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Does a 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse have a fuel filter?

Does a 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse have a fuel filter?

Where is the fuel filter and pump located in a 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT, and how do you replace it? The fuel filter and pump are located inside the fuel tank on that car, so the tank has to be dropped to replace them both.

How to change the fuel filter on a Mitsubishi Eclipse?

Reconnect the high-pressure fuel hose to the filter and tighten the bolt to 22 ft-lbs. Install the battery and the air intake hose. Connect the negative battery cable. Start the engine of your Mitsubishi Eclipse and check for leaks. Relieve the fuel tank pressure by loosening the fuel cap. Raise the vehicle.

How do you change the fuel line on a Mitsubishi?

Place the fuel line into the top of the filter, with new gaskets that are included with the fuel filter. Tighten the banjo bolt to 22 foot-pounds. Use a torque wrench and socket to tighten the bolt, and a line wrench to hold the fuel filter nut.

How to change the fuel filter on a Mitsubishi Galant?

Disconnect the fuel lines from the fuel filter, remove the mounting bolts and take the fuel filter out. Tighten the flare fitting by hand if your Galant is equipped with one. Put the new fuel filter into the bracket and put on new gaskets. Then, connect the high pressure hose, the eye bolt and the main pipe.

When do you know it’s time to replace your fuel filter?

You know it is time to replace your car’s fuel filter when you begin to experience these symptoms: engine hesitation, stalling, rough starts (or not starting) or a noticeable drop-off in performance or horsepower. You may experience some, or all, of these symptoms when your fuel filter gets clogged.

Reconnect the high-pressure fuel hose to the filter and tighten the bolt to 22 ft-lbs. Install the battery and the air intake hose. Connect the negative battery cable. Start the engine of your Mitsubishi Eclipse and check for leaks. Relieve the fuel tank pressure by loosening the fuel cap. Raise the vehicle.

Place the fuel line into the top of the filter, with new gaskets that are included with the fuel filter. Tighten the banjo bolt to 22 foot-pounds. Use a torque wrench and socket to tighten the bolt, and a line wrench to hold the fuel filter nut.

Disconnect the fuel lines from the fuel filter, remove the mounting bolts and take the fuel filter out. Tighten the flare fitting by hand if your Galant is equipped with one. Put the new fuel filter into the bracket and put on new gaskets. Then, connect the high pressure hose, the eye bolt and the main pipe.

You know it is time to replace your car’s fuel filter when you begin to experience these symptoms: engine hesitation, stalling, rough starts (or not starting) or a noticeable drop-off in performance or horsepower. You may experience some, or all, of these symptoms when your fuel filter gets clogged.

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Ruth Doyle