Fuel Filter
05-10-2005, 03:57 PM
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Fuel Filter
Hopw bad is it to change a fuel filter? i was going to have a dealer do it but they warned me not to cause once i get the filter off i may not be able to get it back on without replaceing the whole assemble. they stated it gets rusted bad enough where it wont fit back. any input on anybody whos changed their fuel filter on a 3rd gen 4runner?
05-10-2005, 04:08 PM
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funny you ask, i have a 96 4runner. no more than 10 minutes ago i took the fuel filter off, dumped it and shaked it dry(my version of cleaning it) and put it back on. NO problems. some fuel came out but it stops.
05-10-2005, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by ScottyBean
funny you ask, i have a 96 4runner. no more than 10 minutes ago i took the fuel filter off, dumped it and shaked it dry(my version of cleaning it) and put it back on. NO problems. some fuel came out but it stops.
yuo think its unclogged jsut because you shook it dry? LOL!!!
05-10-2005, 06:07 PM
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Scotty:
A replacement filter doesn't cost that much. You may just want to get a new filter. I'd say it's analagous to taking out the oil filter, shaking it a few times, and putting it back in
Lone:
You have a 3rd gen? I don't know how bad things get in the rustbelt (if you're anywhere around there) but I was able to change it on my 1st gen (i.e. 1986) with little problems just a few months ago.
Of course, as with all things, your experience may vary.
A replacement filter doesn't cost that much. You may just want to get a new filter. I'd say it's analagous to taking out the oil filter, shaking it a few times, and putting it back in
Lone:
You have a 3rd gen? I don't know how bad things get in the rustbelt (if you're anywhere around there) but I was able to change it on my 1st gen (i.e. 1986) with little problems just a few months ago.
Of course, as with all things, your experience may vary.
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Yes, the fuel lines, the filter, and the fittings that go into the fuel filter are steel, thus rust. In Massachusetts you will likely need to wire brush the fittings if you want a good seal again, so you'll need a comfortable spot with good lighting, i.e. a garage.
Take a picture of the fittings, they are plainly visible behind the frame rail under the driver seat.
Take a picture of the fittings, they are plainly visible behind the frame rail under the driver seat.
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Originally Posted by 4RUNR
Yes, the fuel lines, the filter, and the fittings that go into the fuel filter are steel, thus rust. In Massachusetts you will likely need to wire brush the fittings if you want a good seal again, so you'll need a comfortable spot with good lighting, i.e. a garage.
Take a picture of the fittings, they are plainly visible behind the frame rail under the driver seat.
Take a picture of the fittings, they are plainly visible behind the frame rail under the driver seat.
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“Not easy” is very relative, but yes, it’s going to be more difficult than changing the engine air filter. Not much skill is required to brush off the rust, but you would need to get under there and see what you are doing quiet well.
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