I've replaced my fuel filter twice - once at 30k and just yesterday at 66k. I cant believe how much black gunk came out of the filter at 66k when at the 30k mark, there was no gunk at all. My questions are...

1.) I've read the fuel filter topics in the archives and there are serveral references to putting the small washer between the fuel filter and the fuel line. I don't see a reference to this washer in the Helms so I've left it out both times and haven't had any problems so far. Is it supposed to be used or not?

2.) How do you guys dispose of your fuel filter? Is it illegal to put it in with the regular trash?

TIA

 

throw it in the trash

for the washer, you'll need to be more specific. there are one or two that go at the top, and none at the bottom of the unit.

 

2 at the top, above and below the fuel line.

I replaced mine at the beginning of the year, will do it again this winter. If anyone tells me its a "lifetime" service item, I am going to punch them square in the dick.

 

There are three washers that come w/the purchase of the fuel filter. Two are of the same size and go on both sides of the banjo bolt. The third washer, which is smaller than the other two, was the one I had a question about.

 

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I dont know what it is either

 

I just swapped out my fuel filter, it also came with 3 washers, the two are no brainers but I couldnt figure out why the 3rd one came with it so I just left it out. Ive driven at least 5K miles since then.

 

It's technically a lifetime service item.

*stands upright with legs spread*

 

i'm using a nissan 300zx fuel filter. its a straight through design. IN order to use it, you have to cut the fuel line and connect a 3/8" hose to the fuel line straight into the fuel filter and cut the fuel line right before the fuel rail. I think doing it this way will increase fuel flow much better, as well as being able to filter out much better. Anybody else have done this to their car?

 

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At what point does the OEM fuel filter become a restriction?

I'm thinking that 99% of us would not find it, if it was.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by len &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It's technically a lifetime service item.

*stands upright with legs spread*</TD></TR></TABLE>
what exactly do you mean by lifetime service item?

 

The third washer is for other model integras.

The fuel filter part # for a type R is also used for other model integras who use this third washer for the bolt above the banjo bolt.

You will not use the 3rd washer if you are installing on an R.

Filter can be trashed, not recycled.

 

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It's arguable whether or not it's a service item. In the regular service interval checklist, it's not listed.

However, I'd replace it anyways. Keeping your injectors clean and debris free couldn't hurt. I usually replace mine every 60K miles.

 

The third, small washer is for some of the older G3 Integras. The banjo bolt on those cars was equipped with a fitting for a fuel pressure gauge. The third washer sealed that fitting. It is pictured in my Haynes manual.

 

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Strange, cause it is listed in the Euro Shop Manual. Every 40.000 km.

 

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This is another case of Honda deciding to eliminate a maintenance item in order to keep the cost of maintenance down ; to compete with BMW (lifetime transmission fluid ) and other manufacturers. With no changes in the design of the parts or affected systems, the item is just removed from the maintenance list.
Doing the customer a disservice and further cutting into the wallets of technicians who rely on maintenance work to pay their bills.

 

I've got one of those. It required a special tool to remove the banjo bolt, or a unrelenting willingness to break something to remove the banjo bolt.

The newer ones are simple 19mm banjo bolts.