Fuel filter replacement...how long?

[grandkodiak]

How hard is it to replace the fuel filter? I don't even think I know where it is, and I sure as hell know it hasn't been replaced in the last 4 years!

[SnakeOiler]

It shouldn't take more than 20 minutes. Located in front of the rear axle on the driver side.

Be prepared to have gas all over you.

[5.0THIS]

Chiltons manual. You need one

[Rhinohuey]

Chiltons manual. You need one

naaah. Hardest part of the job is getting the car high enough to get under it. Took me like 15-20 minutes.

[camarolvr69]

First off, Make sure and use line wrenches so you dont strip anything.
1.Get the car on a lift or jackstands
2.Open gas cap to relieve pressure
3.Use your 2 line wrenches to loosen the line
4.Use flathead for the 2 clips at the other end
4.Be prepared for a gas shower =/ (worst part)
5.Put new filter on and you are good to go =)

[Rhinohuey]

The second time I did it, I bled the valve on the fuel rail first before taking of the filter. That seemed to reduce the amount of fuel that spills out.

[GNICTRY]

how often do you need to replace the fuel filter?

[Rhinohuey]

I'm not really sure. I've done it about every six months.

[bige97]

you can also start the car then pull the fuse for the fuel pump and you won't get alot of gas on you.

[5.0THIS]

how often do you need to replace the fuel filter?

Every 10-15K miles should suffice.

[grandkodiak]

yea holy shit, i just completly forgot about it... i havent done it since i got the car in 2/2003!! ive only put about 20k on it since though so...