djalliance

Is replacing our fuel filter part of our regular maintenance? If so, how often do you change it and where is it located? I have 40,000 miles right now on my car. My last automobile was a 1991 Toyota 4Runner which has 300,000 miles and still running "knock on wood"
I've always replaced the fuel filter about every 20,000 miles.

Thanks guys!

DJ

johnnyb_s

:wow: every 20K? :wow:

djalliance

[QUOTE]Originally posted by johnnyb_s


:wow: every 20K? :wow: [/QUOTE

Yeah...I'm a bit anal about my autos :p

johnnyb_s

I'll say

djalliance

How do you think I got my truck to last for about 300,000 miles?

Always changed oil at 3000k..That's a must!

Anyway... Does anyone have any answers about the fuel filter?

ChucksCL-S

Its in the fuel tank and when clogged your fuel pressure will drop - dealer can test for this. I'd ignore it!

johnnyb_s

If you want, you can put an aftermarket in-line fuel filter since I doubt you want to be going into the tank to change it.

Very nice on the truck BTW

fla-tls

Good question! My rule of thumb was always every 30k, along with the air filter.

Actually the full 30k I always perfomed on my older car was fuel & air filters, spark plugs, tranny fluid, and coolant flush. A LONG (but FUN) day!

Not sure what to do on the TL - I'll probably follow the maint. schedule - but it doesn't mention fuel filters...

fla-tls

Are you sure? I've seen them for sale, and the pics looked like an in-line type...

Bitium

Are you sure is in the tank?? I know the FUEL PUMP is in the tank, but I'm not sure about the filter. I will find out tomorrow.

NSXNEXT

iTrader: (2)

Nope it's in the engine bay. Look at the front right corner of the intake manifold and you'll see it.

just_a_tl

some of you guys are funny. are you just making bs up? its in the trunk under the lining. should be changed every 100K

2001TL4KCdude

The fuel filter is a non-maintainence item. Have it replace when you replace your timing belt. ~80,000 miles should be OK.