Mat Mat
X-TRAIL ENTHUSIAST
Date Registered: 08-2009
Location: Sydney N.S.W.
TOTAL POSTS: 105
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Re: Fuel filter
Just changed my fuel filter.
Just a tip as i don't think it has been mentioned here.
Undoing the large plastic ring/nut which holds the entire filter/level assembly down.
To undo this without the special tool can be done by using a large flat bladed screwdriver and placing this behind one of the ridges on the ring and lightly tap with a hammer. Each tap will rotate the ring slowly. You want many small taps and not a few big ones to avoid damaging the ring. Once loosened enough use some rubber gloves for more grip and to avoid cuts and undo by hand.
I needed to vacuum out a lot of dirt caked up around the ring. I have my share of dirt rd driving but was a little surprised at how much dirt had built up.
As for swapping the filter in the assembly is a bit difficult to describe. Is a real pain but just take your time to think about it.
--- Mat - X-1358 (C)
2003 T30 Series I ST
King Spring Lift, Pedders Shock Absorbers, BFGoodrich 225/70/16, 16" CSA Platinum Edge Rims, Bash Plate, Alutec Strut Bar, UHF CB Radio, HID Fog Lights, Narva 175mm Lights, Nissan Nudge Bar
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30/May/2010, 9:16 pm
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johnsey
X-TRAIL FANATIC
Date Registered: 01-2007
Location: Melbourne, Wantirna
TOTAL POSTS: 435
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Re: Fuel filter
Another T30 which has had the fuel filter done at 100,000 km. My wife picked up the car so i'm not sure if my trusty mechanic had any issues. I left it with a 1/4 of a tank to provide him with the best conditions to do the job. Was expecting a fuel smell when the car returned home but it was ok.
Fuel guage has the same reading after i filled up the tank which is good, as others have experienced the engine seems to have a slight increase in performance with a clearer fuel line. Didn't save the old one, can only assume it would be soiled like previous ones we have seen. For the who have passed this milestone without the filter change it's good insurance if you plan to keep your car in good working order.
--- Xcited Touring
Series 2 2005 ST Auto, nudge bar, driving lights, spoiler, GME 3100 UHF, towbar , bashplate, Yokohama Geolander AT-S and Kings Springs lift X495 (c)
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3/Oct/2011, 8:24 pm
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re:
Don't see a reason to go through this hassle since you are only expected to change the fuel filter twice or three times the most during the life of the car.
Last edited by jalalski, 27/Jul/2013, 7:47 am
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26/Jul/2013, 10:36 pm
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