Fuel filter

[jorgen]

Hi,

How often I have to change fuel filter or pump. On my previous forester fuel filter was on the front, but now I think it is in the tank. I do check on eBay an I find fuel pump kit or just strainer (I think it is filter?)

[Jay762]

Think for your year they are in tank, part of the pump / pickup system, seem to remember something about replacement every 60k but that might be my Impreza

[jorgen]

Could you please send me link how look it filter or link to eBay or online shop

[Jay762]

Item number 20 in the link

 

http://www.buysubarupartsnow.com/oem-part/subaru/forester/2007/x/2-5l-h4-gas/fuel-system/fuel-system-components/fuel-filter/42072aa121

 

picture - its the teabag type thing on the pump uptake

 

[jorgen]

Thank you very much.

[Mr B]

Tea bag type thing is the fuel screen/strainer, the filter is above the pump (zinc plated with white plastic top)

http://www.carid.com/2008-subaru-forester-fuel-delivery-parts/item-8825811.html

You can actually remove it & bridge gap with fuel pipe & add the older engine bay fuel filter to the fuel line in engine bay. Was/is a popular mod for people in locations with less than great pump stations/fuel as could change filters more regularly & at a fraction of effort & cost.

[jorgen]

thank you.

Are you able to tell me how to do it?

[Mr B]

Have a look at this thread for some guidance points

[Jay762]

Thanks for that Mr B - clearly got the wrong end of the stick with the diagrams