fuel filters replacement
#1
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
fuel filters replacement
One of club-lexus russia members recently replaced his fuel filters.
You can check out pics here:
http://clublex.ru/p2941135
After i saw this, i ordered both filters right away. his car have about 160k miles. mine's about same.
He used original parts.
for some clarification:
filter A ('bag') - is for 'harsh' filtering and filter B ('plastic cup') is for 'fine' filtering.
He obviously replaced both.
I am going to do the same asap.
Access if from under the rear left seat cushion. Replacement is basically DIY.
Thanks to OP 'Sashka'.
You can check out pics here:
http://clublex.ru/p2941135
After i saw this, i ordered both filters right away. his car have about 160k miles. mine's about same.
He used original parts.
for some clarification:
filter A ('bag') - is for 'harsh' filtering and filter B ('plastic cup') is for 'fine' filtering.
He obviously replaced both.
I am going to do the same asap.
Access if from under the rear left seat cushion. Replacement is basically DIY.
Thanks to OP 'Sashka'.
#2
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one of club-lexus russia members recently replaced his fuel filters.
You can check out pics here:
http://clublex.ru/p2941135
after i saw this, i ordered both filters right away. His car have about 160k miles. Mine's about same.
He used original parts.
For some clarification:
Filter a ('bag') - is for 'harsh' filtering and filter b ('plastic cup') is for 'fine' filtering.
He obviously replaced both.
I am going to do the same asap.
Access if from under the rear left seat cushion. Replacement is basically diy.
Thanks to op 'sashka'.
You can check out pics here:
http://clublex.ru/p2941135
after i saw this, i ordered both filters right away. His car have about 160k miles. Mine's about same.
He used original parts.
For some clarification:
Filter a ('bag') - is for 'harsh' filtering and filter b ('plastic cup') is for 'fine' filtering.
He obviously replaced both.
I am going to do the same asap.
Access if from under the rear left seat cushion. Replacement is basically diy.
Thanks to op 'sashka'.
#3
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
well, the original post does not have instructions per se, more of just observations about filters being hella dirty.
i ordered parts and will take more pictures of the process and then post here to be stickied - will that work?
no problems
i ordered parts and will take more pictures of the process and then post here to be stickied - will that work?
no problems
#4
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Start a new post stating "DIY - fuel filter replacement" or something close to that, so he can link it.
#7
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Here's a DIY from a GS430. I did it on my GS430 before and it was very simple. 15-20 min tops and it gets you better gas mileage.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=425131
Not sure if it's the same but it's at least the same idea.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=425131
Not sure if it's the same but it's at least the same idea.
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#9
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
Here's a DIY from a GS430. I did it on my GS430 before and it was very simple. 15-20 min tops and it gets you better gas mileage.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=425131
Not sure if it's the same but it's at least the same idea.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=425131
Not sure if it's the same but it's at least the same idea.
But i will do it soon (hopefully) and do a write up.
#10
Isn't the only fuel "filter" on the LS just a "sock" type element that you usually only replace when you replace the fuel pump?
Some car have a replaceable canister type fuel filter that's a normal part of service, but I wasn't aware the LS had this.
Some car have a replaceable canister type fuel filter that's a normal part of service, but I wasn't aware the LS had this.
#11
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
yes, ls have sock AND canister (which becomes part of fuel pump assembly when installed).
check out russian thread, there's an update with pictures of old 'canister' (fine filter) sawn in half. it looks yuk.
check out russian thread, there's an update with pictures of old 'canister' (fine filter) sawn in half. it looks yuk.
#12
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
Ok, i replaced my fuel filters today.
It was exactly as described in GS and IS forums (and thread linked above).
I was too tired to make a new picture write-up, sorry (been sick recently...).
It's nothing hard, but requires some carefulness and attention.
All fasteners and joints are rather easy and self explanatory, and there's no many points to mess up.
Also don't forget to check that you pulled all rubber o-rings from old filter body and put it into new one (wasn't really necessary in my case as i got filter with one o-ring included so i just carefully disassembled-assembled).
Idk, but perhaps i felt some more of 'oomph' after doing this. But i never had lack of 'oomph' with my lovely LS430 =)
It was exactly as described in GS and IS forums (and thread linked above).
I was too tired to make a new picture write-up, sorry (been sick recently...).
It's nothing hard, but requires some carefulness and attention.
All fasteners and joints are rather easy and self explanatory, and there's no many points to mess up.
Also don't forget to check that you pulled all rubber o-rings from old filter body and put it into new one (wasn't really necessary in my case as i got filter with one o-ring included so i just carefully disassembled-assembled).
Idk, but perhaps i felt some more of 'oomph' after doing this. But i never had lack of 'oomph' with my lovely LS430 =)
#13
I'm seriously considering replacing my fuel filter. She has ~155k, and I'm sure it's never been done before. Similar to Toy/Lex saying our tranny fluid is lifetime and doesn't need replacing, I believe it's the same thought with the in-tank (under the driver's side rear passenger seat) fuel filter.
An OE type filter (Beck-Arnley) can be had for about $29.
I know there's some OCD folks here and I'm wondering has anyone done this themselves on their LS? Most of our LS's have over 100k miles!
Thought of the day.....if you use an average MPG of 19 for the LS, and calculate how many gallons of fuel the filter has cleaned, we're talking about 5,790 gallons of gas!
An OE type filter (Beck-Arnley) can be had for about $29.
I know there's some OCD folks here and I'm wondering has anyone done this themselves on their LS? Most of our LS's have over 100k miles!
Thought of the day.....if you use an average MPG of 19 for the LS, and calculate how many gallons of fuel the filter has cleaned, we're talking about 5,790 gallons of gas!
#15
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Definitely a good idea.
I found the OE filter at my local Toy dealer for $28.56, granted I can drive 2 miles and pick it up with no S&H costs, maybe you can source locally with Toyota...?
https://parts.righttoyota.com/oem-pa...ter-233000a020
Please let us know how it goes, looks simple enough. I have a lengthy road trip planed this summer I can add to my maintenance list before I take off...
I found the OE filter at my local Toy dealer for $28.56, granted I can drive 2 miles and pick it up with no S&H costs, maybe you can source locally with Toyota...?
https://parts.righttoyota.com/oem-pa...ter-233000a020
Please let us know how it goes, looks simple enough. I have a lengthy road trip planed this summer I can add to my maintenance list before I take off...