jyacoba2009

96 civic coupe.

My mechanic replaced a fuel filter for me. He told me he forgot to put it a washer that comes with the fuel filter.. do you think this little thing could be leaking gas? B/C i'm getting like 90 miles/$10.00.. whereas a few months ago I got 300+ miles for $25.00

or fouled spark plugs? but i want answers for my fuel filter first

thanks, let me know
-jovan

EKing

Idk if that is it necessarily but if its supposed to have the washer why not put it in and see if it fixes it or not

H23_del_soul

well does it leak?

brutekiller787

it probably leaks. put the washer in

H23_del_soul

make sure to use BRASS washers, not iron.

Jonathannx2

Wow 90 miles on $10?
Lucky. I am getting less than that.
Any ideas anyone?

AutoXer

That's not a relevant measurement of gas mileage... you may have noticed gas prices have gone up quite a bit the last few months. If you've never done a proper mileage calc (tank milage / fillup gallons) than you have nothing to compare to now.

Check the filter and see if it's leaking, then you'll know if there is a problem.

fatsheep

Seems like if it were leaking enough to affect your mpg you'd be able to see the leak or atleast the residue from the leak around the fuel filter. I'd think you'd be able to smell it too...

jyacoba2009

i try to feel the bottom end of the filter where the washer is missing.. i smell or see no leak.

and gas prices in nevada didn't change that much.. maybe 5 cents, since i go through either chevron or sams club.

i'll switch it out with a new one when i get paid.. and come back here if it doesnt help

Jonathannx2

My car sometimes smells while I am driving.
Maybe I have a leak.

S_F

I have actually done this (or something similar) twice on two different Honda's. I both times accidentally put both washers on the same side. Gas could clearly be smelled in the car and the last time there was fuel all over the area of the filter and dripping on the ground. You would know if it were an immediate issue. Certainly you would know if it were leaking enough to decrease mileage.

raiden571

that or the car would burst into flames from fuel spraying all over

92ehatch

step 1: Start Car

Step 2: Open Hood

step 3: Check for fuel leaking out of filter area

if there is fuel leaking put the washers in

if there is no fuel leaking then thats not the problem

step 4: Find new mechanic because that one is obviously not capable of doing the simplest of things