Thursday, April 9, 2009

7 Steps to Replace Fuel Filters

A little attention and basic knowledge about the fuel supply system will help you follow these Do-It-Yourself (DIY) tips to replace fuel filters easily. When you know that it is time to change the fuel filter, you should also know how to do so. If you don't know how to, read on to find it.

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Steps to Replace Worn Out Fuel Filter With New One

First Step – The very first step is to relieve the pressure in your fuel lines and fuel filter. For this you need to start the car first carefully pull the fuel pump fuse or fuel pump relay out. This should be done with engine running. This way you can release all the fuel pressure from the fuel lines. Remember, if you don't release the pressure, explosion can take place while changing fuel filter.

Second Step – The next step is to use wrenches to unbolt the fuel filter fittings. Now try sliding the fuel line off the bolt. Also unscrew the bolt on the other side of the fuel filter. Now that you have taken off the bolts, make sure you keep them properly. You will need them while fixing the new fuel filter.

Third Step – You can now easily remove the old fuel filter. While removing it, you may also find that a small clamp. A screwdriver can be used to release this clamp.

Fourth Step – Closely observe the position of old fuel filter before removing it because you have place the new one in the same position.

Fifth Step – Don't forget to change the washers too. It is important that you change the pressure washer that can be found with the fuel line bolts.

Sixth Step – Now take the new fuel filter and place it at its position. Now just try to snug down the clamps. Fix it properly and tightly so as to prevent any fuel leakage. Also fix the bolts that you had kept aside. Make sure you tighten them properly with the use of wrenches.

Seventh & Last Step – Start the engine to check. Once you have replaced the fuel filter, you need to run the car's engine. Now check the fuel filter for any loose connections. Also check for fuel filter seal.

These 7 steps to change or replace fuel filters are easy, but need to be followed carefully. Just change your car's fuel filter to enjoy longer and trouble free drive. Happy Safe Driving!

Keep following to find out "Some Do's & Dont's While Replacing Fuel Filter" in the next post.

5 comments:

Unknown said...

Proper precaution must be observed when replacing a worn out fuel filter, since, it is one of the most critical parts of your car. On the other hand, maintenance shouldn't stop just at the fuel filter; other parts should be checked with complete scrutiny, too. Also, if you want professional help, there are a lot of places where you can go to like the auto repair (Indianapolis). In Indiana, they surely has a large population of automobile and car racing is very popular in this state, (as evidenced by the Indy 500). I have to say, auto repair is definitely a good business here.

Anthony B. said...

And it isn't always the easiest job to replace certain car makers fuel filters as they require special release tools to disconnect the feed and return hoses.

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Wow this is a nice post to know how to replace fuel filters easy way.
Thanks to post this..

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