Fuel filter and pump need to change?

[Sash7]

hi guys juz wanna find out.... me driving a civic 1.5(a)... was thinking when is the rite time to change the above mention items? do we go by mileage or time? how do we determine that the fuel is not working well or so? how do we knw when the filter is clogged? is there any tell tale sigh that we should look out for? thks in advance for yr input....

[Elfenstar]

Depending on the quality of fuel pumped (e.g. malaysian tanks seem to have more grit and my fuel filter used to get clogged earlier), size of filter, etc, the fuel filter should be changed between 10-20k kms or 20-40k kms.

 

Your fuel pump is fine. It should last at least 10years... unless you use additives that may screw it up beforehand.

[Fortress]

you will know when it has gone bad. Jerky drive and for the case of pump, running your car not less one-eight or quarter will help prevent over heating, which shortens the life.

[Albeniz]

A few years back while I was driving my 1982 Nissan Sunny along the PIE, the engine suddenly turned off when I dropped from 5th gear to 4th gear. I had to glide slowly to the road shoulder and then restart the engine again. I think this is the worst case which could happen when the fuel filter is not changed on time.

[Sash7]

hmmmmmm..... think after reading yr post.... it seem that i should change my filter soon... have not change the filter the last 40k... thanks alot...

[Sash7]

i have read abt it too.... regarding not to always drive the car til the fuel tank is almost empty as the petrol aids in cooling the fuel pump... looks like true... thanks for the explaination

[Dwoon]

My manual advises at 50K km intervals for my ride. Do read yours and see what does the manufacturer recommend.

[Sash7]

huh?.... that bad ya... hmmmm...wil try to go to change it then... cos kinda busy now... b.t.w any idea how much the filter cost... difficult to change??? any WS will have them rite?....

[Sash7]

mine all in japanese..... PI car .....can't understand a single thing

Edited December 19, 2006 by Sash7

[Fortress]

Glad to be of help. And sludges, which is most prevalent in fuel from the north, can cause fuel filter fouling.

 

One of the many reasons, during my youth, that I do not pump my fuel(unless necessary) is because my experience from at least two kiosks(a drop of ink might not stain the ocean) that they do not clean their tank, whcch is a requirement, for about a decade or more, hence I cannot imagine buying sludges or water from them in my fuel.

[Alant]

Have heard of Automax Nanotech Fuel Enhancer...made in USA.

 

Attached is the product catalogue.

 

http://www.tmnetmall.com.my/prodCatMgt/pro...4190&catgID=372

[Mzrmazda3]

Bro, fuel filter is supposed to change at 40K interval

 

For fuel pump, unless it kapo then you'll need to replace it

Edited December 20, 2006 by Mzrmazda3

[Fortress]

There are many of such products out there, never believed in them. rather pay for better fuel.

[Dwoon]

Errr.... I think malaysian fuel should be of better & cleaner quality nowadays bah???

[Fortress]

I hope so and probably yes.

[Seanboi]

Normally how much does a original fuel filter cost?

[Mits_jc]

about $40-50 for japanese car makes.

[Elfenstar]

Depends on make and model man... the 180sx one was abt aud$40, but the Sera's was abt $120. Even aftermarket ones here range from $18 to $40.