changed my fuel filter today
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changed my fuel filter today
GAWD! What a PITA!
My 98 with A4 needed it, due to some FI contamination at 34k miles.
I bought the filter for $11 and the quick-disconnect tools for $15.
I was able to do it on jack-stands. After I figured out just what the hell the quick connect fittings were supposed to do, and after I found the tool that I dropped while fumbling around under there, it only took a few minutes.
Overall, it was an hour of time spent for 5 minutes of work.
I did my 01 Suburban right before and it was simple as pie - no special tools required.
My 98 with A4 needed it, due to some FI contamination at 34k miles.
I bought the filter for $11 and the quick-disconnect tools for $15.
I was able to do it on jack-stands. After I figured out just what the hell the quick connect fittings were supposed to do, and after I found the tool that I dropped while fumbling around under there, it only took a few minutes.
Overall, it was an hour of time spent for 5 minutes of work.I did my 01 Suburban right before and it was simple as pie - no special tools required.
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what??? no detailed pics of step by step 
I need to do mine..thanks for making it sound like fun
did you wait till the tank was near empty??
I need to do mine..thanks for making it sound like fun
did you wait till the tank was near empty??
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From: Taylor TX
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Pics? I don't think I could have even shot clear pix given how tight things were in there. Removing the left muffler would have made a lot more room, but that would be too easy. 
You don't need to wait until it's empty. The only fuel that spills out is the little bit in the lines and filter - probably a couple ounces I'd guess.
You don't need to wait until it's empty. The only fuel that spills out is the little bit in the lines and filter - probably a couple ounces I'd guess.
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Originally Posted by lotzahp
GAWD! What a PITA!
My 98 with A4 needed it, due to some FI contamination at 34k miles.
I bought the filter for $11 and the quick-disconnect tools for $15.
I was able to do it on jack-stands. After I figured out just what the hell the quick connect fittings were supposed to do, and after I found the tool that I dropped while fumbling around under there, it only took a few minutes. Overall, it was an hour of time spent for 5 minutes of work.
I did my 01 Suburban right before and it was simple as pie - no special tools required.
My 98 with A4 needed it, due to some FI contamination at 34k miles.
I bought the filter for $11 and the quick-disconnect tools for $15.
I was able to do it on jack-stands. After I figured out just what the hell the quick connect fittings were supposed to do, and after I found the tool that I dropped while fumbling around under there, it only took a few minutes.
Overall, it was an hour of time spent for 5 minutes of work.I did my 01 Suburban right before and it was simple as pie - no special tools required.
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