i havent replaced the fuel filter for my 03 yet and was looking to do it tomorrow. i havent seen a pic of what it looks like so im not sure. i was told it is this one but it looks like it would be outside of the tank which i know is not the case.

http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPage...l+Filter+(Gold)

i dont think this is it but i need confirmation before i start to take it apart. if anyone has a pic could the post it. ive seen threads on changing the filter but no good pics of the filter itself

 

I doubt this is the fuel filter. When I replaced my 2000 fuel filter it was a paper based filter that was fully and firmly enclosed within a plastic housing.

I would suggest search thro the forums to get the picture of the filter or better off go to a dealer and take a look at the parts counter.

 

According to nissan we never have to do it (yea right)

If you want to replace it the only place to get the part as far as i know is from nissan

 

thats an inline filter

for our car, you have to get it from the delaership

 

ok that what i thought. i swear you would think the car parts store would know their stuff. well calling the dealership tomorrow. thans guys. oh, im gonna need o rings to right?

 

No that is not the filter for our cars. Got mine from the dealer for ~$18 and the O-Ring for ~$12.

 

in tank.

 

Yes.

 

Well most cars have fuel filters like that and if you looked at the store's backstock you would just see hundreds of filters just like the one you linked.

Dunno why you would listen to someone who works at an auto parts store unless they said they have had personal exp. or read about what they are selling you.

 

auto parts store even if they dont know what thery are talking about the comps they use have parts numbers for stuff like brakes, plugs, filters and stuff that a certain car came with. oh well live and learn. getting my plugs, tranny kit and fuel filter from the dealership today.

 

I work at an auto parts store and trust me, most of the time we know only what the computer tells us. They dont hire ASE certified mechanics at retail auto part stores...

 

no thats what i meant. no dig at the workers i figured the computers would be correct

 

The filter is about $12 and the o-ring is about $7. You only need 1 o-ring. Part numbers and how-to located on housecor's fantastic website.

http://www.innerbean.com/housecor/fuel_filter.html

 

got them both yesterday from Glick Nissan. Gonna install tomorrow.

 

The dealer I called does not stock a fuel filter, nor can order one because they said it was a lifetime filter.

Should I call a different dealer for the parts listed here?
http://www.innerbean.com/housecor/fuel_filter.html

 

i had gone to courtesy nissan online and pu the part numbers in and you can find them. i would also try a diff dealer. they do make one. i put mine in and didnt notice anything which i wasnt expecting to. i just hope to see a mpg gain back to what it used to be.