Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Changing fuel filter on 98 chevy k1500?

I was about to change the fuel filter on my truck and it looks preaty strate forward looks like the filter has pipe fittings on it. just wanted to make sher that I did not mess this up before I started



the filter is lower than the tank is that a issue or would the pump some how stop the gas from going down with gravity (cause that would suck if all the gas came out)



should I put some teflone tape or somthing on the fittings wen I put it back in so it does not leak



I already depressurized the system by disconnecting the fuel pump relay while it was runningChanging fuel filter on 98 chevy k1500?
Don't worry about the small amount of gas that will come out. The pump check valve will keep it in the tank.



Don't use thread sealer on the fittings. This is a flare fitting. It will seal itself when tightened. Using teflon tape may actually cause it to leak.Changing fuel filter on 98 chevy k1500?
You dont have to do any of extra work. Just remove the fuel filter and dont panic if gas come out. Its come only little bit then its stop. Then put new one in it.Changing fuel filter on 98 chevy k1500?
First, you will have to unscrew the plastic clip that surrounds the filter and holds the filter to the bottom of the frame rail. Pull it down some and this will give you room to work. Then take your open end wrenches and remove the engine side of the filter first. Hold one side of the fitting and turn the other side the opposite way to take it loose. Stuff a rag in the end of the filter. Now take off the tank side of the line and stuff another rag in the line to hold back most of the gasoline from leaking down your arm. Make sure you find the arrow on the side of the new filter and point it towards the engine. Now screw it all back together. You don't need any teflon tape on the threads. That would not help. Just don't crossthread the fittings. This is not too hard to change but you will get a small amount of gas on you. Now go wash it off of you.