Replacing fuel filter

4-Cyl. Technical/Performance Discussions
Post Reply
Dark_Rider2k3
Regular Member
Posts: 1603
Joined: March 6th, 2007, 1:17 pm
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA)

Replacing fuel filter

Post by Dark_Rider2k3 »

Hey everyone! Just wanted to ask if anyone has a good guide (or can guide me) on how to replace the fuel filter?

Thanks a lot!
Top
User avatar
Ryan
Senior Member
Posts: 7198
Joined: April 7th, 2008, 1:06 pm
antispam: ~SPAM*SUX~
Location: Manitoba

Re: Replacing fuel filter

Post by Ryan »

http://www.mx-3.com/manuals/photo.php?f ... download=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.mx-3.com/manuals/photo.php?f ... download=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Last edited by Ryan on December 19th, 2008, 12:47 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Now with Moderator power!

Black '93 BP RS - wrecked, parted, scrapped.
Green GS - Sold.
Black GS - Summer DD/Race car - Fancy KLZE
Red GS - K8-ATX -> MTX-KLDE - Frakencar. Scrapped
White GS - Rusty. Parts. Scrapped
1997 BMW M3 - my summer baby
2002 BMW 325Xi - sold
2003 Forester Xti - EJ20K swapped.
Feedback
Top
Dark_Rider2k3
Regular Member
Posts: 1603
Joined: March 6th, 2007, 1:17 pm
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA)

Re: Replacing fuel filter

Post by Dark_Rider2k3 »

the manual isn't working for me :crying:
Top
User avatar
Ryan
Senior Member
Posts: 7198
Joined: April 7th, 2008, 1:06 pm
antispam: ~SPAM*SUX~
Location: Manitoba

Re: Replacing fuel filter

Post by Ryan »

I just updates those links. Try again.
Now with Moderator power!

Black '93 BP RS - wrecked, parted, scrapped.
Green GS - Sold.
Black GS - Summer DD/Race car - Fancy KLZE
Red GS - K8-ATX -> MTX-KLDE - Frakencar. Scrapped
White GS - Rusty. Parts. Scrapped
1997 BMW M3 - my summer baby
2002 BMW 325Xi - sold
2003 Forester Xti - EJ20K swapped.
Feedback
Top
Dark_Rider2k3
Regular Member
Posts: 1603
Joined: March 6th, 2007, 1:17 pm
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA)

Re: Replacing fuel filter

Post by Dark_Rider2k3 »

Ryan wrote:I just updates those links. Try again.
haha well i was just about the put that the online manual works for me now, but thanks!!
Top
User avatar
Ryan
Senior Member
Posts: 7198
Joined: April 7th, 2008, 1:06 pm
antispam: ~SPAM*SUX~
Location: Manitoba

Re: Replacing fuel filter

Post by Ryan »

Section F, pages 101-104....
Now with Moderator power!

Black '93 BP RS - wrecked, parted, scrapped.
Green GS - Sold.
Black GS - Summer DD/Race car - Fancy KLZE
Red GS - K8-ATX -> MTX-KLDE - Frakencar. Scrapped
White GS - Rusty. Parts. Scrapped
1997 BMW M3 - my summer baby
2002 BMW 325Xi - sold
2003 Forester Xti - EJ20K swapped.
Feedback
Top
Dark_Rider2k3
Regular Member
Posts: 1603
Joined: March 6th, 2007, 1:17 pm
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA)

Re: Replacing fuel filter

Post by Dark_Rider2k3 »

Ryan wrote:Section F, pages 101-104....
thanks i got it :mrgreen:

Advance Auto shows a few different companies make the filter? Anyone have any recommendations (I noticed that they vary from around 20 bucks up to a Wix fuel filter that is 31.99)
Top
pauleatstoomuch
Regular Member
Posts: 93
Joined: September 11th, 2006, 10:22 pm
Location: Tampa Bay, FL
Contact:
Contact pauleatstoomuch

Re: Replacing fuel filter

Post by pauleatstoomuch »

I replaced mine about a year ago. I just got the cheapest one at either autozone or advance auto, can't remember. It's not a hard job to do. It's just a little tight to get to. As I recall, you loosen the strap that holds it in place, and pull the lines. Just remember to put the new one in the right way. Good Luck!
'94 Mx-3 RS - All Black - Fully Rebuilt B6 DOHC .020 over, CAI, 2 1/4" exhaust, SE Leather Seats, Pioneer DEH-P4000UB, JVC 6.5" in the doors, Rockford Fosgate 400W, 2 12" Dual Subs in Bandpass Box
Top
Dark_Rider2k3
Regular Member
Posts: 1603
Joined: March 6th, 2007, 1:17 pm
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA)

Re: Replacing fuel filter

Post by Dark_Rider2k3 »

pauleatstoomuch wrote:I replaced mine about a year ago. I just got the cheapest one at either autozone or advance auto, can't remember. It's not a hard job to do. It's just a little tight to get to. As I recall, you loosen the strap that holds it in place, and pull the lines. Just remember to put the new one in the right way. Good Luck!
I just did it and in my opinion it wasn't easy. The hard part was getting my arm in to the lines. I had to remove my intake hoses to see in there to get to it... and it was just a pain overall....

but it is done, and really smoothed out my idle. It was pretty nasty in there.

So.. word of advice:

Change your fuel filter regularly!!!
Top
User avatar
Daninski
Supporting Member
Posts: 7055
Joined: June 18th, 2007, 10:51 am
Location: Trenton ON.

Re: Replacing fuel filter

Post by Daninski »

I did mine with the engine out :lol: but it looked easier if it was done from under the car. Comments?
2004 Subaru WRX Silver, stage 2, minty interior.
2002 Subaru WRX Blue, SOLD (best E test numbers I've ever seen)
94 MX-6. Sold
92 GS KLZE 5 Speed
96 GS 5 speed, KLZE, Sold
95 GS Minty Shape Sold
92 GS Sold
92 GS Parts Car scrapped.
Feedback viewtopic.php?f=37&t=66348" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
7477th member.

I know you believe that you understand what you think I said but I'm sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.
Top
Dark_Rider2k3
Regular Member
Posts: 1603
Joined: March 6th, 2007, 1:17 pm
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA)

Re: Replacing fuel filter

Post by Dark_Rider2k3 »

Well I had to get under the car to disconnect the bottom fuel line, but the top line, and supporting bracket, was easier done on the top.
Top
Towona
Regular Member
Posts: 147
Joined: August 25th, 2008, 9:35 am
Location: Red Deer

Re: Replacing fuel filter

Post by Towona »

Yeah, just remove the battery and intake snorkel and you should be able to wiggle your way in there. Be careful not to tear the gas lines!
Top
Post Reply

Return to “4-Cyl. Technical/Performance”