Bad Fuel Filter???
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My only guess would be better gas mileage.
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Pretty sure that's a Honda thing. My needle depends on the incline of the hill I'm ascending/descending.
If I'm on flat ground and have a half of tank and go up a steep hill... needle reads like a quarter tank.
If I'm on flat ground and have a half of tank and go down a steep hill... needle reads like 3/4 tank.
If I'm on flat ground and have a half of tank and go up a steep hill... needle reads like a quarter tank.
If I'm on flat ground and have a half of tank and go down a steep hill... needle reads like 3/4 tank.
They're pretty easy to replace, just a couple bolts. Took me about 30 minutes the first time, just cause I hadn't done it before and wasn't quite sure what to take off when. Not that difficult at all, but not sure if there's a way to tell if they are bad, I just figured since it was like $25 from the dealership, why not?
Well its more of a physics thing than a Honda thing, every car I've ever driven has done the fuel needle moving with incline. As far a fuel filters and their "status" if you remove it and there alot of debris or "gunk" on them its safe to say replace as needed, but if its clean as a whistle then its probably fine, you can also make sure the filter stays good by using quality gas, not high octane per say but not "Billy-Jo's" country gas either.
Some symptoms can be misfiring or lean running conditions, which can set the CEL, also if the car stumbles or struggles under heavy acceleration that could be a partially clogged fuel filter.
basically what he said....if you put your foot down on the gas and barely go anywhere its probably a clogged fuel filter....i had that problem with mine. very easy to replace just make sure you releive the fuel system pressure first. and that bolt on the filter is hard as f*** to get off or maybe mine was just stuck....
As far as knowing if you need to replace your fuel filter you cant really tell unless you take the thing off and inspect it for yourself. Like someone had said earlyer if there is alot of gunk and crap in it you need a change but if its clean you probably safe. If you bought the car used I would recomend a change just in case. When I changed mine it was like $25 at my local part shop. Mix that with about 30 minutes work and your set.
As far as noticing a difference when you change it I would say yes. when I changed mine the acceleration increase was noticeable and your gas miliage will improve as well.
Some symptoms of a bad filter might be hard starts, hesitation in the engine, lower mpgs, etc.
Hope that helps ya.
As far as noticing a difference when you change it I would say yes. when I changed mine the acceleration increase was noticeable and your gas miliage will improve as well.
Some symptoms of a bad filter might be hard starts, hesitation in the engine, lower mpgs, etc.
Hope that helps ya.
for the sake of the cost and time taken to do it. its worth doing if you going to keep and look after the car. also grab a fuel injector cleaner this will also help absorb any moister in your tank. you should feel better throttle response. best thing to do then is no let you tank run into reserve unless you know your tank is clean.
Fuel Filter and fuel tank screen get dirty and need replacing.
I made the mistake of running my car down to empty 6 months ago. The car developed poor acceleration. It felt like the car was full of passengers. I changed the fuel filter and it vastly improved but not totally. Next I will change my fuel tank screen,(about $20). According to the PUROLATOR web site a dirty Fuel Tank Screen can also cause the same problem. I would think this would put a big strain on the fuel pump trying to suck up fuel through a dirty screen.
I made the mistake of running my car down to empty 6 months ago. The car developed poor acceleration. It felt like the car was full of passengers. I changed the fuel filter and it vastly improved but not totally. Next I will change my fuel tank screen,(about $20). According to the PUROLATOR web site a dirty Fuel Tank Screen can also cause the same problem. I would think this would put a big strain on the fuel pump trying to suck up fuel through a dirty screen.
If you say those bolts are hard to crack, try using an impact wrench/gun. My electric portable impact gun (mastercraft brand) helped me a lot to remove the bolts on mine.
might as well replace it for kicks.. inexpensive and maybe your current one is bad.. its only 2 bolts.. and yea make sure you have a rag or towel under the filter when removing.. fuel will flow out..
Where exactly is the fuel filter on the 6th gen?
do it.! its inexpensive ...