What does the inside of a Fuel Filter look like after 300,000 miles?
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- Here is a good reason to change your fuel filter. After 300,000 miles on the same fuel filter, I cut it in half so we can see how dirty the filter is and so we can do a flow test! I also check a fuel filter with 130k miles and another with 30k miles to compare the three fuel filters.
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That flow test is exactly why this channel is so fantastic
Thanks a lot!
@@chrisfix wow you still reply to vids this old?
Your commitment is just.... Wow
Was the fuel test done in reverse flow?
@@jorgeprieto6578 It looks to me like it was a reverse flow so it proves nothing.
Good job as usual ...I wish you could use my 2000 Ford explorer as a example but not for fuel filters but how to get off my stubborn 02 sensors..and how to get rid of rust as well
Brb, changing my fuel filter.
+Scofco lol
+Scofco must see it mine dude after 170k from 99 and i got a carburator one the diference is big !
LMAO
Uh oh! I haven’t changed my fuel filter in 15 years! 😬 ( This is a joke )
LMAO
Many thanks for going to the trouble of illustrating the need to maintain our engines and take the trouble to look after the systems that aid and promote clean, effective and efficient operation. Much less expensive to change a filter in good time than a fuel pump or injector. Bravo!
+Ray Smyth I'm glad you enjoyed the videos Ray!
Great video. Really informative and well made. Now I know why my 20 year old boxster has started running rough!
I change my fuel filter every 30k to avoid fuel pump problems and on the vehicles I do that on I haven't had a need to change the fuel pumps. I can't believe you of all people waited that long to change that filter...
+Joshua C sounds like i'm going to have to change some fuel filters soon!
+Joshua C HA my car has the fuel filter in a super inconvenient location therefore it is a lifetime filter.
+Himmel Weint but if it messes up don't you gotta replace the entire unit?
Spare It is one unit with the fuel pump which is inside the fuel tank. Either way will have to replace both at the same time.
Himmel Weint Oh
Awesome flow test. I thought they were hooked to the injector tester for a second and was expecting a huge mess
You can hear the resignation in his voice when he says "I'm gonna have to go manual" 😂😂
5:55 thanks for the free water asmr!
Good vid, guess I got to change my fuel filters now.
#stoptruckabuse #stoptruckfuelfilterabuse
Mechanical lives matter
Ikr
He needed to change it tho
It sure seems like the gas stations should have a filtration system for their fuel! I'm tempted to pump a small amount of fuel into a clear glass jar before filling up after watching this video!
How cool,now to change mine,lol
watching chrisfix makes me want to fix everything on my car
Haha perfect
Same
@@chrisfix Wow!
@@chrisfix What additional steps can I make before replacing the catalytic converter and in which order would you recommend?
1) Change Gas Filter.
@@chrisfix Correction: like using steel wool pads saturated with soap.
Its amazing how his video style doesn't change much over the years, "done" ,"good" are just is so satisfying
Samirlekiller except that he sounds like he enjoys fixing his cars
Ikr
That and when he says “out with the old and in with the new”
@@technopanda1018 I remember a comment on one of his videos with Chris saying he has gotten more confident over the years with making videos! Going from one of his OLD videos to new ones is a huge change :D
True.. I have been jumping between 2015 and 2022 content and they are pretty much the same.. this was a little bit more rough, but I probably wouldnt be able to tell without seeing the dates.
Mechanic: if you need me for anything let me know
Me: I watch chrisfix videos
Mechanic: kills me with a ratchet
Me: want to learn about cars and stuff
Chrisfix: watch my videos
Me: ask a mechanic
chrisfix: kills me with breaker bar
You'd be way better off watching videos specific to whatever vehicle you have.
Watching a Chris Fix video in addition to a video specific for your car is the way to go
Walter Adam Gray also like Chris always says your owners manual I looked at like the first time 25 years ago and holy shit it’s almost like the company who made the car knows how to fix it haha
@@dickJohnsonpeter no no, hes got a point.
Holy crap I like those ramps with the slide away piece!
WHAT BRAND ARE THE RAMPS CHRISSSS
They're great but you have to remember to put the ramp section back. Don't ask how many times I've forgotten.
I have some old metal ramps that have a detachable ramp part. My dad bought them back in the 80s. I love them.
@@dyoel182 "ask me how I know" ~Chris Fix
Salad fingers anybody
Years back cars had clear inline fuel filters. They also had a little window in the air conditioning lines so you could see the bubbles or lack there of . I miss both of those features.
hold my beer let me remove my ford bedliner and grind a hole in the box to get to the pump lol
ive actually seen this on my friend's grandpa's 1930's buick.... had a clear fuel filter. it also was part of the reason it stalled not too far from his house because it had some crazy design involving cork or something like that
My car has the ac window, what am i looking for with the bubble window?
In old cars you had a glass and metal filter, you jsut changed the inner element its was very cheap,, you changed when it looked dark...n more of the mintenace engineer this days,, missed it.
The filter tried to hang itself...
lol
Earnest Bunbury I literally lol as I imagined a personified filter attempting to commit suicide
lmaoooo thats really funnny😂😂😂
Earnest Bunbury 😂😭😂😭😭😂😂
That is hilarious!
Drinking game
take a drink every time he says fuel filter
LOL
i wonder how many drinks that would count up to haha :)
Right!
Joseph Hutson
at least over 20
You'd be dead at the end.
Dude that side by side test he does is awesome hahaha who puts that much time into a test like that? Only ChrisFix.
The more you know
You're a great teacher Chris. This stuff is great.
The test is actually pointless. He poured the gas into the outlet side of the filter so the gas is flowing in the opposite direction than it normally would. So on the dirty filter he's actually pushing through the clean inside out to the contaminated outside. This then pushes off the contaminates from the outside which mixes with the gas and drops down into the cup. Pushing the contaminates off of the filter from the inside is a lot easier than trying to push into the contaminates and filter like it normally would. If he rigged it the way that gas normally flows it would look much cleaner, probably like normal gas, but it would probably be going through drop by drop because the gas isn't under any pressure besides it's own weight. Not hating on Chris his tutorials and advice is still all good it's just the test didn't prove anything, not even the flow rate.
John Moore but it was a new clean filter...
You wanna see a guy put time into tests like this? Head over to project farm’s page. The guy pretty much does side by side tests on damn near everything
I love that Chris not only gives you very clear, step-by-step instructions on how to make repairs. But, he also takes his time to run experiments & demonstrations on why these repairs are so important. Absolutely the best automotive resource on UA-cam!
Off to find out where my fuel filter is lol
+roberij05
goog it and put in diagram (and or ) location of your vehicle
+roberij05 If you can't find it under the hood or under the car, it will be in your fuel tank.
+February
No! Don't say that! LOL
Primer2tone Garage
Yeah, the unfortunate truth. However, if you suspect the filter is in your tank, check the trunk or under the rear seat for an access cover. It might be as easy as 3 screws.
+roberij05 - Just look online for the model of your car. Any car built in the last 60 years has info on where to find the filter.
My car has 140k and this makes me want to check my fuel filter now!
Another great video, Thanks Chris :)
I wanna check ur filters ;)
@@sebastianskii7512 lol.. You mean like a catfish? Or transgender that gonna reveal late in game?
@@johnnyshido7247 as much as we know he could be our father, but yeah, he's probably a transgender gender fluid gay non binary.
@@sebastianskii7512 why everybody gotta be a paranoid conspiracy theorist?
@@sebastianskii7512 and how do you know?
Well. My cars at 105K miles. Never been changed. Will be tomorrow 😂😂😂
Awesome! Let me know how it goes!
How'd it go then?
Just changed mine with 276k
Disappointed
icecoldcola08 mine has 160K miles
Get that van to 1 Million miles.
i wouldnt be surprised he takes care of his cars like his children
mitchell brenner but he still didn't replace the fuel filter for 20 years lmao
Matthijs ja Probably before he even started fixing his cars, idk.
You sir have convinced me to change my fuel filter. Thanks :]
+Edgar Chaves Awesome!
hey chris what do you think about k&n air filters are they good can they damaged your car?
+Edgar Chaves
Second that
Evan Chase wow really
Especially with new direct injection engines and high powered piezo injectors
1:23 he takes the wood pieces away, what a savage
oof
Cozmic RoBlOx OoF
It's Chris fix, he knows for a fact that his brakes are keeping it 💯%. Haha.
69 likes, nice
I was gonna like the original comment but I'd hate to be that guy. Haha.
in Egypt we change fuel filter After 3 month max
lol our fuel is too bad
Wow, that is often. Thanks for sharing!
+himasayed I change mine once a week
+himasayed If I had to change the fuel filter on my toyota pickup every 3 months I'd sell the thing... Its such a pain in the ass!
+himasayed i just checked the fuel tank of my bike. Our Gas here in germany is clear like water... not even yellowish like in the video
***** Must be all the ethanol in the states
I keep watching this video just because of how satisfying it is 🙂☺
Dylan D ✋ your not alone bod
Dyla
Same here. I'm so glad I changed mine. Was probably the original one with 220K miles
I like how you've mastered the art of giving all relevant information in a short amount of time. I'm one who personally can watch mechanic videos for hours, but other will not, good job.
sadly all these new dang cars stick the fuel filter right in the tank with the fuel pump
Damien they def want your money lmao
I hate what they do with cars now
Drop the fuel tank then. Lol jk yea that’s a pain in the ass
Now???? I got a 1999 Dakota and after watching this video I got excited and guess what it has 😑😑😑😑😑
Ah the good old days when a fuel filter was 3 bolts and a gasket
I changed mine out at 190k in my 4runner. It started having starting problems and after I changed it out it ran like new
Awesome!
GamerzCove! Yea same mine has 1.000.000 miles are family had it for about 60 years
@@kirinhickcox7025 if it really has a million you can probably get a free new vehicle.. That's pretty amazing though
Thx
@@kirinhickcox7025 what make model is it. that's amazing, and would have to be from the 60s!!
"interesting. they tied a rope around it for some reason" lol
+Jordan Severns that was tottally strange stuff
its to give the pleats extra strength
Tied a rope around its self lol. Tried to put its self out its misery
lol
+Ame Nightcore youre so original ^^
the amount of times Chris said “Fuel Filter” lmao
If you were to take a shot for every time he says fuel filter I think you would die of alcohol poisoning
How come you don’t have enough comments lol
Honey, That jackass is buying all the fuel filters!
Mr. Peanutbutter mr mayor
whos that dog
Bojack Horseman and Mr. Peanutbutter in the same room? What is this, a crossover episode?
LOLOLOL
Thanks for the great video.
@jack ashcraft gay
@@MasterGaming-el7jx your channel is gay
@@MasterGaming-el7jx worst gaming channel I’ve seen.
@@dirtnapz996 stfu
@@MasterGaming-el7jx no seriously.. it’s bad
Bruh that car has 3 million miles on it
Brita needs to make fuel filters
This is a good idea
Funny, I'm half-focused reading through comments, and I saw yours. My wife's name is Brita, so I'm staring at your comment for like 2 minutes thinking "Why the heck does he think she'd be any good at making fuel filters...?"
lmao
I watch alot of video's on here and its how ive learned to work on my cars myself and you are by far the best at walking somebody thru something and explaining how and why parts work they way they do. You have saved me no telling how much money and headaches so i just wanted to tell you that all the time and work you put in these videos is appreciated. Thank you
Derrick Huddleston so true
I'm just waiting for his book or DVD to hit Amazon or something
They tied a rope around it to keep the pleats tight while the compound was cured to hardened we use ruber bands.
I work a wix filter 😄
Non smoker's lungs vs 2 packs a day person
2*30=60*3.5=210€ on cigarettes.. that's a lot of fuel filters.
lets assume you want to buy a fuel filter for a hatchback 1993 golf mk3, costs 7.5€
YOU COULD BUY 28 FUEL FILTERS FOR THE SAME MONEY USE ON 60 PACKS, PER MONTH
@@subscribeordiefukyou you love math huh
@@MariusNinjai math SUUUUUUUUUUUUUCKS
You should have used a can opener 😂
Lol
That was my initial thoughts
Tubing cutter
So, why did you go 300,000 miles without changing it?
He takes really good care of his cars I'm not sure why, maybe he forgot lol
didnt he say it was a family car so maybe his parents own it.
Don't fix it if it ain't broke is probably why. For a lot of vehicles you have to drop the tank, and most people just replace the filter when they replace a fuel pump while it's down.
The fuel filter's an inexpensive fix, you replace that as regular maintenance so you don't have to replace the fuel pump.
Yeah they're cheap, and if you have easy access to it, definitely swap it regularly. I just meant that in some vehicles you can't access the filter easily (such as when it is inside the tank and part of the fuel pump assembly). A ton of older cars were like this, so people only swapped them at the same time they replaced the pump since it's such a hassle. People who used to have cars like that forget to swap it on newer cars with easy access because they're used to just doing it with the pump.
Protip, drench the line connectors with WD-40 before removing the filter. They come off much easier and the WD washes away minor crud which accumulates on connector and line surfaces. That especially helps with old filters which have never been replaced.
7:40 thought that was a roach😂
The clean fuel looks like lemonade
Mario Mario no
Mmm poison
@@ethan_hsv62l it's a joke
Mario Mario want some clean gas it’s lemonade
Forbidden lemonade
I bet that van even runs better since installing that new filter.
I runs 250 MPH now!
There's another 200K in that filter - I've had the same underpants on since 1996
The President of The Internet Very DC of you.
Always a hold my beer crowd.
Changed mine at 100k, you can barely hear the fuel pump priming now. Before it was noisy as hell!
Why on earth would you not replace it before racking up that ridiculous mileage?
ya Clorox he has been doing these vids since he was 3....dumb ass
Michael he was planning this video all along since they bought it new
This was an extremely enlightening video that tells me not to neglect the importance of replacing the fuel filter. Great experiment, Chris!
Late to the party, but begs the question, why did Chris for 300K?
A fuel filter wouldn't even exist after 482 803.2 Km (300'000 miles) in Sweden...
+Hannes Camitz Dang, is gas that bad?
+ChrisFix No that's not issue, but the road salt on the winter roads....
+Hannes Camitz haha, we have bad road salt too and I live near the beach so in the summer we have ocean salt! You guys must get it worse though!
It was more of a joke though. ;-)
Then the quality of the filter components will make a lot of difference to.
I live inte the middle West of Sweden.
+ChrisFix no vehicle in my climate will last 300,000 no WAY in hell. usually by 200K the thing is so rotted its ready to literally break in two pieces. we have the worst cars in the entire country. i have a 2000 grand prix GTP with 160k on it and its already starting to get bad. 2-3 years it will be junk even if it runs strong which it probably will. i have had to dispose of countless vehicles that otherwise ran decent.
Another excellent video from Chris fix showing how easy it is to change a fuel filter. I particularly liked:
1. Disconnecting the fuel pump fuse to depressurise the system;
2. The flow tests on the 300k van filter which showed how hard the fuel pump must have been working to get at the gas.
I just want to know how well the van ran after the replacement.
Had a little more pep and ran and idled a lot smoother!
Still in commission?
@@chrisfix great i actully watch these awesome vidios for entertainment happy to see the van running good Good Luck!
I did my fuel filter today after 127000 km and then UA-cam gave me this in the suggestions. I find it creepy
@OK Boomer they tested this with talking about dogfood for a few minutes. Guess what ads came up afterwards
predictive programming and brainwashing they're watching us.
😆
I definitely would love to see a diesel fuel filter comparison. Those need changing far more frequently.
& you can easily judge who change their filters frequently by looking at their exhaust's fumes....
@@bakaweiner6956 What happens? I wanna know because I do drive a Diesel 😂
@@AlldaylongRock well you could end up like me. Having rough idle loss of power and worse engine stalling. My dad had to tow me back home I immediately ordered a fuel filter should have done that earlier.
Hopefully this fixes it and yes there’s allot of smelly smoke coming from my car.
@@felixkremer7773 oh, ive had that issue recently. And yes, it was the fuel filter as well. The car actually gave me a warning of an engine malfunction when revved up, probably from low fuel flow. Never felt a smelly exhaust after the engine ( and cat ) warmed up
Great videos man. Keep em coming.
+Tim Stoinski Thanks a lot Tim!
+ChrisFix are you in Maryland
you do the best videos
Hi Chris, All your video's have the best camera angle views I have seen on any video, it's like being there, every step described in great detail. I really appreciate that!! I am about to change the fuel filter in my car, can you recommend a good filter to use?
Hey Chris I always love your videos and have really learned new things and got confidence to do it with just hand tools. A lot of UA-camrs show you but you actually explain and get into the science of it so we actually know why what we’re doing is important. I do have a question though I have a ‘99 dodge Dakota and for some reason It has a “lifetime” fuel filter on it meaning it’s in the tank is there a way to engineer an external one or do I have to drop that tank every time?
Chris my brother!!
Dude by far you have the best videos. Very informative and thorough.
Super helpful, and your videos are giving me the confidence to start tackling repairs, and just overall maintenance on my 87 Hardbody!!
It’s a well running truck, and thanks to you, and through your videos it’ll stay that way.
Thank you brother, keep up the awesome work. Have a blessed day 👍🏼
Great vid,,,,,,,BUT, as a mechanic, I am so wondering WHY you went so long without a filter service, especially since it is so easy to change. I am assuming this was one of your extended testing procedures? On my personal vehicles, they get changed every summer in june/july. I never had to worry about fuel pump failure, 2000 Grand Am with 260k, 98 K1500 with 201k, and my 81 K20 gets changed 2x a year. All that restriction causes the pump to have to push harder, working harder, causing more wear. For my customers, I recommend at least every 2 yrs or 25K.
+Wylde1966 Because it is something I didnt think about until it was so far gone that I wanted to see how long it would last.
for a young dude this guy knows his shit and his knowledge is conveyed well in his videos
clear and concise
Thanks a lot Colt!
COLT THOMSON
Summarized well, and that is exactly why his videos easily get millions of views I think.
If he liked cars so much he would make better vehicle decisions. Based on his age, he does not need a minivan.
COLT THOMSON iiii
Thanks Chris!
I just ordered a fuel filter for my 60k mile MX-5, and was wondering if it was too soon. I think the results speak for themselves.
After changing the 300K filter, did you notice any improvement in performance or MPG?
+SGM 26 Fuel filters do what they are advertised. They filter the gas, simple. Performance? No. MPG improvement?, yes but not much, do don't be surprised if your car doesn't start one day because of a clogged filter. Just another part of preventive car maintenance.
+SGM 26 Personally I had a huge performance increase on my 95 C1500 after changing the fuel filter. Has 230k miles on it and I don't know if it was original or not. It was however the first time I changed it. Symptoms that went away were: hesitation and an extreme lack of acceleration. I'll also mention it's TBI and not direct injection.
+SGM 26
Yes it does. mine did after 190,000 mi. I had a V8 powered 1975 Datsun 280Z
+derjoh1986 Dang, my OG 280ZX strait 6 turbo did some serious "drifting" before that was even a word back in the late 80's. I loved fanning the clutch as I dropped it from 4th to second and squirted around corners with ladies crying in delight. I can only imagine how much rubber a V-8 would would lay down!?!
Yes! Good times!! It was also funny to see high powered turbo factory cars scratching their heads in disbelief. Lol
i just change my filter . your video is 1000% correct man, thanks.
1:18 block off your tires, then remove the blocker and slide underneath the car :D
Every video you make Chris, is flawlessly produced and chock full of useful info.
Per Ford's maintenance schedule, that fuel filter should have been changed ten times by now. (Every 30,000 miles.) Now that the restriction has been removed, I would expect that pump to not last much longer...
Thank you Chris for your time and dedication on making all of these videos and sharing your passion.
Do you think your family's Windstar will be able to reach 1,000,000 miles one day? There is an airport taxi🚖 driver whose Ford Mondeo of nearly the same era has reached 1,000,000 miles on its clock (by clock, I'm reffering to the odometer).
no way, max is 999,999
@@Luckingsworth Evidently they are not designed to rust and fall apart. Did you even watch the video? 20 years old and 305,000 miles. Clue in.
It will keep functioning as long as you keep spending money into it.
I bet it is the facelifted mondeo, a 98Ford contour which is the mondeo with some differences, it was for sale near me, and it had 914k miles, it has the 2.0 l zetec engine.
My dad's 1988 Saab 900T still has its original fuel filter with 175k on the clock, and we've been having trouble getting it started. I'm willing to bet its probably a clogged filter.
Change it out and see!
Was it the filter?
were you right?
Used to own a Saab 900 turbo...but that fuel filter is over $100 bucks! Parts were unreal for that car.
@@dominiquestephenson7367 no wonder the company died when there was that kind of ridiculous premium
you couldnt wait one second for the vid to reach exactly 10 mins 1 SECOND
Back then the 10min rule was non existent... But its an OCD thing with you i think
i love how he spends money on new fuel filters and cuts them open just to show you what a new one will look like
yah
Such an incredible video! Can’t wait to change my filter. Hadn’t done it since I bought my car new in 2013 😬 oops lol.
I keep watching your random videos because they are so knowledgeable and inspiring. Keep it up bro. Much love!!
Now I know why my dad always told me to never get gas when the tanker is also filling the station. It kicks up sediment from the underground tanks. Good to know these filters are doing their job!
the fuel pumps have their own filters on them to remove tank sediments.
New underground tanks have baffles, filters, and the pumps themselves have individual filters. So you’re fine. Now back in the day that’s was different
4:33 bad gas-❌
Choccy milk-✔
I just changed mine and thought what does the inside look like.......and there it was...brilliant
i make fuel filters and one thing that im very impressed with/embarrassed about is the rubber band is to be removed also your test subject filter had to big of pleat gaps thay will also effect the filtration. major ocd about those things.
+Michaela Reynolds thanks for sharing! That's cool you make filters!
My english isn't that good. Care to elaborate your points please? Do you mean the rubber ring that seals old filter designs? Can you post a picture of the pleat gaps of a great filter please?
The gravity tests were also in reverse direction which can have an influence on flow, albeit minor. The old filter would likely have gotten better as you put more fuel in it since it would partially unclog those pores.
I am doubtful the clean filter would have different results in your small scale if flow was reversed. We do work in my lab where we separate based off chemical and physical properties as opposed to size of particulates. Our columns could get different results if we reverse flow depending on what they are packed with. But generally they are uniform. I only say this because in limited cases, forwards and backwards are not the same. But I think your demonstration was phenomenal at showing filtration capabilities.
What I would have liked to see on the dirty filter was how nasty the fuel was if going in the proper flow direction. Since you loosened the grit by going the opposite direction, we don't have a clear view of whether or not that grit and color make it to the fuel injectors. I presume the answer is no if the filter is still intact, but yes if any material has worn down. You injectors weren't clogged.
Love your videos. They have inspired me to do a lot more mechanical work on my own. Now I have friends coming by to ask questions and I often send links to your videos. Keep up the great work.
I love the quality of your voice over - you do great step by step with very good snippets of little details needed. Fantastic! the educational level is 10 out of 10 - I hate when people try and fill their videos with crappy B quality scripting and dialog, like This Old House does. Just quality education!
I change mine every 2 years, along with the Transmission filter. 207K so far. I bought it at 60K
excellent u really know how to make everything visual and to get test lab type of results... i will be replacing my filter for sure on my clk500 check my videos out sometime.
Thanks! I am glad you enjoyed the video!
4:46
me when I see Megan Fox
also you will find that a lot of that discolouration has come from the rubber/etc fuel lines breaking down, especially if you ever use ethanol based fuel.
Absolutely. Lots of older cars can't deal with ethanol based petrol. Might be wise to change some hoses too.
Have a 2007 Pontiac G5 2.2L at 224+KM. I changed a lot of original parts: tie rod end, sway bar links, rear wheel suspensions, steering shaft, turn signal switch, blower motor & blower motor resistor, control arm, mass air flow sensor, positive crank ventilation hose, ball joint, wheel bearing, front & rear brakes, rotor. I think this is all. Done over the years, especially after front wheel work. Still having problems with heater turning on and off though. Going to hopefully have fuel filter changed today.
So good! Fuel filter is one of the first 3-4 things I do within days of getting a new-to-me vehicle, no question!
What other things do you do if i may ask?
@@osman_0394 , all the belt’s, timing belt, direction belt, etc, spark plugs
Wish mine was easy to change. Mine is in the tank and part of the pump.
+Mr1998jeepcherokee My Ford is like that, too. They are considered "lifetime" filters, so hypothetically you don't need to service them. If the fuel pump ever goes out, then you replace the whole unit.
same with my mom's mazda 6 and I think it's clogged up
+Mr1998jeepcherokee I have the same problem. It says in the manual to change the filter and pump every 60,000 miles. It's kind of annoying. I prefer to change fuel filters every 10,000 miles but with this system that becomes very expensive. What I do instead is stick a fuel system cleaner through the car every 3000 miles just to make sure everything's fairly clean and isn't giving the filter a hard time.
most in tank fuel filters will be under the back seat, passanger side. replacing these type of filters is not your usual diy job. making sure you have the exact part number and replacement gaskets (the top gasket, after being submerged in gas for so long will inflate and needs to be replaced, unless you can leave it out in the sun to dry out). the must important aspect is safety, making sure you are grounded when you work not to create sparks while working from your vlothes or tools.
+KartDodger I´m in the same situation on a Suzuki Swift 2007. Does the fuel system cleaner does the job of cleaning the filter?
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2020: hey guys Chris fix here
The replacement filter for my 1997 Toyota Celica GT convertible arrived this morning. It has 230,000 miles. Don't know if fuel filter has ever been changed, probably not so I expect it will be pretty bad not unlike the 300,000 mile filter you opened up here. I do know there is a slight barely noticeable bucking at highway speed, especially when traveling going uphill so hoping a new fuel filter and good quality fuel injector cleaner will solve. If not could be fuel pump. Thanks to the likes of you I'm able to do whatever work myself. Chris, noticed your video output has slowed, any reason for this?
the flow of gasoline is opposite to the test you did... Filters catch the dirt on the outside, filter it and flow towards the engine from the inside. Neverthe less, awesome experiment. Now people can get educated and see whay their filter must be changed in order to protect the fuel injection system
Thanks!
Joe Rivers I noticed that too, but I assume it's because he wanted to show the filter actually doing something, but the proper direction would not be possible with the cover removed
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it's quite obvious when you think about it. On the outside it has the most surface to take the contaminants. I think a fuel filter in reverse would work too, but doesn't last as long as the correct orientation.
"Hi, I'm Chris Fix and it's really important you get the direction of flow correct. Note the big fucking arrow so even idiots can figure this shit out. Now, here's my dumbass test where I run fuel backwards through a fuel filter and act like I've proven a goddamn thing. Oh look, the fuel came out still dirty, I guess fuel filters suck but are better than nothing!"
Palm meet forehead.
Chris Fix... All your videos are AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS DUDE! KEEP THE CAMERA AND CARS ROLLLLLLIN!
+Justin Watts thanks Justin!
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i love how he will destroy a brand new fuel filter just to show us what a new one looks like!
Keep it up CrisFix👍
Riding as a passenger in a car, and when he pours gasoline we drive through an area that smelled of gas. Definitely a surreal experience
Man, you're seriously lucky you didn't kill your fuel pump by not changing that filter. The fuel pump is a mega PITA job on that Windstar!!
+ScubaCat3 haha, this van is a tank!
+ChrisFix They're good. We have the 2002 model and nothing seems to stop it!
Did you replace those leaky head gaskets yet?
Yup and it's gonna run a NASCAR race this Sunday!
Best mechanic youtube channel. you have officially surpassed Eric the car guy and Scotty Kilmer.
+avalanche Thanks a lot!
His channel is growing stupid fast and it's easy to see why but I like ETCG's cheesy jokes. Reminds me of my late uncle.
Also, I'd like to see Chris do some videos with someone else filming so we could actually see him work. It kinda personalizes the videos. Just my opinion.
kilmer is a freaking joke, as a person and as a channel. might know plenty about cars but his channel is a sponsored ad after another.
check briansmobile1 , very complete specific anf scientific explanations
Depends also, on where you buy your gas. In Connecticut, refined gas is tested often, the gas station holding tanks are all fiberglass now, so no rust like from the old underground metal tanks, and the holding tanks are vented to avoid condensation. My last filter was changed at over 100,000 miles on a 17 year old car. It was still clean.....almost like new. In Texas years ago, I had a 1991 Acura, and that filter at 100,000 miles and 15 years was filthy beyond belief. I suspect it was from gas station metal holding tanks.
Interesting, thanks for sharing!
Great video! But I believe when you tested the filters, you had the fuel flowing the wrong direction...
They were both flowing in the same direction so it was consistent.
but the dirt wasn't built up in that direction.
talks about the truck being abused but didnt change van fuel filter hmm
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Seth Adams I caught that to . He's no different than the guy who abuse the truck . how can someone wait for so long and don't change fuel filter . it's like not changing your underware since first grade .
Lol Well I can Guarantee That the van isnt his car, considering He said it was in his *family* and the fact that its a van, Hes not even in his late 20s He has no need for a van lol.
must be because im not short that im not so angry.
why dont u ask him yourself?
Considering your a manly man who obviously is a badass in disguise.