fuel filter from h-e-double hockey sticks.

Changed mine at 215k for the first time, it was like mud. and a major PITA even with taking off the driver side front tire and it being on a lift!

 

Guess i should do mine STAT! 99 V6 with 180,000. any certain brand or just pick one up at a toyota dealership?

 

Never done it and was wondering that when you change it, 1st where exactly is it located and will all the gas drain out when you relpace it?

 

I change mine every 30k since I run 91. Never a problem!

 

you can get a fuel filter at autozone for around $13/15 or so. and yours should be by the frame rail on the driverside, closeest to under where you sit......just an explanation of where the filter is. really easy to change.

 

your is located on the driver's side engine block, under the manifold. some gas will drain out, but not all of it. it helps if you release the presure on the fuel lines but taking off your gas cap.

 

Thanks a lot tacomaman06 and da0023. Will do for sure this week.

 

fyi...i noticed someone posted that you can get the fuel filter at the local parts store(this is the route i took b/c it is cheaper) however, the only difference from the part from the parts store than the one from the stealership is that the one from the parts store is completely smooth, the ome one has 3 ribs in it that slide into slots on the bracket that holds it to the engine block. the only difference this makes in the aftermarket one will spin inside the bracket when you start to tighten it up. the one from the stealer will not because of the ribs, it will stay in place. it can be done with either part. just my .02

 

the one i got from autozone for my v6 kinda snapped into place where the factory clamp it......sits good and tight.

 

you sound like your install pretty easily.....mine was a sum beach

 

BWAHAHAAH yeah that 3rz filter is such a ****. had me and a buddy swearin for 2 hours and we still didnt get it right (cheap thing from pepboys was leaking). had another friend install an oem one in like 30 minutes.

 

yeah......i didnt have to become a contortionist to install mine. its right by the frame rail.

 

yeah the 4runner looks like cake. im doing it this weekend

 

the biggest bitch part of the v6 filter is where all the lines are clamped,so to speak, in the sliding plastic housing..............worst part of it. i get dirt in my eyes every time!!

 

on all the vehicles i have ever owned that's where they were located.....but not this one. when i finally found it, i thought to myself, there is no way in hell that i am going to change it. but after 6 or 7 keystone lights, i went for it.........in only took me about 3 hours.....i was cussing so much that my dogs that i was cussing at them....they wouldn't even come in the garage because they thought there were in trouble.

 

beer definitely helps man!!

 

yes sir!

 

I think the hardest part on the V6 is all the blood running out of my arms in the 10 min. it takes to do it.

 

Doing It today!

 

anyone know how often the toyota dealerships change if you have them service your truck? in order to keep my tires for life program valid i need to take it to the dealership everytime to get it serviced. no complaints considering 4 new bfgs AT KO cost me $88.