Thursday, September 22, 2011

What is an approximate Labor Cost for getting my Fuel Filter changed?

On my 1991 Oldsmobile Calais, the Fuel Filter is right on the bottom of the Fuel Tank, I can see it. So, it LOOKS Easy to change. Given this, what would a labor Rate be on it, approximately?



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Also, is it best to do this with almost -No- Fuel in the Lines or Tank, as some will surely drip out? Im wondering for when i spy on teh Shop that doe sit, sittign in their waiting area lookign through the window, as i dont know how to do this, and id ave to buy tools....What is an approximate Labor Cost for getting my Fuel Filter changed?
it is a simple job. You would have to call up various shops %26amp; find out their %26quot;flat rate.%26quot; I would suggest a %26quot;mom %26amp; pop shop.%26quot;



Don't worry about a little dripping fuel. It is inevitable, but it won't be huge puddles or anything.



the only tools you would have to buy would be a set of metric wrenches, %26amp; for that job you could buy the cheap Chinese wrenches. The price of those would probably be cheaper than the labor charge from a shop.



Good luck.What is an approximate Labor Cost for getting my Fuel Filter changed?
This is a relatively simple change. The fuel filter has metric threaded nuts on each end of

it. Some metric line wrenches is all you need. When the pressure has been released in the

system there will be no forced fuel coming out of the tank so the only drainage will be what is

still in the line and fuel filter. Best to have a shop do this . Figure $ 45.00 for the entire job.

That is, unless it very rusted and changing this becomes more time consuming and complicated.

There is no need to drain the tank, but having less fuel is better if there are complications and

that tank needs to be drained. Whatever you have in there should be fine.



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Hope this helpsWhat is an approximate Labor Cost for getting my Fuel Filter changed?
The labor charge shouldn't be over 3 tenths of an hour or 18-20 minutes. At a $60.00/hr rate that would be around $18 to $20.



Joseph, I wouldn't replace the filter just yet. You and Binky need to ride a bit more to be certain the last repair is gonna hold up. No point spending money on other stuff yet (unless the filter has plugged completely).What is an approximate Labor Cost for getting my Fuel Filter changed?
call three local shops ask best way to know local prices

heres a estimator not sure but might be close

price will vary across townWhat is an approximate Labor Cost for getting my Fuel Filter changed?
change it your self, youtube will show you how step by step.What is an approximate Labor Cost for getting my Fuel Filter changed?
For you, I'd do it for $1000.What is an approximate Labor Cost for getting my Fuel Filter changed?
try going to : www.repairpal.com. hope this helps. good luck