I just wanna say how thankful I am to have a channel like yours to help me do my own maintenance. I was quoted 450$ for a motor mount swap, bought the part for 38$ and had it done in less than an hour by myself because of your video.
I have watched several videos and this one had the best camera angle and explanation… I’ve only replaced fuel filters on 1970s vehicles where they had the rubber hose and clamp so this tool explanation and visual was wonderful
Just did this today on my 2011 Ranger. I even bought the same fancy disconnect tool. Turned out I didn't need it. Everything is just a push type disconnect. Keep up the video's.
Christ I have a 1999 volvo S80 2.9 cranck but don't star but if I disconnect the negative cable an reconected the car star can you help me please what is the problem I'm from dallas tx tankyou christ
Taylor F. Yea, Chris makes good vids but Kilmer's tips have saved me thousands of dollars while chris's has saved me hundreds. But keep in mind Kilmer has been doing it for 40 years and the guy never seems bummed out. Any how, both channels are awesome. They should both team up every once and a while. Chris can hold the camera and do the video editing while Kilmer fixes everything...lol Ohhh, or better yet do a mechanics jeopardy challenge.
Great video. From replacing the fuel pump yesterday on mine I found a new way to get off those lines. Those two small lines you used the tool on can be removed by just pushing in on the hose (toward the filter), then while doing that push in on the orange clips with your finger, then just pull the hose off. No tool needed! Seen several of your videos, always quality stuff.
Just replaced my fuel filter on my ford ranger at 130,000 miles thanks to this video, one the of the plastic u clamps was broken 2:34 (just stuck a hose clamp on it) and I used the pen cap trick.
You forgot to jack your car back up. You may need to remove the front blinkers and since you are doing that you might as well change the blinker fluid as well. No one likes a blinker that does not work.
Hi Chris, Genius 💡 Idea!! homemade diy tool, a Bic pen cap. Took a couple reWatches for me to learn, push, The Twist. Worked like a charm on my '04 Suzuki XL7 fuel filter connector. Whoo Hoo 🎉 Thank You! 😅
Just changed my fuel filter on my 05 ranger edge. My fuel removal tool will remove 2 of the 3 lines. I remember watching the pen cap trick...worked perfectly. Thanks chrisfix...the cap is now a part of my toolbox.
you made that look way to easy. Every time I work on my truck there is always some thing that does not want to cooperate. I changed out the coolant housing. It has two coolant sensors. Pull the clip out, pull out the old sensors, drop in the new and put the clip back in. Sounds simple, First off they sold me the wrong sensors. I tried to put the old one's back in. The two little clips Refused to go back in. After four hours of praying to swearing I said to the hell with it and used paper clips. So far it is working with no leaks. Had I gone to the Ford dealership and got the OEM parts I may have gotten the right parts and not have had to go through this torture.
Great video. I changed the fuel filter on my 99 Ranger yesterday. The only problem I had was that the auto parts store gave me the wrong filter. When I thought I had it installed correctly and tried to start the truck, I had gas pouring out all over my driveway. Several attempts later I notice that the filter line was slightly smaller that the old one that I had removed. Once I got the correct filter it literally took less than a minute to install. thanks for the video. Keep making these videos.
DUDE! Thank you so friggin much for posting this! For days now, I have been searching for the correct way to remove these clips, all I've come across are people breaking the clips, then paying a ton of money to have a mechanic replace the fuel line, or some hillbilly rigging to keep the fuel filter in place. Thank you again!
Your Channel is amazing. I have an 08 Ranger. It is great that almost every video of your truck you do, is so compatible to mine. Doing my Fuel Filter this weekend. Watched your belt episode, I did that yesterday. Watched your Idler Pulley episode, I changed that Yesterday. No more squeaks. Your Channel makes my truck run like a champ.
Even though the tubes were different sizes I think it's good practice to label them if possible just in case. Also I think writing the mileage on the filter is a great idea! Thanks for another great video Chris!
Chris, love your videos brother. Just want to mention that I have an '02 Ranger and with those orange and green clips, you dont even need a tool, you just have to push down on the orange or green part while pulling on the fuel line at the same time. It is quite simple but took me a while to figure out! Keep up the good work man.
Nice video as usual, Chris! One tip I have found that seems to help with stubborn fittings of this style is to give them a good shot of Kroil or WD-40 before removal. I try to kind of blast out any dirt or grime in the fitting and they seem to come off a little easier...especially the one with the plastic clip. Thanks again!
You’re the man!! Been watching your videos for a long time and have learned most of my stuff by watching you! That pen cap tricked just helped me out a bunch. I’m tight on money and every little bit helps. Keep up the great videos!!
I'm lacking tools and this hack may just get our Explorer running again! My brother helped me get the fuel pump replaced but we couldn't get the filter off. His plastic clips wore out and he ran out of time. I might be able to finish the job now myself! Thanks for sharing!
i tried that simple press the clip but it did not work, the space is to small to get my hands to apply enough force to release the clip by just pressing...this video much better all around!
I just pulled out the clips on the first 2 just like he did with the screwdriver on the last one. So much easier than that damn "quick" disconnect tool.
I watched several videos changing a fuel filter on a Mazda Ford whatever and this was by far the best. it was very clear and it was helpful. thank you.
+Daniel Foerstner I was going to mention this myself. I have an '02 Ranger 3.0 and with those orange and green clips no tool is actually needed, you just have to push on the orange or green part, and pull on the line at the same time, to release the lines from the filter. It is very simple but took me a while to figure out!
+Mike A-strong +Daniel Foerstner Thanks for the tip! I wanted to show how to use the quick disconnect tool because most fuel filters do not have the clips to push on.
I did it! Got fuel all over me in the process...but did it none the less! It's a motorcraft filter so I'm assuming it's stock. My truck has 212,000 miles on it xD I've ordered brake kits for the front and back, caliper's, pads, rotors, drums, shoes, springs and hardware, and gonna do full brake fluid flush, looking forward to it!
I replaced my fuel filter last month. I did it according to what the manual said...sort of. Take off gas cap. Park on hill with engine pointing uphill. I drive with the tank mostly full all the time since I have lots of kids. Negative wire off the battery. I had bought the cheap plastic disconnector tool set. If you live in a place where they salt heavily those don't work. The filter was rusted in and, the plastic broke. For some reason there is a clip near the fuel lines. I clipped them up to keep from getting gas everywhere. There's a hole in the wheel well I use for the same reason to hang the brake line when changing calipers. (Don't ask. Just picture a couple of my sons taking the car one night while I was sleeping after seeing Fast and Furious. I almost killed them the next morning. ) I borrowed a scissor disconnector from a friend. Filter was off in three seconds. If you live some place they salt heavily make sure to check for other stuff while you're down there. I found some things that needed repair from rust while I was working. I don't go under too often since the neighborhood idiots always stop by with moronic comments about women or like to skid by to blow road dust in my face while I have my shoes poking out from underneath.
thanks ChrisFix, whew! that was helpful! my truck just STOPPED running, luckily I was close enough to COAST home. figured it was the fuel filter. after some difficulty and checking your video got a new filter in and it's running fine now. only cost me nineteen bucks for the filter. happy.
i wrote my last comment before i finished the video man this is an amazing trick i was under that explorer for an hour trying to figure out how to pull it off. will keep this trick in mind just incase
+ChrisFix honestly thank you chris ive had alot of trouble with lots of cars and your videos put me straight through. i have some really nice kenwwod 6by9 in my 04 chevy impala thanks to you lol
Nice on the pen cap! Some Fords have a button you just press. I haven't actually had the issue with fuel leaking out of a full gas tank (filter in the same spot on our Ford). I wouldn't remove the gas cap with that thing disconnected, though! Thumbs up as always!
I was curios about whether this was important or not. I only replaced my fuel filter one other time and did not pay attention to the amount of gas in the tank. Honestly I do not even remember "releasing" the fuel pressure.
It's worth noting that an alternative method for killing the fuel pressure on certain Ford vehicles is to locate and disconnect the inertia switch. It's usually hidden up near the firewall just barely behind the dashboard in the passenger side of the cab. It's easy to find since it's the only thing back there with a big red button on it. As an added bonus, you get to push a big red button to reset it once the job is done. I find this to be strangely satisfying. Also, I encountered this on my '03 Ranger, and it seems other Ford trucks (especially from around that time) have different size fuel filters available. This confused me since the one I bought was significantly smaller than the original one. Ford references these as the "old style" and "new style" fuel filters, but I have yet to discover the details of the difference, aside from the obvious of the diameter reduction. But as far as I can tell, they're totally interchangeable. The smaller ones at least tend to come with a smaller clamp to fit them, and that's just a small bolt holding it to the frame rail. Easy stuff. But that did throw me off at first.
Everything on that truck so far is the same as my 99 explorer, but the fuel filter is totally different for mine 😯, none the less bought a new filter and will replace when my fuel gets low
Just removed my 2008 ford focus se fuel filter, and yes it can be done by hand, but i used a flathead everynow and then. Some advice i would give is to remove the clamp/clip that holds the brake lines and fuels lines so u can pull the fuel filter all the way down for easier access to the filter clips
Oh and the higher you jack the car the easier, i had mine jacked very low due to only having ramps available, i even gave up a couple times and took a break cuz it was straining my neck
Did this on my Ranger but all you need to do is push the red and green tabs inwards on the fuel line and pull outward. The tool does look easier though!
Good video....but the tubes on the INLET-side are QUICK DISCONNECT. Thus, you do not need a BANJO tool for that (as shown). Just press firmly on the colored 'stripe' and it will pop-off. I used a flat-tip screwdriver to press with on mine. Now, on my 2003 Explorer SPORT (the 2-dr Explorer), a Banjo tool was indeed required required on the output. Mine looked different than yours. Well done on the video.
Fuel Filters, such a little inexpensive thing - and so much trouble if they get clogged! In the last 33 years, I was only stuck twice! Once, on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with the car going slower and slower, the more gas I gave it, the more it wanted to stall. That was a costly repair, including towing. Figured it would never happen again, but it did, on a used car, on the way home from the lot. I managed to get to an auto parts store, had to change it in the parking lot! Now, I change them on every used vehicle I buy, and then about every other year regardless of symptoms.
You can push in the orange piece by hand to make it disconnect also. Too bad the parts today are crap. The lines are a bear to get on/off my new filter (old filter was easy). I had to verify that the pump was working by taking off a line and, now, it won't lock back on because it is too hard to push in place.
I was unaware there was a tool for these lines. Was replacing my fuel filter on my 07 Focus a few months ago, ended up breaking one of the clips (the ones they include with the filter don't fit and you have to shave them down). If you ever need to replace one of the clips with a new one, go to the store and look inside the boxes of the fuel filters, I cannot remember the company that makes it, but one of them has the line clips and they're a perfect fit. You can order them online, or just spend an extra $10 to get 2 clips instead of having to wait on shipping or have to replace the whole line.
Easy for you. That nice ground clearance. I can almost get my hand under my 2002 Camaro. Guess I'll hafta get it greasy side up first . I do like that pen cap trick.
I've got a 1998 Lincoln navigator. I'm about to change it. Only difference is the frame is kind of in my way. I'll let you guys know how it goes. thanks Chris if you have any tips on how to do this better on my particular vehicle please let me know.
....and new fuel filter in. Spent 6 bucks on the tool to take the metal side off coming from the pump, but something was clearly broken inside it, as it never came off. Ended up replacing the hose and using a hose clamp. The engine side came off fine, however. Go figure.
LOVE IT!! Short and sweet and to the point, and i always write the mileage on my consumable parts too. Beats paper that gets lost or destroyed by oil! Thanks for the heads up, keep up the good work!
I use simply open office bar chart or whatever its called in english. In german its open office tabellendokument. Or just simply write it down in word or whatever :) You do not need an app at all
You do not have to pull the pin out on the disconnects and while I often forget this you don't need a disconnect tool at all. The truth is you just have to press your thumb or something hard against the little "button" then move the hose toward the filter and then away from it and it will disconnect. I bought the disconnect tools for a ridiculous $20 just so I would have them, and was able to use them for 1 of the 3 connections on my Jetta fuel filter. It wouldn't fit in either of the other two because they were too close to the filter. So after trying really hard to pull the pin out as you showed, I gave up and tried pushing against it since it looks like a button and after it came loose I remembered the two other times that I had figured this out on my wife's Ranger. I see that briteidea08 said something similar and maybe they aren't all like this but from the 2002 Ranger to my 2014 Jetta they both are simply push on the button and then push toward the filter and then pull it loose. I will also mention that on the Jetta they fail to put any fuse diagram in the manual so I couldn't pull the fuse for the fuel pump and while a little gas did come out, I can't say it was really much, if any, worse than it would have been if I could have pulled the fuse while it was running.
Chris, it's me again with yet another question. I've been told I have a possible fuel system issue and here's what's been going on. My ranger starts up with no delay in the morning but if I go somewhere and come back to turn the truck back on (while its still warm) it seems to lag alot, sometimes cranking for 5 seconds before turning over. I've been told it may be a fuel pump issue but I wanted to see if you might have any input. Maybe the fuel filter is getting clogged? I just got the truck a month ago (128k) and not sure what's been replaced. I appreciate your videos and they've been my number 1 source of information for my newly found desire to learn about my truck. Thanks!
Glad to see this Ford filter change. But...sometimes it's not so easy. My Excursion sees a lot of dirt roads. Dirt packs into these fittings and makes them a bear to get off. I've taken to hitting them with the pressure washer before trying to get them off. And as mentioned below, a soaking of WD40 helps as well. Ford...not always a better idea. Gimme band clamps on a filter under the hood!
I wish I would've known that trick before I did mine. I bought the tool took one end of the filter of but there wasn't enough space to get around and underneath the line so I had to grin the lips of the tool to about half the size. worked but took an extra 30 minutes to get the right size. my fuel line didn't have the clip either. 1992 ford explorer
I just wanna say how thankful I am to have a channel like yours to help me do my own maintenance. I was quoted 450$ for a motor mount swap, bought the part for 38$ and had it done in less than an hour by myself because of your video.
Awesome! I'm glad the videos are helpful!
@@chrisfix estoppel e,lkkkk
I have watched several videos and this one had the best camera angle and explanation… I’ve only replaced fuel filters on 1970s vehicles where they had the rubber hose and clamp so this tool explanation and visual was wonderful
Just did this today on my 2011 Ranger. I even bought the same fancy disconnect tool. Turned out I didn't need it. Everything is just a push type disconnect.
Keep up the video's.
Christ I have a 1999 volvo S80 2.9 cranck but don't star but if I disconnect the negative cable an reconected the car star can you help me please what is the problem I'm from dallas tx tankyou christ
Chris, you have the absolute best automotive channel on youtube...hands down. Nothing else even comes close. Thanks again for all that you share.
+Silver Maple Idk, scotty kilmer makes me feel warm on the inside.
Taylor F. Yea, Chris makes good vids but Kilmer's tips have saved me thousands of dollars while chris's has saved me hundreds. But keep in mind Kilmer has been doing it for 40 years and the guy never seems bummed out. Any how, both channels are awesome. They should both team up every once and a while. Chris can hold the camera and do the video editing while Kilmer fixes everything...lol Ohhh, or better yet do a mechanics jeopardy challenge.
@@CT_Taylor He used to annoy me but I look forward to seeing his videos
Great video. From replacing the fuel pump yesterday on mine I found a new way to get off those lines. Those two small lines you used the tool on can be removed by just pushing in on the hose (toward the filter), then while doing that push in on the orange clips with your finger, then just pull the hose off. No tool needed! Seen several of your videos, always quality stuff.
😢2oo4 monte🎉 Caro filter o-rings, leak, probably not needed,
Just replaced my fuel filter on my ford ranger at 130,000 miles thanks to this video, one the of the plastic u clamps was broken 2:34 (just stuck a hose clamp on it) and I used the pen cap trick.
Steps were not clear. How do I put the transmission back together?
+drink15 Mistook pen for penis and got my dick stuck in the fuel line...
+drink15 LOL, dont ask me, transmissions are one thing I dont mess with haha
You forgot to jack your car back up. You may need to remove the front blinkers and since you are doing that you might as well change the blinker fluid as well. No one likes a blinker that does not work.
+Justis Cady See, the joke here is actually on all of us. Because I'll bet it wasn't stuck; there was plenty of room.
drink15 You don't. Just drive without a transmission, I'm sure you'll be fine. * cough cough*
Hi Chris, Genius 💡 Idea!! homemade diy tool, a Bic pen cap. Took a couple reWatches for me to learn, push, The Twist. Worked like a charm on my '04 Suzuki XL7 fuel filter connector. Whoo Hoo
🎉 Thank You! 😅
I like your video style. Quick and to the point. No stammering and unnecessary dialogue.
+J Ringo Thanks!
Just changed my fuel filter on my 05 ranger edge. My fuel removal tool will remove 2 of the 3 lines. I remember watching the pen cap trick...worked perfectly. Thanks chrisfix...the cap is now a part of my toolbox.
Hey Chris, can you do a list of must-have tools for repairing cars? Breaker bars, torque wrenches, etc..
You're the best, thanks!
+Sir Bacon That is a great idea. This is my top 5 favorite: th-cam.com/video/ZqJIaXXLAvs/w-d-xo.html
marking the milage on the filter itself abd the pen cap tip made my day.... every day one can learn something.... thanks.
+chungaleta1234 Glad you learned some new tips!
you made that look way to easy. Every time I work on my truck there is always some thing that does not want to cooperate. I changed out the coolant housing. It has two coolant sensors. Pull the clip out, pull out the old sensors, drop in the new and put the clip back in. Sounds simple, First off they sold me the wrong sensors. I tried to put the old one's back in. The two little clips Refused to go back in. After four hours of praying to swearing I said to the hell with it and used paper clips. So far it is working with no leaks. Had I gone to the Ford dealership and got the OEM parts I may have gotten the right parts and not have had to go through this torture.
This man just showed me how to change my fuel filter with a pen.... you the GOAT bro.
Great video. I changed the fuel filter on my 99 Ranger yesterday. The only problem I had was that the auto parts store gave me the wrong filter. When I thought I had it installed correctly and tried to start the truck, I had gas pouring out all over my driveway. Several attempts later I notice that the filter line was slightly smaller that the old one that I had removed. Once I got the correct filter it literally took less than a minute to install. thanks for the video. Keep making these videos.
Chris, thanks to your videos, I changed my brake fluid and my fuel filter out today. Thanks for the great videos.
Replaced my fuel filter today on my 2000 Ranger. Excellent instruction. Many Thanks to Chris!
DUDE! Thank you so friggin much for posting this! For days now, I have been searching for the correct way to remove these clips, all I've come across are people breaking the clips, then paying a ton of money to have a mechanic replace the fuel line, or some hillbilly rigging to keep the fuel filter in place. Thank you again!
No problem Jason! Glad the video was helpful!
Thanks, Chris I am from Saudi Arabia . Your video was greatly helpful to buy this tool and changing out the fuel filter easily.
Your Channel is amazing. I have an 08 Ranger. It is great that almost every video of your truck you do, is so compatible to mine. Doing my Fuel Filter this weekend. Watched your belt episode, I did that yesterday. Watched your Idler Pulley episode, I changed that Yesterday. No more squeaks. Your Channel makes my truck run like a champ.
How easy was the filter change for you? Did you use the disconnect tool?
I wish this video and TH-cam was around in 2003. It would have saved me a lot of aggravation on a 1998 Ford Ranger XLT 3.0L.
5 years later and still helping out 🙏 making my homemade removal now.
Even though the tubes were different sizes I think it's good practice to label them if possible just in case. Also I think writing the mileage on the filter is a great idea! Thanks for another great video Chris!
+G-Man Thanks a lot for the tip!
lol,,just like tattooing Entrance and Exit on the Ol'lady's holes
Chris, love your videos brother. Just want to mention that I have an '02 Ranger and with those orange and green clips, you dont even need a tool, you just have to push down on the orange or green part while pulling on the fuel line at the same time. It is quite simple but took me a while to figure out! Keep up the good work man.
+Mike A-strong Thanks a lot for the tip Mike! I wanted to show how to use the tool because not everyone is as fortunate to have the clips to push on!
Nice video as usual, Chris! One tip I have found that seems to help with stubborn fittings of this style is to give them a good shot of Kroil or WD-40 before removal. I try to kind of blast out any dirt or grime in the fitting and they seem to come off a little easier...especially the one with the plastic clip. Thanks again!
+Dewy Russler Thanks for the tip! A penetrating fluid would definitely help if yours are stuck!
@rTZink124 if your replacing the filter, it dosent matter you’re replacing it anyway
Chris Fix, your video help fix my car many time.
Saved me a whole £5.40 and a three day wait . Thank you so much 🙏😁👍
I'm just here to hear worter.
+XxS1l3nTxa1Mx hahaha
lol
Dude why does he say it like that do Canadians say woter
Then go to the Wooder Pump Video lol
as always chris brilliant video well thought out and explained, a genuine credit to TH-cam and for everyone learning these skills
+Daniel Wild Thanks Daniel!
Wow Chris your channel has really taken off, I remember when you had 50K subs almost at the 500K mark keep up the good work bro!
+ric ric Thanks a lot man! That is all thanks to subscribers like yourself! I really appreciate the support!
@@chrisfix crazy, from 500k to 8mil in just about 5 years. Congrats bro
You’re the man!! Been watching your videos for a long time and have learned most of my stuff by watching you! That pen cap tricked just helped me out a bunch. I’m tight on money and every little bit helps. Keep up the great videos!!
thank you! the homemade disconnect tool is awesome, i want to try it
+nahuel luna No problem! Glad you liked that!
I'm lacking tools and this hack may just get our Explorer running again! My brother helped me get the fuel pump replaced but we couldn't get the filter off. His plastic clips wore out and he ran out of time. I might be able to finish the job now myself! Thanks for sharing!
Nice video but... The first two lines had a connector that just required a finger press on the clip to remove.
Yep, just spent too long trying to figure it out. Found this video, but discovered this proper method
i tried that simple press the clip but it did not work, the space is to small to get my hands to apply enough force to release the clip by just pressing...this video much better all around!
I just pulled out the clips on the first 2 just like he did with the screwdriver on the last one. So much easier than that damn "quick" disconnect tool.
Best instruction on this type of filter Chris.
Excellent video. I looked at another guy's that came up first on a Google search is nowhere near as explainative as yours. Thank you very much sir
This guy is a genius
I watched several videos changing a fuel filter on a Mazda Ford whatever and this was by far the best. it was very clear and it was helpful. thank you.
Chris's clips looks real similar to what i had when i had my '02 ranger with the 3.0 all I had to do was push in on the clips and the hoses came off.
+Daniel Foerstner I was going to mention this myself. I have an '02 Ranger 3.0 and with those orange and green clips no tool is actually needed, you just have to push on the orange or green part, and pull on the line at the same time, to release the lines from the filter. It is very simple but took me a while to figure out!
+Mike A-strong +Daniel Foerstner Thanks for the tip! I wanted to show how to use the quick disconnect tool because most fuel filters do not have the clips to push on.
Great video, I just changed my 99 Kia Sephia fuel filter, after learning everything from this video, awesome job on explaining procedure. Great job !
I love watching these videos knowing well the car i have is beyond repair.
Awesome! I'm getting the quick disconnect tool for my 2002 Ford Ranger. I can't believe how simple this is. Thanks Chris!
+LARRY MARTIN No problem!
Another great how to video Chris. Gonna change my filter next week.
I did it! Got fuel all over me in the process...but did it none the less! It's a motorcraft filter so I'm assuming it's stock. My truck has 212,000 miles on it xD I've ordered brake kits for the front and back, caliper's, pads, rotors, drums, shoes, springs and hardware, and gonna do full brake fluid flush, looking forward to it!
I replaced my fuel filter last month. I did it according to what the manual said...sort of. Take off gas cap. Park on hill with engine pointing uphill. I drive with the tank mostly full all the time since I have lots of kids. Negative wire off the battery. I had bought the cheap plastic disconnector tool set. If you live in a place where they salt heavily those don't work. The filter was rusted in and, the plastic broke. For some reason there is a clip near the fuel lines. I clipped them up to keep from getting gas everywhere. There's a hole in the wheel well I use for the same reason to hang the brake line when changing calipers. (Don't ask. Just picture a couple of my sons taking the car one night while I was sleeping after seeing Fast and Furious. I almost killed them the next morning. ) I borrowed a scissor disconnector from a friend. Filter was off in three seconds. If you live some place they salt heavily make sure to check for other stuff while you're down there. I found some things that needed repair from rust while I was working. I don't go under too often since the neighborhood idiots always stop by with moronic comments about women or like to skid by to blow road dust in my face while I have my shoes poking out from underneath.
Chris!!, great idea and cheap using a cap pen!!!!!!!Thumb up!!!
+j charles Thanks bud!
"Boom! It's that easy"! Nice job.
+Vinceand Theresa Thanks!
it has a quick disconnect u don't even need tools, but if its stuck its a great tool to have!
GJ
lol so funny i just replaced my fuel filter yesterday checking on your channel to see if you had a video on this lol
+Noel Gill hahaha nice!
Much thanks, again, Chris. I finished changing out the fuel filter earlier today on my 2007 F-150. Your video was greatly helpful.
+David C awesome!!! I'm glad the video was helpful and nice work!
thanks ChrisFix, whew! that was helpful! my truck just STOPPED running, luckily I was close enough to COAST home. figured it was the fuel filter. after some difficulty and checking your video got a new filter in and it's running fine now. only cost me nineteen bucks for the filter. happy.
+William Wixon awesome!!! Glad the video was helpful and nice work.
i wrote my last comment before i finished the video man this is an amazing trick i was under that explorer for an hour trying to figure out how to pull it off. will keep this trick in mind just incase
+Alex Avila Awesome! Glad the video was helpful bud!
+ChrisFix honestly thank you chris ive had alot of trouble with lots of cars and your videos put me straight through. i have some really nice kenwwod 6by9 in my 04 chevy impala thanks to you lol
Nice video. I did this on my car a few weeks ago. Didn't have the quick disconnect tool, so it was a struggle pulling the pipes off!
+Halcyon Thank you! Now you know you can make one out of a pen cap!
Thanks man, should have searched your channel first.
Nice on the pen cap! Some Fords have a button you just press. I haven't actually had the issue with fuel leaking out of a full gas tank (filter in the same spot on our Ford). I wouldn't remove the gas cap with that thing disconnected, though!
Thumbs up as always!
+ScubaCat3 Thanks and thanks for sharing!
I was curios about whether this was important or not. I only replaced my fuel filter one other time and did not pay attention to the amount of gas in the tank. Honestly I do not even remember "releasing" the fuel pressure.
Just replaced the fuel filter in my 2001 Ranger. This video explained everything perfectly. Thanks!
Can confirm, home made pen cap rigged quick disconnect worked like a charm. Thanks +ChrisFix!
It's worth noting that an alternative method for killing the fuel pressure on certain Ford vehicles is to locate and disconnect the inertia switch. It's usually hidden up near the firewall just barely behind the dashboard in the passenger side of the cab. It's easy to find since it's the only thing back there with a big red button on it. As an added bonus, you get to push a big red button to reset it once the job is done. I find this to be strangely satisfying.
Also, I encountered this on my '03 Ranger, and it seems other Ford trucks (especially from around that time) have different size fuel filters available. This confused me since the one I bought was significantly smaller than the original one. Ford references these as the "old style" and "new style" fuel filters, but I have yet to discover the details of the difference, aside from the obvious of the diameter reduction. But as far as I can tell, they're totally interchangeable. The smaller ones at least tend to come with a smaller clamp to fit them, and that's just a small bolt holding it to the frame rail. Easy stuff. But that did throw me off at first.
+John Roddy Thanks a lot for all of the tips! Pushing a big red button sounds like fun to me haha
Awesome story! I wanna push a button!
Thumbs up for the homemade fuel filter removal tool.
+Bonnie Hamilton Awesome! Glad you liked that!
Everything on that truck so far is the same as my 99 explorer, but the fuel filter is totally different for mine 😯, none the less bought a new filter and will replace when my fuel gets low
I dont even have a car but i still watch your video's :) but they will help me when i have a acar.
Just removed my 2008 ford focus se fuel filter, and yes it can be done by hand, but i used a flathead everynow and then. Some advice i would give is to remove the clamp/clip that holds the brake lines and fuels lines so u can pull the fuel filter all the way down for easier access to the filter clips
Oh and the higher you jack the car the easier, i had mine jacked very low due to only having ramps available, i even gave up a couple times and took a break cuz it was straining my neck
Well, this is something that I will do this weekend. Thanks Chris!
+Andrew Heinrich No problem Andrew!
Thank you Chris, you have been very helpful, keep on doing beautiful videos
Did this on my Ranger but all you need to do is push the red and green tabs inwards on the fuel line and pull outward. The tool does look easier though!
Didn't need no fancy-schmancy tools, I just press the tabs with my fingers and it worked
Good video....but the tubes on the INLET-side are QUICK DISCONNECT. Thus, you do not need a BANJO tool for that (as shown). Just press firmly on the colored 'stripe' and it will pop-off. I used a flat-tip screwdriver to press with on mine.
Now, on my 2003 Explorer SPORT (the 2-dr Explorer), a Banjo tool was indeed required required on the output. Mine looked different than yours. Well done on the video.
Fuel Filters, such a little inexpensive thing - and so much trouble if they get clogged! In the last 33 years, I was only stuck twice! Once, on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with the car going slower and slower, the more gas I gave it, the more it wanted to stall. That was a costly repair, including towing. Figured it would never happen again, but it did, on a used car, on the way home from the lot. I managed to get to an auto parts store, had to change it in the parking lot! Now, I change them on every used vehicle I buy, and then about every other year regardless of symptoms.
+William Prah Dang, that is definitely a good point from experience! Thanks for sharing!
You can push in the orange piece by hand to make it disconnect also.
Too bad the parts today are crap. The lines are a bear to get on/off my new filter (old filter was easy). I had to verify that the pump was working by taking off a line and, now, it won't lock back on because it is too hard to push in place.
Nice tips, hate changing fuel filters!
+Zed Man Thanks!
Thanks man for the video it really helped me I just installed a new fuel filter in my ranger with that homemade disconnecter, thank you
you give good tips man
+martin blouin Thanks!
it is exact same procedure on 2008 ford focus and the same filter
as allways an other great video Crisfix THX
great idea the cap pen!!!
+Francisco Reyes Awesome! Thanks for sharing bud!
I was unaware there was a tool for these lines. Was replacing my fuel filter on my 07 Focus a few months ago, ended up breaking one of the clips (the ones they include with the filter don't fit and you have to shave them down). If you ever need to replace one of the clips with a new one, go to the store and look inside the boxes of the fuel filters, I cannot remember the company that makes it, but one of them has the line clips and they're a perfect fit. You can order them online, or just spend an extra $10 to get 2 clips instead of having to wait on shipping or have to replace the whole line.
I love those style of connector clips.
+Dixon Cider Yea, it is actually a lot easier (when they work).
Easy for you. That nice ground clearance. I can almost get my hand under my 2002 Camaro. Guess I'll hafta get it greasy side up first . I do like that pen cap trick.
+charles albert haha, the Vette is horrible in that sense too. That is why I have ramps.
Nice vid-you saved me 20 bucks by using the pen lid trick
Wonderful... I don't have that tool.. Butt I'm getting one. I own a mustang and it time to change the filter. Chris fix.. My man!!!
+Bill Lomax Awesome! Let me know how it goes!
Great job Chris. Love all your videos. Very down to earth and informative.
+Mark Akin Thanks a lot Mark!
Thank you so much Chris I have a Mazda truck like yours mine is a 2000 b 2500 I didn't know where the filter was now I can change it love your vids
I'm really interested in the GM fuel filter replacement video, hope you post it up really soon!
+Robert Ponce That will be done in a month or so. I am squeezing in some awesome videos this next month!
+ChrisFix awesome, I enjoy all the knowledge you're giving us all, can't wait for new stuff to come out!
+Robert Ponce Yea, I am working like crazy! No breaks for me until after the new year!
like the pen cap shortcut!
+mountain scott Thanks!
Great video Chris! I love watching your videos, I learned everything I know because of you! Keep doing what you do best!
+Sergio Gonzalez Thanks a lot Sergio!
Haven't heard "fanagling" in a long time. Lol Thank you for the video.
Good job Chris - your repair videos are the best!
WOW! Looks easy! Gotta do mine.
I've got a 1998 Lincoln navigator. I'm about to change it. Only difference is the frame is kind of in my way. I'll let you guys know how it goes. thanks Chris if you have any tips on how to do this better on my particular vehicle please let me know.
Perfect. Now I have something to do this weekend.
+Bryan Young Awesome! Let me know how it goes!
....and new fuel filter in. Spent 6 bucks on the tool to take the metal side off coming from the pump, but something was clearly broken inside it, as it never came off. Ended up replacing the hose and using a hose clamp. The engine side came off fine, however. Go figure.
Btw, ericthecarguy mentioned you on his ETCG1 channel. "RE: ETCG Rants About His Trib to the Dealer for Warranty Work". Around the 10:20 mark.
LOVE IT!! Short and sweet and to the point, and i always write the mileage on my consumable parts too. Beats paper that gets lost or destroyed by oil! Thanks for the heads up, keep up the good work!
+Justin D. Gates why not write it into your computer? That´s a real safe method :)
+TheCarista Got an app for that??
I use simply open office bar chart or whatever its called in english. In german its open office tabellendokument.
Or just simply write it down in word or whatever :) You do not need an app at all
+Justin D. Gates Thanks Justin!
I am very thankful for your videos.
+NinjaSkittles22 I am glad the videos are helpful!
You do not have to pull the pin out on the disconnects and while I often forget this you don't need a disconnect tool at all. The truth is you just have to press your thumb or something hard against the little "button" then move the hose toward the filter and then away from it and it will disconnect. I bought the disconnect tools for a ridiculous $20 just so I would have them, and was able to use them for 1 of the 3 connections on my Jetta fuel filter. It wouldn't fit in either of the other two because they were too close to the filter. So after trying really hard to pull the pin out as you showed, I gave up and tried pushing against it since it looks like a button and after it came loose I remembered the two other times that I had figured this out on my wife's Ranger.
I see that briteidea08 said something similar and maybe they aren't all like this but from the 2002 Ranger to my 2014 Jetta they both are simply push on the button and then push toward the filter and then pull it loose.
I will also mention that on the Jetta they fail to put any fuse diagram in the manual so I couldn't pull the fuse for the fuel pump and while a little gas did come out, I can't say it was really much, if any, worse than it would have been if I could have pulled the fuse while it was running.
+Benjamin Miller thanks for sharing! Unfortunately they don't always come off that easy without the tool.
Chris,
it's me again with yet another question. I've been told I have a possible fuel system issue and here's what's been going on. My ranger starts up with no delay in the morning but if I go somewhere and come back to turn the truck back on (while its still warm) it seems to lag alot, sometimes cranking for 5 seconds before turning over. I've been told it may be a fuel pump issue but I wanted to see if you might have any input. Maybe the fuel filter is getting clogged? I just got the truck a month ago (128k) and not sure what's been replaced. I appreciate your videos and they've been my number 1 source of information for my newly found desire to learn about my truck. Thanks!
+Matt Foley Do this to test the fuel system and you will know for sure what the issue is: th-cam.com/video/_oXLUqE4Sf0/w-d-xo.html
Glad to see this Ford filter change. But...sometimes it's not so easy.
My Excursion sees a lot of dirt roads. Dirt packs into these fittings and makes them a bear to get off. I've taken to hitting them with the pressure washer before trying to get them off. And as mentioned below, a soaking of WD40 helps as well.
Ford...not always a better idea. Gimme band clamps on a filter under the hood!
+stevest1300 This truck sees dirt roads and mud and salt water too! But you are right, every job is different!
You help me so many times and heck you may have saved an accident from happening :)
+UltraFilms AWESOME! That is what I like to hear!
Thank you for your help.
I'm glad it helped!
Hey Chris, this style is also on Chevy Cobalts.
+thtdudenamdbilly Good to know! Thanks for the info!
Great video. Why are there 2 inlets on the filter? Twin tanks?
I wish I would've known that trick before I did mine. I bought the tool took one end of the filter of but there wasn't enough space to get around and underneath the line so I had to grin the lips of the tool to about half the size. worked but took an extra 30 minutes to get the right size. my fuel line didn't have the clip either. 1992 ford explorer
+Jeremy012596 Dang, well now you know!
great vid...good close ups of the tool in action...and great improvisation
Hi chris. Don't forget about my civic intank filter we discussed :-)
+Reian Naidoo The trouble is those are just so reliable! :)
+DE Nichols agree
+Reian Naidoo I need to get a civic to do that lol