Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Do i have to decompress the system to change the fuel filter?

how bad will it spray if i just loosen the fittings without decompressing the fuel line first?

I can't find the fuel pump relay and do the: start motor, pull relay, let engine die and fuel line decompress - thing before replacing the filter.Do i have to decompress the system to change the fuel filter?
Disconnect battery terminal first. If there is no pressure discharge valve around fuel injector rail, then use a rag or towel around the fuel filter joint and slacken pipe nut gently (anticlockwise) and release pressure. it will only take 5 to 10 seconds to reduce the fuel pressure. Mind you no smoking or sparks when you are working with fuel.Do i have to decompress the system to change the fuel filter?
the correct way is to push in the schrader valve located on your fuel rail. it looks like an air stem on a tire. remove the cap and depress the pin in the middle. be careful; use a towel to contain the spray and wear glasses to protect your eyes (i learned the hard way once)Do i have to decompress the system to change the fuel filter?
what kind of car? I always smack the pump cut of switch when I has gas trucks
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