fatsheep

So I want to replace my fuel filter this weekend. I have a few questions:

1. Should I buy a flange wrench to do this job? The service manual and an autozone employee I asked both say to just use normal wrenches but I've heard of people preferring to use a flange wrench.
2. To depressurize the fuel system (before I begin to remove the bango bolt) I just need to remove the gas cap, right? This is according to the service manual and same autozone guy...
3. How can I double check that I have the right filter type before I install it?

Slamminmofo2k7

heres a good Youtube video to help you... I have a 93 and just use regular wrenches... the video fuel filter is slightly different than the older style.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FcJF7HaRlE

sde780

I've always used a 17mm socket, has worked fine

LukeGI

I have also replaced a few honda fuel filters and always used normal wrench's.

dpetro1

1. line wrench are added safety to rounding the hard line fittings but not absolutely needed
2. remove the gas cap and the small bolt on top of the banjo bolt to relieve pressure
3. if you know the year/make/model/trim of your car then you should be able to find the right part. you can cross reference oem honda part#'s at www.hondapartsunlimited.com or use www.advanceautoparts.com for aftermarket stuff

LeoSi

I had to use an impact wrench on mine it was really tight, the top bolt was anyways

B16_R

yeah its true...

mine was also tight but i still manage to loosen it..

Kista20

I use those special wrenches when I do mine. I got them at advance and they came in a pack of 3 wreches with each end having a different size so you have a little bit of everything. I use purolator filters on my civic.