Is it difficult to replace a fuel injector fuel filter on a car? It doesnt seem that hard, just a few precautions. The only doubts i have are possible leaks and the pressure the fuel is under. Is it worth paying a garage to do it?
2006-11-27 23:27:29 · 11 answers · asked by ricerfuel 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Fuel filters on American cars are fairly easy to replace. Most Ford and GM vehicles have fuel filters underneath the car near the back (not far from the gas tank). All you have to do is get a replacement filter, remove the old filter from the fuel line by loosening a couple of bolts and pulling the ends out of the fuel line, and then put the new filter in place of the old one and tighten everything up.
A couple of tips: (1) The fuel system is under pressure, but there is a way to release the pressure. Check your owner's manual. If it doesn't specify how to do it, you can check online or look in a Haynes manual to find out how to do it -- each car is different. (2) Most cars have a fuel shutoff valve that you will need to close before trying to remove the filter, otherwise the gasoline will come pouring out. If your car doesn't have a shutoff valve, you may be able to clamp the fuel line itself to stop the flow of gasoline. If you can, be sure to clamp it as close to the gas tank as possible. (3) Fuel filters are designed to work one way, so take note of the orientation of the old filter before you put the new filter on. If you put the filter on backwards the car won't get any gasoline, so it won't run. Putting the filter on backwards is also a good way to ruin your fuel pump.
2006-11-27 23:41:53 · answer #1 · answered by sarge927 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The fuel filter is rather easy to replace on most vehicles. For most cars, the fuel filter is located back by the gas tank. The exception being Ford tempo/merc topaz, Honda and ford escort. These filters are under the hood.
I would recommend removing the fuel pump fuse or relay. Start the engine and let it die. This will release pressure in the system. Turn off ignition. Replace fuel filter. Fords use a plastic U shaped clip to hold the line on the filter. You can break these as the new filter will come with the clips. Chevy vehicles use a 20mm and 5/8 wrench to remove filter.
2006-11-28 00:14:17 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Before you replace the filter, release the fuel pressure by removing the fuel pump fuse and starting the engine, until it dies. If it doesn't start, crank it over until the pressure is gone from the system. Replacing the filter, using precautions, is easy.
Master tech 40 yrs.
2006-11-27 23:38:03 · answer #3 · answered by Cal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the car. Some cars have pressurized fuel systems and you have to vent the fuel first, then remove the clips holding the fuel line in place. Others are much easier because the fuel system isn't pressurized. Still if you've got good instructions you should be able to do it.
2006-11-28 01:12:53 · answer #4 · answered by DialM4Speed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On Pre-2000, it is easy to replace to fuel filter, if you had the right tools and fuel filter is located at the front. If you did it right, you should never smell any signs of gasoline. If you do smell it, gasoline is leaking.
After year 2000, most fuel filters is located now at the gas tank. I never replaced anything at the gas tank. The reason is, you have to remove the rear seat to access the gas tank.
2006-11-27 23:36:26 · answer #5 · answered by glen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gasoline filters defend particularly some the very gentle areas of your engine. Carburetors and gasoline injection structures could be clogged up with the aid of the tiniest of debris, so an precise functioning gasoline filter out is rather important. gasoline filters would desire to be maintained at universal durations. it somewhat is often a case of in basic terms disconnecting the filter out from the gasoline line and changing it with a sparkling one, even nonetheless some in particular designed filters could be wiped sparkling and reused many circumstances. If a filter out isn't replaced in many circumstances it may substitute into clogged with contaminants and reason a limit interior the gasoline bypass, inflicting an important drop in engine overall performance because of the fact the engine struggles to entice adequate gasoline to proceed working many times.
2016-10-13 06:39:59 · answer #6 · answered by juart 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a simple task to do, just remove the clips from the tubes on each end of the fuel filter, pull it out (you may get a little bit of gas on you but it wont be bad) if you can do it quickly then it will be less of a mess anyways take old off and then put the new one on the same way you took the old off, i would examine it fist and take a good look at how its put on and plan out how your gonna take it off...but not hard at all
2006-11-27 23:38:42 · answer #7 · answered by bshelby2121 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no tis easy, no pressure in filter, just unscrew it, when fitting new filter, just wipe a bit of diesel around rubber seal on the top, this stops it snagging, & makes a good seal. when you turn the engine over to start, keep high revs for a short time. hope this helps
2006-11-27 23:40:31 · answer #8 · answered by roger k 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends entirely on the type of vehicle.
2006-11-27 23:50:35 · answer #9 · answered by done wrenching 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is simple, save your money do it yourself. yes there is a small amount of pressure on it. but just when you break it lose make sure it is pointing the other way.
2006-11-27 23:39:19 · answer #10 · answered by duc602 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋