Fuel Filter
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Fuel Filter
Can anyone tell me how hard it is to check / replace a fuel filter. and how do i know if it needs to be replaced. my jeep is running a little funny every once in a while it kinda will like hesitate for a second but go right back to normal. it like slows down a little and goes back slows down goes back its weird. im thinking its the fuel filter or the fuel pump. if anyone else has any other ideas feel free to share : D
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Originally Posted by akanoobz
Can anyone tell me how hard it is to check / replace a fuel filter. and how do i know if it needs to be replaced. my jeep is running a little funny every once in a while it kinda will like hesitate for a second but go right back to normal. it like slows down a little and goes back slows down goes back its weird. im thinking its the fuel filter or the fuel pump. if anyone else has any other ideas feel free to share : D
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What year XJ? The 97+ have the filter in the tank. Here is a writeup on replacing one in a Renix XJ https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/re...96-lower-5314/
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not very hard... just did mine this weekend.
that write up is but i would also add
unplug the wires by the fuel pump and turn the key/run the jeep to remove the pressure from the line(it should die). then go to the fuel rail in the engine bay and press in the little button to release any remaining pressure.
no need to clamp the line
now you can disconect the old filter. there will still be some fuel in the old filter so have a bucket under it to toss it in.
that write up is but i would also add
unplug the wires by the fuel pump and turn the key/run the jeep to remove the pressure from the line(it should die). then go to the fuel rail in the engine bay and press in the little button to release any remaining pressure.
no need to clamp the line
now you can disconect the old filter. there will still be some fuel in the old filter so have a bucket under it to toss it in.
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Fuel filter is on the drivers side, above the rear axle, really easy to change, just leaks alot of fuel when you disconnect the fuel lines. It's pretty cheap preventative maintenance.
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cool thanks guys i appreciate all the help. yea im trying to do all kinds of prevenative maintenance right now. i just bought my jeep a week ago. it has 422k miles on it and it still RUNS LIKE A CHAMP !! i have a new found respect for jeeps i dont think ill ever be able to go back to a normal car
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oo sick ! lol mine has a **** ton but its in amazing condition. it really only has stupid little things that need to be fixed on it. there is a lower end knock tho its not too bad right now but im almost positive im gonna be dropping in a new engine with in the the next 6 months.
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