How to change fuel filter?
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How to change fuel filter?
Hey guys, since the dealer wants $85 to replace the fuel filter, I figured I'd like to do it myself, only problem is I don't know how. I know where it is located (and what it looks like) but thats about it. Can anybody give me some direction? I'd like to know...
-how to keep fuel from leaking all over the place
-how to swap them out, without breaking anything
-any special tools I might need
-any brand that might be better to use
-any general tips from someone who has done it
Thanks for the help!
-how to keep fuel from leaking all over the place
-how to swap them out, without breaking anything
-any special tools I might need
-any brand that might be better to use
-any general tips from someone who has done it
Thanks for the help!
#2
Okay first off, replacing the fuel filter is probably something I will never do to my truck again as it was a pain in the frekin ***. But regardless I got it done.
1. You must disengage the fuel system by pulling the fuel pump fuse. Then start the engine and let it bogg down as it will get any remaining fuel out.
2. The proper way to do it is using a fuel line tool that u can pick up at a local parts store. However, when I bought mine one of the ends did not fit around the fuel line so my friend had to grind it down to fit.
3. There is either a plastic tool, or a metal tool. I used the metal tool, maybe the plastic works better, I dunno.
4. I recommend Motorcraft, but I used Wix and it works fine.
5. Some people have used a tiny screw driver to push in the tabs and release the fuel line but this didnt work for me. Even though you disengaged the fuel system you will still have fuel come out of the lines, so have a pan on top of you underneath the filter, my buddy got drinched with fuel when he was doing his.
Good luck.
1. You must disengage the fuel system by pulling the fuel pump fuse. Then start the engine and let it bogg down as it will get any remaining fuel out.
2. The proper way to do it is using a fuel line tool that u can pick up at a local parts store. However, when I bought mine one of the ends did not fit around the fuel line so my friend had to grind it down to fit.
3. There is either a plastic tool, or a metal tool. I used the metal tool, maybe the plastic works better, I dunno.
4. I recommend Motorcraft, but I used Wix and it works fine.
5. Some people have used a tiny screw driver to push in the tabs and release the fuel line but this didnt work for me. Even though you disengaged the fuel system you will still have fuel come out of the lines, so have a pan on top of you underneath the filter, my buddy got drinched with fuel when he was doing his.
Good luck.
#3
Originally Posted by cincy4point0
Okay first off, replacing the fuel filter is probably something I will never do to my truck again as it was a pain in the frekin ***. But regardless I got it done.
1. You must disengage the fuel system by pulling the fuel pump fuse. Then start the engine and let it bogg down as it will get any remaining fuel out.
3. There is either a plastic tool, or a metal tool. I used the metal tool, maybe the plastic works better, I dunno.
5. Some people have used a tiny screw driver to push in the tabs and release the fuel line but this didnt work for me.
Even though you disengaged the fuel system you will still have fuel come out of the lines, so have a pan on top of you underneath the filter, my buddy got drinched with fuel when he was doing his.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Good Luck!
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