How To Change Fuel Filter?

Changing fuel filters is part of regular maintenance. Properly maintaining the fuel system by changing the fuel filter can prolong the life of the fuel pump. The gasoline filter element is also called the gasoline grid, or gasoline filter. The function of the gasoline filter element is to filter out solid impurities such as iron oxide, the dust contained in gasoline, harmful particles, and moisture in the fuel system, and protect the fuel injector, Cylinder liners, piston rings, and other components to prevent fuel system blockage and reduce wear and tear on automotive engine parts to ensure stable engine operation. If your vehicle loses power, it could be a sign of a clogged fuel filter.

Symptoms of a clogged fuel filter

Insufficient fuel supply to the engine, reduced engine power, weak driving, and reduced speed. A car with a speed of more than 100 kilometers per hour will drop to a speed of 70 to 80 kilometers per hour. The congestion is serious or even lower. The main difference between serious and not serious is the severity of the fault phenomenon.

Where is the fuel filter located?

1. The first one is an external gasoline filter, which is installed in the middle of the gasoline pipeline and is generally replaced every 20,000 kilometers.
2. The second one is the built-in gasoline filter, which is installed in the fuel tank of the vehicle and is generally replaced every 100,000 kilometers.
3. This is different according to the design of the car. Now the car’s air filter is generally located in three places in the car. The first is in the engine room, the second is under the chassis of the car, close to the fuel tank, and the third is in the fuel tank, connected to the gasoline pump.

How to replace the fuel filter?

1. Park the car on a solid surface, and loosen the valve cover to reduce the pressure of the fuel system. 2. Start the engine until the gasoline in the pipeline runs out and the engine stops. 3. The fuel filter is located under the engine or under the fuel tank. Remove the mounting bolts of the fuel filter to remove the fuel filter. 4. Check whether the new fuel filter 6667352 is consistent with the removed model, and install a new fuel filter after confirmation, paying attention to the direction to ensure that it points to the Engine, after confirmation, install the filter fixing bolt. 5. Connect the oil delivery pipe and install the fuel pump fuse. 6. Reconnect the battery box to complete the replacement.

How much is a fuel filter?

In fact, the average cost to replace a fuel filter is only $70 to $150. Fuel filters can cost anywhere from $5 to $100. The exact cost depends on the brands, models, and filter types purchased.

Replacing a fuel filter can take anywhere from 10 minutes to two or three hours. This time depends entirely on the location of the filter and how difficult it is to get to it in your particular vehicle. If you are going to DIY replace the filter element by yourself, we recommend that you know the location of your filter element and the difficulty of replacement in advance. Because in some models, the fuel filter is part of the fuel pump assembly, usually located in the fuel tank. In the worst case, the tank needs to be removed to gain access to the pump and thus the filter.