Replacing Fuel Pump...Should I replace the Filter too?
#1
Instructor
Thread Starter
![Question](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/icons/icon5.gif)
I think the fuel pump is slowly dying. A few days ago I tried starting the car up after coming home and it just wouldn't start. Sounded like it wanted to, but then it would die immediately. Seemed like a fuel delivery problem or the ecu was preventing the car from starting for some weird reason. I had to wait ~10 minutes before it cranked back up, but it seems to be doing okay lately.
I've replaced the main relay a <1year ago, but it still has this symptom at times. I can't hear the pump wind up anymore either before the car cranks up which I used to be able to hear. This leads me to think of the pump as the culprit.
But the question is should I replace the fuel filter while I'm at it since the pump & filter are both located in the tank?
Not sure myself really since I've heard these are "lifetime" filters.
Thanks!
I've replaced the main relay a <1year ago, but it still has this symptom at times. I can't hear the pump wind up anymore either before the car cranks up which I used to be able to hear. This leads me to think of the pump as the culprit.
But the question is should I replace the fuel filter while I'm at it since the pump & filter are both located in the tank?
Not sure myself really since I've heard these are "lifetime" filters.
Thanks!
#2
Suzuka Master
iTrader: (1)
If you use the Denso 9500161 Pump & Strainer Set ($80.79) from rockauto it gives you the filter with the kit versus the OEM 17040-S3M-A00 PUMP SET, FUEL ($251.18)
More Information for DENSO 9500161
#3 on link below:
Acura Parts @ AcuraOEMparts.com - Genuine Acura OEM Parts from Delray Acura
More Information for DENSO 9500161
#3 on link below:
Acura Parts @ AcuraOEMparts.com - Genuine Acura OEM Parts from Delray Acura
#4
Instructor
Thread Starter
If you use the Denso 9500161 Pump & Strainer Set ($80.79) from rockauto it gives you the filter with the kit versus the OEM 17040-S3M-A00 PUMP SET, FUEL ($251.18)
More Information for DENSO 9500161
#3 on link below:
Acura Parts @ AcuraOEMparts.com - Genuine Acura OEM Parts from Delray Acura
More Information for DENSO 9500161
#3 on link below:
Acura Parts @ AcuraOEMparts.com - Genuine Acura OEM Parts from Delray Acura
I also bought the Beck Arnley fuel filter also and the Fuel Tank Seal. I think I'm set!
Yeah, I went ahead and bought the filter anyways and will replace it along with the pump since they're both in the same location.
#6
Drifting
Why would you not change the filter if you are changing the pump?
Any preventive maintenance that can be done with little to no additional effort will pay dividends in the long run.
Any preventive maintenance that can be done with little to no additional effort will pay dividends in the long run.
#7
Instructor
Thread Starter
Thanks everyone! Now onto engine mounts!
Last edited by tr59210; 11-09-2015 at 02:02 PM.
Trending Topics
#8
Drifting
Glad you got the car working again.
When it comes to filters there's no such thing as lifetime. Only flow rate or flow efficiency.
Once the filter gets clogged up then pump will burn out bc it's liquid cooled or the pump will loose pressure from partially clogged filter. Either way it comes back to failing pump. Whether it's actual or perceived. Once pump is out replace everything.
When it comes to filters there's no such thing as lifetime. Only flow rate or flow efficiency.
Once the filter gets clogged up then pump will burn out bc it's liquid cooled or the pump will loose pressure from partially clogged filter. Either way it comes back to failing pump. Whether it's actual or perceived. Once pump is out replace everything.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
tj19855
3G TL Tires, Wheels & Suspension
23
01-28-2016 07:19 PM
WRXtranceformed
1G RDX (2007-2012)
2
11-03-2015 11:57 AM