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Fuel Filter PARTS required: Fuel Filter TOOLS required: Hose Pincher. Safety Tip: Always wear safety glasses when working on your vehicle. Wear other personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, for example latex gloves or closed toe shoes. WARNING:  Remember at all times that gasoline is highly flammable. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby whenever you are working with the fuel system. Avoid smoking, and keep any sparks or other sources of ignition away from the vehicle and fuel tank. Never use an incandescent trouble light near the fuel tank because the hot surface of the light bulb can ignite any fuel that might spill or splash on it. Fuel vapors are heavier than air and can also travel a long distance along the garage floor. Be aware of any electrical equipment that could ignite the spilled fuel. Work with caution. 1 Park the vehicle on a solid, level surface. 2 Relieve the pressure in your fuel system. The fuel injection system operates under ver...

Oil Change and Filter Replacement How To Change Engine Oil How To Replace Oil Filter Helpful Information Each manufacturer has their own recommendation when is comes to engine service and weight and type of oil used, this service schedule will vary due to driving conditions. When not knowing the amount of motor oil used in a particular engine, start with four quarts then start checking and adding oil until full. In colder regions allow extra time to pass before rechecking oil, this added time is used for allowing newly added oil to drain into the oil pan where it is measured. Due to the clarity of new engine oil, it can be difficult to see on the dip stick, in these cases use a flashlight to help detect the oil level. If the last engine service interval is unknown remove the dipstick and inspect the clarity of the oil. Inferior oil filters fail to remove carbon particles causing premature wear and eventually failure. Best Practices Check engine oil on level ground. Use q...

Air Filter Replacement Procedure To Replace Car Air Filter Helpful Information A vehicle's engine air filter is a replaceable cleansing unit. In most cases an air filter can be replaced in under 5 minutes. The air cleaner in your car should be changed between 3,000 and 6,000 miles depending on driving conditions. Changing your air filter is easy. Remember, always use protective eye wear and gloves when doing any car repair. First locate the air filter housing; this is where the air filter element resides. To locate the air filter housing look for the engine air intake tube. Next, remove the air filter housing retainer clips or screws and remove the air filter housing top. Replace the old air filter with a new air filter and reassemble. (Note: be sure you clean out any leaves or debris inside the air filter housing upon reassembly). To determine if your air cleaner needs to be changed remove the air filter housing retainer clips or screws and remove the filter, gently tap ...