alright guys ive never replace the fuel filter in my max, i got a 96

can someone give me an idea of where it is and how to replace it? also, what are some signs that i need to change it and/or by looking at it?

also what kind should i buy?

thanks guys

 

watch out you might get flamed....read the stickies, you should probably replace the filter as soon as you can

you can go with the 300Z filter or a new OEM one.....that's the choice i'm debating right now....i have a question though, anyone with the 300Z filter have you ever had a problem with your fuel pump due to a bigger filter? I am just wondering if i should use that filter(even if it does filter better) since its not designed for our cars or engines

 

i have the 300zx filter in my car and have had no problems.

 

it is designed for our engines isnt it? didnt the 300zx's have the VQ30?

 

300zx had a VG

 

go to nissan and buy a 1996 300z fuel filter... $15-20 i think?

Ant

 

It doesn't filter any better, it just lasts longer. And when I changed mine, I used OEM, and it was a tight fit, I don't know how a bigger filter could've fit.

 

ok sounds good guys, BUT.....

how do i install it? i dont know where the fuel filter is located in my car..

do you guys know of a site w/ a write-up on how to do it? i change my oil all the time, but never the fuel filter..sorry for the newb questions

also what kind of negative effects can an old fuel filter have on your car?

 

a write up is in the Stickies somewhere...go breeze through there.

 

1. Find the fuse for the fuel pump. Can't help you on this one so go look for a manual that tells you the fuse numbers at least. (Wait, that makes this reply pointless because that manual will also tell you how to replace this thing....). Anyhow.

2. Turn on the car with the fuse ON. Then, take out the fuse. See how the engine dies after a few seconds. This will drop the fuel pressure in the system, which is very important if you want to take apart anything in the fuel system.

3. Find the filter, which should be right in front of the firewall in front of the driver (on the engine compartment). It shoud be a cilindrical thing that has an IN house and another OUT house on the other end of it. Mine is silverish aluminum.

4. Loosen the clips that hold the hoses with a screwdriver and pull out the old filter.

5. When you install the new filter, make sure to follow the instructions in the box to put it in the right direction (don't put it backwards).

6. Be very careful with the hoses, don't be like my asswipe exmechanic who damaged a hose which let fuel seep out. (Need I say how dangerous a fuel leak is?)

7. If you don't have hands and arms skinny enough to reach, carefully remove, as long as you are confident, what you need to remove to access the fuel filter. I think the air filter housing needs to be removed.

There is not much to it. Just to be careful when removing stuff to be able to get your hands on the filter. In case you still havent found it: it is real close to the master brake cilinder.

A Haynes manual is real helpful for this kind of stuff, but... it is not that complicated. Good luck.

 

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=260358

 

Might be a dumb question here, but any tips on loosening the hose from the filter? My hose is LOCKED on that filter and I'm worried I will need to cut the thing out. Suggestions?

Thanks.

 

Don't cut it, get back in the car and crank the engine for 15 seconds 3 times. Then crank it some more. You need to get ALL the pressure out of the fuel line. The hose will come off. Keep cranking the engine with the fuel pump fuse disconnected.

 

how do you crank the engine?

 

Are you kidding? He means turn the key and let the engine turn over acouple times!

 

Ok thanks for the tip! I will try that this evening.