Fuel Filter Replacement??
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Fuel Filter Replacement??
Does the C5 have the typical GM type in-line filter under the car somewhere? I would appreciate info. as to what and where. Thanks
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There's an in line filter in the back of the car on my '99. I believe mine was between the left rear wheel and the diff. Not real hard to change but you'll need one of those fuel line release tools on the one end.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
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Here you go. You don't need the removal tool to discconnect the lines. If you want to use it, get the one from GM. The ones at Autozone/OReilly are not the correct ones so don't waste your money there.
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Originally Posted by Tigershark3
There's an in line filter in the back of the car on my '99. I believe mine was between the left rear wheel and the diff. Not real hard to change but you'll need one of those fuel line release tools on the one end.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
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yeah i actually just changed mine a couple of days ago. It's in front of the driver's rear wheel kinda closer to the transmission. If you're gonna be doing this on your back, it's easier to crawl from the rear of the car so you won't spill fuel on your face.
also, if you have trouble getting the line off (the one you have to use the little tool on), try holding the line with one hand and - using a screwdriver - use the ground bolt as leverage to gently pry the old filter away from the line. I had a little trouble getting a good grip on everything. So this is what I did instead.
oh yeah, there is an excellent place to put a flashlight on top of the exhaust pipe! it shines right on the area you're working on!
also, if you have trouble getting the line off (the one you have to use the little tool on), try holding the line with one hand and - using a screwdriver - use the ground bolt as leverage to gently pry the old filter away from the line. I had a little trouble getting a good grip on everything. So this is what I did instead.
oh yeah, there is an excellent place to put a flashlight on top of the exhaust pipe! it shines right on the area you're working on!
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fuel filter
See my post about a week ago. If you have an automatic trans you shole loosen the 2 muffler bolts to get the pipe out of the way.
Use a fram or AC filter not one with a metal top.
NO TOOL NEEDED just strong fingers or a small long screwdriver to compress the plastic fasteners at each end.
Good luck It took me about 4 hours.
Use a fram or AC filter not one with a metal top.
NO TOOL NEEDED just strong fingers or a small long screwdriver to compress the plastic fasteners at each end.
Good luck It took me about 4 hours.
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How many miles do you guys usually change the fuel filter at? I always buy gas from good stations, but I guess it's always possible that they could have bad filters on their pumps. What's the GM manual say?
What's the symptoms on a C5 of a restricted fuel filter?
What's the symptoms on a C5 of a restricted fuel filter?
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Originally Posted by ZeeOSix
How many miles do you guys usually change the fuel filter at? I always buy gas from good stations, but I guess it's always possible that they could have bad filters on their pumps. What's the GM manual say?
What's the symptoms on a C5 of a restricted fuel filter?
What's the symptoms on a C5 of a restricted fuel filter?
GM does not give a service interval on these. It's an "as needed" thing pretty much. The housing is very large and has a lot of filtering capacity
so it's not surprising that a long service would be expected.
One very obvious symptom of a restricted filter would be very low fuel pressure for starters. Very easy to check at the driver's side fuel rail though.
HTH,
Robert
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Originally Posted by LoneStarFRC
One very obvious symptom of a restricted filter would be very low fuel pressure for starters. Very easy to check at the driver's side fuel rail though.
HTH,
Robert
HTH,
Robert
I suppose you could run the gauge out the back of your hood, tape it to the windshield, and drive like hell.
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Originally Posted by Warp Factor
Not so easy. A restricted filter would show up first as reduced pressure at full power. You could have a dangerous drop at wide open throttle and still be fine at idle.
I suppose you could run the gauge out the back of your hood, tape it to the windshield, and drive like hell.
I suppose you could run the gauge out the back of your hood, tape it to the windshield, and drive like hell.
Think the PCM would trigger some codes when the fuel trims go into the stops from trying to enrich a too lean mixture at WOT?
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Originally Posted by Nick1
Does the C5 have the typical GM type in-line filter under the car somewhere?
DIY Fuel Filter
You may want to update your profile with your car's model year, model type (coupe, vert, FRC/Z06), mods and any other pertinent information. This information could be very beneficial to others here when attempting to answer your questions or assist you.
Also you may want to check out the following thread:
Fuel Filter Replacement-Time? Mileage?
HTH and good luck with the filter.
Last edited by GrayC5; 09-10-2006 at 03:02 AM.
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Thanks, I should have included 2004/auto (now in profile), from the above comments it looks like myh filter is in the tank....mmm
Not sure if I like that, I'll check when on the ramps.
Not sure if I like that, I'll check when on the ramps.
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Originally Posted by Nick1
Does the C5 have the typical GM type in-line filter under the car somewhere? I would appreciate info. as to what and where. Thanks
So if you cant find it you know why!
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Originally Posted by Nick1
Thanks, I should have included 2004/auto (now in profile), from the above comments it looks like myh filter is in the tank....mmm
Not sure if I like that, I'll check when on the ramps.
Not sure if I like that, I'll check when on the ramps.
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Nick - what symptom are you seeing? Do you smell gas in the garage? Do you see gas drops on the aluminum support for the left gas tank? That's what I had on my 2004 A4 last month. The problem turned out to be that the left fuel tank needed replacing. There are several other posts on this - 2004 was a bad year for the new tanks. They seem to be failing and causing gas leaks. It's about a 4 hour job. Get the manual if you plan to do it yourself.
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whats wrong with the parts store's filters? I used a wix and everything seems just fine... i haven't WOT it yet... but i suspect everything will be dandy on my 98...
i used the one where it doesn't use the plastic clips on the outlet side...
also pending time to get car in the air.. transaction was 15mins at best.
i used the one where it doesn't use the plastic clips on the outlet side...
also pending time to get car in the air.. transaction was 15mins at best.
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Originally Posted by LoneStarFRC
Hey that sounds like fun! A lot depends on the level of restriction too. Enough restriction and idling becomes a moot point.
Think the PCM would trigger some codes when the fuel trims go into the stops from trying to enrich a too lean mixture at WOT?
Think the PCM would trigger some codes when the fuel trims go into the stops from trying to enrich a too lean mixture at WOT?
And yes, Warp is right. Small restrictions in the fuel system won't show up at idle, but may show up at WOT (where fuel is needed most!) The best way to know if you have a clogged/faulty fuel filter is a fuel pressure gauge somewhere in the cabin.
By the way, as long as you're not looking for the fuel filter on a 2003.5 and up car, all the advice above is correct, but if it IS a 2003.5 and up car, you have no externally servicable fuel filter.