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Old Nov 17, 2016 | 06:09 PM
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Default Anyone done their fuel filter yet?

I'm at 108k miles and thinking its probably time. I don't even know where it's located or what the part number is.
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Old Nov 18, 2016 | 06:40 AM
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On my old car which was a 2001 gs430 they never recommended it as a service item, but i replaced them anyway. On that car it was in the fuel tank. Very easy to replace and i dont know if lexus calls it a filter or a screen. Im assuming its very similar on the isf's. Have not done it yet
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Old Nov 18, 2016 | 03:49 PM
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Old Nov 19, 2016 | 08:58 AM
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Interesting video, shows how dirty a fuel filter can get with mileage. The one with 130k was pretty dirty and probably was impeding fuel flow causing the fuel pump to work harder. The one with 300k on it makes you wonder how the fuel pump was able to up it's pressure enough to supply the demands of the fuel system when it was pretty clogged shown by this test?

This would almost be a must if anyone is thinking of installing the RR S/C due to the fact of the increased fuel pressure needed!?
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Old Nov 19, 2016 | 09:40 AM
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^^^
... or E85 users.
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Old Nov 19, 2016 | 04:25 PM
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^^^^Your right! I don't know who's done it here before or how you would even do this on the F?
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Old Nov 21, 2016 | 02:29 AM
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The filter is inside the tank. You can access it from the passenger's compartment by opening the access hole underneath the rear seats. The filter itself is not a common item and runs somewhere between $150 and $200 depending on where you get it. Replacing it isn't rocket science, but it is also not for the faint of heart. There's quite a bit of disassembly and reassembly involved. Obviously the car is entirely useless while this project is in motion, so if you break something unexpected, you would be wise to have a plan for alternate transportation.
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Old Nov 21, 2016 | 03:57 AM
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Did you already do this on your car lobux? I know you're up there past the 100k mark.
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Old Nov 21, 2016 | 05:56 PM
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No, I have not. I found it was a waste of time with my Supra, and haven't bothered with it. I'm not keen on fixing a $150+ problem that doesn't exist yet. At least it was an easy task on the Supra. Not so the ISF or GSF.
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Old Jun 25, 2020 | 10:32 AM
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Hi
Somebody have the part number for the ISF 2011 Fuel Filter? I mean, not the complete fuel pump, just the filter please.

Thanks!
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Old Jun 26, 2020 | 11:41 PM
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I didnt replace the fuel filter on my ISF but on my old IS350 I had to access the fuel filter because it was knocked off its perch inside the "football" like assembly it was apart of in the tank and the car wouldn't start(hit a starter in the middle of the road doing 45mph and it hit under the car hard enough to do this). But like folks said above accessing it wasn't the hardest thing in the world, but you don't want to break anything because you are stuck until further notice
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Old Jun 27, 2020 | 05:26 AM
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Rrracing did mines when they installed a new pump to keep up with the supercharger fuel needs
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Did mine when i installedl my SC, you can access it thru









driver side opening. The same time i replace the pump for aem e85 compatible . i bought the strainer at autozone. Its been there for 4 yrs. Its a spectra premium fuel pump strainer A125str.

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Originally Posted by ljdsong
Did mine when i installedl my SC, you can access it thru

driver side opening. The same time i replace the pump for aem e85 compatible . i bought the strainer at autozone. Its been there for 4 yrs. Its a spectra premium fuel pump strainer A125str.
Does this fit the OEM pump as well? This definitely beats the Lexus option by a wide margin if it fits the OEM setup.
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Old Jun 28, 2020 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by lobuxracer
Does this fit the OEM pump as well? This definitely beats the Lexus option by a wide margin if it fits the OEM setup.
yes it fit, AEM is the same size with the oem
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