Thought I'd change the fuel filter
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Thought I'd change the fuel filter
Well, lately I've been hearing a little noise coming from somewhere, kinda like when the CD is spinning in the radio, but it wasn't that. I was afraid it was the fuel pump, and with near 90k miles on it, I thought I'd change the filter today when I did the oil change. It took a whole 5 minutes, and I'm GLAD I did. I blew thru the new one to guage what kind of restriction it had, and then blew thru the old one after draining it and blowing it out with air. The difference was incredulous! It's a wonder I didn't burn the fuel pump up! I should have done this about 35k miles ago I'd bet! Anyone who has some miles on their truck, I'd recommend doing it! The filter was $10 bucks, and it took like 5 minutes.
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Originally Posted by trever1t
Good deal!! I wonder why the new trucks have filter in fuel tank?
Seriously tho, I didn't have any problems, but could really tell the difference between blowing into both of them. That doesn't mean that the pump, which is forcing way more pressure than my mouth ( ) was struggling, but it can't be good for it. Also, I just changed the oil and filter, fuel filter, and washed and spray detailed it.....it should be about a second faster....or at least feel like it (in my head)
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Originally Posted by trever1t
Good deal!! I wonder why the new trucks have filter in fuel tank?
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If mine wasn't the gay in-tank one,I'd change it every year or two. I do that on the old Civic and there's always some dirt in it.
GM did that because it's cheaper,IMO,like so many other "improvements".
GM did that because it's cheaper,IMO,like so many other "improvements".
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I just bought a fuel filter, I'm planning on doing it this week.
can you just give me the 10 second walk through on changing it...
looks like 2 bolts hold the bracket then the two inline nuts...
How much gas comes out when you pull it off? do you have to plug the line??
thanks,
can you just give me the 10 second walk through on changing it...
looks like 2 bolts hold the bracket then the two inline nuts...
How much gas comes out when you pull it off? do you have to plug the line??
thanks,
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Also any tips for removing stubborn lines from the fuel filter? I sprayed it with wd-40 and let it sit but its not comming off. any thoughts?
BTW i am also getting the same sound as you describe comming from under the cab/bed area where the filter is located
BTW i am also getting the same sound as you describe comming from under the cab/bed area where the filter is located
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Originally Posted by Chrisl285
Also any tips for removing stubborn lines from the fuel filter? I sprayed it with wd-40 and let it sit but its not comming off. any thoughts?
If the bolts are seized try heating them with a torch...
just kidding..
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it wouldn't be so bad if GM would put a #$%DAMN access plate right over the fuel pump. It's not like that would be a bad idea! I couldn't even blow through my old filter. I was thinking how in the world is that pump pushing gas through it. Guess I don't blow as hard as you BAD.
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