On Sep 8, 4:41 pm, Tegger <teg...@tegger.c0m> wrote:
> bigjcw1...@gmail.com wrote innews:1189282773.404298.106430@k79g2000hse.google groups.com:
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> > On Sep 8, 8:35 am, Tegger <teg...@tegger.c0m> wrote:
> >> bigjcw1...@gmail.com wrote in news:1189223802.944595.188260
> >> @w3g2000hsg.googlegroups.com:
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> >> > On Sep 7, 10:13 pm, jim beam <spamvor...@bad.example.net> wrote:
> >> >> bigjcw1...@gmail.com wrote:
> >> >> > I tried to change the fuel filter in my crv and cannot get the
> >> >> > bolts to loosen up. Is there a trick to this? I tried to
> >> >> > depressurize the fuel system by removing gas cap. I have the
> >> >> > new honda filter in sealed packae for over a year. Please help!
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> >> >> why are you trying to change it? are you suffering fuel
> >> >> starvation? usually, honda filters last the life of the vehicle.
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> >> > The vehicle has 111000 and thought it wouldn't hurt the fuel system
> >> > or my mialege. I avg 23.49mpg. It runs fine though, so maybe I
> >> > should just let it be.
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> >> As I said in reply to your private email, it's best to get a garage
> >> to change the filter. It's a bear getting those bolts undone by hand.
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> > Is it necessary to replace the fuel filter at my mileage, or is it
> > really lifetime as previously posted?
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> It's a good idea, but not absolutely necessary, no.
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> Generally speaking, I like to change them every 100,000 miles or so.
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> Tegger
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U mentioned impact wrench on filter, which is fine. What about the
nut on the bottom of the filter. The top has the banjo bolt that can
more easily be accessed.