How do you replace the fuel filter on this car?

[FRSBRZGT86FAN]

Originally Posted by G_Rossney

So I've been looking and I don't even see a part number for the filter or a rebuild kit for the fuel pump assembly. The maintenance instructions mention replacing the o-rings.

FT86 Speed Factory has a video on how to pull this all apart for the Velox Fuel Starvation door. If I was going to pull this apart (getting fuel level sensor error). I would replace the fuel filter and install the Fuel starvation door.

Yea, they seemed to make it look very easy, just have to have extra seals and sealant though honestly, I don't like putting original seals back on things when they've been removed after being in the same position for so long. Also check the service manual it should have all the necessary part numbers.

[Halo_2]

I can't find the pre filter sock in the parts catalogue, looks like you have to buy the pump which comes with the sock ?????

Coming up to 90K Kms.

[solidsnake11]

Both fuel filters are in the fuel pump assembly. The sock on the bottom and the other fuel filter is the housing the pump slides into.

[Limitz]

Originally Posted by humfrz

I wouldn't bother to replace the fuel filter, unless it was clogged (car starts to sputter because of fuel starvation).

IF you think you smell gas in the oil ...... and there is, I doubt it is due to a dirty fuel filter.

As far as additives, if adding them makes YOU feel better, go ahead (I doubt your car will notice a difference .....).

The maintenance schedule on my 2013 FR-S came in a separate booklet from the drivers manual and it was called "Warranty & Maintenance Guide".

If you don't have one, I believe it can be viewed on line.


humfrz

Question, so my car was running perfectly fine, I decided to add an additive Techron full system cleaner, I added it and rode smoothly home but a street away car started to sputter and then shut off on me,now my car doesn’t turn on
Would that be a sign of dirty clogged fuel filter ? Or injectors ?my logic thinking is that the filter ended up clogging up from cleaning the tank, I have 105k miles and I’m sure the old owner didn’t switch the filter

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Limitz

Question, so my car was running perfectly fine, I decided to add an additive Techron full system cleaner, I added it and rode smoothly home but a street away car started to sputter and then shut off on me,now my car doesn’t turn on
Would that be a sign of dirty clogged fuel filter ? Or injectors ?my logic thinking is that the filter ended up clogging up from cleaning the tank, I have 105k miles and I’m sure the old owner didn’t switch the filter

Well, I'm not saying for sure that the cleaner loosened up stuff that clogged the filter, but, checking and cleaning the filter would be a good start.

Bubba speculates (he just learned a new word - ) that you got a tank of "bad gas". Did you get that last tank of gas at your regular station?

(you didn't use the pump with the green handle - did you?)

Reminds me of the time I was topping off a rental car near the Saint Louis airport. I was about to start pumping when a lady next to me said "you're not going to put diesel in that car, are you"? I had a hold of a gas handle that was "black". Sure enough those slack jawed, station personal in Missouri had used a black handled filler handle for a diesel pump -

[Limitz]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Well, I'm not saying for sure that the cleaner loosened up stuff that clogged the filter, but, checking and cleaning the filter would be a good start.

Bubba speculates (he just learned a new word - ) that you got a tank of "bad gas". Did you get that last tank of gas at your regular station?

(you didn't use the pump with the green handle - did you?)

Reminds me of the time I was topping off a rental car near the Saint Louis airport. I was about to start pumping when a lady next to me said "you're not going to put diesel in that car, are you"? I had a hold of a gas handle that was "black". Sure enough those slack jawed, station personal in Missouri had used a black handled filler handle for a diesel pump -

So it wasn’t my regular gas station but I have gotten gas from there multiple times I usually get the gas from a cheaper non brand gas station lol this one was arco and I’m 100% sure I didn’t pump diesel pretty sure I pumped the correct octane too but ima go back and check the gas station right now just to confirm, what I’m thinking is ima check the fuel lines for pressure, if no pressure then ima assume filter is clogged and not letting fuel into the engine, ima also clean the fuel injectors just for the hell of it.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Limitz

So it wasn’t my regular gas station but I have gotten gas from there multiple times I usually get the gas from a cheaper non brand gas station lol this one was arco and I’m 100% sure I didn’t pump diesel pretty sure I pumped the correct octane too but ima go back and check the gas station right now just to confirm, what I’m thinking is ima check the fuel lines for pressure, if no pressure then ima assume filter is clogged and not letting fuel into the engine, ima also clean the fuel injectors just for the hell of it.

Well, OK.

Just take off the fuel line at the carburetor and stick an old rag over it. Crank the engine and see if gas comes out. If not, remove the fuel pump, push the lever with your hand and see if it goes oooogaaa - oooogaaa. - wait one - where am I?

Sorry.

(it happened - again - )

Common guys, help this fellow out -

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Well, I'm not saying for sure that the cleaner loosened up stuff that clogged the filter, but, checking and cleaning the filter would be a good start.

Bubba speculates (he just learned a new word - ) that you got a tank of "bad gas". Did you get that last tank of gas at your regular station?

(you didn't use the pump with the green handle - did you?)

Reminds me of the time I was topping off a rental car near the Saint Louis airport. I was about to start pumping when a lady next to me said "you're not going to put diesel in that car, are you"? I had a hold of a gas handle that was "black". Sure enough those slack jawed, station personal in Missouri had used a black handled filler handle for a diesel pump -

clearly, you don't go to BP gas stations!

all their pump handles are green to match the station colors. drives me nuts.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by soundman98

clearly, you don't go to BP gas stations!

all their pump handles are green to match the station colors. drives me nuts.

DANG! I didn't know that - I never go to BP because I thought that all they sold was diesel -