|
|
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,359
Hard-core CEG\'er
|
OP
Hard-core CEG\'er
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,359 |
Contrary to FRAM's oild filters, are their fuel filters any better? I plan on replacing mine in the near future and want to know what kind to get. Also, how do you relieve the fuel pressure (I know if my old Taurus there was a button in the trunk that did it, but I don't see anything like that in my CSVT)?
98' Contour SVT
#607 of 6535
05' Mazda 6s
Audio/Visual enthusiast because it's one of the many things I went through 4 years of hell for
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 397
CEG\'er
|
|
CEG\'er
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 397 |
I don't do anything Fram. I just can't believe that they can seperate their junk oil filter tecnology from any other technology they might have.
I have gone with a motorcraft and the NAPA Gold. Both are quality pieces.
I removed the fuel cap...and disconnected the battery (to remove power to the fuel pump) then let sit overnight. No excess pressure when I did mine..but you'll always have a little spillage...
T-red E0 SVT
ATS 17x7.5 Comp Lites, 215/45/17 Falken 512s, Ausi Bar, Boxed subframe, Poli all around, Warmonger's Opt Y, Opt TB, AFE, DMD, NGK's, Bendix Ti, Alpine, Polk, Mobil-1 0W-40, Redline MTL.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,359
Hard-core CEG\'er
|
|
OP
Hard-core CEG\'er
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,359 |
There has to be an easier way to relieve the pressure than let it sit over night...
98' Contour SVT
#607 of 6535
05' Mazda 6s
Audio/Visual enthusiast because it's one of the many things I went through 4 years of hell for
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,359
Hard-core CEG\'er
|
|
OP
Hard-core CEG\'er
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,359 |
I am thinking about just relieving the pressure by tripping the inertial switch then running the car until it stalls.
Also, does anyone see a reason not to use a NAPA fuel filter? Ford wants $17.99 for their filter and NAPA only wants $9.60.
98' Contour SVT
#607 of 6535
05' Mazda 6s
Audio/Visual enthusiast because it's one of the many things I went through 4 years of hell for
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 644
Veteran CEG\'er
|
|
Veteran CEG\'er
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 644 |
Start your car and pull the underhood fuse for the fuel pump. Let the car run until it stalls. Voila, no more fuel pressure.
1999 Red / Tan SVT
#1969 of 2760
Built 4/21/99
K&N, DMD, FMS Wires, ES Insert / Bushings, PF End Links
17" FSVT 5-Spokes
Factory Spoiler
35% Tint All Around
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 2,203
Hard-core CEG\'er
|
|
Hard-core CEG\'er
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 2,203 |
^^^ That's exactly what I did, didn't have any pressure, just a bit of residual fuel in the lines and old filter, but with a towel underneath it, it caught all of it, put the new one in and wabam! I believe I just used a Fram filter, since I was in a hurry to replace it, but I haven't had any problems.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,359
Hard-core CEG\'er
|
|
OP
Hard-core CEG\'er
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,359 |
Pulling the fuse would accomplish the same thing as tripping the inertial switch, but just so I know......what fuse is for the fuel pump?
98' Contour SVT
#607 of 6535
05' Mazda 6s
Audio/Visual enthusiast because it's one of the many things I went through 4 years of hell for
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,788
Hard-core CEG\'er
|
|
Hard-core CEG\'er
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,788 |
Originally posted by bullion:
Pulling the fuse would accomplish the same thing as tripping the inertial switch, but just so I know......what fuse is for the fuel pump?
F14 for your car.
Steve
98 Contour SE Sport 2.5 Duratec ATX The wifey's car
89 Taurus SHO - 246K miles
94 SHO ATX - 190K
1997 F-150 5.4L ATX - The Workhorse 150K.
ANY THREAD WITH "OMG" or "WTF" ETC IN THE TITLE WILL BE IGNORED!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 190
CEG\'er
|
|
CEG\'er
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 190 |
OMG are you guys serious? Noooo not a little gas on the ground!!! 
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,017
Hard-core CEG\'er
|
|
Hard-core CEG\'er
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,017 |
Wow all I do is release the gas cap and push in the nipple in on the schrader valve until the air is out.
1 minute tops!
Why run and starve your fuel pump!
Sounds like there's gonna be a few early deaths of fuel pumps.
Oh and I use FRAM! Never had any problems and my mechanics have been working on cars for 30 years (they also build race cars) and they see no problems with FRAM!
1996 2.5LT V6 Contour ATX My Tour+help/info pics
E0 rims, Gutted Pre-Cats,CTA Custom Exhaust & Intake, Diablo Chip.
|
|
|
|
|
