My Cavalier needs a new fuel filter and I just want to know if I can replace it myself easily. Any advice would be of help. Thanks.
2007-09-28 06:47:16 · 8 answers · asked by mattmtv 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
It is possible to do. You are unsure, so take to someone who is for sure. It is not some thing you can do.
2007-09-28 06:52:35 · answer #1 · answered by BlackTie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not that hard, but there is pressurized gasoline involved here. These only require the rear end lifted up, a 5/8 and 13/16 wrench, and a pair of needle nose pliers. What usually gets people is the dirt that sticks the plastic hose to the plastic retainer that you have to pinch to get the one side off. Before you attempt to get it off, knock it around a little to get the dirt to come out. If you wreck the plastic pipe, it's a thousand dollar part.
2007-09-28 07:25:04 · answer #2 · answered by Deano 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on you mechanical abilities.
The line will be under about 35lbs of pressure, so you will get a face full of gas if you are not careful.
Also, you will need a special tool to remove the filter.
In most cases, it would be easier to just take it to some one, unless you are planning on, and have a place to perform all you maintenance.
2007-09-28 07:19:26 · answer #3 · answered by Jon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can but you need a quick disconnect tool and just get a cresent wrench to prevent having to buy i whole wrench set. be sure to take off the gas cap that will help with the gas spraying all in your face but yea you can get the special tool from orielys or pepboys trust me im a tech here in san antonio
2007-09-28 14:56:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may desire to have IN stamped on one edge of it. that would be the edge that ought to be in direction of the rear of your vehicle. After making specific it is in properly do as reported above, turn your ignition key on, yet do not start up vehicle. Wait 15-30 seconds after which attempt to start up it. solid success.
2016-10-20 05:41:13 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you never replaced one before take it to jiffy lube becouse most filters on the newer vehicles are under pressure and if you don't know how to release it you won't get it off. also get them to show you how its done
2007-09-28 06:52:59 · answer #6 · answered by glenn_montgomery88 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bring in those cars have a clip that is kinda hard to get off plus its under car
they are easier to do on a hoist
2007-09-28 16:49:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do it its easy. Unclip and plug it in clip it up.
2007-09-28 07:57:03 · answer #8 · answered by 350 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋