MjMaro

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The topic says it, just wondering if it can be done. i haven't changed my fuel filter before and don't have immediate access to a jack and stands, so i was wondering if there is enough room to change it without lifting the car up at all, thanks.

porksoda

iTrader: (39)

If your small enough to fit under it then sure you can.

Daredevil_TA

iTrader: (6)

you can but i'd definitely want some room to get out of the way when the fuel starts spilling out

MjMaro

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Hm, I think I'll give it a try and see how it goes. I'll make sure I keep my mouth shut, haha.

lt1 hawk

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I'd make sure your face is clear, you don't want that **** in your eyes... just changed mine out the other day, had to take a shower before I could do anything... there was a lot of fuel everywhere. you can kink that line up and just kind of jam it up against something for a minute while you grab the new filter.

MjMaro

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Thanks for the tips, I want to try to make it as painless as possible.

waldershrek

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Make sure you take the pressure off the fuel system by taking the gas cap off and pushing in the schrader valve on the fuel rail.

MjMaro

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Yeah i saw that on the install University guide, I read through it so i have a pretty good idea what to expect.

-LS1-

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Yeah don't forget to vent the pressure...I once made that mistake while changing the filter on a friend's jeep and got a high-pressure shot of gasoline straight into my right ear. After 10 minutes of running around the car screaming and cussing from pain, I was partially deaf in that ear for a good month or so. Lesson learned for me

94T/A5.7LT1

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I used to be able to change it until i put strano springs on, now i cant even fit my small head under there without jacking the car up. +1 on making the mistake of not letting the pressure out, what a waste of so much good gas.

renxwar

x2 on the relieving pressure... It hurts when it goes in your eyes, and doesn't taste good either.

sevenstarsfall

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I tried to do mine without lifting the car up with no luck. I ended up grabbing a floor jack, which helped a lot and like everyone said just remember to relieve the fuel pressure. I didnt get gas anywhere but in the bucket I was drianing into and a small amount onto the gloves I was wearing.

99Bluz28

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You can always just back it up on some RhinoRamps,if you have ramps!

JScamaro

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Make sure you are in a vented area as well. I changed mine in my garage with the door open..what a mistake. The fumes were so bad a had to take "breather breaks" outside the garage.