Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Fuel Filter

Today I will instruct you how to change your fuel filter. This needs to be done around every 30,000 miles and i would use a Malhe filter. For this job you will need a flat head screwdriver, 10mm socket and ratchet, a hose clamp tool or a 6mm socket, and a floor jack and stands. The supplies you need are the new fuel filter and three new hose clamps. Jack up the car and put the stands underneath. Locate the fuel filter cover its on the drivers side right behind the engine about a foot in from the rocker. Undo the cover by unscrewing the three 10mm nut and remove the cover. Next unscrew the 10mm nut on the fuel filter holder located by the red circle on the picture. Now take your flat head screwdriver and unscrew the clamp located in the yellow circles in the picture. Be ready fuel will leak out when you disconnect the filter. Have the new clamps opened up enough to fit over the old hose and don't forget to slide them on before connecting the new filter. Undo the vacuum hose located in the green box be careful these hoses do crack and become fragile. Have your new filter next to you as you undo the hose from the old filter. Remember where the hoses go and connect the new filter to the hoses. Tighten the new clamps and plug the vacuum hose back in. Tighten the holder nut and put the cover back on. Before you start the car cycle the key about 8 times to get the fuel pump to get the air out of the lines. If you do not do this the check engine light may come on while driving.With that you are down and ready to drive.