how do i change my fuel filter

[hernandezd]

91 s10 4.3 liter how do i change one what do i need to do??

[Hammer Head]

You unscrew the 2 'airplane' clamps & remove the filter. To replace just do the opposite. You'll need a flathead screw driver, a pan, some rags & maybe some pliers if the filter is stuck to the rubber line.

[hernandezd]

wouldnt there be lots of fuel leakin i thought there was something to stop that

[Hammer Head]

yep.. the rags & pan.

[nomaboy]

all the fuel in the is not going to flow out once you take the filter off. the only fuel that will leak out is the fuel that is pressurized in the fuel line. once that pressure is gone then no more leak. the rags and pan will catch the little bit that gets out. just make sure you don't have the ignition on when you take the filter off cause you will get quite a shower.

[hernandezd]

the filter instuctions say to release the pressure how do i release it???

[87wildside]

Take of the gas cap

[hernandezd]

oh ok thanksa miilion everybody

[Hammer Head]

And don't get gas in your eye(s).. it really really hurts.

[87wildside]

...or in your mouth.

[Hammer Head]

Oh come on.. it doesn't taste that bad. Just don't smoke afterwards. haha

[87wildside]

This coming from the guy that likes the smell of gear lube.

[Mikz86TA]

Kinda like a 'golden shower' hehehe
...or in your mouth.

[87wildside]

**cringes**

[Hammer Head]

Hey, gear lube smells good.. I don't care who says what about that. haha

[87wildside]

You are hardcore. I hate that stuff.

[T Man]

You are hardcore. I hate that stuff.

no ****. the smell of it makes me gag

[Hammer Head]

Don't get me wrong, it's not like I need to dab some on like cologne before I leave the house or anything.. I just like the smell of dinosaur poo-poo.