Obviously a mechanic would be the smartest and most expensive way to have the in-line fuel filter changed. I'm requesting info from someone who might know how to "fix it myself". (or have a male friend fix it).
2007-01-19 03:05:12 · 7 answers · asked by G. T 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Volkswagen
Depends on whether its a pressurised fuel system or not. If not its most likely just a pair of clips and Bob's your uncle. If its pressurised a bit more know how required to release pressure safely first....
2007-01-19 03:11:56 · answer #1 · answered by R Stoofaloh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An oil change place such as jiffy lube should be able to do it for you. Changing fuel filters although generally easy to do can have consequences for being done improperly by somebody inexperienced. You will need to let pressure off of the fuel rail before unhooking the filter.
I would recommend purchasing a service manual for your vehicle from Autozone. Newer vehicles also typically have a special disconnect tool that will be needed to remove the old filter. They run about 7-15 dollars.
I do not know what vehicles "Rudedude" has changed fuel filters on, but I have owned Fords, Chevys, and Suzukis, and have never heard of such prices for tools and fuel filters. I respectfully disagree with his answer. Snap-on tools are also not practical for the average home-mechanic due to their high cost. There are much more practically priced disconnect tools available.
As for disposal of the fuel filter, wrap it in a plastic grocery bag and put it in the trash can.
2007-01-19 03:12:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'm specific it extremely is conversing approximately hose clamps. maximum gas-line hose clamps have a a million/4 inch head which could additionally be became with a screwdriver. they are extremely elementary to over-tighten. they don't desire a death-grip, basically slightly comfortable and that they would be large. If it extremely is an inline clear out, you will have no subject determining a thank you to interchange it. it extremely is self-explanatory, and not techniques surgical technique. If it extremely is an unusual utility (which maximum are at present), only pay close interest to the old one once you do away with it and placed the recent one interior the comparable way. gas filters are seldom bi-directional. it extremely is significant to place them in so the gas flows interior the right direction.
2016-12-16 08:17:21 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do it yourself but your going to have to buy some tools to do it. The release tool for the fuel lines will run you about 50 bucks ( snap on tools make this tool ) and then there is the time and effort you need to put into doing it .Last is getting rid of the filter safely.For the 75 bucks some place is going the charge you isn't it worth it for someone else to do it ???
Good luck hope I helped.
GM tech for 20 years
2007-01-19 03:13:25 · answer #4 · answered by Rudedude 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
probably a $5 item that takes like 3 minutes to change
if you get tune ups, then change it for then anyway I think
for the old bugs they were like $1 and very easy to change, two hose clamps
2007-01-19 03:10:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes easily only 2 clips ...fram fuel filter part number G5870
hope this helps
2007-01-19 03:09:48 · answer #6 · answered by dave 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes-the clips on the hoses get pushed in-dont pull out. then it should just be a phillips screw that holds the housing together.
2007-01-20 13:07:00 · answer #7 · answered by bm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋