can't find the dadgum fuel filter. 2000 Vanden Plas. I checked the driver's front and rear wheel wells, in the trunk behind the carpet, and under the car on the driver's side.

Anyone know where it is?

 

The fuel filter is above the left rear half shaft, just inboard of the wheel well. (Driver's side in the US.)

It's not too hard to replace if you remove the left rear wheel first.

TTYL
David

 

How often should I replace the fuel filter? Can I get it from normal auto store.

 

yes, yes you can. should run you about $15.

 

Can anyone tell me where the cabin air filter is on a 2000 XJ8 VDP. I would like to replace it. Sorry I put this here --I'll move to correct location

 

This is maybe a stupid and trivial thing, but I'll still ask (better to ask stupid things than to do stupid things ...)

If I want to change the fuel filter, how to prevent the fuel dripping on my face while working on it under the car?

Do I need to empty the fuel tank, or there is some clever trick? I mean a trick proven to work, I don't like the idea of setting the workshop on fire ...

thanks.

 

well, I do it in the driveway with a catch pan.

 

Spilling some fuel is unavoidable. If you release the pressure at the fuel rail first, you will spill less.

You don't need to drain the gas tank--you amount of fuel you will lose will be limited to what is in the filter itself and the surrounding lines.

I replaced mine from the side which kept me relatively clean.

TTYL
David

 

Thanks David, this as the answer a was hoping for :-)

 

I got my filter for about $10 from Autozone. Is it possible to remove it from the side with the wheel removed w/out having to go under the car? That would be great if I don't have to get under there and have fuel spill over my face.

 

Two words - snorkel, mask ;^)

 

I always just squint my eyes and be ready to turn my head really fast! It's cool that the filter for these cars are the same as a 88+ chevy truck.
-Rob

 

I Know, old thread...but I'm new and reading everything. The amount of fuel was massive and continuous. It drained full speed the whole time I replaced the filter, close to three gallons! Was still flowing strong when I reconnected the lines. just fyi to anyone reading this...

Thanks.

 

Was the ignition On when you changed the filter? I had only a tiny amount of residual fuel when I changed mine

 

Keys were in my pocket. No biggie, lesson learned. I've changed lots of fuel filters on lots of cars, never had that happen before.

 

I have had something similar happen before on a few occasions with other vehicles. I have seen the fuel spray out hard for a long time and realized it was vapor pressure in the gas tank pushing fuel through the pump and out of the line. Opening the cap should prevent this.

I have also seen it drip/run constantly and I suspect that was from a siphoning effect. A small cork/cap would stop or reduce fuel flow while changing the filter. Luckily, most of the time a catch pan is all that's needed.

 

You can also depressurize the fuel system by removing the fuel pump relay and running it 'til it stops or cranking it a few times.

 

Which side of fuel filter is inlet, the side by the rear wheel or the side toward the middle of car?

 

Pretty sure side toward centerline is inlet; outboard towards engine . . .

 

How would you do that? & where's the fuel rail?