Where is the fuel pump located on a VLX?
Where is the fuel pump located on a VLX?
A 5.7 V-8, 2004, 320 hp. It is mounted on the forward starboard side of my 98 VLX. Fuel delivery goes from tank to first inline filter to pump to secondary filter to fuel rails etc. (eventually to atmosphere). Have lots of rags and a couple small containers ready when you work on this system.
Do you need to change the fuel filter?
Yesterday I changed the fuel filter (part number 33299 I think) from the tank to the bottom of the fuel pump and it ran 30+ minutes between 20 and 30mph then started choking. I ran it for the next hour’s drive home at 2600 or so RPM and it didn’t hiccup a bit.
Is it safe to drive with the fuel filter check light on?
The fuel filter check engine light warns you when your diesel fuel filter is full, and needs to be emptied to avoid engine damage. Is it safe to drive with the fuel filter warning light on? Diesel engines are quite different from their gasoline counterparts.
When does the fuel filter warning light go out?
Have the car checked out with diagnostic scan tool to find the saved code or codes. Don’t ignore this warning light or the system will fill with water and start leaking it to the engine. Once the water has been drained from the filter, this warning light should go out on its own.
How do you change the fuel filter on a car?
Disconnect the fuel tube fittings from the filter, then loosen the clamp and remove the filter. Your old filter may or may not have an arrow indicating the direction fuel is flowing, but the new one should. The direction of fuel flow will always be toward the front of the vehicle. Install the new filter.
When is the best time to change the fuel filter?
BEFORE YOU BEGIN: Changing your fuel filter when you’re down to less than a quarter tank of fuel will make removing pressure from the fuel line easier. Also, make sure you’re working in a well-ventilated area so combustible fumes don’t accumulate. First, you need to remove pressure from the fuel line.
What should I do if my fuel filter is leaking?
Start your engine and allow it to idle until it stalls. This may trigger your Check Engine Light. Once it stalls, crank the engine again for about 5 seconds to release fuel pressure. This should relieve most of the pressure, but there could still be a little fuel that squirts or leaks when you detach the filter.
Where is the fuse for the fuel filter?
You can find your fuse by looking in the owner’s manual and/or under the lid of the fuse box to find its location. Start your engine and allow it to idle until it stalls. This may trigger your Check Engine Light.
