Where is the fuel filter located I need to replace it?

ABBROWN43

MEMBER
2008 PONTIAC MONTANA
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
128,000 MILES

My van was running fine until yesterday, it stalled out at a red light seems to not be getting fuel. The fuel pump is working fine. Just can't locate the fuel filter.

Wednesday, February 5th, 2020 AT 5:58 PM

3 Replies

KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
42,883 POSTS

Here is a guide to help walk you through the repairs with diagrams below to show you how on your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-a-fuel-filter

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Images (Click to make bigger)

SPONSORED LINKS

Was this

answer

helpful?

Yes

No

Monday, October 5th, 2020 AT 12:16 PM

KODEBLUE

MEMBER
1 POST
2004 PONTIAC MONTANA

Engine Performance problem
2004 Pontiac Montana Front Wheel Drive Automatic

My wife recently had an oil change done on our van. The guy doing the oil change asked her if she wanted the fuel filter changed and she asked over the phonme and I said no. He told her that the filter should be changed periodically because if it is not, then the guage could stop working. Coincidentally, our guage has stopped working well before this point in time. Now, I would not believe what this guy said to be true but could it be or is this a coincideance? Anyways, We did buy a filter and I am having a hard time finding where it is located under the van. Doea anyone have any info on changing this?

Was this

answer

helpful?

Yes

No

Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 11:22 AM (Merged)

BLUELIGHTNIN6

MECHANIC
16,542 POSTS

A dirty fuel filter has no connection at all with the gauges. The fuel sending unit is what controls the gauge and it is located in the fuel tank and requires no regular maintenance.

Your fuel filter is located about 18" to the front end of the fuel tank on the inside of the frame

Was this

answer

helpful?

Yes

No

+3

Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 11:22 AM (Merged)