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Old 04-09-2009, 12:57 AM   #1
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Fuel filter replacement

From Toyota's website

For 2nd gens.
The fuel filter is typically not a scheduled maintenance item and only requires replacement if necessary. Please consult with your local dealer for additional information concerning fuel filter maintenance.
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Post some information about how to do it....
The title is misleading and people are gonna come here looking for tips.
You've offered nothing in this post.

Dont' forget - there are differences between the 1st & 2nd gen filters.
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This is exactly the information I was looking for a few weeks ago .

My bf is a service tech at another dealer, so I asked him what routine maintenance items I was going to be needing and which things he could help me with, one of the questions he asked was if my truck has a servicable fuel filter, I didn't know so I looked it up.

True, the difference in 1st gen and 2nd gen should have been noted.

And just FYI the fuel filter is located in the gas tank on 2nd gens.
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For 95.5-04 Tacomas only:
Please note this information may vary to your own truck. USE at your own risk.

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st...el-filter.html
(scroll down for fuel filter)
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/mainte...tenancep5.html

And service manuals (scroll down to find your truck)
http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/index.html

I changed my filter on my 96 tacoma 3.4L - and here's what I did:
It's located along the drivers side frame rail.
*Disconnect battery
*Have fire extinquisher available and ready just in case
*Have a bucket ready to catch gas
*Disconnect fuel lines at both ends of the filter (be careful not to twist the lines). Use PB blaster or other penetrating lubricant if you have trouble getting the nuts loose. Be prepared, gas will come out.
*Disconnect the hard lines from the body mounts (both sides). This will give you the necessary room to remove the filter
*Remove filter
*Re-connect new filter, tighten fittings
*Clean up the area
*Start up vehicle. It may hesitate briefly.
*Check for leaks

Fuel filter looks like this. Location & attachment varies between 4cy & 6cyl.
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I read somewhere here on the forum for preventive future maintenance requirements- to refill your gas on 2nd gen tacos before the fuel level gets to low because the fuel filter is in the tank and uses the gas to keep itself cool. this would obviously be more important during the summer time...


here is the link to a replacement filter that does not cost $500 plus labor at the dealer and does not require the tank to be taken off in order to change, quite interesting

http://www.urdusa.com/product_info.p...socu5533f5coe6
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I read somewhere here on the forum for preventive future maintenance requirements- to refill your gas on 2nd gen tacos before the fuel level gets to low because the fuel filter is in the tank and uses the gas to keep itself cool. this would obviously be more important during the summer time...


here is the link to a replacement filter that does not cost $500 plus labor at the dealer and does not require the tank to be taken off in order to change, quite interesting

http://www.urdusa.com/product_info.p...socu5533f5coe6
That's funny. I always get fuel when the light comes on. LOL

Seriously though, that's nice to know about the whole fuel filter thing. It's nice to know that you can replace it with an aftermarket part if necessary and it's not too expensive.

It really makes one wonder why Toyota made it into a combination unit pump/filter.
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That's funny. I always get fuel when the light comes on. LOL

Seriously though, that's nice to know about the whole fuel filter thing. It's nice to know that you can replace it with an aftermarket part if necessary and it's not too expensive.

It really makes one wonder why Toyota made it into a combination unit pump/filter.

WoW,, I totally missed your post. maybe the filter will last longer from being immersed in the gasoline for most of its life span,excluding times of really low level fuel conditions. A real pita to change though so I don't know if the good outweighs the bad. I do not read to many posts about people having to change the 2nd gen filters so maybe it is not so bad
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I read somewhere here on the forum for preventive future maintenance requirements- to refill your gas on 2nd gen tacos before the fuel level gets to low because the fuel filter is in the tank and uses the gas to keep itself cool. this would obviously be more important during the summer time...


here is the link to a replacement filter that does not cost $500 plus labor at the dealer and does not require the tank to be taken off in order to change, quite interesting

http://www.urdusa.com/product_info.p...socu5533f5coe6
What about one for us 2.7L guys? I don't like the shitty sock concept.
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What[/url] about one for us 2.7L guys? I don't like the shitty sock concept.
is this your engine model - 2TR-FE I-4
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