Fuel Filter

[milbrath47]

Damn! You sure know your gas!

[deserth3]

Sounds great in theory. Just hope it works well in practice.

The more I think about this the more I get the feeling the conversation to put the fuel filter in the gas tank ended in "Make this work".

Time to start buying gas at the top of the hill. But thanks for the info.

[evldave]

Originally Posted by deserth3

Sounds great in theory. Just hope it works well in practice.

Time to start buying gas at the top of the hill. But thanks for the info.

I don't think you have anything to worry about. Internal fuel filters are used on lots of newer vehicles, and if there were consistent issues, it would rapidly cause design changes.

And even if you do get bad gas and have to change the filter, it's a lot easier than it sounds. I helped a buddy change his fuel pump/filter on his 98 Chevy pickup (1500) - 2 hrs max to drop the tank, change the pump, and re-install. Hardest part was finding a brass punch to release the pump from the tank without causing a spark.

[deserth3]

That make sme feel a little better. I didn't know they've been putting fuel filters in the tank the last couple of years. I've had to deal with Chevy Blazer fuel pumps. Not a fun job replacing them.

[f5fstop]

It's a sock type filter that fits over the intake for the fuel pump. Eldave is right, the tank is not hard to remove; especially on the H3. The hard part is draining the fuel if the tank is full.
Now if you had a vehicle with the tank split with a rear axle under it...have fun.

PS I helped raise three boys, so yes, I do know my gas.