Grand Caravan 02, 60k, should I change the fuel filter? If so, is it something a do it yourself'er can do? I don't know a whole lot so keep'er simple.
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Fuel Filter Change?
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If it's like my 02 jeep the filter is a lifetime part. It's part of the intank pump.
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I was just reading for my saab that the reccomended interval is 90k. Now, this is a function of estimated quantity of fuel burned. The saab is 34 MPG highway, 28 city. So say 30 MPG average, This means that its assuming 3000 gallons of fuel used.
So figure based upon your mileage how many miles it took to burn 3000 gallons of fuel and change it then.
JMH
So figure based upon your mileage how many miles it took to burn 3000 gallons of fuel and change it then.
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Look under the sliding passenger side door, inside the frame channel, under the vehicle. You should depressurize the system first. Replace the hoses and clamps with high pressure fuel ones.
I did mine every 15k. The life of your electric fuel pump $$ is effected by the amount of push (clean fuel filter) in your fuel system.
I agree.
I'm with Chris142. My 03 Mazda MPV has the in-tank filter with no published service interval. I guess I'll replace it someday if it fails. I'm not doing PM on a part that I have to tear into the whole tank for. Might as well wait until the pump fails.
My Subaru has one in the engine compartment that is the size of a small oil filter. The owner manual "sugest" a change at 30,000 miles but 4 years later the recomendation is 60,000 miles.
On my 87 Volvo 2.3 liter Turbo it is 30K and on my 97 2.9 liter 960 the book says 100K. Both use the exact same fuel filter. I made a comment asking why the difference 30K vs 100k and they told me it was the keep the maintenance cost down on the customer. When I pulled the fuel filter off at 66K you should have seen the chunks of black garbage that came out of it when they turned it upside down. My dealer recommends that the fuel filter be replaced every 30K. At $10 for a Bosch unit from an internet supplier there is no excuse for getting cheap.
We actually change out fuel filters (at customer request) about every 3rd or 4th oil change. Of course our fuel has more sand than octane.
If you have every been 100 miles from the nearest filter store and your truck stops from a clogged filter, you get a new slant on it.
Of course my wife left her gasoline filter in her BMW till it rusted out and was dripping on the garage floor.
If you have every been 100 miles from the nearest filter store and your truck stops from a clogged filter, you get a new slant on it.
Of course my wife left her gasoline filter in her BMW till it rusted out and was dripping on the garage floor.
I was looking up how to do this on the van at Autozone...
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and wondering do I have to "connect the fuel pressure gauge to the schrader valve" and "flush" the fuel lines with water? I don't have a fuel guage or not sure what I would use to flush the lines with.
Could I get away with not doing that?
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and wondering do I have to "connect the fuel pressure gauge to the schrader valve" and "flush" the fuel lines with water? I don't have a fuel guage or not sure what I would use to flush the lines with.
Could I get away with not doing that?
On my Fords I don't pull the battery cable, nor open the gas cap, nor relieve the pressure, but just wait until the vehicle has sat for a long time (overnight should suffice) and when I disconnect the line there is no spray, but plenty of drain out so you will get a puddle. Other cars may be different. Flushing with water appears to be merely cleaning the outside of the lines at the connection. Actually CRC QD Electronic Contact Cleaner spray would be a good way to flush the connections.
On my VW the fuel filter supposed to be a lifetime part, but about 2 weeks ago I changed it just out of curiosity at 50,000 miles. Cut the old filter open and the media was black, and there was about a 6 inch strip where you could see where it was new, kinda yellow/orange originally. It wasn't clogged and there was not any type of obstruction and there was really no visible particles, but I was surprised how black it was. Would have taken a photo, but didn't have a digital camera.
I'll probably just keep changing around 50k.
I'll probably just keep changing around 50k.
I just bought myself a spin-on fuel filter mount at the wrecker for 10 bucks. The Golf diesel filters are pretty expensive because they have a 3rd fitting on them for running warm fuel past the filter when it is cold out. I won't have that feature anymore but I hear it isn't a big deal to remove it.
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coopns - did you change it?
Those autozone instructions are universal.
I'd just add, wear your goggles! I don't wear mine when I'm grinding, drilling, hammering, etc.... I rarely wear them at all. But that fuel will spray in a random direction no matter what.
See if your dodge has a fuel pump relay or fuse in the fusebox like most mopars of that era; if you pull that the van will run until the fuel pressure is near zero then stall. This will reduce but not eliminate fuel spray.
If you don't have a fuel pressure gauge, you can relieve pressure (stone cold motor only) by pressing in on the valve (just like a tire shraeder valve) on your fuel rail. Fuel will shoot everywhere. Wrap your hand and whatever you're pressing the valve in with (pointy drywall screw works good) with a rag to catch most of the spray. And wear them goggles.
WHen you get it back together, let all the gas evaporate before you start it up.
I'd just add, wear your goggles! I don't wear mine when I'm grinding, drilling, hammering, etc.... I rarely wear them at all. But that fuel will spray in a random direction no matter what.
See if your dodge has a fuel pump relay or fuse in the fusebox like most mopars of that era; if you pull that the van will run until the fuel pressure is near zero then stall. This will reduce but not eliminate fuel spray.
If you don't have a fuel pressure gauge, you can relieve pressure (stone cold motor only) by pressing in on the valve (just like a tire shraeder valve) on your fuel rail. Fuel will shoot everywhere. Wrap your hand and whatever you're pressing the valve in with (pointy drywall screw works good) with a rag to catch most of the spray. And wear them goggles.
WHen you get it back together, let all the gas evaporate before you start it up.
I remember how loud the fuel pump was on my ole 320i was before I changed the filter.It quieted down next to nothing after the change
Bobert,I also changed my VW fuel filter and cut it open.I found similar results with close to 30K on it.Rather easy job.
My Accord's fuel filter is supposed to be a lifetime part. I had it changed at about 135k miles, I think it was the original filter. The mechanic said he tries to blow through them to see how clogged they are, and his ears just about blew out trying to blow through mine.
Once I got a fresh, unclogged filter on there, high rpm power went up tremendously!
No fuel filter is lifetime. What's next, lifetime air filters?
I changed the fuel filter on my Accent after 30K miles, there was a noticeable restriction trying to blow through it after only that time. **** , it filtered nearly 900 gallons of gas!
I lost a fuel pump on a Merc Sable due to a clogged fuel filter at 60K mi. They're worth changing.
I lost a fuel pump on a Merc Sable due to a clogged fuel filter at 60K mi. They're worth changing.
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