I am sure this has been addressed before, but I wanted to share my fuel filter changing ideas.
Also, at the bottom of this thread, I posted some photos of my filter opened up. Curious how it compares to others who have cut theirs open.
FUEL FILTER Replacement...
I go though the fender well to remove it (as I know some do). Once the wire is unplugged and wire loose.
I unscrew the filter, then seal it with Plastic and a tight rubber band to prevent fuel from getting everywhere. I don't 'bleed' it (but you can if you choose to).
Before replacing the new filter~ I fill it with fresh fuel and slowly pour until it is completely full. I tilt it a few times while filling to remove air. I always wet the seals with fuel before re-instalation.
TO KEEP the fresh FUEL from pouring out of the new filter... I wrap either thick foil or Good plastic around the top of the filter, and use a tight rubber band to hold it in place. Now, I can maneuver it through the wheel well, and not worry about dust, dirt or spilling the fuel while getting it in place for screwing back in.
As anyone who does their own wrenching knows, GM did a horrible job of filter placement. I mean are they on dope when they engineer this stuff? (sorry for the rant)
Ok, it is in place so I take off the foil/plastic, and push the filter straight up to seat the rubber grommet/seal. I carefully turn clockwise, while using upward even pressure to catch the threads. Once seated, I turn the filter another 1/3 of a turn~ DONE.
WHY I do it this way? It eliminates the problem of AIR and LOST PRIME after replacement:cool2: .
In 2 filter changes:grd: , I have NEVER had even a sputter after doing a change this way. Usually after getting it all installed I will push down on the primer 2-3 times. DONE> Start and a run around the block. NO leaks? Great...DONE... Easy. Takes 20 minutes.
I am sure I am not the only one that does it this way, but I hope it helps at least somebody looking for an easy way to get this job done without dealing with priming and starting problems!
My filters always come out black. Is this the new color of the paper? Or is my fuel just that bad? Opinions please!
Cheers all.
Ron
Take a look at my photos of the old filter cut open.
Pure black. I don't know what normal is, as they are always like this.
http://usera.imagecave.com/ronadycks/DuraMaxFilter/
Maybe this is why I get SCHEITTY mileage? ANYONE????
Also, at the bottom of this thread, I posted some photos of my filter opened up. Curious how it compares to others who have cut theirs open.
FUEL FILTER Replacement...
I go though the fender well to remove it (as I know some do). Once the wire is unplugged and wire loose.
I unscrew the filter, then seal it with Plastic and a tight rubber band to prevent fuel from getting everywhere. I don't 'bleed' it (but you can if you choose to).
Before replacing the new filter~ I fill it with fresh fuel and slowly pour until it is completely full. I tilt it a few times while filling to remove air. I always wet the seals with fuel before re-instalation.
TO KEEP the fresh FUEL from pouring out of the new filter... I wrap either thick foil or Good plastic around the top of the filter, and use a tight rubber band to hold it in place. Now, I can maneuver it through the wheel well, and not worry about dust, dirt or spilling the fuel while getting it in place for screwing back in.
As anyone who does their own wrenching knows, GM did a horrible job of filter placement. I mean are they on dope when they engineer this stuff? (sorry for the rant)
Ok, it is in place so I take off the foil/plastic, and push the filter straight up to seat the rubber grommet/seal. I carefully turn clockwise, while using upward even pressure to catch the threads. Once seated, I turn the filter another 1/3 of a turn~ DONE.
WHY I do it this way? It eliminates the problem of AIR and LOST PRIME after replacement:cool2: .
In 2 filter changes:grd: , I have NEVER had even a sputter after doing a change this way. Usually after getting it all installed I will push down on the primer 2-3 times. DONE> Start and a run around the block. NO leaks? Great...DONE... Easy. Takes 20 minutes.
I am sure I am not the only one that does it this way, but I hope it helps at least somebody looking for an easy way to get this job done without dealing with priming and starting problems!
My filters always come out black. Is this the new color of the paper? Or is my fuel just that bad? Opinions please!
Cheers all.
Ron
Take a look at my photos of the old filter cut open.
Pure black. I don't know what normal is, as they are always like this.
http://usera.imagecave.com/ronadycks/DuraMaxFilter/
Maybe this is why I get SCHEITTY mileage? ANYONE????