Auto Troubleshooting
ENGINE DOES NOT START | Clogged or dirty fuel filter
CLOGGED OR DIRTY FUEL FILTER
CLOGGED OR DIRTY FUEL FILTER
A fuel filter prevents debris from entering your vehicle's engine and changing or cleaning it regularly is essential. If your filter is nylon or paper, you should just replace it with a new one. If it's made of metal and isn't too grimy, you can clean and reuse it. Follows the steps required for cleaning clogged fuel filter:
1. Removing the Filter:.
i. Relieve the pressure in your fuel system; Check your owner's manual to find the fuse for your fuel pump. Remove it, then start your engine and let it run for 1 to 2 minutes. It might sputter out before the time's up, which means the pressure is relieved and make sure your car is parked in a level, well ventilated area
ii. Disconnect the negative terminal on your battery. (your car should be turned off before this)
iii. Locate the fuel filter (check the owner’s manual for it various location of each model
iv. Jack up your car (if necessary).
v. Place a bucket or jar under the filter to catch fuel. When you detach the fuel lines from the filter, any gas remaining in the lines will spill. A bucket or jar underneath the filter area will catch spilled gas
vi. Detach the clips that fasten the fuel line to the filter.
vii. Remove the fuel lines.
viii. Remove the filter from its bracket.
2. Cleaning the Filter
i. Pour out any gas remaining in the filter.
ii. Spray the filter with a pressurized carburetor clean.
iii. Tap out loosened debris, then dry the filter for an hour.
iv. Reinstalling the Filter