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fuel filter change
I just tried to change the fuel filter on a 06 f150,followed instructions that were posted here,but could not get fuel line off of filter.Now I have another problem,the service engine light is on(wasn't prior).Any suggestion for either of these would be greatly appreciated!
Kent
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I don't remember which end it was but there was one that was a real pain to get off....I thought I was going to break the tool before it finaly hit the sweet spot and came off....
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if it's the compression end...well they can be a bear sometimes.
hope you've read up on that little blue clip...nasty little bugger that was stupidly designed IMO
1. You have to hold the Fuel filter and the fuel line tight against each other.
there should be no slop...if there is, the disconnect tool won't release the little prongs
2. Then slip the line disconnect tool in there..you'll feel the disconnect tool "pop" into place. might take a bit of effort though.the "pop" you feel will be the little prongs releasing
3. then you pull the fuel filter apart from the fuel line. it's something you really need 3 hands for to do easilyhope you've read up on that little blue clip...nasty little bugger that was stupidly designed IMO
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I just tried to change the fuel filter on a 06 f150,followed instructions that were posted here,but could not get fuel line off of filter.Now I have another problem,the service engine light is on(wasn't prior).Any suggestion for either of these would be greatly appreciated!
Kent
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If I remember correctly with my 05', it does help to have three hands. Really though, the filter should be tight in the bracket so with one hand have the tool over the line(I believe the bigger of the two ends on the tool). With the other hand push the line toward the filter to take up any slack, push the tool toward the line connection kinda hard and you should feel it sink in and/or a click, pull the line away from the filter with the tool in place and it should come off. I'm sure you have it off by now, just thought I would give my history with the filter. I've done my 3 times now.
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A couple of questions:
1. How often should the filter be changed, I normally run Top Tier gas and injector cleaner at least at every oil change.
2. Can the tool be bought at most auto parts stores and what is approx. cost.
3. Are there precautions/preperations that need to be done first to prevent gas from going everwhere?
I have never changed my own filter, always had it done by the dealer or mechanic. Last one ran $120.00 to do it about 1 year ago. Would like to do it myself if I don't have to take a gas bath!
1. How often should the filter be changed, I normally run Top Tier gas and injector cleaner at least at every oil change.
2. Can the tool be bought at most auto parts stores and what is approx. cost.
3. Are there precautions/preperations that need to be done first to prevent gas from going everwhere?
I have never changed my own filter, always had it done by the dealer or mechanic. Last one ran $120.00 to do it about 1 year ago. Would like to do it myself if I don't have to take a gas bath!
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not mine specifically but many like mine and many e-series that have the same set up
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A couple of questions:
1. How often should the filter be changed, I normally run Top Tier gas and injector cleaner at least at every oil change.
2. Can the tool be bought at most auto parts stores and what is approx. cost.
3. Are there precautions/preperations that need to be done first to prevent gas from going everwhere?
I have never changed my own filter, always had it done by the dealer or mechanic. Last one ran $120.00 to do it about 1 year ago. Would like to do it myself if I don't have to take a gas bath!
1. How often should the filter be changed, I normally run Top Tier gas and injector cleaner at least at every oil change.
2. Can the tool be bought at most auto parts stores and what is approx. cost.
3. Are there precautions/preperations that need to be done first to prevent gas from going everwhere?
I have never changed my own filter, always had it done by the dealer or mechanic. Last one ran $120.00 to do it about 1 year ago. Would like to do it myself if I don't have to take a gas bath!
2. Yes most auto parts carry them, bought a plastic set for $8.00.
3. Let my truck sit overnight removed gas cap then put it back on. When I removed the lines only a dribble came out.