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Well, if it blinked a couple times, then later decided to stay on, it sounds to me like its OBD1 -- a pre-1996 vehicle. If thats the case, its almost 10 years old, and probably has over 100k miles on it. Chances are, if you haven't replaced it yet, you are due for a fuel filter change anyway, even if thats not the problem. A fuel filter does match your symptoms though.
Also, if it IS obd1, then you computer wont store any codes. When something is wrong, it tells the computer, and it warns you. It stores a code in its memory, to let a technician know what went wrong, or the general area it happened in. If you car is 1995 or older, and your light turns on, you ought to go to your local auto parts store : Napa, Kragen, Pepboys, etc. and tell them what is wrong. They should be able to read the codes off your computer. But dont turn it off. Your computer probably doesn;t store those codes, so they hafta read em while they are happening.
Anyway, i think in this case, your mechanic is correct. Go to another shop and get a second opinion though, aside from a few bucks, it cant hurt a thing.
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