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keepitmovin · 07-08-2002, 12:44 PM

My mechanic told me tat if I clean my injection system my car will run with more power. He also recommends changing my fuel filter at the same time. If I change to a 300zx filter will it be better? I heard i was if so how? Sorry for al the newbie
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KAMRAN · 07-08-2002, 01:08 PM

Well i put a 300zx TT filter on mine, didn't really find any difference. you should also check how you're intake filter is doing, how the spark plugs are...

riot · 07-08-2002, 02:49 PM

Heh...if its one thing that I hate more then a newbie...it's a person saying "sorry for all the newbie questions".   <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blush.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':blush:'>   The 300zx fuel filter should be MORE then ample for your needs dude...I highly recommend it along with a nice fuel system cleaner and new plugs.

-ryan

Natty · 07-13-2002, 05:44 PM

Sorry, double post   <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hehe:'>
Jeff

Loren · 07-13-2002, 05:49 PM

a fuel filter won't give you more power, but it will expand your power limits... if your air filter is dirty it would also behoove you to change it, as it would take away, as well as bad plugs. goodday

Natty · 07-13-2002, 05:45 PM

Changing a fuel filter is about as easy at it gets.
Here is what I do: (please don't sue me if you set your car on fire <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cry.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

'> )
Take off your gas cap. Pop your hood and pull out the fuse for the fuel pump. Run your car till it dies, then run it a couple more times. Your fuel system should nor be depressurized. Undo your negative battery terminal just to be safe.
Here is the tought part, you want to remove the hose on the top of the fuel filter, then do the bottom hose. Have a 20oz bottle to catch a few ounces of spillage from the hose. Be carefull taking the last hose off, because the filter has some fuel in it.
A good trick for the tricky hoses is to wist while pulling. And
don'tgive up!
Add the new filter, and tighten down the hoses. Add the fuel pump fuse, re connect the battery and start it up!
Oh, the fuel filter is near the intake manifold, on the passenger side of the car. A silver canister with a hose on the top and bottom.
Good luck!
Check <a href="www.240sx.org" target='_blank'>www.240sx.org</a> for more info.
Jeff

camppain · 07-13-2002, 08:31 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Natty @ July 14 2002,06:45)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Changing a fuel filter is about as easy at it gets.
Here is what I do: (please don't sue me if you set your car on fire <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cry.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

'> )
Take off your gas cap. Pop your hood and pull out the fuse for the fuel pump. Run your car till it dies, then run it a couple more times. Your fuel system should nor be depressurized. Undo your negative battery terminal just to be safe.
Here is the tought part, you want to remove the hose on the top of the fuel filter, then do the bottom hose. Have a 20oz bottle to catch a few ounces of spillage from the hose. Be carefull taking the last hose off, because the filter has some fuel in it.
A good trick for the tricky hoses is to wist while pulling. And
don'tgive up!
Add the new filter, and tighten down the hoses. Add the fuel pump fuse, re connect the battery and start it up!
Oh, the fuel filter is near the intake manifold, on the passenger side of the car. A silver canister with a hose on the top and bottom.
Good luck!
Check <a href="www.240sx.org" target='_blank'>www.240sx.org</a> for more info.
Jeff</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
in addition to putting the new filter on put some white lith grease around the fittings of it so when you take it off next time it wont be such a pita.

if it is i usually just twist while i pull up on the filter kinda what you said. they also make hose pliers that simplyfy the job they are around 5 bucks from snap on or matco dont know if sears has em also

but those are some really good instructions. i just dont think disconnecting the battery is needed but if your worried hey what the heck. i never disconnect the battery. thats me though i do them all the time at work.

but as for performance maybe if your car never has had its filter changed then the only thing you may notice is better gas mileage and i know for sr20 engines those off the shelf fuel injector cleaners tend to eat away at the rubber o rings and im not to sure if it was all nissan inj.'s but i just dont trust those products. might be best to take it to nissan see what kind of system they have as theirs are always recommended "by nissan" so its safer but usually alot more money (bling bling) <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

'>

Natty · 07-13-2002, 09:30 PM

I personally don't use an injection cleaners either. For me, only gas goes in the gas tank. I am skeptical of side affects of any cure in a bottle, whether it be a leak stopper, slick 50, injector cleaner, etc. Basically, my last car got majorly screwed when some "Emissions Pass Protector" ate alot of seals and hoses. That was not fun.
I just use 93 octane in hope that it will burn cleaner and leave less deposits. That said, Chevron techron is the only fuel additive/cleaner I would use.
If you just want it to run better, do a full tuneup. Do the labor yourself and you're looking at $150-$200. You'll learn alot and gain experience working on your car.
I am in the middle of mine. I did the fuel filter and all fluids so far. I have to wait for my air filter, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, etc to come in.
Good luck!
Jeff

07-13-2002, 05:44 PM	#4
Natty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sorry, double post   <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hehe:'> Jeff __________________ 1991 White 240sx Fastback LE, rusty spoiler, weak driveshaft, exhaust rattle.... Rattles are just your cars way of saying 'I love you.'

07-13-2002, 05:49 PM	#5
Loren Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 344 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	a fuel filter won't give you more power, but it will expand your power limits... if your air filter is dirty it would also behoove you to change it, as it would take away, as well as bad plugs. goodday __________________ And shepherds we shall be, for thee my Lord for thee, power hath descended forth from thy hand, that our feet may swiftly carry out thy command. We shall flow a river forth to thee, and teeming with souls shall it ever be. E Nomini parti, E Fili, E Spiriti sancti.

07-13-2002, 05:45 PM	#6
Natty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Changing a fuel filter is about as easy at it gets. Here is what I do: (please don't sue me if you set your car on fire <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cry.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> ) Take off your gas cap. Pop your hood and pull out the fuse for the fuel pump. Run your car till it dies, then run it a couple more times. Your fuel system should nor be depressurized. Undo your negative battery terminal just to be safe. Here is the tought part, you want to remove the hose on the top of the fuel filter, then do the bottom hose. Have a 20oz bottle to catch a few ounces of spillage from the hose. Be carefull taking the last hose off, because the filter has some fuel in it. A good trick for the tricky hoses is to wist while pulling. And don'tgive up! Add the new filter, and tighten down the hoses. Add the fuel pump fuse, re connect the battery and start it up! Oh, the fuel filter is near the intake manifold, on the passenger side of the car. A silver canister with a hose on the top and bottom. Good luck! Check <a href="www.240sx.org" target='_blank'>www.240sx.org</a> for more info. Jeff __________________ 1991 White 240sx Fastback LE, rusty spoiler, weak driveshaft, exhaust rattle.... Rattles are just your cars way of saying 'I love you.'

07-13-2002, 08:31 PM	#7
camppain Will never get banned... Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego CA Age: 45 Posts: 1,510 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Natty @ July 14 2002,06:45)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Changing a fuel filter is about as easy at it gets. Here is what I do: (please don't sue me if you set your car on fire <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cry.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> ) Take off your gas cap. Pop your hood and pull out the fuse for the fuel pump. Run your car till it dies, then run it a couple more times. Your fuel system should nor be depressurized. Undo your negative battery terminal just to be safe. Here is the tought part, you want to remove the hose on the top of the fuel filter, then do the bottom hose. Have a 20oz bottle to catch a few ounces of spillage from the hose. Be carefull taking the last hose off, because the filter has some fuel in it. A good trick for the tricky hoses is to wist while pulling. And don'tgive up! Add the new filter, and tighten down the hoses. Add the fuel pump fuse, re connect the battery and start it up! Oh, the fuel filter is near the intake manifold, on the passenger side of the car. A silver canister with a hose on the top and bottom. Good luck! Check <a href="www.240sx.org" target='_blank'>www.240sx.org</a> for more info. Jeff</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> in addition to putting the new filter on put some white lith grease around the fittings of it so when you take it off next time it wont be such a pita. if it is i usually just twist while i pull up on the filter kinda what you said. they also make hose pliers that simplyfy the job they are around 5 bucks from snap on or matco dont know if sears has em also but those are some really good instructions. i just dont think disconnecting the battery is needed but if your worried hey what the heck. i never disconnect the battery. thats me though i do them all the time at work. but as for performance maybe if your car never has had its filter changed then the only thing you may notice is better gas mileage and i know for sr20 engines those off the shelf fuel injector cleaners tend to eat away at the rubber o rings and im not to sure if it was all nissan inj.'s but i just dont trust those products. might be best to take it to nissan see what kind of system they have as theirs are always recommended "by nissan" so its safer but usually alot more money (bling bling) <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ -=-99 Sentra SE 5 speed-=- -=-95 240 SE 5 speed-=-

07-13-2002, 09:30 PM	#8
Natty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I personally don't use an injection cleaners either. For me, only gas goes in the gas tank. I am skeptical of side affects of any cure in a bottle, whether it be a leak stopper, slick 50, injector cleaner, etc. Basically, my last car got majorly screwed when some "Emissions Pass Protector" ate alot of seals and hoses. That was not fun. I just use 93 octane in hope that it will burn cleaner and leave less deposits. That said, Chevron techron is the only fuel additive/cleaner I would use. If you just want it to run better, do a full tuneup. Do the labor yourself and you're looking at $150-$200. You'll learn alot and gain experience working on your car. I am in the middle of mine. I did the fuel filter and all fluids so far. I have to wait for my air filter, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, etc to come in. Good luck! Jeff __________________ 1991 White 240sx Fastback LE, rusty spoiler, weak driveshaft, exhaust rattle.... Rattles are just your cars way of saying 'I love you.'

07-08-2002, 12:44 PM	#1
keepitmovin Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: so cal Posts: 299 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	My mechanic told me tat if I clean my injection system my car will run with more power. He also recommends changing my fuel filter at the same time. If I change to a 300zx filter will it be better? I heard i was if so how? Sorry for al the newbie ?s.

07-08-2002, 01:08 PM	#2
KAMRAN Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 52 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well i put a 300zx TT filter on mine, didn't really find any difference. you should also check how you're intake filter is doing, how the spark plugs are...

07-08-2002, 02:49 PM	#3
riot Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 348 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Heh...if its one thing that I hate more then a newbie...it's a person saying "sorry for all the newbie questions".   <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blush.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':blush:'>   The 300zx fuel filter should be MORE then ample for your needs dude...I highly recommend it along with a nice fuel system cleaner and new plugs. -ryan