Fuel filter

Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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You can often get a free code read from major auto retail stores, they will not do a fuel rail pressure test.
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Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 AT 5:46 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Engine Performance problem
1998 Toyota Camry 4 cyl 151000 miles

I'm trying to replace the fuel filter but i'm having problems with the lower connection of the old filter. It's rusted on really bad and if I end up twisting off and tearing the fuel line at the connection what can I do quickly to fix it?
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Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 AT 5:46 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi there,

These are one of the hardest filters to change. What I do is remove the top fitting, and unbolt the bracket off the inner guard. Carefully twist the filter & pipe down enough to see the union nut. There is a fair amount of give but be carefully, then using a good quality 14mm pipe spanner and also using a spanner to hold the filter, you should be able to easily undo the fitting, bay be give it a good spray and let it sit for a bit first.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 AT 5:46 PM (Merged)
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PATRICK GILLAN
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Engine Performance problem
1998 Toyota Camry 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 156K miles

iwas told that my fuel filter is LIFETIME and I do not need to replace it. Do you agree? The car is running great!
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Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 AT 5:46 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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That is correct. There is no service interval for your vehicle's fuel filter. It is supposed to last the life of the vehicle.
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1998 toyota fuel filter is leaking gas
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Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 AT 5:47 PM (Merged)
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Wait for it to stop leaking and inspect where its leaking and remove and replace
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Let me know the status-this is a fire hazard
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