Fuel Filter Replacement Sked?

[Joe K. 99 Zeee!!]

How often do you all replace the fuel filter. There's no mention of it in the owner's manual that I can see. It's been 10k and 1 year since the last time I did it.

It's crazy cold outside and I'm taking the car in to get the alignment and trans fluid flush, so it's a good opportunity to get it done if it's needed.

[alenstein]

I would think maybe evry 15k, I bought my TA in may so I had it replaced with my first oil change, it took 5 minutes for the guy.

[01Y87]

Changing Fuel Filter

I have the big GM shop manual and it says there is no replacement interval for it. I am thinking of doing it but not sure how hard it is going to be. It would really suck if I twisted the fuel line.

[TruckMuddr]

it pretty easy after you know which connector type you have.

[Rob B (shoebox)]

Fuel filter replacement

[01Y87]

Is the shrader valve in the same place on the 3800 V6?

[Rob B (shoebox)]

Originally posted by 01Y87
Is the shrader valve in the same place on the 3800 V6?

No, but I think it might be on the front of the RH fuel rail. Hopefully, easy to spot.

[Injuneer]

Re: Changing Fuel Filter

Originally posted by 01Y87
I have the big GM shop manual and it says there is no replacement interval for it. I am thinking of doing it but not sure how hard it is going to be. It would really suck if I twisted the fuel line.

There should be a replacement instruction in the GM shop manual. I suspect that the LS1 setup may be a little different than the LT1 instruction that Rob posted, since the fuel system is quite a bit different in the LS1.... not sure though. Maybe an LS1 owner could pitch in for your guidance....

[01Y87]

For relieving the pressure would this work: pull the fuel pump fuse and start the engine, then let it die from no fuel. I seem to remember doing that on the Sunbird or Citation a long time ago and it worked but this car's ssytem is different.

[Rob B (shoebox)]

Originally posted by 01Y87
For relieving the pressure would this work: pull the fuel pump fuse and start the engine, then let it die from no fuel. I seem to remember doing that on the Sunbird or Citation a long time ago and it worked but this car's ssytem is different.

If you can disable the pump, that method should also work.

[PhantomZ28]

fuel filter replacement takes about 10 min its so easy!! i think all you need is a 19mm and 18mm wrenches jack up the car unscrew the line and un clip the otehr end. make sure you have a bucket under it you loose about a cup of gas. its so simple and the filter cost between 10-25 bucks and i have notived a huge improvement in acceleration. (i had the same filter for 90000 miles @_@

[fastTa]

Re: Fuel Filter Replacement Sked?

Originally posted by Joe K. 96 Zeee!!
How often do you all replace the fuel filter. There's no mention of it in the owner's manual that I can see. It's been 10k and 1 year since the last time I did it.

It's crazy cold outside and I'm taking the car in to get the alignment and trans fluid flush, so it's a good opportunity to get it done if it's needed.

I think every 15k is pretty reasonable.

[sunjayz28]

its really easy. Just open your fuel-tank cap to release the pressure before you start working on the filter. It was the first thing i ever did on my car and i didn't know jack about cars back then. its nothing to sweat over.

[Christopherrr]

Originally posted by 01Y87
Is the shrader valve in the same place on the 3800 V6?

Actually it is...it's same...friend has a 00 bird and it's exactly the same...

5 minutes tops...you'll get a fuel bath, but don't be a si$$y...just do it...you'll be glad you did.

[PhantomZ28]

i didnt even use teh shrader valve. i did do this in the morning after the car has set for 12 hours ^.^;