Where's the fuel filter
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iratcliffe (10-08-2016)
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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.
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.
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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
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
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fuel not very limited...
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.
Thanks.
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Xeno (01-13-2017)
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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.
Thanks.
Was the ignition On when you changed the filter? I had only a tiny amount of residual fuel when I changed mine
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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.
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.
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ericnunez (08-04-2023)
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