2002-2003 Fuel Filter Replacement Write Up.
08-07-2006, 11:00 AM
#41
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Originally Posted by BewstAdd1ct
i think nissan recommended 100K for returnless filters, in initially it was lifetime, from what im told.
but again, just because it looks dirty, doesnt mean it needs it be changed.
but again, just because it looks dirty, doesnt mean it needs it be changed.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. And the one or so hours it took me to do this years ago DID recapture about ~2 miles per gallon. And it was at 3x,xxx miles. Performance, who knows what it did/didnt do there. But for hard fact miles per gallon it DID make a difference.
08-07-2006, 11:35 AM
#42
Originally Posted by jeepik
cleanliness of the gas
regular has more particles in it then premium does, therefore it would clog the filter up quicker
regular has more particles in it then premium does, therefore it would clog the filter up quicker
Dirty fuel = dirty fuel, no matter what the octane rating is (AKI)
Originally Posted by Puppetmaster
You might be confusing the quality of the gas with the octane level. The octane level is a measure of combustion (compression) ability and is not a measure of quality or cleanliness of gas.
08-07-2006, 11:40 AM
#43
Originally Posted by Puppetmaster
You might be confusing the quality of the gas with the octane level. The octane level is a measure of combustion (compression) ability and is not a measure of quality or cleanliness of gas.
Do you have any evidence to back up your claim that "regular has more particles in it then premium does"? If so, I'd be interested in seeing it.
Do you have any evidence to back up your claim that "regular has more particles in it then premium does"? If so, I'd be interested in seeing it.
sure do, while not in my maxima, in my jeep the fuel filter was always getting clogged up every 20k or so, when i uprgaded to premium gas the filter lasted 40k easily, although there were no noticable gains or losses as far as gas milage and hp go, this is something i noticed with the fuel filter
08-07-2006, 11:44 AM
#44
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Originally Posted by jeepik
sure do, while not in my maxima, in my jeep the fuel filter was always getting clogged up every 20k or so, when i uprgaded to premium gas the filter lasted 40k easily, although there were no noticable gains or losses as far as gas milage and hp go, this is something i noticed with the fuel filter
Did you use the same gas station? Same Pumps? There HAS to be a different variable here. Octane does NOT equate to cleanliness.
08-07-2006, 11:46 AM
#45
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Premium fuel = regular fuel with additives added.
So essentially the 3 types of gas: 87,89, and 92 are originally the same base, just additives are added to increase the octane.
Also gas stations are required to have the tanks tested and maintained on a regular basis.
So essentially the 3 types of gas: 87,89, and 92 are originally the same base, just additives are added to increase the octane.
Also gas stations are required to have the tanks tested and maintained on a regular basis.
08-07-2006, 11:46 AM
#46
Originally Posted by jeepik
sure do, while not in my maxima, in my jeep the fuel filter was always getting clogged up every 20k or so, when i uprgaded to premium gas the filter lasted 40k easily, although there were no noticable gains or losses as far as gas milage and hp go, this is something i noticed with the fuel filter
08-07-2006, 12:03 PM
#47
Originally Posted by SinCityMaxPower
Premium fuel = regular fuel with additives added.
So essentially the 3 types of gas: 87,89, and 92 are originally the same base, just additives are added to increase the octane.
So essentially the 3 types of gas: 87,89, and 92 are originally the same base, just additives are added to increase the octane.
Time for me to hit up some
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08-07-2006, 12:05 PM
#48
Originally Posted by Puppetmaster
Fair enough and I do respect your experience, but there is still nothing that tells me how the octane rating is directly related to a clogged/dirty fuel filter.
agreed.... cant explain it...just speaking from personal experience
it wasnt the same gas station or the same pump, it was 100% shell gasoline though
08-07-2006, 12:49 PM
#49
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Originally Posted by jeepik
agreed.... cant explain it...just speaking from personal experience
it wasnt the same gas station or the same pump, it was 100% shell gasoline though
it wasnt the same gas station or the same pump, it was 100% shell gasoline though
I think you are running into this same phenomena.
08-07-2006, 02:14 PM
#53
Originally Posted by jeepik
it has EVERYTHING to do with it,
cleanliness of the gas
regular has more particles in it then premium does, therefore it would clog the filter up quicker
cleanliness of the gas
regular has more particles in it then premium does, therefore it would clog the filter up quicker
regular has lower octane...not "more particles"
08-07-2006, 03:59 PM
#56
Originally Posted by Colonel
Its hard to make that statement then. Seeing as different stations care for their stuff differently since most are independently owned. I have gotten bad gas at Shell, but only at a specific station in town
Is there anyone in or near Albany NY who would like to change the filter in my 2002 Max for a fair price if I buy the parts?
08-12-2006, 10:22 AM
#58
Just a few additions as I did the change this weekend: Car currently has 55k miles.
1)Unplug fuse from driver side (interior) fuse panel. Although I let the car run until it died (signifying no pressure) I had a blast of fuel come out once the filter was disconnected. Be sure to keep lots of towels handy in that area once you disconnect the fuel filter line. Don't worry to much, the gas will run down the tank and under the car. Be sure to clean this area up before closing!!! I sprayed the area down with degreaser and poured water around the area to clean off the excess gas while the old filter and ring were still in place.
2)I did this on a 1/4 tank of gas. The housing for the fuel filter stays full of gas once removed from the car. Tip it over into a cup to empty this area. Note: This apparently allows some "wicking" of the fuel while in the tank. Once everything was back together I got some sputtering when I restarted the car and while driving down the road to the gas station. Once the tank was full again it went back to normal.
And the question: Does this need to be done at 60k miles or is it truly a "lifetime filter"? You be the judge.
I'll be doing mine every 60k miles.
1)Unplug fuse from driver side (interior) fuse panel. Although I let the car run until it died (signifying no pressure) I had a blast of fuel come out once the filter was disconnected. Be sure to keep lots of towels handy in that area once you disconnect the fuel filter line. Don't worry to much, the gas will run down the tank and under the car. Be sure to clean this area up before closing!!! I sprayed the area down with degreaser and poured water around the area to clean off the excess gas while the old filter and ring were still in place.
2)I did this on a 1/4 tank of gas. The housing for the fuel filter stays full of gas once removed from the car. Tip it over into a cup to empty this area. Note: This apparently allows some "wicking" of the fuel while in the tank. Once everything was back together I got some sputtering when I restarted the car and while driving down the road to the gas station. Once the tank was full again it went back to normal.
And the question: Does this need to be done at 60k miles or is it truly a "lifetime filter"? You be the judge.
I'll be doing mine every 60k miles.
08-12-2006, 11:46 AM
#59
Wow! Now i am absolutely convinced that i need to do it on my 2003 Maxima SE. I have 85k miles on the car.
How long approx. did it take you to do the whole thing...including clean up?
Did you have bad gasoline smell in the car after that?
Thanks!
How long approx. did it take you to do the whole thing...including clean up?
Did you have bad gasoline smell in the car after that?
Thanks!
08-12-2006, 12:12 PM
#60
Originally Posted by dansmax2003
Wow! Now i am absolutely convinced that i need to do it on my 2003 Maxima SE. I have 85k miles on the car.
How long approx. did it take you to do the whole thing...including clean up?
Did you have bad gasoline smell in the car after that?
Thanks!
How long approx. did it take you to do the whole thing...including clean up?
Did you have bad gasoline smell in the car after that?
Thanks!
No, there is no smell of gasoline. I did not allow the gas to spray into the car, it just drained down on the outside of the gas tank then down onto the garage floor. I did make sure to clean up the metal surface and sound deadening material under the seat just in case any got there from moving the unit in and out of the car.
08-12-2006, 01:33 PM
#62
Originally Posted by dansmax2003
Thank you, "2002 Maxima SE". Doeen't sound like a very time consuming procedure. I'll try to do mine tomorrow.
So, do you also notice improvement in car behavior, after the new filter??
So, do you also notice improvement in car behavior, after the new filter??
http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...4&postcount=32
08-12-2006, 05:51 PM
#63
Originally Posted by dansmax2003
Thank you, "2002 Maxima SE". Doeen't sound like a very time consuming procedure. I'll try to do mine tomorrow.
So, do you also notice improvement in car behavior, after the new filter??
So, do you also notice improvement in car behavior, after the new filter??
08-13-2006, 01:51 PM
#64
I just did mine...
Done. I just replaced my fuel filter. It was not hard at all. It took me a little less than one hour. I haven't driven the car much, so i don't know if there are any improvements or not. One thing i know for sure - the old filter was super dirty. I cut it in half and this is what i found. See pictures. This is from a 2003 Maxima with 85k miles on it. You can see that this is not meant to be a "lifetime" item in the car. It is very very dirty.
08-13-2006, 04:30 PM
#65
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Replacing the fuel filter for a 2K2-2K3 seems to be easier than the 2k-2k1 filter.
Has anyone out in the Bay area, CA who done this before on their 2K-2K1 maximas. I intend to do it in the near future and knowing someone to ping helps, incase something goes wrong mid-way into the replacement of the filter.
Has anyone out in the Bay area, CA who done this before on their 2K-2K1 maximas. I intend to do it in the near future and knowing someone to ping helps, incase something goes wrong mid-way into the replacement of the filter.
08-13-2006, 06:09 PM
#66
Originally Posted by Love_00_Max
Replacing the fuel filter for a 2K2-2K3 seems to be easier than the 2k-2k1 filter.
Has anyone out in the Bay area, CA who done this before on their 2K-2K1 maximas. I intend to do it in the near future and knowing someone to ping helps, incase something goes wrong mid-way into the replacement of the filter.
Has anyone out in the Bay area, CA who done this before on their 2K-2K1 maximas. I intend to do it in the near future and knowing someone to ping helps, incase something goes wrong mid-way into the replacement of the filter.
08-13-2006, 08:41 PM
#67
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Great Job fellas it's good to see things are paying off on this thread. Let me know if you get the same effects that I got from doing this maintenance. I personally think this should be a must do for all.
Last edited by Orgullo; 01-03-2023 at 07:30 AM.
08-16-2006, 05:33 AM
#69
I just replaced mine about 3 weeks ago. I wish I wouldve cut my filter open to see how dirty it was. The write-up was perfect. I had help with me, but really didnt need it. It took me a little less than 1 hour also, and I took my time. As far as the amount of gas is concerned, Id go with what it says (1/4 tank), any more and you'll probably make a mess and waste more precious gas than you want. Great thread!
08-16-2006, 10:01 AM
#71
Originally Posted by willkim
can't help but notice that there might be some pictures in this how-to...
but for some reason, i can't see no pictures.
i'd love to do this for my car, any help here?
but for some reason, i can't see no pictures.
i'd love to do this for my car, any help here?
08-16-2006, 11:00 AM
#73
Originally Posted by kbohip
Well, after seeing those before and after pictures, I'm convinced enough to tackle this now. Hell, for $20 it's a no brainer! I am nervous about that plastic breaking though.
The lower half was a bit stiffer and did require a flathead. As Orgullo says, make sure to pry just a bit on one side then try to gently pull it down over the male part...then do the same on the other side. You'll do this a few times before it is far enough to come down. Make sure not to remove the bottom all the way, the pump and wires are inside and still connected!!!
08-19-2006, 06:21 PM
#78
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Originally Posted by kbohip
I can find the filter at EverythingNissan, but I can't find the seal. Even when I put the part # in the search field it comes up blank.
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...gOEM&siteid=55
part # 17342-01A00 Those are zero's not letters.
08-31-2006, 07:44 AM
#79
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Just got my parts in yesterday and it took me about 30-40 minutes. It's all pretty self explainatory once you get a look at it. My filter looked a lot like the pictures posted by dansmax2003....dirty as hell! With the new filter in the throttle seems more responsive and I don't get that hesitation I used to when I press the throttle from a roll. results>cost/effort
