Thanks for the reminder, I'll be changing mine on Saturday since I'm hitting 30k miles. By the way, the Service Manual sates:

During extensive idling and/or low speed driving
for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery:
• Install a new fuel filter every 24,000 km (15,000
miles).

Normal Schedule:
48,000 Km (30,000 Miles)
• Install a new fuel filter.

 

If your Mouse has the wheel or roller, you can make the text larger by holding the "Ctrl" keyand roll the wheel at the same time.

 

Or cut and paste into Word or Notepad and increase the font. Then you can print it.

 

I just stopped by Autozone to pick one of these up and all they had was their brand.

http://www.autozone.com/R,APP708327/...ductDetail.htm


There are no arror markings, but do see on one side is labled " IN " . Am I correct in thinking that this end shouldbe installed facing the engine?



Thanks

 

No, that end should be facing the gas tank.
Gas from the tank IN to the filter.
OUT of the filter to the engine.

 

Thanks !

 

It really surprises me the number of people that are implying that their fuel filters are clogged (to the extent of hindering performance) in so few miles. I'd never have considered changing mine much sooner than 30,000-50,000 miles. Good to know. Ya' gotta love this forum!

 

Why disconnect the negative battery cable? Can't I just remove the filter, collect all of the gas that comes out, put the new filter on and start the car?

 

why is every one saying use a screwdriver or a thumbnail to release the clips?

the tool is only $9.99 at AutoZone and saves any risk of damage to your fingernail or the clip.

I still got splashed in the face cause I couldn't seem to get rid of the pressure[:@]

 

Relieving fuel pressure prior to fuel filter removal:
If you remove the fuelpump fuse, and try to start the car but it won't start, where is the fuel going? I'd rather have fuel on the ground than in my cylinders.

Why disconnect the battery cable?