To answer my own question, I got a basic 4 piece "hook and pick set" from the hardware store that worked just fine. The rest of the tools list is Philips and flathead screwdrivers, needle nose pliers, and an 8mm socket wrench. To echo another commenter, save yourself some difficulty by noting the position of everything once you remove the access cover: some combination of direction of fuel lines, position of plug-in receiver, and location of side-by-side gasket spike and bolt. Or just take a picture of it. Really a superb video though. Anyone thinking of doing this shouldn't be afraid. The instructions and shots were good enough to make it pretty easy to follow along. It took me 2-3 hours. Thanks for the help and $ saved.
Just asked my dealer and they said they don’t do this because it’s “eight hours of labor”. Looks like I’ll be doing it myself. Thanks much for the vid.
Y’all did a very good job with your video and your explanation for each step! However, my husband who was an auto technician for over 40 years and he was like… No thanks!
Wow man I gotta say - OUTSTANDING job on this video. I’ve watched a lot of car tutorial videos, and yours is one of the best, in not the best. Very thorough, great camera angles.. well done.
I agree, and it is intimidating seeing the process. But I have to say I wouldn't be afraid of doing it again, and probably could do it in 1.5 hours. Definitely not a 15 minute changeout like other older vehicles, bummer they designed it that way.
Thank you for the instructional video champ! I followed this for a 2016 Forester 2.0L with 82K and decided to replace the whole fuel pump assembly and filter. After removing the pump fuse and running the car for a few minutes, my fuel line did a similar release when I removed it from the pump, so make sure you have a small container and rag to catch it. My Subie is back with smooth power again :-)
Another great video. You do an unbelievable job on the step-by-step process. It seems like the Suburu engineers could have done a MUCH better job on the design. George in FL
That is the video I wanted! Looking at the manual, it seemed more confusing than it actually is. Coming up on 100K miles and this needs to be done on my 2015 Outback. A thousand times, thank you!
With all my heart, thank you from Guayaquil Ecuador I have a Škoda Rapid 2019 that has the same internal fuel filter system and the agency told me that this car does NOT have a filter and they never knew how to give me a technical explanation of where it goes and how the filter works.
Thank you! I cant believe they are putting the filters in the tank. I took notes and I'm looking forward to tackling this project next week. Thank for making this amazing video!
Thank you very much for your video, I have a Subaru Liberty 2016 and I did the fuel filter replacement following your tutorial, step by step, everything worked out really well.
I'm gonna do my 2008 Forester soon. I'm a bit nervous, this looks very finnickity, but I think I'm confident enough to do this now having seen your slow, methodical explanation. Wish me luck!
@@MTsubfly Thanks, haha. I'm still pretty green. I've swapped brake pads, rotors, suspension, changed oil, but all that stuff feels relatively easy and stress free compared to anything involving the engine or internals of the car. I get very nervous going anywhere near that stuff!
Great video. 2016 Forester with 125K miles would hesitate going from a stop. Changing the filter fixed the problem. I followed the video with no major issues. A couple of minor points though 1) After pulling the pump fuse, run the car until it dies. Then crank some more, wait, crank some more until there is no tendency to start. Doing this I only had a couple of dribbles of fuel when I pulled the hoses. 2) Before you loosen the ring use a sharpe or paint marker and mark the position of the clamp ring on the body and also the position of the small inner ring and the big gasket in relation to the clamp ring. Also mark the orientation of the fuel filter/pump in relation to the clamp ring. This will make putting everything back in a lot easier. 3) Have the correct tools. Dont try this using a crescent wrench and a pair of needle nose pliers.
This is an excellent video! I just went through the disassembly process before I watched this video, and found that I took loose a couple of parts that I didn't need to. Shame on the factory service manual for leading me astray. I was also unable to determine which part was actually the filter until I watched you and your post mortem that you did on the filter. I have it figured out now and have the right part ordered. Thanks for that part number, too.
Thanks for this video mate. My mom just bought a Forester of this year and needed the 70k maintenance on the fuel system. Helped me immensely in getting the job done.
Thanks for the video. Great detail regarding the process. Not a shining moment for Subaru, however. Some engineer did not think this through vs the total cost of ownership. I replace tank and injector filters on other cars for less than $25 for both. This unit is over $100 for the filter and the labor will kill you at the dealership. This was not well thought out. Keep it simple Subaru.
Thank you for guiding us through a big job, and thank you for the effort of producing the vid! Convinced me to avoid this job if possible, but since my vehicle is stuttering, I guess the time has come for some repairs. A small recommendation: Since the filter isn't just a filter, I was confused about what I was watching. A flash of the filter at the start "This is what the filter looks like when you buy it", would have helped.
Such an excellent video! Thanks! I saw that Subaru Canada recommends changing the fuel filter every 120000 km or cirka 75000 miles or 6 years. I guess I got to change my fuel filter 2022 when my Forester turns 6 years old in April 2022. Happy holidays and my best regards from Sweden! 🇸🇪
Thank you! After 100k miles I thought it would be good to look at it. After dissecting the filter media it seems every 100k miles would work for me. Depending on where you live and fuel quality I guess. I never had engine running issues either, that can indicate a full fuel filter. Thanks Jonas! From Oregon!
@@MTsubfly My pleasure. We have 95 (E10) and 98 (E5) gasoline here. I mainly go with 98 octane due to the better starting (cranking) performance, higher gas mileage and power. I’ve talked myself into the notion that is better for the engine too. I’ve read and heard that gasoline over here, in general, is of higher quality than in North America. Then again we pay more for the fuel than Californians too. Currently 12/16 2021 we pay $7,69/US gallon here in Västerås. I’d like to keep up with maintenance, if it’s due time wise/mile wise, regardless of the conditions.
@@ogjloc123 I think I got it from RockAuto but I can't say for sure since it's been a while. That's just where I got most of my replacement parts. No issues with the replacement
@@mar91942 yeah. For the past maybe 60k, if I turn key right after I put it in ignition, engine takes a while to turn over. If I put in key, turn to on, wait 5 sec, then start, engine starts right away.. so I think I'm losing prime and filter won't help. But new pump is just so much money.
Dalton LaBoskey Thank You very much! I appreciate this greatly. This video took 15 hours approximately to edit...yikes.... I've put off much of this maintenance on the Suby for so long, i thought if I'm going to tackle to full maintenance list, I ought to make a play list out of it to help others because it can be hard to find info on such stuff. The dealer tends to be a rip off. I am a DIY fan. Thank you again.
This is my plan as well. 175k miles on the entire unit so might as well swap all of it and put the old one on the shelf just in case I need parts from it in the future.
Just finally replaced my assembly a couple weeks ago. Assembly included pump, filter, sending unit and I believe the pressure regulator is part of it as well. I didn't change the gasket, old one looked ok and was having trouble figuring out the part number for it. Assembly was 340 before Shipping. Could've had it for something like 250 or 280on a different site but I didn't follow through and actually order it before they sold out. (Facepalm) If you have a naturally aspirated (aka non-turbo) the challenge will be finding an assembly in stock anywhere. Took at least 5 or 6 websites to find one when I ordered in late September or early October '21. Looked like the pumps for turbo engines were well stocked most places. I found a Hitachi with a website description of "actual oem" and when I pulled the old one it had a Hitachi sticker on it and looked to be completely identical. Had minimal leakage when disconnecting the hoses from the pump, but I had so little gas in the tank at that point that it started stalling out during a 1 mile test drive haha. I have two '10 foresters so I'm considering "rebuilding" the assembly I took out and putting it on the shelf for when the second car needs a swap. You might be able to resell a rebuilt one for a decent amount on Craigslist or FB. Hope that all helps.
Great video! Couple of points: Have fire extinguisher handy in garage. Soak up any spilled gas on top of tank before commencing with repair to reduce chance of combustion. Clean screens only from the inside out, thus pushing dirt outward, not inward. All good...
Video was super informative. Thanks so much. It wasn’t as much of a hassle as I thought it would be. My tank was almost full, but that didn’t really pose any significant problems. I also disconnected the negative terminal, just to reduce spark possibility.
Dude great video!!! Thanks for sharing! The setup was identical for the WRX 17 model year and your video definitely helped. May I suggest wear some gloves for the next time and definitely change the gaskets for the fuel pump, pressure regulator, and the tank. It’s worth the piece of mind knowing the good old Subie will be good for another 72,000 miles with a new fuel filter. Only use OEM parts too. At 71,895 this good old Rex is good to go! Thanks again and Happy easter!
This is a beautiful video. Now that I understand this fiddly and gasoline-soaked rebuild job...I think I might just ask the dealership to take my money.
Just an opinion from a stranger... You may want to shop some independent mechanics as well. My dealership (and others I've heard of) won't do it. "It's a lifetime filter" they say. Well. No. Because science. If I bought new and traded in after 30k miles like some people do, then ok, it's a "lifetime" filter for its life with me. But I just rolled 175k and have been noticing some hesitation, stumbling, etc. If you do find a dealer willing to do it, they may be much higher than an independent shop.
Your step by step guide makes it look doable. You're truly a gifted teacher. Greetings from Jamaica. I truly enjoy DIY mechanic jobs as I intend to learn more about my vehicle and also save money! Great job man. I have an impreza 2017 sedan, I hope it's the same procedure as I'll be using your guide. I have 102,000km so far so I guess it's going to need to be changed one of these days.
Fuel filter assembly was part # 42021SG070 ($332.46) and what my local service department puts in when a customer needs fuel filter changed (saved labor is more than the difference in price if you buy the filter and gasket individually) prnt.sc/10okgps
WOW with all that Faffing you have to do - to disassemble - might be easier to just change the entire assembly. Of course might be a bit more expensive but a whole lot easier to change.
Is this the filter or the fuel pump? It looks like fuel pump. Also, I think if you start the car and then pull the fuse it will use all the fuel in the line, car will stop and will not be any pressure when you disconnect the fuel lines.
Cool! That would be worth a try. I had a bit of pressure left over. So the whole thing removed from the tank is the fuel pump assembly. The filter is built in around the pump. Its a odd design. You will see in the video the actual electric pump and its components get transferred over to the new filter assembly. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching, good luck!
I should huh? I've even got footage for an oil change, and planning to do a fuel system cleaning video. I have been slammed with getting a business going. Our car is at 106k now I think coolant is due at 120k so getting there!
Excellent video. One of the best step by step videos on UA-cam. Thank you. I will comment on how moronic it is to have a service item located in the fuel tank? Love where they put the oil filter also. Will never buy another Subaru after this experience.
OK, spent some time researching, thanks for bringing this to my attention. This info will be useful for any owners of a 2019 Legacy, Outback, Impreza, or Ascent. If you own one of these and it is affected by this recall then you should have received a letter in the mail regarding what needs to be done. If you are curious what recalls may apply to your specific Subaru, you can enter your VIN in this website to find out: www.subaru.com/vehicle-recalls.html It appears this recall applies specifically to certain newer design fuel pumps, that have a impeller that can become damaged by various solvents, and fail...potentially causing a stall or accident. The recall number is WRD-20, and some excellent .pdf files and further information can be found on this thread: www.subaruoutback.org/threads/2019-model-year-recall-wrd-20-fuel-pump-impeller-failure-outback-legacy-impreza-and-ascent.520961/ If the recall applies to your vehicle you need to get this done for safety. Take note, the work i have shown in this video applies specifically to replacing the fuel filter element on a 2015 Forester not even close to being affected by this recall, and requires reusing the original fuel pump (transferring the old pump to the new fuel filter). Some models (Ascent & Impreza) by Subaru utilize a large nut-screw-ring to secure the pump assembly to the fuel tank instead of the nuts on studs. This ring is removed and installed with a special tool, and when installed is torqued to 96ft-lb. Ultimately you are responsible for what work you perform to your vehicle, and i still feel good about changing the fuel filter at about 100k miles, unless you have a rough running engine (fuel delivery issues) Hope this helps you all.
Pretty good step by step. Personally I would use conventional or 3-in-1 oil to lubricate seals when reassembling instead of playing with fuel, but to each his own. As long both your car and workshop/area are well ventilated everything should be fine. Thanks for the detailed video...I'll definitely hold off until 100k now. I'd also recommend waiting until you're down to a 1/4 tank of gas and venting the gas cap to release the excess pressure in the lines. I've gotten fuel in my 👀 before, definitely no fun.
Great video. Curious to know if your car had been suffering performance issues beforehand, and this led you to replacing it, or if it was just routine maintenance as you had reached the suggested mileage limit.
Excellent video, all around. Great delivery on the steps, and the footage was superb. I especially like the last part with the dirty filter, nice finish. I have an 2018 Outback, and this is probably very similar, if not the same project. Don't know if I want to deal with it though....as said in a different comment, a lot of work for a filter. Might have to weigh the time/money factor. How long did this take you? Kudos, for both doing it, and producing a great how-to video for those who want to tackle it themselves.
Thanks for the kind words. This didn't take me long considering I had to film it. Maybe 6 hours with filming set up, but if I did it now, I think I could casually do it in less than 2.5 hours. Unless you are having rough running engine, misfiring, lack of power, engine hesitation, or anything concerning fuel delivery -then I would wait to do it around 100k miles. Then you could have a dealer do it for you, or you could do it by replacing the whole pump/filter assembly ($$$). But I think it's not as bad as it looks.
You should be doing 100's of videos. Never seen anything this good before Thank You!!!
Thank you! I need more time to pump out more content! Hopefully soon!
To answer my own question, I got a basic 4 piece "hook and pick set" from the hardware store that worked just fine. The rest of the tools list is Philips and flathead screwdrivers, needle nose pliers, and an 8mm socket wrench.
To echo another commenter, save yourself some difficulty by noting the position of everything once you remove the access cover: some combination of direction of fuel lines, position of plug-in receiver, and location of side-by-side gasket spike and bolt. Or just take a picture of it.
Really a superb video though. Anyone thinking of doing this shouldn't be afraid. The instructions and shots were good enough to make it pretty easy to follow along. It took me 2-3 hours. Thanks for the help and $ saved.
Totally Awesome! Nice work and thank you!
Just asked my dealer and they said they don’t do this because it’s “eight hours of labor”. Looks like I’ll be doing it myself. Thanks much for the vid.
9 hours? It can done by 2 hours. They just want 7 hour $ of rip off
Y’all did a very good job with your video and your explanation for each step! However, my husband who was an auto technician for over 40 years and he was like… No thanks!
Wow man I gotta say - OUTSTANDING job on this video. I’ve watched a lot of car tutorial videos, and yours is one of the best, in not the best. Very thorough, great camera angles.. well done.
Extremely well done in a friendly straight forward manner! Well done young man, well done!
Well done!! Super clear explanation and detail. There should be UA-cam awards for stuff this well done 👍
Amazing video. Slowed down in the right parts, very clear explanations.
There's no way I'm spending 3 hours changing a fuel filter though. :)
I agree, and it is intimidating seeing the process. But I have to say I wouldn't be afraid of doing it again, and probably could do it in 1.5 hours. Definitely not a 15 minute changeout like other older vehicles, bummer they designed it that way.
Thank you for the instructional video champ! I followed this for a 2016 Forester 2.0L with 82K and decided to replace the whole fuel pump assembly and filter. After removing the pump fuse and running the car for a few minutes, my fuel line did a similar release when I removed it from the pump, so make sure you have a small container and rag to catch it. My Subie is back with smooth power again :-)
This is my project tomorrow. Thank you for showing how to replace a new fuel filter.
Another great video. You do an unbelievable job on the step-by-step process. It seems like the Suburu engineers could have done a MUCH better job on the design. George in FL
That is the video I wanted! Looking at the manual, it seemed more confusing than it actually is. Coming up on 100K miles and this needs to be done on my 2015 Outback. A thousand times, thank you!
This was one of the better fuel filter replacement videos. 👍
With all my heart, thank you from Guayaquil Ecuador I have a Škoda Rapid 2019 that has the same internal fuel filter system and the agency told me that this car does NOT have a filter and they never knew how to give me a technical explanation of where it goes and how the filter works.
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Awesome video, thanks! Cutting open the old filter finally made me understand where the filtering actually happens :D
Tip: you can relief the pressure under the hood, driver side. The hose is up there, so it doesn't spill inside the car
Thank you
Awesome video like always. I've done all the maintenance on my 2014 Forester with the help of your videos.
Thank you! I cant believe they are putting the filters in the tank. I took notes and I'm looking forward to tackling this project next week. Thank for making this amazing video!
Love your up close detailed how to’s. Keep up the good work. All forester Maintance really helpful
Thank you very much for your video, I have a Subaru Liberty 2016 and I did the fuel filter replacement following your tutorial, step by step, everything worked out really well.
Great timing... i've been wanting to do mine.. watched a few videos on it here on youtube, but yours is very thorough and easy to follow. thanks!
Thank Michael! For me it didn't seem as hard as I thought it would. Just take your time and you got this!
I'm gonna do my 2008 Forester soon. I'm a bit nervous, this looks very finnickity, but I think I'm confident enough to do this now having seen your slow, methodical explanation. Wish me luck!
You got this! It's not as bad as it looks! You've got determination and that will get you to the finish line 😃
@@MTsubfly Thanks, haha. I'm still pretty green. I've swapped brake pads, rotors, suspension, changed oil, but all that stuff feels relatively easy and stress free compared to anything involving the engine or internals of the car. I get very nervous going anywhere near that stuff!
Great video. 2016 Forester with 125K miles would hesitate going from a stop. Changing the filter fixed the problem. I followed the video with no major issues. A couple of minor points though
1) After pulling the pump fuse, run the car until it dies. Then crank some more, wait, crank some more until there is no tendency to start. Doing this I only had a couple of dribbles of fuel when I pulled the hoses.
2) Before you loosen the ring use a sharpe or paint marker and mark the position of the clamp ring on the body and also the position of the small inner ring and the big gasket in relation to the clamp ring. Also mark the orientation of the fuel filter/pump in relation to the clamp ring. This will make putting everything back in a lot easier.
3) Have the correct tools. Dont try this using a crescent wrench and a pair of needle nose pliers.
Thank you so much! Very helpful and I followed along while replacing my filter. Couldn't have done it without ya!
Thanks, & good job to you!
This is an excellent video! I just went through the disassembly process before I watched this video, and found that I took loose a couple of parts that I didn't need to. Shame on the factory service manual for leading me astray. I was also unable to determine which part was actually the filter until I watched you and your post mortem that you did on the filter. I have it figured out now and have the right part ordered. Thanks for that part number, too.
Thanks for this video mate. My mom just bought a Forester of this year and needed the 70k maintenance on the fuel system. Helped me immensely in getting the job done.
You know what you’re doing, that’s for sure. Pleasure to watch!
Perfect tutorial. Done the replacement work in less than an hour with the help of this video. Thanks
Thanks for the video. Great detail regarding the process. Not a shining moment for Subaru, however. Some engineer did not think this through vs the total cost of ownership. I replace tank and injector filters on other cars for less than $25 for both. This unit is over $100 for the filter and the labor will kill you at the dealership. This was not well thought out. Keep it simple Subaru.
Very professional , excellent
Thank you for guiding us through a big job, and thank you for the effort of producing the vid! Convinced me to avoid this job if possible, but since my vehicle is stuttering, I guess the time has come for some repairs. A small recommendation: Since the filter isn't just a filter, I was confused about what I was watching. A flash of the filter at the start "This is what the filter looks like when you buy it", would have helped.
Such an excellent video! Thanks!
I saw that Subaru Canada recommends changing the fuel filter every 120000 km or cirka 75000 miles or 6 years. I guess I got to change my fuel filter 2022 when my Forester turns 6 years old in April 2022.
Happy holidays and my best regards from Sweden! 🇸🇪
Thank you! After 100k miles I thought it would be good to look at it. After dissecting the filter media it seems every 100k miles would work for me. Depending on where you live and fuel quality I guess. I never had engine running issues either, that can indicate a full fuel filter. Thanks Jonas! From Oregon!
@@MTsubfly My pleasure. We have 95 (E10) and 98 (E5) gasoline here. I mainly go with 98 octane due to the better starting (cranking) performance, higher gas mileage and power. I’ve talked myself into the notion that is better for the engine too. I’ve read and heard that gasoline over here, in general, is of higher quality than in North America. Then again we pay more for the fuel than Californians too. Currently 12/16 2021 we pay $7,69/US gallon here in Västerås.
I’d like to keep up with maintenance, if it’s due time wise/mile wise, regardless of the conditions.
Excellent job, well explained with accompanying video, all steps and tips included in methodical order.
My 2015 Forester is at 184k and just now getting to this. I wouldnt recommend going as long as I did but the OEM filter seems to have a long life
Where did you get the filter from ???
@@ogjloc123 I think I got it from RockAuto but I can't say for sure since it's been a while. That's just where I got most of my replacement parts. No issues with the replacement
So your saying I shouldnt be at 385k and thinking of doing it now?
@@nappyjim you managed to make it that far without it causing noticeable issues?
@@mar91942 yeah. For the past maybe 60k, if I turn key right after I put it in ignition, engine takes a while to turn over. If I put in key, turn to on, wait 5 sec, then start, engine starts right away.. so I think I'm losing prime and filter won't help. But new pump is just so much money.
Your videos are very helpful. Keep them coming.
Dalton LaBoskey Thank You very much! I appreciate this greatly. This video took 15 hours approximately to edit...yikes....
I've put off much of this maintenance on the Suby for so long, i thought if I'm going to tackle to full maintenance list, I ought to make a play list out of it to help others because it can be hard to find info on such stuff. The dealer tends to be a rip off. I am a DIY fan. Thank you again.
Great video, I did the Fuel Filter Assy, so It was an easy switch out.
This is my plan as well.
175k miles on the entire unit so might as well swap all of it and put the old one on the shelf just in case I need parts from it in the future.
Does the assy include a new pump? If so, how much more expensive was it than just replacing the filter as in this video? Thanks!
Just finally replaced my assembly a couple weeks ago.
Assembly included pump, filter, sending unit and I believe the pressure regulator is part of it as well.
I didn't change the gasket, old one looked ok and was having trouble figuring out the part number for it.
Assembly was 340 before Shipping. Could've had it for something like 250 or 280on a different site but I didn't follow through and actually order it before they sold out. (Facepalm)
If you have a naturally aspirated (aka non-turbo) the challenge will be finding an assembly in stock anywhere.
Took at least 5 or 6 websites to find one when I ordered in late September or early October '21.
Looked like the pumps for turbo engines were well stocked most places.
I found a Hitachi with a website description of "actual oem" and when I pulled the old one it had a Hitachi sticker on it and looked to be completely identical.
Had minimal leakage when disconnecting the hoses from the pump, but I had so little gas in the tank at that point that it started stalling out during a 1 mile test drive haha.
I have two '10 foresters so I'm considering "rebuilding" the assembly I took out and putting it on the shelf for when the second car needs a swap. You might be able to resell a rebuilt one for a decent amount on Craigslist or FB.
Hope that all helps.
@Bob McL
Great video! Couple of points: Have fire extinguisher handy in garage. Soak up any spilled gas on top of tank before commencing with repair to reduce chance of combustion. Clean screens only from the inside out, thus pushing dirt outward, not inward. All good...
Just convinced me that a dealership will do ours!!
Video was super informative. Thanks so much. It wasn’t as much of a hassle as I thought it would be. My tank was almost full, but that didn’t really pose any significant problems. I also disconnected the negative terminal, just to reduce spark possibility.
My 1978 Ford Fairmont had the fuel filter next to the air cleaner on the top of the engine. Took about 2 minutes to change.
Thanks for taking the time to share
The FSM recommendation is to replace the o rings and circlip. Probably not necessary, but it’s a lot of work so I will replace them. Thanks
Dude great video!!! Thanks for sharing! The setup was identical for the WRX 17 model year and your video definitely helped. May I suggest wear some gloves for the next time and definitely change the gaskets for the fuel pump, pressure regulator, and the tank. It’s worth the piece of mind knowing the good old Subie will be good for another 72,000 miles with a new fuel filter. Only use OEM parts too. At 71,895 this good old Rex is good to go! Thanks again and Happy easter!
This is a beautiful video. Now that I understand this fiddly and gasoline-soaked rebuild job...I think I might just ask the dealership to take my money.
Just an opinion from a stranger...
You may want to shop some independent mechanics as well.
My dealership (and others I've heard of) won't do it. "It's a lifetime filter" they say.
Well. No. Because science. If I bought new and traded in after 30k miles like some people do, then ok, it's a "lifetime" filter for its life with me. But I just rolled 175k and have been noticing some hesitation, stumbling, etc.
If you do find a dealer willing to do it, they may be much higher than an independent shop.
@@dali2133 That's super useful commentary actually. Thanks so much.
first of all thank you very much
The explanation was perfect with all the little details, thank you!!!!
Your step by step guide makes it look doable. You're truly a gifted teacher. Greetings from Jamaica. I truly enjoy DIY mechanic jobs as I intend to learn more about my vehicle and also save money! Great job man.
I have an impreza 2017 sedan, I hope it's the same procedure as I'll be using your guide. I have 102,000km so far so I guess it's going to need to be changed one of these days.
Fuel filter assembly was part # 42021SG070 ($332.46) and what my local service department puts in when a customer needs fuel filter changed (saved labor is more than the difference in price if you buy the filter and gasket individually) prnt.sc/10okgps
WOW with all that Faffing you have to do - to disassemble - might be easier to just change the entire assembly. Of course might be a bit more expensive but a whole lot easier to change.
Thank you for sharing, I am a BIG fan of your Subaru Maintenance Videos.
Awesome Video. Planning to do this on a 2014 Forester and XV Trek. Thank you!
What an awesome vid bro thank you 🙏
Is this the filter or the fuel pump? It looks like fuel pump. Also, I think if you start the car and then pull the fuse it will use all the fuel in the line, car will stop and will not be any pressure when you disconnect the fuel lines.
Cool! That would be worth a try. I had a bit of pressure left over.
So the whole thing removed from the tank is the fuel pump assembly. The filter is built in around the pump. Its a odd design. You will see in the video the actual electric pump and its components get transferred over to the new filter assembly. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching, good luck!
yo, shoutout for the easy instructions my dude.
2:19 I was practicing that hand motion and my wife looked at me really funny
Superb video. Concise and very well explained . Thank you.
Great job one the job and footage. I wonder how much the whole unit cost rather than filter.
Awesome instructional vids man! So helpful l.
Hoping you do brake pads/fluid flush and coolant flush next.
I should huh? I've even got footage for an oil change, and planning to do a fuel system cleaning video. I have been slammed with getting a business going. Our car is at 106k now I think coolant is due at 120k so getting there!
Nice vid. When you think about it, 100,000 @23 mpg avg is 4,300 gallons of fuel put through the filter.
Que ingeniero a hecho esto !!! En vez de mejorar a complicado un simple cambio de filtro como antes !!!! Este ingeniero fuera de Subaru !!!
Excellent video. One of the best step by step videos on UA-cam. Thank you. I will comment on how moronic it is to have a service item located in the fuel tank? Love where they put the oil filter also. Will never buy another Subaru after this experience.
OUTSTANDING job on this video....Salute and respect....Great indeed.
*Salute returned* Thank you very much!
You make it look so easy
Спасибо! Все просто! Завтра заменю фильтр на своём Forester )
Excellent video. Well produced. Thanks
Great video mate, really well put together and explained perfectly.
Awesome video! Expertly done. Thank-you!
Subaru just released a recall replacing the fuel pump assembly. Othe models don’t have all the nuts and is torqued on at 97 ft lbs with a ring
Do you have the a link to this please? Or a Service Bulletin number or something?
MT yea it’s a recall not just a TSB it’s not for foresters I believe certain 2018 and up ascents IMPREZA and outbacks
I don’t have a link really I’m just a dealership tech
OK, spent some time researching, thanks for bringing this to my attention. This info will be useful for any owners of a 2019 Legacy, Outback, Impreza, or Ascent. If you own one of these and it is affected by this recall then you should have received a letter in the mail regarding what needs to be done. If you are curious what recalls may apply to your specific Subaru, you can enter your VIN in this website to find out: www.subaru.com/vehicle-recalls.html
It appears this recall applies specifically to certain newer design fuel pumps, that have a impeller that can become damaged by various solvents, and fail...potentially causing a stall or accident.
The recall number is WRD-20, and some excellent .pdf files and further information can be found on this thread: www.subaruoutback.org/threads/2019-model-year-recall-wrd-20-fuel-pump-impeller-failure-outback-legacy-impreza-and-ascent.520961/
If the recall applies to your vehicle you need to get this done for safety.
Take note, the work i have shown in this video applies specifically to replacing the fuel filter element on a 2015 Forester not even close to being affected by this recall, and requires reusing the original fuel pump (transferring the old pump to the new fuel filter). Some models (Ascent & Impreza) by Subaru utilize a large nut-screw-ring to secure the pump assembly to the fuel tank instead of the nuts on studs. This ring is removed and installed with a special tool, and when installed is torqued to 96ft-lb.
Ultimately you are responsible for what work you perform to your vehicle, and i still feel good about changing the fuel filter at about 100k miles, unless you have a rough running engine (fuel delivery issues)
Hope this helps you all.
Is it maybe 97 "inch"-lb and not ft-lb?
Kudos to you! Thanks for sharing!
Cool demonstration on this job thank you
Nicely done
Great video and detail.
Wouldn't it make sense to replace the pick up screen while in there doing all this work? I've always done that.
That's a lot of precise work
Great job ! Not sure everyone could do it but great job I love you did it step by step made it look easy ish! Lol! Thank you!
Pretty good step by step. Personally I would use conventional or 3-in-1 oil to lubricate seals when reassembling instead of playing with fuel, but to each his own. As long both your car and workshop/area are well ventilated everything should be fine. Thanks for the detailed video...I'll definitely hold off until 100k now. I'd also recommend waiting until you're down to a 1/4 tank of gas and venting the gas cap to release the excess pressure in the lines. I've gotten fuel in my 👀 before, definitely no fun.
Excellent idea!!! 👍🏻👌🏻
Well done , very nice job, I did to my Forester 2011, Thanks 😊
thank you for posting.
amazing i will try it on my forester xt thanks 🙏
Now wonder the dealer was less than keen when I approached them to replace the pump and filter.
Thanks for the clear explanation and clear video. 👍🏾
Great video. Curious to know if your car had been suffering performance issues beforehand, and this led you to replacing it, or if it was just routine maintenance as you had reached the suggested mileage limit.
Grate video, thank you so much for your time ans work.
What a wonderful video , so cool, your good & Thank you so Much
Great video. How relevant is this to a 2012 forester?
Thank you for this video! Looks a little annoying but nothing too crazy!
Excellent video, all around. Great delivery on the steps, and the footage was superb. I especially like the last part with the dirty filter, nice finish. I have an 2018 Outback, and this is probably very similar, if not the same project. Don't know if I want to deal with it though....as said in a different comment, a lot of work for a filter. Might have to weigh the time/money factor. How long did this take you? Kudos, for both doing it, and producing a great how-to video for those who want to tackle it themselves.
Thanks for the kind words. This didn't take me long considering I had to film it. Maybe 6 hours with filming set up, but if I did it now, I think I could casually do it in less than 2.5 hours. Unless you are having rough running engine, misfiring, lack of power, engine hesitation, or anything concerning fuel delivery -then I would wait to do it around 100k miles. Then you could have a dealer do it for you, or you could do it by replacing the whole pump/filter assembly ($$$). But I think it's not as bad as it looks.
Great video. Thank you really, you saved me a lot of time!
Very nice video. Everything explained. Subscribed.....
Thank you!
Very well done! Great video!!!
Thank you!
Great video! You made that look easy.
Excellent video.
Thanks bro! It was pretty clear!👍
Great job!
Hopefully this is pretty similar to a 2015 wrx. Pretty sure it will be almost the exact same process.
Wouldn't be surprised. Honestly it was pretty easy. You got this!
Thank you Bro, it's very helpful
Outstanding - Thank you!
Very educative video thanks man
Great video and thank you for the info, now I'll do it next weekend, My question is what symptoms had your Forester?
This is a very detail video.....but too much work. That filter was definitely very dirty.
the best I have seen great