Where is the fuel pump relay on a 98 Subaru Legacy?
The fuel pump relay is located under the dash on the drivers side.
Does changing the fuel filter make a difference?
Replacing the fuel filter with a new replacement makes sure of removing the contaminants from the fuel and also ensures the right amount of flow of fuel going to the engine. A blocked fuel filter will lead the engine to get insufficient amount of fuel provided, and leads to reduced optimal performance.
Where is the fuel pump located on a 1998 Subaru Impreza?
The fuel pump is under the floorboard cover in the trunk.
When to replace fuel filter in Subaru Outback?
Last weekend I replaced the fuel filter (again) and fuel pump (140k km old) as it has to be removed from the filter anyways. The procedure is described in later factory service manuals, earlier versions don’t detail changing out the filter. There’s also a good YouTube video here.
How do you change the fuel filter on a legacy?
Lift up the cover either in the trunk or in back if you have a wagon. You will see a domed cover held on by 4 screws. Remove this cover to expose the fuel pump. Undo the electrical connection to the pump and crank the engine. This will relieve the pressure in the fuel line. After you change the filter reconnect the pump and replace cover.
What happens when you replace the fuel filter?
With everything buttoned up and various test drives the knock, logged as FLKC in RomRaider has lessened so the computer is not reducing as much ignition timing. Most importantly the car feels more confident to drive, much more so than when only replacing the fuel filter. Click to expand…
Can a fuel pump work with a dirty filter?
Fuel pump does not neccesarily work much harder with a moderately dirty filter. It works equally hard all the time pumping high volume under pressure higher than the fuel pressure at the injectors.