Hello, I looked and looked and could not locate a DIY for the fuel filter. It looks pretty straight forward but I wanted to know if there are any special steps I need to be aware of before I begin.

I have a 99 2.3CL.

Can anyone help me out. I located a fuel filter thread from several years ago but the info was not available any longer so it was of no help.

I appreciate any assistance.

 

fuel filter is a bitch to get out, unless you have a vehichle lift so that you can grab it from under the car.
i know you're suppose to also open up your gas cap before you change it out to release pressure.......theres probably something eles you should do too, but i forget

 

I will be doing mine on my 3.0 next week while i'm off work, I'm planning to do a DIY. You'll need a banjo bolt socket, I got mine off ebay for $10

 

isnt the fuel filter for the 3.0 alot easier than the 2.x?

 

You can't forget to always light a cigarette b4 working on fuel lines

 

It's RIGHT on top against the firewall, I still wouldn't call it easy, but easier than a 2.x yeah probably, but the steps are the same, it's the SAME fuel filter

 

Wow!! That was fast. And I really appreciate there responses. The filter is right there and looks pretty accessible.

How much would a shop charge to do this or what is the amount of time a manual says this job takes?

I dont mind doing my own work but I am not trying to get my hands dirty.......just kiddin. But if it is an all day affair, Im not down with that.

Thanks again all for the great responses.....even the one about lighting up a smoke while working on fuel lines!!

 

The cig lighting comment was a joke, red text means sarcasm, but yeah I think the 2.3's have the fuel filter right up top too. I just got my fuel filter and banjo socket in over the weekend, so I'll post a diy next week with all the pics, and post a link to it in this thread. Shouldn't be an all day affair. Just a couple bolts, and washers. My boy does them in 5-10 mins flat as his work, he just refuses to do mine cuz he's a lazy bitch so i'm doin mine myself.

 

Yes, please do the diy for the 3.0. Mine's stuck right on there. I've been delaying it for months.

 

It will be done next week, the same time I do my radiator and radiator diy

 

I know. I was just playin along.

Well, I ended up calling Pep Boys and for 45 bucks, it is getting replaced. Hey, now I dont have to get my hands dirty!! Yay for me!

Thanks again to all of you for the info and input.

 

Then why did you start a DIY request thread?

 

Cause I was gonna Do It Myself!! I changed my mind. Sorry!

 

:shakehead unacceptable

 

And

Wont happen again.

 

 

You guys are brutal.

 

wtf? ive been to two pepboys, 3 jiffy lubes and a shell service place and all of them said they didnt even have a fuel filter for my 98 2.3, let alone a clue on how to change it...

 

DIY ftw

 

dont we have the same fuel filter as the accord?

 

yes, but ever try to convince pep boys with "yes, i know its not in your lil book but its the same part as the accord, trust me."

id try it myself as i didnt have a problem changing the fuel filter on my previous car (maz626) but wtf is a banjo bolt lol

 

It's the bolt that attaches the fuel line to the fuel filter It's an oval shape.

This is the one that I just picked up

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda...QQcmdZViewItem

 

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