next morning before work. That evening the same thing happens it just cranks but will not start. Any ideas? Thank you.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2022 | 03:03 AM
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When was the last time you changed the fuel filter?
 
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Old Nov 13, 2022 | 04:10 AM
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When was the last time you changed the fuel filter?
Is it that common where you live for fuel filters to become so frequently clogged that not only it is the first thing to think of but also that more than one change of the fuel filter is not unusual?
 
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Old Nov 13, 2022 | 05:34 PM
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No it is not common in my area where fuel filters are constantly changed but it is one of the most common sought after question one should ask despite the circumstances that @brandynpatterson has asked for help and his description of a problem. I changed mine filter once on my R-56, N14 engine and not once did I ever experience any issue with my motor. So, yeah people can overlook on simplest of things
 
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