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ChineseBoi
19-02-2009, 06:46 PM
hey guys, i tried searching the forum and googling to see what i could find, basically on the weekend me and a mate decided to service my car ourselves as opposed to always bring it back to the dealer $$ lol

it is the 80,000kms service, i've looked in the service manual and we'll done all the checks and replacements except this fuel filter replacement, he hasn't ever done it before so we didn't know where to start

results from googling came back as saying that the fuel filter should last the lifetime of the car, but just wanted to ask here to get some pointers and advice

thanks in advance
night_wolf
19-02-2009, 06:51 PM
fuel filter would not last you the life time of the car due to the quality of fuel. as for changin it, its not to complicated, some rags to soak up fuel from the lines when removed from the filter, patience is all that is required. DIY'ed my one didnt have any hassels.
aaronng
19-02-2009, 06:54 PM
Check first if it is in the engine bay or under the rear boot liner.
night_wolf
19-02-2009, 07:15 PM
^^^ wouldnt the filter always be in the engine bay??? and the pump unper the rear seat?
m3ntAL_l2
19-02-2009, 07:39 PM
friends holden filter was under the car.. so no not always


change it if u have the time... not too hard ~$60 for the filter 20mins job
ECU-MAN
19-02-2009, 07:52 PM
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40747
aaronng
19-02-2009, 08:56 PM
^^^ wouldnt the filter always be in the engine bay??? and the pump unper the rear seat?

Mine is under the rear boot liner. Depends on the model of the car.
destrukshn
19-02-2009, 09:20 PM
i think your one is a intak fuel filter.
mocchi
19-02-2009, 10:15 PM
i think your one is a in-tank fuel filter.

fixed for j0o.
shadou
19-02-2009, 10:18 PM
regardless, loosen the fuel cap to de-pressurise, good practice.. Like taking leads off before attempting electrical work on a vehicle, make sure you are in a really well ventilated area not in your garage, cos fuel fumes will make you light headed if inhaled too much.
mocchi
19-02-2009, 10:22 PM
ecu-man gave me a good advice.
prime the fuel after installing fuel filter. do this by turning the key to II or just until all auxiliary turns on (not cranking the engine).

this way is safer if there is a leak. becareful with the washers, a slight nick can squirt petrol abt a meter away.