Where do I go to change the fuel filter?
Ask the clerk at an auto parts store or the service department at your dealership which type of filter your vehicle has. If doing this infrequent job requires purchasing special tools, it’s probably cheaper to have it done by a technician. If not, the first thing you need to do is find the filter.
How often should a fuel filter be replaced?
Advocates of fuel filter replacement recommend doing it every three years or 30,000 miles, and perhaps sooner if one is the victim of a bad tank of gas.
How do you replace a fuel filter clamp?
Unclip the alignment hole holding the top of the fuel filter in place, and then remove the fuel filter from the clamp. Dispose of the old filter and place the new fuel filter in the clamp. Then, insert the fuel filter clamp to its original location and secure it with the two 10 mm bolts. Figure 6. Remove and replace the fuel filter from the clamp.
What should I do if my fuel filter leaks?
Gasoline should be held in its own container until it can be dropped off to a recycling location. Be careful of using plastic containers to hold gas, as it may eat through some kinds of plastic and cause a leak. Remove the clips holding the fuel filter in place. Most fuel filters are held in place by two plastic clips.
Unclip the alignment hole holding the top of the fuel filter in place, and then remove the fuel filter from the clamp. Dispose of the old filter and place the new fuel filter in the clamp. Then, insert the fuel filter clamp to its original location and secure it with the two 10 mm bolts. Figure 6. Remove and replace the fuel filter from the clamp.
How to replace fuel filter in Ford Ranger?
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Do you have to replace the bottom fuel line?
Figure 7. Re-attach the bottom fuel line. Your replacement filter may have come with replacement washers. If not, you should replace the washers of the upper fuel line when you replace the filter. Double check that your fuel lines and bolts are properly secure.
How do you remove fuel filter from Honda Civic?
Remove the negative (black) cable to disconnect the battery. Then, cover the area beneath the filter with a cloth to catch any fuel that will spill when the filter is removed. Figure 2. Disconnect the battery. Use your open end wrenches to disconnect the fuel lines.