Can a dirty/old fuel filter hurt your performance and gas millage that much.

How exactly does it hurt it? Is it because it doesn't spray the gass evenly or with enough strength?

thanks.

 

just like a dirty air filter, restricts flow

 

Why not change it if its old?? I mean its not that much at all and it wont take long to change. The bottom hose may give you a bit of a headaque but 20 min or so its done.

 

I'd recommend putting the fuel filter for the Z on, its larger and filters better, plus will feed your engine cleaner gas as its more effecient that the stock one we have (man those faqs are helpful)

 

how often are you suppose to change them?

 

not very often, not sure but belive they last at least 30k

 

anyone with a writeup?

 

The stickies will tell you how; that's how I found out how to do mine

~THT

 

go buy this 300zx filter 16400N7605JP.

 

i think the 300z filter is 30k but the maxima one has 15k intervals? i could be wrong though.

 

Just got mine changed and went through a whole tank of gas.


before i went approx. 250-275 (damn my rims) miles before fillup.


Now i've moved up to 298 for the full tank.

i used a Fram fuel filter.

 

Watch out for the botom hose... mine was so tight, I had to get my lesbian-softball-coach-friend to do it...

 

If you go for the 300zx make sure it's from a '96 n/a. The size is noticeably larger than the oem Maxima fuel filter but it fits in the brace very well. Same connections...just wider.

 

I don't see how a new fuel filter is going to improve mileage.

 

i used a 300zx twin turbo filter which is larger than the n/a the sales person said. Thetre is no performance differance at all. but it cleans you fuel up better and last noticable longer.

the aggrivation i had when changing it i am glad i did the bigger filter cause i want it to be along time before i do it again. it is easy, but sometimes aggrivating.

buy a filter from the dealer. they might be more than at autozone but an oem filter is much better.

 

So if you can use the filter off of the 96 turbo Z, how would it fit in the stock brace? Or is there something that you would need to do.

 

It fits in the brace...the brace expands.

 

Thanks... i need to change mine soon so im going to give this a try.

 

Have fun with the hoses coming off the top and bottom. Just have patience.

Just my 2¢.

 

So is the the 1997 twin turbo?
How much does it cost? SHould I try to order on line, or just get it from the dealer.

thanks.

 

I am relocating it next time. Big hands and arms. Lotsa cuts and bruises. Lotsa rude language...

 

http://www.jerryromenissan.com/en_US/MiscPage_1.chtml

discount code - maxima

 

Good idea!! I have small/med hands but big arms and it was a b!tch to get the hoses off. The first time I ended up cutting the bottom hose, and luckilly had enough slack to still use it.

 

i just replaced mine today its a lot smoother at idle and accelaration......yeah lots of cuts and bruises too and rude language as well

 

It was a smooth operation when I changed mine, just follow the right up, also if you open your gas tank, that should releave some extra pressure in the lines. Twisting and pulling is a good motion also, helped me get the top and bottom off pretty quickly.

 

just changed mine today and after 37k miles i poured a ton of dirt out of the IN side of it. i also put in the 300zx one, it took 10 minutes. when i was done i took the old one and hacked it open, it looked pretty dirty hopefully it will get me some better gas mileage somehow.

 

okay which one should be used the n/a or the twin turbo. i used the TT cause the dealer said it was bigger. which one is better to use?

 

i looked it up today at pep boys and the turbo and non turbo use the exact same filter. atleast for purolater filters

 

Go OEM baby! $13

 

for the fuel hoses, I got a tool from Snap-on that makes this job a snap (no pun ). it looks like 2 door panel pry tool made into pliers, IT REALLY WORKS. may find it in SEARS, dunno.

 

hey guys i just bought this one, this was the right one , correct ?

http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan...de=16400-00002

 

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Originally Posted by Ceasars Chariot

hey guys i just bought this one, this was the right one , correct ?

http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan...de=16400-00002

Not sure but this is what I show as the part number for the 300ZX fuel filter 16400N7605JP. Get it from Jerry-Rome Nissan for $10.59 using the "MAXIMA" discount code.

 

got ym maxima used 10K miles ago......ill guesss its time fo' a filter...

 

Sorry for a silly question, but is there a quick guide of how to change the fuel filter?

Thanks

 

It's in the How-to sticky.

~THT

 

i didn't have much rude language not cuts, but it did take a bit of time to get that sucker off, especially the bottom hose.