The famous approach "Do not rode is still working" in relation to the car is usually not channels. This host has an iron horse begins to "jerk": loses in power, something breaks and has to spend money on an unpleasant expensive repair, which yesterday could be avoided. The issue of replacing the fuel filter may be particularly cunning, given the dubious quality of gasoline, which can well fill in our fuel tank at the nearest refueling. Dirty fuel reduces the life of the filter at times, so you can not reach the nearest service station. And you do not want to stay without a car in the most unexpected moment?
How to change the fuel filter - how to understand that the time has come
Understanding that the fuel filter is defective, the motorist usually feels good, literally with its "fifth point":
- the iron horse seriously loses in horsepower, especially in winter it can not start at all;
- you clearly hear the abnormal rockness of the gas-pump motor, testifying to its overload;
- the car suddenly stalls or when driving, certain jerks and drawdowns are noticeable in power.
The filter manufacturer always indicates its packaging a motor expressed in thousands of kilometers. On average, this value varies within 30 thousand. However, using some of our refills, troubles can be waited even after 10 thousand km, which is frankly little.
Is it possible to change the fuel filter yourself
This "Operation" refers to very simple and even everyday life, and therefore, thanks to the skills described below, you will not only save money, but also the time required for a trip to a hundred. And for this you will need:
- a set of horn keys;
- small capacity for collecting gasoline residues in the system and rag;
- it is desirable to have a set of spare gaskets for the filter (worth the visual penny, therefore it is possible to take them as a rule as a rule);
- more convenient for the start of the "operation" to drive the car to the observation pit.
To avoid problems when replacing - it is necessary not to forget about the correct orientation of the filter (the direction of the fuel movement is indicated by the arrow on the product). As mentioned above, it is best to replace old gaskets in order to avoid omits while driving. Following these simple rules, even a child can change the fuel purifier in the car.
How to change the fuel filter - the correct procedure
- Let's start with the fact that relieve the pressure in the fuel supply system. To do this, we should turn off the gas station at the engine running and wait until the machine stalls. Usually, the fuel pump is hiding under the lid of the rear seat. To disable it - it is necessary to pull out the power terminals from it, having previously rejected the bolted mounting of the protective hatch.
- The cleaner itself should be sought under the bottom of the car from the side of the gas tank. On both sides, it will be clamped with nuts that will need to be unscrewed with the help of horn keys: one is screwed from the fuel pipe side, and the other from the filter side, its body is held with an iron clamp that will also need to be released. Be careful, because from the old cleaner when replacing some amount of gasoline is required. After all, did you prepare a small container or a cloth for this?
- Now we perform an assembly in the reverse order: we put a new filter, well tighten nuts, not forgetting to check the state of the sealing pads and, if necessary, replace. As finished - to put the cleaner, do not forget to connect the fuel pump terminals back and you can go to the path.
As you can see, the filter replacement process is extremely simple and does not require special skills or tools. At the same time, the technology is typical for almost any car with an injection engine. On average, work will take you no more than half an hour at the proper skills, and this, you see much more pleasant than spending time and money for a trip to a hundred.
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