Black TL

I'm just curious as to how often we have to replace the fuel filter and how hard it is to do.

Thanks
Rosh

limitedTLS

i think it's every 100,000 and if u do find the fuel filter for the TL let meh know cuz i can't seem to find it...

Black TL

I can't find one either... Someone said it might solve my low idling problem... How do you know if you have carbon buildup in your engine? Is there some way to look and see?

badazzTL

i guess if you get up past the 1K mark you should get a Helms Manual

mikelee223

I Hope this helps.....


Fuel Filter Removal & Installation (3.2TL)

Fuel Filter is located in fuel tank, attached to fuel pump. Release fuel system pressure, Remove Fuel Pump, Remove fuel filter from fuel pump. To install, reverse removal procedure.

Removal of Fuel Pump. (3.2TL)

Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove spare tire compartment lid. Remove access panel from floor, Disconnect fuel pump 5-pin connector. Remove fuel fill cap. Release fuel pressure. Disconnect quick-connect fittings from fuel pump. Remove 8 fuel pump assembly bolts. Lift out fuel pump assembly.

FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE
Always relieve fuel pressure before disconnecting any fuel injection-related component. DO NOT allow fuel to contact engine or electrical components.

Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove fuel filler cap. Place shop rags around fuel pulsation damper ( located on top of fuel rail. ) Slowly loosen damper one complete turn. Fuel pressure is now released. After repairs are complete, remove fuel pulsation damper and install NEW washers. Tighten damper to 16ft lbs. (22 N.m.)

Information supplied by Mitchell On-Demand System.

KJ32

That might be the aux. fuel filter in the tank, there could be one under the hood, usually next to the firewall for Honda. I had that changed for my last Accord. Not sure if the TL has it, will check service manual.

mikelee223

I dont know, I bought one of those disk manuals. I did a search for fuel filter, thats all i found. The one in the fuel tank.

cofidis2

i have a newer BMW motorcycle and the fuel filter is actually inside the gas tank attached to the fuel pump. so it is possible the TL's is in the tank. And since i cant find anyone who makes one aftermarket (like K&N or Fram) i assume this is correct.

NighthawkBlue

Sept 2008.
Does anyone now know for a fact?:
1. Do we need to replace the fuel filter(s)?
2. If so, how many, and exactly where are they?

2001 CLS.

swalch@stanford.edu

Don't know if this is relevant to your question, but I replaced the fuel filter on my daughter's 1999 Honda Civic at ~200K miles and it did increase the idle speed some. The other thing I'm going to do is R&R and clean the bleed valve and throttle body.

If there is a lot of carbon buildup it will cause preignition.

fsttyms1

Not unless something is wrong with it, its in the tank.

rob-2

I'm told better gas will reduce the chances you need to change your filter. Many cars go 200k+ on the original filter. Consider for a moment the gas is filtered again right at the pump.

I'm also told that it's not replaced until it's the suspect of a problem and/or is the thing causing a problem.

Mista Juice

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wow.. so instead of simply making another thread, you bump up a 5 year old thread?

6MTUA5

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At least he's searching and not just making new threads that don't need to be

Mista Juice

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well being that his questions werent truly answered, a new thread wouldnt hurt.. its the people that make threads about shit that has been answered over and over and over thats pretty irritating..

fsttyms1

Its MUCH better that he bumped an old thread and re-asked the question here than another thread. Every one keeps telling people to "search" thats what he did. Now your bashing him for doing it ???

Mista Juice

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yyyyyyyyyeah.. "bashing him".. exactly..

newperson

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I will say that it varies from forum to forum.

Some tell you:

1) Don't resurrect old ass threads; make a new one

while others say

2) Search & don't create new threads

It seems #2 applies on this forum. The ironic thing is that when you search, threads are listed by relevance as opposed to date. So by default you resurrect old threads...which confirms #2.

The problem I have is that some key threads get super long (ex: Tranny Failure & Seafoam DIY)...and finding the info you need can be harder than creating a new thread & getting a definite answer in less than 5 or so replies (but with information based upon old-ass threads).

'Cause I mean how are you 'searching' if you're going through 40 pages of replies for a single thread?

I don't really have a problem with it & am not expecting any changes in the forum "rules", but that's just something that's been on my mind since I joined last week. Older members have an advantage over us new ones because they absorb information without having an actual specific need, while us new people come and are already looking for a certain piece of info.

rob-2

Dude change you picture.. it's horrible... this is a mainly guys here, if you're trying to pick up chicks try a dating service.

Mista Juice

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you obviously havent seen the thread that its from or the others with similar "douches" in their avatars..

fsttyms1

I wouldnt exactly call this being helpful, or a constructive post. Why post this? He did what most would tell him to do if he posted the question. Why is it a big deal for him to bring an old thread up and post a question that relates to it in it??

6MTUA5

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At the top left of the search results, there is a drop down menu. Select sort by Post Date and that will bring the most recent threads to the top.

newperson

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Thanks for pointing that out; I'm aware of it but was saying that by default, results are sorted by relevance which is not very common on forums.

CJITTY

I feel a coming up, oh the drama. Props to the poster for doing his searching, good job

illmat1k

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Anyways, gettin back to the fuel filter, which I want to know more information on...

ChucksCL-S

251,000 miles on my old '00 TL, same fuel filter as day one. Never been touched.

NighthawkBlue

Can we get a DIY with pics for the fuel filter?
Smitty and civicking had pics up in 2005, by they are now red X'd.
civics were straight out of the HondAc manual:
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-cl-2001-2003-50/fuel-filter-468470/
Smitty or civicking or anyone, can you ressurect pics?
Can anyone changing theirs view the filter to see if it was dirty or not?

Another posts: don't jump thru hoops changing fuel filter and pump when all it might be is a loose trunk wire:
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/fuel-filter-fuel-pump-635946/

fsttyms1

300k on mine.

Why would we need a DIY on something that doesnt need to be replaced like external filters? Either way you open the access panel to the tank, pull the pump out, pull the sock off and replace.

6MTUA5

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Just pull up the trunk mat and you'll see the metal plate covering the unit.

02ACTcLean

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^^That cat is crazy^^

Gfaze

He was abused as a kitten. Now society has to pay for it.