Sunday, November 21, 2010

How to change fuel filter?

Where is it located?

Is it a hard process?

How much do they usually cost?

I have a 2001 chevy malibu v6

Thankyou.How to change fuel filter?
Go here, and choose Make, Model, Year and Engine.

http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairG

Then click Fuel System, then Relieving Fuel System Pressure, then choose 3.1L, then Fuel Filter. You can click on the pictures to enlarge them. Looks like it's up in between the back wheels, which is a common spot. $7.09 at Autozone, part # FF4508;

http://www.autozone.com/N,14900540//shop



You can usually leave the bracket in place, just pull the filter out. On the one end, you'll need a flare nut wrench to keep from rounding the fitting, and another wrench to hold the filter. Probably a 20mm. The other end is a horse-shoe clip you pull out, and then pull the line straight off the filter. Helps to twist it a little first (axially). Make sure you have a new O-ring on that end when you put it back together, and check for leaks when you're done.How to change fuel filter?
The fuel filter is next to the gas tank, above the rear axle assembly. I doubt you will be able to get to it without a lift or ramps if you are a do it yourselfer. You can buy the filter yourself for under ten dollars. There are two clips that hold the filter on. I would just buy the filter and take it to a shop and pay the half hour labor to have it installed, so figure 40-60 dollars depending where you live.
gm vehicles usually have the in-line fuel filter on the drivers side just under the vehicle, on my 04 gmc is attached right on the fuel tank with a plastic bracket, should be no more than 6 or 7 bucks at an auto parts store, very easy to change, just de-press the grey buttons on each side of the fuel connection and it should pop off, just make sure all pressure is released before doing this or else you might get a face full of gasoline.... best way is to let the car sit overnight and replace the filter before starting that engine
it should be about the same place my olds. is. on the drivers side, back by the rear tire, along the body. its not real hard to change. you need to relese the pressure off the tank first, then you will need a line wrench to loosen the lines from the filter.
They are generally in line under the rocker panel around the driver door. if you have the tools its usually pretty easy but I have done a few that were really hard. Filters are usually less then 20 bucks
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