Quick Fuel Filter Question
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Quick Fuel Filter Question
Is it possible and/or recommended to change the fuel filter to one of those smaller, inline-style see-through filters? I changed the OEM one (which was like a half-gallon) on my VW Scirocco yesterday to one like that, and it works fine, even with the pressure.
Can I also do it to my RX? The stock filter is kind of a hassle to change, and if I placed one of those aftermarket see-through ones in, it would be easier in the future to change because I could put it wherever I want. Please post your advice. Thanks!
Can I also do it to my RX? The stock filter is kind of a hassle to change, and if I placed one of those aftermarket see-through ones in, it would be easier in the future to change because I could put it wherever I want. Please post your advice. Thanks!
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I have one of those glass see-through style filters on my car. It works just fine. I also had one on a fuel injected Chevy Caprice. It was on there for three years without any problems. The one on the FC has been there since June.
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So why do you want to do this?
A fuel pressure gauge will show ANY obstruction in the fuel system or a faulty FPR.
Most of those clear glass fuel filters have a disclaimer that says "NOT FOR USE ON FUEL INJECTION - CARB ONLY".
Do not come crying to us if you experience an engine fire.
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A fuel pressure gauge will show ANY obstruction in the fuel system or a faulty FPR.
Most of those clear glass fuel filters have a disclaimer that says "NOT FOR USE ON FUEL INJECTION - CARB ONLY".
Do not come crying to us if you experience an engine fire.
-Ted
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will a dirty fuel filter cause intermittent hesitation? My car is doing this and it is getting irritating. For the last four years I have owned the car I have never changed the filter.
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Originally Posted by RETed
So why do you want to do this?
A fuel pressure gauge will show ANY obstruction in the fuel system or a faulty FPR.
Most of those clear glass fuel filters have a disclaimer that says "NOT FOR USE ON FUEL INJECTION - CARB ONLY".
Do not come crying to us if you experience an engine fire.
-Ted
A fuel pressure gauge will show ANY obstruction in the fuel system or a faulty FPR.
Most of those clear glass fuel filters have a disclaimer that says "NOT FOR USE ON FUEL INJECTION - CARB ONLY".
Do not come crying to us if you experience an engine fire.
-Ted
Again, thanks for the replies
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Originally Posted by Innovation
Use an OEM one and you won't have any problems and a clogged fuel filter will cause problems. I replace mine after 20k miles. Some gas stations have some crap in their tanks and will clogg a fuel filter pretty quickly. Not to mention the fuel pickup screen.
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As I have and Ted, make sure it's for F.I. and not for carb.
This applies the same for fuel lines. They are not the same. If we read what applications it's for, we will avoid engine fires. A F.I. has almost 3 times more pressure than a carb system. You think a plastic / glass see through canister is going to hold it for long?
This applies the same for fuel lines. They are not the same. If we read what applications it's for, we will avoid engine fires. A F.I. has almost 3 times more pressure than a carb system. You think a plastic / glass see through canister is going to hold it for long?
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Originally Posted by dorkman52000
I was just asking if it was a good idea, because the OEM location for the filter sucks, and it would be easier to change the thing if it was in a place that I can access easier.
Be glad you only have to deal with "just" the FC one...
Remember, the grass is always greener on the other side...
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Originally Posted by RETed
So why do you want to do this?
A fuel pressure gauge will show ANY obstruction in the fuel system or a faulty FPR.
Most of those clear glass fuel filters have a disclaimer that says "NOT FOR USE ON FUEL INJECTION - CARB ONLY".
Do not come crying to us if you experience an engine fire.
-Ted
A fuel pressure gauge will show ANY obstruction in the fuel system or a faulty FPR.
Most of those clear glass fuel filters have a disclaimer that says "NOT FOR USE ON FUEL INJECTION - CARB ONLY".
Do not come crying to us if you experience an engine fire.
-Ted
If I remember correctly the FC Fuel pressure is 34 PSI or somthing.
I would recommend getting the proper filter though.
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As well, you can relocate the FF to a better location very easily (there is also a write up somewhere) but in reality WHY? how often is it changed anyhow and fro 17+ years it is fine where it is
I would just use stock as well it seems to hold up very well and does its job just fine.
I would just use stock as well it seems to hold up very well and does its job just fine.
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Yeah, after the replies I figure what the hell, I'll just leave it. I changed the filter on my '87 N/A twice, and I can do it, I was just thinking yesterday that there might be an easier way, plus you can see if the filter need to be cleaned. It was just a thought, and I haven't had the luxury of changing an FD filter, so maybe I am living the high life after all and just don't know it yet!
But all of your opinions were interesting, thanks for the replies
But all of your opinions were interesting, thanks for the replies
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Originally Posted by inflatablepets
The one I had used on my Caprice Had a rating of 40 PSI or somthing like that. It was safe to use on that car as The Fuel pump pressure was lower than that.
If I remember correctly the FC Fuel pressure is 34 PSI or somthing.
I would recommend getting the proper filter though.
If I remember correctly the FC Fuel pressure is 34 PSI or somthing.
I would recommend getting the proper filter though.
The FUEL RAIL PRESSURE is rated at about 35psi, at idle.
At "0", the fuel rail pressure should jump up to about 40psi.
That's for an NA.
If we're talking turbo, it's boost depedent and goes +1psi for every +1psi of boost.
Thus a turbo making 10psi of boost is seeing 50psi of fuel rail pressure!
Now, the fuel pump is rated at "dead end" pressure at around 70psi (I think).
This means, if there is a major clog in the fuel system, the fuel pressure has the potential to HIT that high.
You think your 40psi rated fuel filter is going to stay intact?
Seriously folks, I do not recommend doing this at all.
If you're worried about clogs, get a fuel pressure gauge - it's much more useful and safer.
This is literally playing with fire here...
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Originally Posted by dorkman52000
It was just a thought, and I haven't had the luxury of changing an FD filter, so maybe I am living the high life after all and just don't know it yet!
At the very least, you need to jack the rear end up to get under the car and snake your hands through the rear suspension pieces...
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Originally Posted by RETed
Be careful with the wording...
The FUEL RAIL PRESSURE is rated at about 35psi, at idle.
At "0", the fuel rail pressure should jump up to about 40psi.
That's for an NA.
If we're talking turbo, it's boost depedent and goes +1psi for every +1psi of boost.
Thus a turbo making 10psi of boost is seeing 50psi of fuel rail pressure!
Now, the fuel pump is rated at "dead end" pressure at around 70psi (I think).
This means, if there is a major clog in the fuel system, the fuel pressure has the potential to HIT that high.
You think your 40psi rated fuel filter is going to stay intact?
Seriously folks, I do not recommend doing this at all.
If you're worried about clogs, get a fuel pressure gauge - it's much more useful and safer.
This is literally playing with fire here...
-Ted
The FUEL RAIL PRESSURE is rated at about 35psi, at idle.
At "0", the fuel rail pressure should jump up to about 40psi.
That's for an NA.
If we're talking turbo, it's boost depedent and goes +1psi for every +1psi of boost.
Thus a turbo making 10psi of boost is seeing 50psi of fuel rail pressure!
Now, the fuel pump is rated at "dead end" pressure at around 70psi (I think).
This means, if there is a major clog in the fuel system, the fuel pressure has the potential to HIT that high.
You think your 40psi rated fuel filter is going to stay intact?
Seriously folks, I do not recommend doing this at all.
If you're worried about clogs, get a fuel pressure gauge - it's much more useful and safer.
This is literally playing with fire here...
-Ted
Last edited by inflatablepets; 11-25-04 at 07:42 PM.
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