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Where is the fuel filter on 2003 Dodge Durango?

Where is the fuel filter on 2003 Dodge Durango?

The 2003 Dodge Durango fuel filter location is inside of the gas tank. Having the fuel burn optimally is crucial to maximizing Your miles per gallon. Your gas tank needs to be in the best of shape.

Where is the fuel filter on a Dodge Durango?

This is the first one that was actually built into the gas tank. Click to expand… The “fuel filter” in your durango is actually a strainer or sock like almost every vehicle has on the bottom of the pump module. Don’t know why dodge decided not to put a real filter on these but it does bother me.

Why does my Dodge Durango not start up?

If the fuel filter has become so contaminated that the minimum amount of fuel has not been let through it, the engine won’t start at all. At the most basic of levels your Dodge Durango needs three things to start: Air, fuel, and spark. If any of these things aren’t present, the engine won’t turn over at all.

Is the fuel filter part of the fuel pump?

The fuel filter is part of the fuel pump and, being that our tanks are plastic, unless you bought some really bad gas in the past I’d leave it alone unless you’re having low pressure issues. Even then I’d be eyeballing the pump as a culprit.

What are the symptoms of a bad fuel filter?

With that in mind, most of the symptoms of a bad fuel filter revolve around the vehicle stalling out. Fuel filters have been making a rearward progression for the last 50 yøears, literally.

This is the first one that was actually built into the gas tank. Click to expand… The “fuel filter” in your durango is actually a strainer or sock like almost every vehicle has on the bottom of the pump module. Don’t know why dodge decided not to put a real filter on these but it does bother me.

If the fuel filter has become so contaminated that the minimum amount of fuel has not been let through it, the engine won’t start at all. At the most basic of levels your Dodge Durango needs three things to start: Air, fuel, and spark. If any of these things aren’t present, the engine won’t turn over at all.

The fuel filter is part of the fuel pump and, being that our tanks are plastic, unless you bought some really bad gas in the past I’d leave it alone unless you’re having low pressure issues. Even then I’d be eyeballing the pump as a culprit.

How can I improve fuel mileage on my Dodge Durango?

As far as improving fuel mileage/performance, make sure your tires are at the proper pressure, you have a good tune up and a nice aftermarket exhaust will help along with a cold air intake like K&N or Airaid. Thanks, no problems yet.

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Ruth Doyle