Change out that fuel filter!

Hey everyone! Here's a video on how you can change out your fuel filter for your Toyota 100 series Land Cruiser or Lexus LX470. Although there isn't any service intervals for changing the fuel filter, it's my opinion that this filter should be changed at least every 100K miles. It's inexpensive and easy to do. If you follow these steps and you should be able to replace this filter in at least 15 minutes.
You can find the filter I purchased by clicking here: amzn.to/3sW4koA
#100serieslandcruiser #lx470
Disclaimer... I AM NOT A MECHANIC! This is strictly for entertainment. Please seek out a professional and certified mechanic when replacing any automotive part, especially if you're not mechanically inclined.

[@deanjoon1527]

Your video was effective in helping me to replace the fuel filter on my 2000 LC 100. I am a handy fellow but with your thorough instructions I was successful. THANKS

[@LXPlore]

Wow! Thank you very much for the kind words and for watching the video! 🍻

[@MiJo422]

Great job John! 🙌🏼 Thanks for opening up the filter. Makes me want to do my fuel filter now.

[@LXPlore]

Thanks Joseph! Super easy to do!

[@MisterMemo]

Thanks for making this video! I need to replace my fuel filter on my 100 series Land Cruiser asap!

[@LXPlore]

Thanks brotha! Super easy to do and peace of mind that you’re getting clean fuel.

[@MisterMemo]

@@LXPlore For sure, Somthing we should be replacing more often then we or the last owners have. Being it's so simple to do!

[@LXPlore]

@@MisterMemo I totally agree.

[@dansmith3809]

This fuel filter replacement fixed my slow start condition and gave my 2001 LX470 238k motor back its power! BTW, i wasn't throwing any codes. I suspect mine might have been original. Thanks for the walk through dude!

[@LXPlore]

Thanks for watching the video and the kind words. 💪🏻

[@Do-iz6qd]

When you say slow starts you mean the engine just turning over and over until finally starting? How slow are we talking? Cheers

[@mizznfizz1]

Open the gas cap usually helps with the pressurization of the system. I say USUALLY because it doesn't always. Also, Joey from Wits' End sells the OEM kit for about $40 with the new green clip.

[@LXPlore]

Thanks for watching… $40 is a good price for filter and a clip. I definitely would’ve purchased it from Joey.

[@jt9427]

You can remove the Fuel relay from fuse box, run the engine for a second until it dies to relieve the pressure.

[@LXPlore]

Thank you for sharing, that’s a great idea.

[@drbeer]

From "Toyota Maintenance Schedule, Feb2008" doc: 1FZ/2UZ gasoline engine - Replace fuel filter (including the filter in the fuel tank) every 96 months. 1HD/1HZ diesel engine - every 10000km/20000km/24months (whichever comes first), depending on the filter type. Another interesting note from the doc: Every 10000km use Toyota genuine fuel injector cleaner (P/N 08813-00820) or equivalent.

[@LXPlore]

Ahhh nice, thank you for sharing. That’s very helpful info.

[@EnriqueSonora]

I can do it! Definitely going to give this a try.

[@LXPlore]

Thanks for watching the video. You got this brotha… super easy.

[@MissouriAdventures]

Makes me appreciate my old VW TDI fuel filter. It’s placed right on the fender and takes just a min or two to swap out. I never cut it apart tho. 😆 I did have to cut off the cap of my 7.3 Powerstroke Excursion fuel filter because the nut rounded off. That made me nervous to do that, while still attached in the engine bay.

[@LXPlore]

I have a 2002 F350 with a 7.3 and I’m alway scared that I’m gonna round off the plastic when removing the filter. Knock on wood it hasn’t happened. Sad thing is that diesel filter gets changed out pretty often. 😬

[@MissouriAdventures]

@@LXPlore I’m going to sell the Excursion, never a better time than right now.

[@LXPlore]

@@MissouriAdventures prices are insane. I thought about doing the same, but I wouldn’t be able to replace it. I figured it has only 137k miles and it paid for. Once you sell your Excursion, are you going to buy another vehicle?

[@MissouriAdventures]

@@LXPlore No, we bought the LX to replace the Ex. Just haven’t been in a hurry to sell it and now that has worked out to my advantage. Wife has a CX5 to run around in. I’ll probably take that money and buy a newer wakeboard boat than our current 1986 Supra.

[@LXPlore]

@@MissouriAdventures Hahaha nice!

[@jublejones9983]

Cool DIY

[@LXPlore]

Thank you very much!

[@originaloffical]

Great EZPZ one banana job!

[@LXPlore]

Thank you sir… most definitely a one banana job. 😂

[@Prospeedpower]

Great vid anyone can do! Thanks for sharing

[@LXPlore]

Thank you sir for the suggestion! You were right… super easy to replace.

[@KimathiTheLeopard]

Great video…. I think mines original too so gonna follow your guide. Much appreciated!

[@LXPlore]

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching the video.

[@KimathiTheLeopard]

@@LXPlore really appreciate these DIYs

[@AimForTheBushes908]

I made my own out of leftover toilet paper rolls and an empty can of corn.

[@LXPlore]

Lol… would love to see that. 🤣

[@brkbtjunkie]

The nut on the fuel line going into the filter on mine is completely stuck :( was going to change my filter out today but couldn’t get it off and the nut was beginning to deform from all the torque. Trying penetrating oil now and hoping that does the trick

[@LXPlore]

Hmmm sounds like the previous owner or shop may have over tightened it. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Thanks for watching the video… I hope you’re able to get the nut loose without too many problems.

[@marekmican99]

The part you said was "way too easy" 5:03 was very difficult last time I tried. The green plastic part is pretty much broken. I used a poor tool and I am not sure I can click out the fuel line. Any ideas? Please let me know. Thanks.

[@LXPlore]

First of all thank you for watching the video. Second, plastic can get brittle after time. Here’s a link for a new plastic piece from Wits end. Hope this helps. www.google.com/search?q=toyota+4.7+fuel+filter+green+clip&client=safari&channel=iphone_bm&ei=-y70YpS0KdjckPIPhrST4A0&oq=toyota+4.7+fuel+filter+green+clip&gs_lcp=ChNtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1zZXJwEAMyBQghEKABOgcIABBHELADOgUIIRCrAjoICCEQHhAWEB1KBAhBGABQmwtY1hZg6h5oAXABeACAAXOIAewDkgEDMy4ymAEAoAEByAEIwAEB&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-serp#imgrc=IvtuacKOql8lQM

[@marekmican99]

I've found the plastic part is "pinch-type connector". I guess I'll try to get in there with flat nails type of things and push it together that way. For those about to change, maybe get a new connector...

[@LXPlore]

@@marekmican99 Yes, that’s great advice.

[@marekmican99]

@@LXPlore Thank you for the link. I have already bought a filter that should fit some time ago. Without the metal part or the green cap, though... Thank you. Great video.

[@LXPlore]

@@marekmican99 you’re welcome and thanks again for watching.

[@e30TRC]

Ayos!

[@LXPlore]

💪🏻😎

[@greatpariscars]

OEM. You are totally high to start using aftermarket stuff. Man, for $20 just skip a few coffees at Starbucks. OEM is the way to go.

[@LXPlore]

Thanks for watching the video.

[@HotRed00]

Wix is good probably same as oem if not better

[@AimForTheBushes908]

@greatpariscars wix is high quality bud. I use it on all my stuff. It's just as good as OEM.

[@brkbtjunkie]

Bro it’s a cardboard filter no reason to spend $40 (now $45-50 in 2023)

[@mirwaisrahin3831]

Always go OEM...

[@LXPlore]

Thanks for watching the video and I appreciate your comment.

[@WiliamShattner]

It is interesting that there is no recommended service interval.

[@LXPlore]

Super strange… I’m sure you can probably run it forever, however forever might not be as long as you’d expect. 😂

[@sokhayin3055]

Hello

[@LXPlore]

Helllllllooooooo!